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Plan an Exotic Island Trip to Seychelles with These Important Dos and Don’ts in Mind – News18

Posted: January 25, 2021 at 5:02 am

The exotic island of Seychelles known for its pristine beaches reopens borders to all countries worldwide. The much-anticipated news by the tourism industry, considering the recent launch of the immunisation campaign, was announced by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Sylvestre Radegonde during a joint press briefing with his counterpart from the Health Ministry, Peggy Vidot.

This announcement has come at a time when the Indian government has signed an air bubble agreement with Seychelles allowing 'Air Seychelles' to fly into the destination from India.

If you're planning to visit Seychelles island anytime soon, keep these important dos and don'ts in mind.

Vaccinated Visitors:

In the first phase of the opening, travellers would be required to produce proof of a valid vaccination certificate from the National Health Authority (minimum of two weeks since administration of the second dose of the vaccine) along with a negative Covid-19 PCR report obtained less than 72 hours prior to travel. These visitors need not quarantine upon arrival to Seychelles.

Non-Vaccinated Visitors:

The Seychelles islands is currently open to Indian visitors through private jet transfers only. Such travellers would be required to submit a negative Covid-19 PCR report obtained less than 72 hours prior to travel. Visitors who haven't taken the complete dose of vaccination or not travelling via private jets, would not be permitted entry into Seychelles. This would be in force until mid-March once Seychelles has vaccinated a large majority of its adult population.

Mid-march Onwards:

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government donated 50,000 doses of a Chinese-manufactured Covid-19 vaccine to Seychelles while the Indian government has offered 1,00,000 doses of the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine by the end of January. By the ongoing numbers, the country has forecasted that 25 per cent of its population is likely to be vaccinated by mid-March which would witness the rollout of the second phase of welcoming international tourists to the island nation. The country would open up to all visitors, vaccinated or not. Travellers planning a vacation during this time would only have to present a negative Covid-19 PCR certificate with the test taken maximum of 72 hours prior to departure with no quarantine upon arrival into the country.

Irrespective of when one might travel to Seychelles, visitors have to abide by the existing health measures (like wearing face masks, social distancing etc.) which remain applicable as per the travel advisory published on the Department of Tourism website.

Similarly, all tourism operators would still be required to follow their existing Covid-19 standard operating procedures and protocols.

Speaking of an optimistic future, Lubaina Sheerazi, CEO & Co-founder, BRANDit, the Marketing and PR office for the Seychelles Tourism Board in India said, "2021 has kicked off on a positive note presenting us with a wide scope to promote safe holidays to the Seychelles islands. Until now, the destination was limited to visitors only through private jet transfers but this move will offer a much-needed new option to Indians looking for an international holiday."

The ongoing trend of leisure travel is expected to prosper in the coming months as there is a pent-up demand for long pending vacations with family and friends. Seychelles welcoming tourists with limited restrictions is certainly a positive step towards tourism recovery worldwide.

More details about the new measures are published in the Seychelles Travel Advisory that can be accessed on http://www.tourism.gov.sc.

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Ambassador for United States to the Republic of Seychelles bids Farewell – Office of the President of the Republic of Seychelles

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19 January 2021 | Foreign Affairs

The President of the Republic, H.E Wavel Ramkalawan bade farewell to the outgoing Ambassador for United States to the Republic of Seychelles, H.E. David Reimer via a video conference call from Mauritius this morning, at State House.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and associated travel restrictions, the farewell call was done virtually in the presence of the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Mr Sylvestre Radegonde.

On behalf of the government and the people of Seychelles, President Ramkalawan expressed his appreciation to the Ambassador for the exceptional contributions made in deepening ties between Seychelles and United States during his tenure. In echoing my sincere appreciation for the friendship and commendable work done in strengthening the friendship between our two nations, I wish you great success and prosperity in your new endeavours, said President Ramkalawan.

On his part Ambassador Reimer, reassured the President of the continuous support of his government through his successor and expressed hope that relations between Seychelles and the United States would be further consolidated in the various areas of cooperation.

Amd. Reimer was accredited as the Ambassador for United States to the Republic of Seychelles on 6th February 2018 and was based in Mauritius.

The United States of America and the Republic of Seychelles established Diplomatic relations on 29thJune 1976.

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More contributions to the Covid-19 Relief Fund – News – Office of the President of the Republic of Seychelles

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21 January 2021 | State House

It was a busy morning for State House as more donors came to present their contribution to the Covid-19 Relief Fund in order to show their support for the vaccination programme that the country is engaged in. The President of the Republic, H.E Wavel Ramkalawan met with each donor not only to receive their contribution, but also to engage with them on their plight at this time.

