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Seychelles Disappointed After Iotc Members Delay Decision On Yellowfin Tuna Limits
Seychelles has expressed its disappointment over the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission's failure to adopt revised measures geared toward the rebuilding of yellowfin tuna stock in the Indian Ocean during a special session last week. The March 8-12 special session discussed the sustainability of fishing yellowfin tuna and addressed deficiencies in the harvest control rule for skipjack tuna.
Seychelles: SNA Interview - Seychelles Is Joining Rest of World in Tightening Financial Regulations
Seychelles has amended legislation to address deficiencies identified in the mutual evaluation report published in 2018 by the Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group.
Seychelles: 2 Aldabra Tortoises to Return to Seychelles From French Zoo
Two giant Aldabra tortoises living in a zoo in the north of France are being repatriated to their native Seychelles, said an official from the Environment Ministry. The director for Biodiversity Conservation confirmed to SNA that the ministry has been in contact with an international organization since February last year.
Seychelles: 96 Coco De Mer Nuts Planted By Property Owners, Seychelles Islands Foundation Says
A total of 96 coco de mer nuts have been planted on private property in Seychelles under a scheme developed by the Seychelles Islands Foundation (SIF) to further involve the public in its conservation efforts. The coco de mer is the world's largest and heaviest nut, which when mature weighs between 15 and 30 kg. The species is endemic to Seychelles, an archipelago in the western Indian Ocean, and grows on Praslin and Curieuse, where SIF said the population is healthy.
Seychelles Exploring Installation of Man-Made Reefs to Protect From Coastal Erosion
Seychelles, in partnership with the World Bank, is for the first time exploring the potential of implementing an innovative solution to build the island nation's coastal resilience and reduce the impact of coastal erosion. This solution, called the 'blue barriers' concept, involves the construction of an underwater structure through the use of non-toxic materials, onto which corals are transplanted, creating a man-made reef.
Seychelles: Covid-19 Cases in Seychelles Trending Downward, Health Official Says
The number of COVID-19 cases in Seychelles has been on a downward trend since reaching a peak in mid-February, a health official announced on Thursday. The Public Health Commissioner, Jude Gedeon, told a press conference that since then "week after week we have registered a decrease in the number of cases per week." Since the first case of COVID-19 was recorded in Seychelles in March last year, the island nation has recorded 3,087 cases, out of which 247 are still active.
Seychelles: 5 Women From Seychelles Blazing Trails Across the World
On March 8, Seychelles joined other countries in commemorating International Women's Day, which celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. Seychelles, a group of 115 islands in the western Indian Ocean, has made remarkable strides in gender parity and was even ranked among the top 10 gender parity governments in the world in 2018, when five women and five men were appointed as ministers.
Seychelles: Russian Airline Aeroflot to Return to Seychelles in Boost to Battered Tourism Industry
Seychelles will welcome back Aeroflot once its borders re-open on March 25, linking the island nation to Russia's capital, Moscow, said the Seychelles Tourism Board on Wednesday. The weekly flight from Moscow will first touch down on April 2 at the Seychelles International Airport at 9.55 am, and the return leg will depart at 11.05 pm. The chief executive of the Seychelles Tourism Board (STB), Sherin Francis, said she was delighted with the airline's return to the Seychelles' shores.
Seychelles: After New Legislation, Seychelles Submits Anti-Money Laundering Report With Eye On New Rating
Seychelles has submitted its report to the Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group for re-rating following a series of legislative changes made last week to ensure compliance with international standards, a top official said on Wednesday.
Seychelles: 2 Shark Species in Seychelles Keep Peace By Social Distancing, Study Finds
The sicklefin lemon shark and the blacktip reef shark peacefully coexist in the shallow lagoon of the Seychelles' remote St Joseph Atoll by giving each other space, a new study found. In a communique last week, the Save Our Seas Foundation said that although both species use the whole atoll overall, small differences in where they are and when actually mean that blacktips and lemons are in the same place only about 25 percent of the time.
