What are the latest news in Seychelles? September 1st, 2026
Key news developments and government initiatives in Seychelles around late August and September 1, 2026:
- Regional Statistical Integration: The Seychelles Cabinet approved the ratification of the African Charter on Statistics and the SADC Protocol on Statistics to harmonize national data collection with African Union and Southern African Development Community (SADC) standards.
- Public Transportation & Green Transition: The Seychelles Public Transport Corporation (SPTC) introduced its first electric pilot buses into service.
- Blue Economy & Bilateral Cooperation: Bilateral engagements with international partners, including India, progressed on proposed Memorandums of Understanding covering fisheries management, aquaculture development, and wider maritime economy cooperation.
- Climate Resilience Initiatives: Seychelles officially launched the RESIslands project in collaboration with regional and international partners to bolster climate resilience for island nations.
- Housing and Economic Measures: The Housing Finance Company (HFC) rolled out targeted loan schemes for home repairs, complementing the government’s ongoing agenda to lower living costs and deliver new residential land plots.