The donations came from the following:

The President commended the donors for the extraordinary response so far.

There is a new sense of solidarity in the country and this should help us surmount the economic difficulties we are facing at the moment. Now, more than ever, we should unite as a country in order to get through the present difficulties. The National COVID-19 Immunisation Campaign is an important milestone in achieving that, said the President.

On their part, the donors congratulated the government for forging ahead with the vaccination programme to ensure the population is protected and expressed the hope that economic activities would resume at the soonest for the best interest of Seychelles.

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3 islands in the Seychelles you must see – IOL

Posted: December 29, 2020 at 12:27 am

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Durban - Visitors to the Seychelles looking for the complete island holiday are spoilt for choice. With 115 islands forming the archipelago, choosing the right island to visit may be a daunting task.

But if you had to choose just three islands in the Seychelles to visit, these are IOLs recommendations.

MAHE

Mahe is the Seychelles main island and home to the capital, Victoria. At least 90% of the countrys population of 97000 people live on Mahe which has a bustling port, the international airport, modern shopping malls and a vibrant city centre.

Mahe has more than 60 beaches from where visitors can hire a small charter or a yacht to fish, snorkel, swim and scuba dive.

For the those that love a hike, Mahe offers the Copolia hiking trail, a two-hour hike up a mountain which when you are at the top gives you a 360 view of the island.

The city centre of Victoria is rich in history, with its busy market, cathedrals and Esplanade where you are sure to find that souvenir to take home.

Another must-see is Eden Island, built on reclaimed land, that has a mall, casino, bars and restaurants that serve both traditional and western cuisine.

PRASLIN

Praslin is the Seychelles second largest island and very popular with tourists, many of who set up base here. The island is a 15-minute flight from Mahe and being based here allows easy access to other islands via ferry.

Boasting some of the best beaches you could find anywhere in the world, perhaps the islands most famous attraction is the Valle de Mai, a world heritage site where the Coco de Mer a double-lobed coconut grows. It is the only place in the world where this giant palm grows naturally.

So beautiful is the Valle de Mai that when General Gordon of Khartoum visited in the 18th century, he returned to London claiming that it was the original site of the biblical Garden of Eden.

According to locals, Anso Lazio beach, north-west of the island, is considered the worlds best beach.

LA DIGUE

La Digue is the Seychelles fourth largest island, and lies 43km from the main island of Mahe and 6.5km from Praslin.

Measuring just 5km by 3km, La Digue is home to some of the Seychelles most iconic beaches, and has a population of just 3000.

Compared to Mahe, life on the tiny island of La Digue is slow and there are not many cars, with the main means of transport being the bicycle.

A bike ride around the island will take one about 40 minutes, and a walk from one end to the other, an hour.

A must-visit destination is the LUnion Estate, where one will get a glimpse of the islands coconut industry in the form of coconut kiln and rustic mill where coconut flesh is turned to oil.

The Anse Source dArgent beach on the island, with its giant boulders that ribbon the beaches, is considered the worlds most pristine beach and a must-see for any tourist visiting the island.

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What Happened To Air New Zealands Boeing 767s? – Simple Flying

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Like many airlines, Air New Zealand once flew that workhorse of the skies, the Boeing 767. It wasnt the quietest or most fuel-efficient plane ever built, but the aircraft type remained a firm favorite with passengers worldwide. Air New Zealand only retired their last 767s a few years ago. Whats surprising is how many of their former 767s are now flying for other airlines.

Between September 1985 and March 2017, Air New Zealand variously operated 22 Boeing 767s. All up, the airline flew ten Boeing 767-200s and 12 Boeing 767-300s. Over those 32 years, the Boeing 767 was a staple on Air New Zealands long-haul flights around the Pacific. The plane was superseded by the arrival of the 787-9 Dreamliners. The last Air New Zealand Boeing 767 flight was March 31, 2017, operating NZ108 from Sydney to Auckland.

The Boeing 767 aircraft has been a stalwart at Air New Zealand, said Captain David Morgan at the time. Stalwart or not, the aging aircraft could not compete against the Dreamliner and Air New Zealands other wide-bodied aircraft, the Boeing 777.

The first Air New Zealand Boeing 767 to arrive, ZK-NBB, now flies cargo for Danish airline Star Air as OY-SRF.

