Where is Air Seychelles Heading?

This newspaper has finally obtained a copy of the “super secret” report made by the Chairman of Air Seychelles, Captain David Savy for the year ending 31st March 2005, exactly one year ago today. The report contains the audited financial statement and other information which makes interesting reading.

The intrigue we had to go through to obtain a copy of Captain Savy's report is a story in itself which will be ...read more ...

SPPF RUNNING SCARED

Barry Faure’s appointment  as ambassador will trigger bye-election

It is now official that Barry Faure, elected MNA for Anse Royale, has been appointed Seychelles Ambassador to Brussels. This appointment was not altogether unexpected and speculation on it has been floating for some time. What is interesting is that the appointment is to a civil service post. The President himself has highlighted the necessity to fill this post as a matter of priority. Mr. Faure should be confirmed in the position by the National Assembly soon and as expected take up his duty forthwith as a civil servant....read more...

Meriton's knee jerk reaction

One of the fundamental issues facing Seychelles today and in the long term is its limited supply of trained professionals. This is particularly evident in the Ministry of Health.

There is clear irrefutable evidence of qualified health professionals leaving the country in search of better prospects elsewhere. The Ministry has to a degree recognised this dilemma and some changes have or are being introduced in an effort to retain health professionals in Seychelles...read more...

Ralph Volcere's week

I WAS REMINDED OF LAUREL AND HARDY

On watching the first Face-A-Face program on SBC TV about the situation of the outer islands under the IDC and the leadership of one of the three Prince Charming, I sensed that something from my childhood eluded me so I made it a priority to watch the repeat last Sunday. In a flash it came back to me on the second viewing .....read more....

Troukler

A CONVERTIBLE RUPEE

In an article which appeared in a column entitled ‘The other side’ in ‘The People’, newspaper, the author - the inimical Sam – suggested that the weekly had ‘made a dogs meal’ out of the issue of a ‘Convertible Rupee’. This article purports to present ‘the other side’. Let’s see just how prepared the ‘People’ is to show the other side...read more ...

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

A CONFUSING ROUNDABOUT

Sir, I would like to make a few comments regarding our newest monument, the Providence Roundabout’. This monstrosity has taken years to get off the ground. The area in which it now stands has a history of many, many accidents. I wonder if the ‘new roundabout’ is also an accident waiting to ...read more....

CEFRAD JOINS GLOBAL CAMPAIGN AGAINST POVERTY

CEFRAD, the Centre for Rights and Development, announced the participation of the NGO in future global civil society activities and ... read more ....

SIF to organise exhibition on traditional uses of COCO DE MER

The Seychelles Islands Foundation (SIF), which administers the Vallée de Mai nature reserve.. read more.