BIRDS OF THE SAME FEATHER

Due to many requests from our readers we have decided to publish in English the intervention of Hon. Frank Elizabeth (DP) on a motion brought by Mrs. Joevana Charles before the Assembly a few weeks ago. .... read more

It is announced from Glacis-sur-Mer that Former President James R. Mancham has accepted to give a series of lectures in the USA during the coming summer and autumn weeks 2007. ....... read more

Former President Mancham on lecture circuit in the USA.

We all know that the SPPF government is selling our land to many foreigners, most are masquerading as investors. When in reality they do not have the interest of this country at heart. .... read more

MANCHAM ON U.S. LECTURE CIRCUIT

Where will the true Seychellois people go?

President Michel celebrated 365 days in elected office this week and to mark the occasion he invited the press to State House on Tuesday July 31st, 2007. Regar and Le Nouveau Seychelles Weekly were excluded from that meeting. .... read more

President Michel at Press Conference where the independent media where not invited.

The Dodo was eaten into extinction because it could not fly

During my travels in Mauritius last week I saw someone in Port Louis with the likeness of the Chief Executive Officer of IDC. My travelling companion was adamant that it was him. .... read more

Our Dodo.
Glenny Savy, Manager of IDC.

It is estimated that more than six hundred (600) people, all tourists, visited Farquhar Island in 2006. This is a staggering number of people by any standard to visit an island without approved tourist facilities. .... read more

Farquhar island where the wealthy goes to fish

Better late than never

President Michel has belatedly given some recognition the to oldest and longest established business organisation in Seychelles, the Seychelles Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), by appointing Mr. Albert Payet, the current SCCI chairperson, to the National Economic Planning Council (NEPC). ... read more

365 DAYS OF SPIN AND CONCEALMENT!

THE POWERFUL WORKING TO BETTER THEIR OWN LIVES AT THE DETRIMENT OF ALL OTHERS!

The Democratic Party (DP) is affiliated to the Democrat Union of Africa (DUA) ... The Seychelles National Party (SNP) is affiliated to the Liberal Internation ... So which international grouping does the Seychelles Peoples’ Progressive Front (SPPF) belong? .... read more

“Hiding the truth from the people again”

Last week Mr. Jayant Mayadas SMB’s General Manager in the Trading Division went on SBC to substantiate the recent increases in the price of powdered milk. Mr. Mayadas gave a catalogue of reasons as why the SMB has to increase the price of milk. .... read more

Mayadas, GM of SMB Trading Division
Frank Elizabeth, member of the National Assembly for the Opposition.
In the Assembly this Week

EN VIZYON TRE TRE TOUNI !

Mardi swar Prezidan James Alix Michel ti annons sanzman manm lo board dan bann swadizan Parastatal stratezik.  Sa i en par dan son vizyon pou fitir Sesel. .... read more

The Chief Justice and the Commissioner of Police

Open warfare seems to have been declared between the Chief Justice (CJ) and the Commissioner of Police (Compol) which has culminated in a showdown recently with each side standing his own ground and refusing to budge. ....... read more

Democracy and Good Governance

The SPPF have never respected democracy because the creation of the SPPF is based on the death of democracy.  How can an assassin of Democracy now be a protector of Democracy? .... read more

When good men do and say nothing, then evil prevails

One of the hallmarks of the adherence to the rule of law is legal certainty, the principle of legitimate expectation and equality of all before the law. Today, in Seychelles, this is seriously lacking. .... read more

I hope Meriton shakes my hands and does not kiss me

I will not vote for SPPF again. I will play my heart out in the games and do my best, when I come home I hope Meriton shakes my hands and does not kiss me. .... read more

Editorial

Christopher Gill

Christopher Gill's Column

Let’s Talk About Murder

As potential Investors look over the ocean seeing a dark blue water, they will not think of coral reefs and magical little fish, instead, they will have bad dreams of engine blocks and tortured bodies farmed out between Eden Island and St. Anne Resort every so often. Killing is bad for business. ...... read more

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Pakistan has released opposition leader Javed Hashmi from prison ---- Britain tries to contain the outbreak of foot and mouth infection to prevent a repeat of damages caused by the disease six years ago ---- Former UN envoy to Sudan has expressed concern about effectiveness of UN peace-keeping force for Darfur ---- Governments and aid agencies step up efforts to help millions affected by devastating floods in South Asia ---- Strike by petroleum workers in South Africa caused panicked buying of gasoline ---- Pressure groups called on World Bank president to use his influence to reduce corruption and push forward reforms in Cambodia during his visit --- Actor Eddie Murphy has confirmed he is the father of a girl born to Spice Girl Mel B last year ---- Tories leader, David Cameron, says he is ready to fight a general election if the PM called a snap poll ----
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