ZK-NBC started service with Air New Zealand in September 1986, left in May 2004, and is now also with Star Air as OY-SRG.

The third Boeing 767-200 at Air New Zealand, ZK-NBD, is now operated by Atlas Air on behalf of DHL. Its current registration is N655GT. ZK-NBE left Air New Zealand in May 1993. It flew for multiple airlines afterward, finally ending up at Air Seychelles as S7-SEZ. The plane was retired from service in 2011.

ZK-NBH started flying for Air New Zealand in 1989. It stayed with them until 1995. The plane ended up with Air Canada as C-FUCL before been retired in 2006. It is now stored at Phillips Army Airfield in Maryland.

ZK-NBF also left the Air New Zealand fleet in 1995 and went to Jet Midwest Group via Air Canada in 2012. Its current registration is N753JM.

The first of the Boeing 767-300s to come to Air New Zealand was ZK-NCE. It entered the fleet in 1991 and exited in 2002. Since then, the plane has had a storied life, flying for multiple carriers. Air Transport International now flies it as N331AZ on behalf of Amazon Prime Air.

ZK-NCF arrived at Air New Zealand in 1992 and left in 2006. It last flew for Air Jamaica as N767WA before getting withdrawn from service in October 2018.

One of Air New Zealands last Boeing 767-200s, ZK-NBI, has also ended up at Star Air as OY-SRK. ZK-NCG, a 767-300, which Air New Zealand got in 1993 and kept until 2017, is now also flying under Amazon Prime Air colors as N367AZ.

G-BNYS, a Boeing 767-200, which Air New Zealand briefly flew on a lease from Brittania Airways in 1994, wound up at Air Seychelles as S7-EXL before getting handed back to its lessor in 2013.

ZK-NCF, an extended range 767-300, has also wound up at Amazon Prime Air after 12 years of flying for Air New Zealand.

ZK-NCI stayed at Air New Zealand until March 2017. The Boeing 767-300ER is now at Amazon Prime Air. Another extended range 767-300, ZK-NCJ, started at Air New Zealand in 1995 and finished up in 2016. Thats also now with Amazon Prime Air as N389AZ. ZK-NCK went to Icelandair in 2016 is now registered as TF-ISP. Icelandair was also the destination for another 767-300ER. ZK-NCLnow flies in chillier climes as TF-ISW.

ZK-NBJ, a Boeing 767-200, flew for Air New Zealand on an on and off basis for 13 years, often spending time at other airlines. It was retired in 1997. After flying for Air New Zealand for a couple of years in the late 1990s, ZK-NCM has gone on to multiple other airlines and ended up at iAero Airways at N827RC.

ZK-NBA, an extended range Boeing 767-200, started at Air New Zealand in 1985 and stayed there for over 10 years. It is now at Star Air and registered as OY-SRN. SP-LPA was briefly at Air New Zealand over 1999/2000, on lease from LOT Polish Airlines. The Boeing 767-300ER is now with Aeronexus Corporation as ZS-NEX.

The final two Air New Zealand 767s, both 767-300ERS, are ZK-NCN and ZK-NCO. Both went o Icelandair. ZK-NCN is now flying as TF-ISO, and ZK-NCO is TF-ISN.

Whats the takeout from this? There are a lot of former Air New Zealand Boeing 767s in the skies. Is that due to Air New Zealands formidable maintenance and aircraft upkeep practices? Is it the fact the Boeing just built a really reliable aircraft? Probably a fair bit of both.

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Top 10 Nature Images of 2020: Wildflowers, Coastal Scenes, and Ancient Treasures – The Pew Charitable Trusts

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Among the many indelible themes to emerge from 2020 is how much we as humans rely on healthy natural ecosystems for our well-beingand how much these places mean to the long-term vitality of our planet. Here are the 10 most popular posts of 2020 from The Pew Charitable Trusts Instagram feed, images that capture breathtaking landscapes, celebrate conservation milestones, and illustrate in dazzling detail the importance of protectingand restoringour environment.

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The remarkable colors of Californias Carrizo Plain National Monument are captivating during the spring bloom. A bill to protect some of this area as wildernessthe highest level of federal conservationpassed the U.S. House of Representatives in February but stalled in the Senate.

By picking this issue up in the next session of Congress, lawmakers could lock in safeguards for this extraordinary area far into the future.

A shark swims through seagrass and crystal-clear water in the Seychelles. In November, the countrys government continued on its path of leadership in ocean conservation by protecting coastal wetlandsthink seagrass, mangroves, and salt marshesto help deliver on the goals of the Paris Agreement.

