1. 69th UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa Kicks Off in SeychellesSeychelles today officially opened the 69th Meeting of the UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa (CAF) at the Kempinski Seychelles Resort Baie Lazare, Seychelles, welcoming tourism leaders, government ministers, international…13.11
2. Seychelles Closes Successful 2025–2026 Cruise Season with Stronger Focus on Higher-Value, Sustainable Cruise TourismThe 2025–2026 cruise ship season officially came to a close on Saturday the 27th June with the berthing and departure of MV Viking Yi Dun from Port Victoria, marking the final cruise call of the season and the successful conclusion of…13.11
3. Seychelles to benefit from expanded Ethiopian Airlines service with double daily flightsSeychelles is set to become even more accessible to international travellers following Ethiopian Airlines’ introduction of double daily flights between Addis Ababa and Seychelles, effective 1st December 2026. The expanded schedule marks a…13.11
4. Seychelles Removed from Annex II of EU list of Non-Cooperative Jurisdictions for Tax Purposes (the Greylist)On 17 th February 2026, the Council of the European Union (the Council) updated the EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes, and removed Seychelles from Annex II of the list (the so-called greylist), recognizing…13.11
5. Seychelles Finance Minister Pierre Laporte meets with Mauritian Prime Minister Dr. Navinchandra RamgoolamMinister Pierre Laporte held a productive meeting with Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam, Prime Minister of Mauritius, in the wake of President Patrick Herminie’s recent visit to Mauritius for the Mauritius Independence Day celebrations.…13.11
6. New World Bank Group Report Finds Smart, Resilient Investments Key to Jobs and Growth in SeychellesMr. Boubacar-Sid Barry, World Bank Resident Representative for Comoros and Seychelles, formally presents the Minister Pierre Laporte, Minister responsible for Finance, Economic Planning, Trade and Investment with a copy of the Country…13.11