Seychelles: How Much Tuna? Seychelles, Iotc Meets On Sustainability of Vital Industry
Seychelles joined 30 other member countries of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) in a special weeklong session that began Monday to discuss the sustainability of fishing yellowfin tuna and to address deficiencies in the harvest control rule for skipjack tuna. Yellowfin tuna in the Indian Ocean is currently the most overfished tuna stock in the world. In 2016, IOTC adopted a resolution reducing the fishing allowance of the species by 15 percent so as to help rebuild the population.
Seychelles: National Assembly Speaker Seeks Balance, Not Bias, in Leadership Position
Roger Mancienne was sworn in as speaker of the new National Assembly in October last year, becoming the fourth speaker of the country's parliament since the return of multi-party democracy in 1993. Mancienne who is 73 years old, is also the leader of the Linyon Demokratik Seselwa (LDS) political party which won a landslide victory in last year's presidential and legislative elections. SNA met with Mancienne to get his views on his new role in the National Assembly and his party's political future.
Seychelles: Sna Interview - Angela Servina, First Woman Chief Executive of Seychelles' Planning Authority
International Women's Day is commemorated on March 8 all over the world as a celebration of women and their achievements. Seychelles - 115 islands in the western Indian Ocean -- is known as a matriarchal society with independent women assuming different posts, even those traditionally associated with men.
Seychelles: Compensation Talks for Seychellois Fishermen Aboard Spanish, French Vessels Underway
Discussions have begun over the compensation from the European Union (EU) due to Seychellois seamen on EU-flagged tuna vessels pending since 2005. The terms are expected to be settled in April.
Seychelles: Boutique Resort With Superyacht Parking Aims to Become a Hot Stopover in Seychelles
A boutique resort in Seychelles, L'Escale Resort Marina & Spa, has joined the portfolio of Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH), the first establishment to be selected from the island nation.
Seychelles: New Bill Creates Fines for Trustees in Seychelles Not in Compliance On Businesses Relationships
A fine not exceeding $5,000 will be applied to trustees who are found to not be complying with provisions made under a new bill approved by the Seychelles' National Assembly on Friday. The National Assembly approved the International Trust Amendments bill which addresses concerns raised in the Mutual Evaluation Report published in 2018 by the Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG).
Seychelles: Web Developers Train in E-Commerce in Bid to Modernise Seychelles' Payment Systems
A group of web developers has been trained in e-commerce in a bid to modernise Seychelles' digital payment systems. Sixty participants attended the three-day training hosted by the Central Bank in collaboration with the Department of Information Communications Technology (DICT) and three commercial banks. The training focused on e-commerce and provided website developers with skills on how to embed payment gateways into websites.
Seychelles to Re-Open Islands to Tourists From Around the World On March 25
Seychelles will reopen to tourists from all over the world - with the exception of South Africa - on March 25, a top official said Monday. Visitors coming to the islands will only need a negative PCR test done within 72 hours prior to their arrival to the country. No quarantine will be needed and visitors will be free to enjoy their holidays in certified hotels.
Seychelles to Accelerate Covid-19 Vaccination Programme Ahead of Tourism Re-Opening
Seychelles will accelerate its COVID-19 vaccination programme to ensure that 70,000 residents are vaccinated when the island nation opens to visitors from any country except South Africa on March 25, said a top health official on Thursday. The Public Health Commissioner, Jude Gedeon, told a press conference that presently 56,000 out of 98,000 people have received at least a first dose of either Sinopharm or Covishield.
Seychelles: New Seychellois-Owned Cargo Service to Start March 6 - Need Is Clear but Rates a Question
A new Seychellois-owned company, EAST Services, will be transporting cargo to and from Seychelles starting on March 6, the company said. The first cargo is being flown into the island nation from Istanbul, Turkey, but EAST Services can ferry goods from all over the world. EAST (Euro African Star Transport) Services cargo is owned by Seychellois Carol Nalletamby.
