Seychelles Weekly

It appears that President James Michel has now adopted a new style of making government policy. He dresses up in full suit, goes to the VIP lounge at the International Airport and announces it in the manner of a reflection in front of an SBC camera before jetting off on a visit to some country. The latest of his policy initiatives on-the-hop was conjured up as he prepared to fly off to Beijing. ... read more

Three persons have escaped from police custody this week whilst being transported to court from the newly opened Montagne Posée Prison. This, even though, the Seychelles police had taken delivery of a brand new purpose built escape proof vehicle. It is now known that at least one of the escapees was on remand for drug related offences at the prison. .. read more

Pictures published in “The People” this week under the title “Cooperation build on a 30-year friendship” shows President Michel shaking hands with Hu Jintao in China in a photo opportunity whilst on state visit there. ... read more

A crisis developed this week which clearly shows that the

Seychelles

economy may be in more trouble than we think. People who voted for the SPPF in particular, complained that President James Michel is not fulfilling his election promises as acute shortages of essential goods persist unabated in the shops. ... read more

The Seychellois public was stunned last week to learn from the Independent newspaper that there are actually two rumours currently making the rounds: one - that President Michel is having an extra marital affair; two - that President Michel’s son has been arrested in Singapore on drug related offences. ...... read more

Since the Presidential election in July, President James Michel has made international politics a priority of his Government. He has rubbed shoulders with world leaders such as President Jacques Chirac and other Francophone leaders in Bucharest, Romania, and prayed by the side of His Holiness, the Pope at the Vatican. Last week he went on a grand visit to

China

. ... read more

One more way the ultra-rich are not like the rest of us: they can use their megabucks not only to do good, but to secure global, intergenerational fame at the same time. We remember Alfred Nobel much more for the prestigious prizes endowed by his estate than for his invention of that deadly staple of modern armies, TNT. ... read more

LNSW: Tell us a little about yourself.

AGA: There isn’t a lot to tell. You already know what I do professionally maybe what you probably do not know is that, I really believe that I can make a difference no matter what the challenges are. ... read more

Seychelles Breweries Ltd, one of the largest businesses in Seychelles, once again held its annual general meeting. What is new this year is the awkward presence of Mrs Laika Nair among the list of respected individuals who are the directors of the largest of our “public” companies. But of equal significance is the paradox. ... read more

The state funded Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) went to cover a case before the Constitutional Court this week which has apparently captured the imagination of the Seychellois public. The case is considered by SBC to be one which is in the “national interest.” The same evening, in its prime news in Creole on both the television and radio it proceeded to mislead the public about the nature of the case it had covered. ... read more

Seychelles is now at its most dangerous cross-roads of its entire history. In the last few months after the Presidential election of 31st July, 2006, we have seen more violence than ever before in our very short existence. ... read more

With the coming 61st anniversary commemorating the end of the Second World War, it is important to get the record of Seychellois participation and sacrifice straight. This could start with the Board of Trustees and the Commonwealth War Graves Commission erecting a simple plaque with the names of all those who have died during the War, alongside the forty names in the Mont Fleuri Memorial. .... read more

Le Nouveau Seychelles Weekly has decided to serialise one of the most riveting and dramatic criminal trials of our times. This trial provides an in depth view of the way politics was being conducted in Seychelles in the 1970’s. Similarities between then and now are uncanny. It would also put our present political situation in a historical perspective. This is Part 3 of the series. ... read more

Sir, Not so long ago, Judge Runjan Perera awarded damages to Minister Pat Pillay in a libel case against Regar in the sum of R450,000, after the newspaper wrote an article questioning the sale of a government owned house at La Misere to the minister, well below its market value and without an independent evaluation among other issues. Regar was right to have had raised this issue for public knowledge even though it paid the ultimate price for it. ... read more

Iraqi PM calls for a comprehensive cabinet reshuffle --- South Ossetia, former Soviet region, votes for independence from Georgia --- Arab League calls for international peace conference with Israel, saying Hamas will attend --- UN envoy meets with Ugandan rebel chief Joseph Kony in attempt to boost peace talks --- Bangladesh paralyzed as Opposition called nation wide blockade to demand electoral reform --- 2000 Chinese rioted as boy died in hospital after grandfather was sent away to raise money for his treatment --- US officials believe Castro has terminal cancer and not long to live --- Researchers at Tulane University, USA, claimed to have used stem cells from bone marrow to cure diabetes and repair liver in mice say they hope the treatment could be adapted to humans --- A case has been brought against the Chief Justice in Seychelles by a citizen --- Guy Morel, former PS Finance and first Governor of Central Bank passes away at age 72 ---