Latest news in Seychelles? September 18th, 2026

Maritime Security & Defence Inquiry President Dr. Patrick Herminie, in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief of the Seychelles Defence Forces, has ordered the creation of an Independent Commission of Inquiry. The commission is tasked with investigating an incident at sea involving three Seychelles Coast Guard officers, where one officer was rescued and two remain missing. It will evaluate operational protocols, safety procedures, and provide recommendations to prevent future occurrences.

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Bilateral Cooperation with Mauritius Following the conclusion of the 14th Session of the Seychelles-Mauritius Joint Commission on Bilateral Cooperation, both nations have moved forward with operational mechanisms to execute joint agreements. The initiatives focus on measurable outcomes across fisheries, agriculture, cybersecurity, and regional maritime and climate resilience.

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Aviation & Tourism Connectivity Seychelles aviation officials and national carrier Air Seychelles are evaluating a proposed partnership with Italian carrier Neos to establish direct flights connecting Seychelles and Italy, aiming to boost arrivals from one of Europe’s primary feeder markets.

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Economic & Maritime Policy Reforms Following recent Cabinet endorsements, administrative steps are underway to enact a new Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Act, targeting high-value foreign direct investment in the blue economy, financial technology, and logistics. Concurrently, the government is moving forward with establishing the Seychelles Hydrographic Office (SHO) under the Maritime Safety Authority to strengthen coastal mapping, navigational safety, and ocean governance.

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