Seychelles Islands Foundation Says 50 Coco De Mer Poached in 2020
The Seychelles Islands Foundation (SIF) recorded an increase in the poaching of the endemic coco de mer in the Vallee de Mai special reserve on Praslin for the year 2020 during restrictions on movement to curb the increase of COVID-19 infections. The Foundation which manages the site recorded 50 poaching incidents between April and August when restrictions on movement were imposed in Seychelles after the island nation started recording positive COVID-19 cases.
Seychelles: Seychellois Team to Manage Relaunched Prawn Farm On Coetivy Island - Foreign Labour Also Needed
A Seychellois team will manage the soon-to-be-relaunched prawn farm on Seychelles' Coetivy Island, the Island Development Company (IDC) said. The chief executive of the company said that Seychellois will manage the project, but that since prawn farming is labour extensive, foreign labour possibly from South East Asia will need to be brought in.
Seychelles: Restaurants Can Re-Open, Curfew Pushed Back As Seychelles Eases Covid-19 Rules
Restaurants in Seychelles will be able to reopen under strict guidelines from the Public Health Authority, whilst the nightly curfew will be pushed back two hours to 10 p.m., the Public Health Commissioner said on Monday. Gyms and spas will also be able to re-open, but only for customers that make appointments in advance. Shops will still close at 6 pm but can now remain open until 6 pm on weekends instead of closing at 3 pm as was the case before.
Seychelles: Greenpeace to Study Biological Diversity in Seychelles' Waters Along the Mascarene Plateau
Greenpeace International will carry out research in Seychelles' waters from February 27 to March 30 as part of an expedition within the Mascarene Plateau through which the island nation will learn more about its underwater life. The research will be done while the vessel - Arctic Sunrise - makes its transit towards the Saya de Malha Bank which is part of the Mascarene Plateau region between Seychelles and Mauritius.
Seychelles: Treasures of Seychelles Campaign Being Shared By BBC Travel, Island Nation's Tourism Board
The treasures of Seychelles waiting to be discovered by future visitors is a campaign idea being shared by the Seychelles Tourism Board and BBC Travel, a partnership in its third year. In the campaign called 'Senses of the Seychelles,' BBC Travel audiences will be able to immerse themselves in the beauty of the islands and its hidden gems waiting to be unearthed, STB said.
Seychelles: First Six-Star Resort in Seychelles, Waldorf Astoria Platte Island, to Open in 2023
The Seychelles' Island Development Company (IDC) has announced that construction work has re-started on Seychelles' first six-star tourism -- a $100 million development -- and that the Waldorf Astoria Platte Island resort is now expected to open in 2023. The Hilton group has signed the management agreement for the new resort under the luxury brand Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts currently being built on Seychelles' outer island of Platte, a communiqué announced earlier this month.
Seychelles: New Study in Seychelles Shows Value of Even Elderly Warblers Raising Their Young
New research conducted on Seychelles' warblers has shown that the bird's offspring fare better if elderly parents have helped to raise them.
Seychelles: Photo Competition Nets Huge Harvest of Seychelles' Flora and Fauna
Over 5,000 new flora and fauna have been recorded and added to the Seychelles' biodiversity database through a photo competition organised by the Plant Conservation Action group. The iNaturalist photo competition, which took place between mid-October and mid-December last year, was organised in an effort to promote citizen science and data collection in Seychelles. It also served as a way to upgrade the biodiversity database as well as the nation's plant gallery.
Seychelles: With Beaches Abnormally Quiet in Seychelles, Coast Rehab Project Moves Forward
Officials in Seychelles are taking advantage of the abnormally empty beaches to start a coastal rehabilitation project at Beau Vallon. The island nation's Ministry of Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment is starting the work amidst the lack of tourists and the movement restrictions due to COVID-19.
Namibia: New Project to Boost Sustainable Wildlife Management and Food Security in Kaza Conservation Area
The Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) and the French Development Agency (AFD) this week launched a new 3.5 million Euro project to support development of community conservancies in Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area of Namibia and Botswana.
