Latest news in Seychelles? September 13th, 2026
13-09-2026
Key developments and news in Seychelles around September 13, 2026:
- Special Economic Zones Framework Approved: The Seychelles Cabinet endorsed a new policy framework to establish Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and draft a new SEZ Act, replacing the International Trade Zone Act of 1995. The policy establishes tailored regimes for financial services, free ports, trade parks, logistics, and the blue economy to boost foreign investment. State House Seychelles
- Climate Disaster Protection & Emergency Cash Transfers: The Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning, Trade & Investment signed a performance agreement with the Agency for Social Protection (ASP) under the World Bank-supported REPAIR Programme. This mechanism ensures rapid emergency cash transfers to vulnerable households affected by extreme weather, floods, landslides, or tsunamis. Seychelles News Agency+ 1
- National Hydrographic Office Establishment: Cabinet approved the creation of the Seychelles Hydrographic Office (SHO) within the Seychelles Maritime Safety Authority (SMSA) alongside a National Hydrographic Committee to oversee hydrographic surveys, marine data governance, and navigational safety. State House Seychelles
- El Niño & Climate Preparedness Mobilization: Following seasonal forecasts from the Seychelles Meteorological Authority warning of heightened risks from El Niño and a positive Indian Ocean Dipole, the government activated multi-agency risk-management operations to inspect, desilt, and maintain national drainage infrastructure against potential flooding. State House Seychelles
- Ports and Aviation Strategic Plans: The government presented forward plans in the National Assembly regarding the Port Victoria redevelopment alongside fleet and operational strategy updates for Air Seychelles. Seychelles Nation
- “Welcome to Puberty” Youth Initiative: A nationwide social and health education campaign was launched to support adolescent development, provide essential hygiene resources to secondary schools, and address teenage pregnancy and sexual health education. Seychelles News Agency
- Digital Economic Transformation Forum: Cabinet approved plans to convene a high-level digital transformation forum bringing together public and private stakeholders to structure Seychelles’ digital architecture, public digital infrastructure, and AfCFTA digital trade opportunities. State House Seychelles