Seychelles

Coordinates: 4°35′S 55°40′E / 4.583°S 55.667°E / -4.583; 55.667

Seychelles (ⁱ/seɪˈʃɛlz/ say-SHELZ; French: [sɛʃɛl]), officially the Republic of Seychelles (French: République des Seychelles; Creole: Repiblik Sesel), is an archipelago in the Indian Ocean. The 115-island country, whose capital is Victoria, lies 1,500 kilometres (932 mi) east of mainland East Africa. Other nearby island countries and territories include Comoros, Mayotte, Madagascar, Réunion and Mauritius to the south.

Seychelles, with a population of 90,024, has the smallest population of any independent African state; however, it does have a larger population than the UK overseas territory Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha.

History

The Seychelles were uninhabited throughout most of recorded history. Some scholars assume that Austronesian seafarers and later Maldivian and Arab traders were the first to visit the uninhabited Seychelles. The earliest recorded sighting by Europeans took place in 1502 by the Portuguese Admiral Vasco da Gama, who passed through the Amirantes and named them after himself (islands of the Admiral). The earliest recorded landing was in January 1609, by the crew of the "Ascension" under Captain Sharpeigh during the fourth voyage of the British East India Company.

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Navy looking at inducting 56 warships and submarines: Admiral Lanba

The Economic Times 03 Dec 2018

This is apart from 32 warships under construction," Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba said at his annual press conference. Asked about the status of the proposal to set up a base at Seychelles' Assumption Island, he said talks were on with the government of the island nation ... ....

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Follow up on 17th HIV/Aids and Hepatitis C colloquium in Mauritius

Nation 30 Nov 2018

‘HIV infection rates have increased by 127% in Seychelles’. The National Aids Council along with other participants, including the Ministry of Health and NGOs who attended the 17th HIV/Aids and Hepatitis C colloquium held in Mauritius, met the press yesterday to share their learnings. Seychelles was represented by a delegation of 17 participants....

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SPTC to withdraw from special hire contract services sector

Nation 15 Nov 2018

The Seychelles Association of Omnibus Operators (SAO) met with the press yesterday at the Seychelles Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) conference room, Providence, to give their views about the recent Cabinet decision regarding the Seychelles Public Transport Corporation ......

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Diamond Ace 1 leaves Port Victoria

Nation 13 Nov 2018

No other details relating to the departure of the vessel have been made available to the press and ......

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Ceps responds to budget address

Nation 13 Nov 2018

The Citizens Engagement Platform Seychelles (Ceps), which represents civil ... The press conference was held at the organisationʼs premises, Orion Mall....

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BuckyCoin Launches First Ever Cryptocurrency Backed By Decentralized Content Distribution Network & Own Content – ...

The Bitcoin News 09 Nov 2018

Victoria, Seychelles – Nov 9th 2018, Bucky Coin has made international headlines with the announcement that they have acquired the rights and ownership to over 2,500 movies, books, Music and other scripts ... Victoria, Seychelles ... Press Release Writing and Distribution by professionals for the Cryptocurrency industry....

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Football - Seychelles divorced ‘The Pirates’ since 2010

Nation 23 Oct 2018

It was on March 31, 2010 that the Seychelles Football Federation (SFF) executive committee sent a press release to this newspaper (Seychelles NATION) informing it that the local football body has changed the name as a mark of respect for all Seychellois who have been victims of piracy....

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Ceps reacts to worsening drug situation in the country

Nation 23 Oct 2018

Due to the recent circulation of videos on social media of young adults throwing up from a new drug recently introduced and which is believed to be synthetic drugs, the Citizens Engagement Platform Seychelles (Ceps) held a press conference in relation to this deteriorating situation....

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Africa Cup of Nations: SA coach Baxter defends team after record win

BBC News 14 Oct 2018

... mood quickly changed after Saturday's home victory over Seychelles when the local press questioned the significance of the win....

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Missing SPDF personnel still not found

Nation 13 Oct 2018

It was the chief of staff of the Seychelles People’s Defence Forces (SPDF), Colonel Michael Rosette, who said this in a briefing with the press yesterday afternoon at the Seychelles Coast Guard (SCG) base, Ile Perseverance ... At the time of going to press yesterday the missing personnel and raft had still not been found....

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Bafana Bafana coach still waiting on Percy Tau, Dino Ndlovu

Independent online (SA) 08 Oct 2018

The SA Football Association announced on their website that star forward Percy Tau and fellow striker Dino Ndlovu have yet to arrive in camp for Saturday’s 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Seychelles at the FNB Stadium (3pm kickoff). Baxter said at a press conference ......

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Ritchie strike helps Wits snatch a draw against Sundowns

Independent online (SA) 07 Oct 2018

Wits took the first half, pressing Sundowns in the ... Morena, now a doubt for Bafana Bafana’s 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Seychelles on Saturday, would have given the home side impetus going forward and allowed them to press Thulani Hlatshwayo back into his own half....

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Re-opening of Anse Mondon trail

Nation 06 Oct 2018

With nature growing very fast and thick in the tropical rainforest of Seychelles, the trail needs to be constantly maintained to keep the paths clear. On this occasion, the press, a group of notable Seychellois personalities and a group of motivated hikers as well as some guests ......