Namibia: Doses of Covid-19 Vaccines Expected Mid/Late February
The country can expect to be distributed doses of AstraZeneca vaccine mid/late February, subject to WHO Emergency Use Listing (EUL)", the Health Minister, Dr Kalumbi Shnagula said this week. The announcement follows a confirmation letter from the COVAX facility sent to the ministry also this week. According to Shangula, they will procure vaccines to immunize at least 60% of its population against COVID-19.
Namibia: Nedbank Sponsors Autism Series Again
After the success of the 2020 Nedbank for Autism Series, which raised over N$130 000 for the Autism Association of Namibia, Nedbank has announced that the bank will once again sponsor the golf series this year. The ten-event series will take place from 20 February, starting at Omeya Golf Club, according to a press release issued by Nedbank Namibia.
Namibia: Ex-MP in Custody On Rape Charges
Former Okahandja regional councillor and National Council member Steve Biko Booys was remanded in police custody after making a first court appearance on rape charges yesterday. Booys (42) made a short appearance before magistrate Kandiwapa Nangombe in the Okahandja Magistrate's Court a day after his arrest on two counts of rape. In the charges Booys is facing, the state is alleging that he raped a 21-year-old woman at Okahandja on 16 January and also on 17 January.
Namibia: Air Nam Board Members Quit
Three Air Namibia board members resigned with immediate effect between Monday and yesterday. This comes after the board accused the government of interference in running the airline, making it difficult for it to execute its mandate. Minister of public enterprises Leon Jooste confirmed the resignations yesterday. He said board chairperson Escher Luanda and Heritha Muyoba resigned yesterday and Willy Mertens quit on Monday. The fate of the fourth board member Alois Nyandoro could not be established.
Angola: Covid-19 - 103 Recovered, 37 New Cases and 3 Deaths
Luanda — The health authorities announced, last Wednesday, the recovery of 103 people, 37 new infections and 3 deaths, in the last 24 hours. According to the secretary of State for Public Health, Franco Mufinda, who spoke at the usual data update session, of the new cases 11 were diagnosed in Luanda Province, 8 in Huambo, 6 in Cabinda, 5 in Cuanza Sul, 3 in Benguela, 2 in Lunda Sul, 1 in Bié and the same number in Moxico.
Angola: Interclube Beat 1º De Agosto Academia in Basketball Tournament
Luanda — With difficulties Interclube defeated Tuesday in Luanda the 1º de Agosto Academia by 91-85 in a second round match of the basketball tournament, entitled Victorino Cunha. In a tournament marked by balance, the second squad of 1º de Agosto were leading the score at the latest minutes but the opponents' great experience had the final say. In the first match of this round, 1º de Agosto overtook Petro B by 109-60 at the same square.
Angola: 1º De Agosto Play FC Bravos Do Maquis
Luanda — 1º de Agosto will face FC Bravos do Maquis this Wednesday at 5 pm at 11 de Novembro Stadium, a match that marks their return to the National Football Championship "Girabola2020/21", after a quarantine due to Covid -19.
Uganda: Government Projects Public Debt to Rise to 54.1% By 2023
Rising expenditure pressures resulting from the need to finance infrastructure projects and an increase in Covid-19 related borrowing will push Uganda's public debt to 54.1 per cent by the end of the 2022/23 financial year, according projections by the Ministry of Finance.
Congo-Kinshasa: U.S. Backtracks On Fight Against Graft in Congo
Special License for Billionaire Dan Gertler Undercuts Magnitsky Sanctions A coalition of Democratic Republic of Congo and international nongovernmental organizations, including Human Rights Watch, have written to US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Secretary of State Antony Blinken and urged them to revoke a decision by the Trump administration in its waning days. The last-minute US government action effectively removes for a year sanctions against Israeli billionaire Dan Gertler.
Congo-Kinshasa: Joint Letter to the Us On Dan Gertler's License
The Honorable Antony Blinken Secretary of State Washington, D.C. 20520 The Honorable Janet Yellen Secretary of the Treasury Washington, D.C. 20220 February 2, 2021 Re: Mr. Dan Gertler's license (No. GLOMAG-2021-371648-1) Dear Mr. Secretary, Dear Madam Secretary, We write to you as members of Congolese and international civil society organizations.
