Latest news in Seychelles? September 17th, 2026

Coast Guard Incident at Sea: The Seychelles Defence Forces have launched search-and-rescue operations after a training vessel sank roughly 80 kilometers off Mahé Island, leaving two Coast Guard personnel missing. Official statements of solidarity and support have been extended to the affected families and service members.

World Bank Economic Outlook: A newly released World Bank report highlighted opportunities for economic diversification, noting that targeted structural reforms, digital infrastructure, and green transition initiatives could generate thousands of higher-paying jobs and boost national GDP by up to 13%.

Assumption Island Development Inquiry: Ongoing legislative and public hearings into proposed resort developments on Assumption Island revealed procedural concerns, specifically that commercial terms were negotiated prior to the formal conclusion of the competitive bidding process.

Judicial Mediation Reforms: The Seychelles judiciary announced an initiative drawing on Singapore’s dispute-resolution frameworks to integrate wider institutional mediation, aiming to reduce court case backlogs and accelerate commercial dispute resolutions.