Seychelles: Latest news in Seychelles, October 5th, 2026

Here are the top headlines and latest developments in Seychelles for October 5th, 2026:

• Housing Handover at Ocean Pearl Apartments: Twenty-four Seychellois families received the keys to new homes at the Ocean Pearl Apartments in Ile Perseverance, marking a major milestone under the national housing and community development program.

  State House Seychelles

• Pension Increase for Senior Citizens: In recognition of the International Day of Older Persons, the presidency announced an SCR 800 increase in monthly allowances for senior citizens starting next year.

  State House Seychelles

• World Habitat Day & World Teachers’ Day Commemorations: National addresses marked both observances today, with government leadership highlighting urban planning resilience alongside tributes recognizing educators across the archipelago.

  State House Seychelles

• Miss Regatta 2026: Deidrey Roucou was crowned Miss Regatta 2026 following this weekend’s annual cultural and sporting festivities.

• Regional Humanitarian Cooperation: Red Cross leadership from across the Indian Ocean convened in Victoria to bolster disaster preparedness and regional humanitarian response.