Rwanda: Afrobasket Qualifiers - Determination and Confidence Will Be Key to Winning - Shyaka
The national men's basketball team captain, Olivier Shyaka reckons that a combination of confidence and determination will be key to a good performance in the upcoming Afrobasket qualifiers window 2. There are only 14 days left until the competition takes place in Monastir, Tunisia between February 17 and 21. Rwanda's Group (D) is made up of South Sudan, Mali and Nigeria.
Rwanda: Covid-19 - 72-Hour Negative Results for Arriving Passengers
Effective Monday, February 8, every passenger arriving in Rwanda will be required to present a negative Covid-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of boarding their flights. The new measure was taken by a cabinet meeting held on Tuesday, February 2, that, among others, extended the lockdown in Kigali until the end of this week. The move (lockdown extension), according to the government, seeks to sustain the gains of the previous lockdown in the city.
Nigeria: Security, Infrastructure, Our Priority in Niger State - Sani Bello
Niger State governor Abubakar Sani Bello has stated that security and infrastructure development would remain paramount as the state marks 45th year anniversary. Niger State was created from the defunct North Western State during the regime of General Murtala Ramat Muhammad. Governor Sani Bello appreciated God for the appreciable growth and development recorded in the last 45years of the state's existence.
Sudan: UN Special Adviser Praises Govt Over Decision to Form Hybrid Court
New York — The United Nations Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, Alice Wairimu Nderitu, welcomed the Government of South Sudan's approval to establish transitional justice mechanisms, including the African Union Hybrid Court for South Sudan.
Liberia: U.s.$1.8 Million County Social Development Fund Projects in Bong in Limbo
Gbarnga — Since January 2018 to January 2021, the government has disbursed US$ 1.8 million to Bong county through the Social Development Funds to fund 13 projects, but so far only one project has been completed - the renovation of the headquarters of the Group of 77 in Gbarnga. The remaining 12 projects, according to Steve Mulbah, chairman of the county's Project Management Committee, are on hold because the county doesn't have the money to complete those projects.
Liberia: 'Engage Men in Fight for Gender Equality' - Emma Glassco Urges Female Journalists
Monrovia — The Director-General of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture has challenged Liberian Female Journalists to begin "engaging their male counterparts in the fight for gender equality, this she believes is the biggest leverage women would have in their journalism profession.
Liberia: UNDP Sponsored Her Voice Liberia Project to Provide Training for Traditional Leaders in Understanding Statutory Laws
Gbarnga — Liberian laws are written in English and traditional leaders and other local authorities find it difficult to fully understand these laws which has made the customary laws dominant in the rural parts of the country.
Liberia: Sen. Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence Takes Over CPP Leadership - Calls for Selection of Standard and Vice Standard Bearer Before End of Year
By Gerald C. Koinyeneh Monrovia — It was a show of unison and optimism on Wednesday when the outgoing Chairman of the Collaborating Political Parties (CPP), Alexander B. Cummings, turned over the gavel of leadership to Senator Nyonblee Karngar-Lawrence.
Kenya: Mukhisa Kituyi Steps Down From Unctad, Eyes 2022 Presidential Race
A former trade minister, Dr Kituyi’s term at Unctad was said to have helped countries pursue trade-offs and targeted financing, something that he argued helps reduce barriers to trade.
Malawi: Three People Fined for Not Wearing Face Masks
Nsanje first grade magistrate has fined three people K10 000 each for not wearing face masks which is part of Covid-19 preventive measures. The three Yohane Kaswada 40, Chrispine Chaoloka, 30, and Mavuto Vega 20, were convicted following their arrest by police in the district after they were found breaking the preventive rules. First grade Magistrate Watson Mankhanamba convicted them after they were found with a case to answer following their plea of guilty to the charge.
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