What are the latest news in Seychelles?
Key recent developments in Seychelles across economic, environmental, and diplomatic fronts include:
- Blue Economy and Fisheries Partnerships: Seychelles has moved to expand cooperation with India on marine aquaculture, tuna fisheries processing, and surveillance technology. This follows the signing of a four-year, €23 million fisheries protocol with the European Union allowing sustainable tuna harvesting within Seychellois waters. -Business Insider Africa+ 1——–
- Infrastructure Upgrades: The government has advanced plans for major port and airport infrastructure expansions, notably issuing tenders for the redevelopment of Port Victoria to enhance maritime cargo and trade capacity across the Indian Ocean.- CNBC Africa———
- Financial and Regulatory Milestones: Seychelles continues to strengthen its offshore and digital finance sectors under its Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) framework, maintaining top-tier compliance marks after recent regulatory upgrades from international tax and transparency bodies. -CNBC Africa——–
- Eco-Tourism & Conservation Recognition: In global travel and sustainability indices, Seychelles continues to rank among the top eco-tourism destinations worldwide, supported by ongoing marine protected area initiatives, artificial reef projects, and high-end sustainable hospitality redevelopments.- Business Insider Africa———
- National Information Services: The Seychelles News Agency (SNA) officially resumed daily digital operations under new leadership to increase government transparency and international media outreach. -State House Seychelles——–