These chinstrap chicks in the Antarctic Peninsula are among the roughly 1.5 million penguin breeding pairs in the region that face substantial threats because of large-scale fishing for krill, a staple food for these birds.

Fortunately, Southern Ocean marine life won big in December when the Association of Responsible Krill Harvesting Companies said it would cease krill fishing in specific zones around the Hope Bay, Sheppard Point, and Sheppard Nunatak penguin colonies off the northernmost tip of the Antarctic Peninsula.

The area will total nearly 4,500 square kilometerstwice the size of Tokyo.

A gray heron presides over a red mangrove tree in the Galapagos Islands. Marine biologist and Pew marine fellow Octavio Aburto, who took this photo, uses his camera along with satellite imagery to assess changes in mangrove coverage throughout the Americas.

Mangroves provide wildlife habitat, protect shorelines, and store three to five times more carbon than other tropical forests. Sadly, nearly half of the worlds mangroves have been lost, mainly to various forms of development and human activity, in the past 50 years.

(Podcast: Scientists at Work: The Art and Science of Saving Mangroves)

In one of the first conservation victories of 2020, the remote Pacific archipelago of Palauwhich encompasses more than 500 islands in Micronesiasafeguarded 80% of its waters with a marine protected area larger than California.

The decision marks a big step toward meeting the United Nations goal of protecting 30% of the global ocean by 2030.

Young monk seals splash in the shallows at French Frigate Shoals in Hawaiipart of the Papahnaumokukea Marine National Monument. The monument was designated in 2006 by President George W. Bush and expanded in 2016 by President Barack Obama. It is the largest contiguous protected areaon land or seain U.S. territory.

For World Wetlands Day on Feb. 2, we posted this aerial shot of coastal wetlands in New Caledonia, where natural channels crafted a perfect illustration of how we feel about coastal habitats.

Hosting some of the richest biodiversity on the planet, salt marshes, seagrass beds, and mangroves serve as refuges for wildlife, including as nurseries for juvenile fish such as groupers, snappers, and other commercially important species.

As Rich Batiuk, a seagrass expert with the consultancy CoastWise, said when he saw this image of a seagrass meadow in Susquehanna Flats in the Chesapeake Bay, You dont need a microscope or a Ph.D. to understand the value of conserving and recovering these key coastal habitats. Seagrass is home to a wide range of species and helps keep the water clear and clean.

Read the full interview for more on these vital ecosystems.

This tiny UFO jellyfish (genus Atolla) was just one of many surreal life forms photographed during a dive off NOAAs Okeanos Explorer ship at a depth of 1,260 meters (4,134 feet) during a 29-day deep-sea expedition in 2019. Its a small reminder of the variety of life within our ocean, which covers roughly 75% of the globe and is home to nearly a quarter of all known species.

On Oct. 14, National Fossil Day, researchers released a painting of what Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky might have looked like 325 million years ago.

Fossils of at least 40 different species of sharks and their relatives have been identified on site, including six never-before-seen species. The painting illustrates the Mississippian shark, invertebrate fauna, and other ancient creatures that researchers believe lived here when the area was covered by ocean.

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Year in Review: Africa’s 2020 elections – Africanews English

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Election fever kicked off in Africa in 2020, with old rivals facing off in Ghana, and leaders running for controversial third terms in West Africa.

Here are the major highlights of the African elections in 2020.

Togo

February 22 was Election Day in Togo. The country of 8 million people re-elected President Faure Gnassingbe. He polled 72 percent of votes compared to 18 percent for opposition leader Agbeyome Kodjo. The latter suspected fraud.

Burundi

Burundis constitutional court upheld the May 20 election results, rejecting a petition by opposition leader Agathon Rwasa. Rwasa has alleged irregularities. The ruling partys Evariste Ndayishimiye won with 68 percent of votes.

The 52-year old succeeded longtime leader, Pierre Nkurunziza. Nkurunziza had been in power since 2005.

Malawi

In Malawi, the top court annulled the results of the presidential elections of February 2019. It cited widespread irregularities. And so on June 23, Malawians head to the polls again.

President Peter Mutharika run against opposition leader Lazarus Chakwera.

Chakwera won by 58.5 percent of valid votes cast. But Peter Mutharika was not ready to exit. He claimed the civic exercise was the worst in the nations history.

Sadly, as Malawians have seen, this election is the worst in Malawis history of our elections,' Peter Mutharika told a press conference.

