Latest news in Seychelles? September 4th, 2026
04-09-2026
- Resignation of Central Bank Governor: Caroline Abel stepped down as Governor of the Central Bank of Seychelles after 14 years in the role and more than three decades at the institution, concluding a tenure marked by steering the country’s monetary policy through post-2008 economic reforms and the pandemic. Seychelles News Agency
- Maritime Defense and Anti-Smuggling: Seychelles has moved to bolster its maritime security infrastructure, specifically enhancing operational capabilities to detect and intercept nuclear and radioactive materials smuggling across regional waters. Seychelles News Agency
- Seychelles Defence Force Graduation: 33 new recruits graduated during the Seychelles Defence Force Coast Guard passing out ceremony, reinforcing naval personnel for territorial water patrols. State House Seychelles
- Launch of SEYPwUD: The government, in presence of President Patrick Herminie, officially launched the Seychelles Association of People who Use Drugs (SEYPwUD) to involve individuals with lived addiction experiences directly into policy formulation, harm reduction, and healthcare access. Seychelles News Agency
- Cabinet Policy and Tax Adjustments: The Cabinet approved regulatory amendments to expand Value Added Tax exemptions for construction services directly tied to imported, tax-exempt equipment in farming, fishing, and related sectors, aimed at lowering operational costs for primary producers. State House Seychelles
- Diplomatic Engagements: Vice President Sebastien Pillay concluded bilateral talks in Riyadh with Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, focusing on trade, development cooperation, and regional partnerships. www.spa.gov.sa