Ethiopia

In September, the northern region of Tigray in Ethiopia defied Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to hold local elections. This escalated tensions with the federal government.

Abiy rejected calls for dialogue, leading to thousands of Ethiopian refugees into Sudan. Despite claiming control of Mekele, the UN reports of ongoing fighting.

Seychelles

The Seychelles election saw its first opposition victory in 44 years. An Anglican priest won the presidential election. Wavel Ramkalawan won enough votes in the first round of polls to clinch the presidency. It was his sixth attempt at the countrys top job.

Tanzania

In Tanzania, it was a landslide win for President John Magufuli during the October 28 presidential elections. Magufuli got a second term in office, despite closing the world in on the real impact of the coronavirus pandemic in the East African nation.

He garnered more than 84 percent of valid votes cast. His main opponent, Tundu Lissu managed just 13 percent, according to the National election commission. Lissu and other opposition parties claimed that the process did not adhere to international standards.

Ivory Coast

In Ivory Coast, President Alassane Ouattara's bid for a third term ignited fury by the opposition, who said it was illegal for Ouattara to run again.

They said he broke a two term limit.

But Ouattara said he was free to stand for a third term under the countrys new 2016 constitution.

Ouattara,78, won the controversial election which was boycotted by the opposition.

The president had previously announced he would not run for another term.

But in July, the ruling partys previous presidential nominee, Prime Minister Amadou Gon Coulibaly died suddenly. Ouattara then rescinded his decision. The move sparked protest in the capital Abidjan.

Around 85 people were killed in election-related clashes, raising fears of a repeat of the civil war after the 2010 vote, which saw around 3,000 people killed in ethnic clashes.

Guinea

Deadly clashes also erupted in Guinea. President Alpha Conde won a controversial third term in office in October. At least 30 people died in the aftermath of the controversial elections.

According to the Independent electoral commission, the 82-year old had 59.5 percent of votes.

Opponent 68-year old Cellou Diallo and other opposition parties petitioned the constitutional court.

But the court said they had produced no evidence and declared Conde the winner on Saturday, November 7.

Burkina Faso

In November, Burkinabe took its turn to elect a president. President Roch Marc Christian Kabore was re-elected with 57.87 percent of votes.

Kabore secured enough votes to serve a second term. Once seen as a stable nation, the election was held in the shadow of jihadist violence and a surge in attacks.

Security dominated the campaign trail. One-third of the population was disenfranchised because of the insecurity. Kabore's opponent raised concerns about the validity of the vote count. But the electoral commission dismissed the claims.

International electoral observer missions also confirmed the polls were largely free and fair. The opposition did not file an appeal over their claims.

Ghana

December 7 was Ghana's time to decide on who would be the next leader for four years.

The two longstanding rivals, incumbent Nana Akufo-Addo and his predecessor, John Maham, went head to head in a keenly contested poll.

Police reported that five people were killed, dampening an otherwise peaceful election.

The Electoral Commission announced on Wednesday, December 9 that President Nana Akufo Addo won by 51.95 percent.

The opposition rejected the result. For now, it is not clear if the National Democratic Congress party will mount a legal challenge.

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President Faure chairs high-level meeting on the resumption of commercial flights to Seychelles – Office of the President of the Republic of…

Posted: October 12, 2020 at 8:09 am

06 October 2020 |

President Danny Faure chaired a seventh meeting of the high-level forum leading the implementation of the National Integrated Framework for the Reopening of Seychelles at the STC Conference room this morning.

The Public Health Commissioner, Dr Jude Gedeon, shared an overview of the global situation and the local context with regards to COVID-19 to date, explaining that the pandemic is still expanding globally. In Seychelles, he confirmed that there are currently 5 active cases.

This was followed by report from the SHTAs Chairperson, Mrs Sybille Cardon, updates from the SCCI, SIFCO, CEPS and SCAA. The Principal Secretary for Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine, Mr Alan Renaud, gave a brief on the new visitor management platform; the Travizory technology that enables authorities to run rapid and efficient vetting procedures on information provided by incoming travellers in a bid to minimise the risk of COVID-19 transmission.

There were also updates from the Department of Tourism and Seychelles Tourism Board on the number of tourism establishments certified as well as on the forecast of expected flights, marketing, and tourism arrivals in Seychelles. The Chairperson of the Task Force Committee and Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine, Mr Didier Dogley, also provided an update on the committees work over the last two weeks.

Members discussed lengthily on the travel advisory for visitors from permitted countries and the procedures that have been divided into 2 categories: Category 1 includes permitted countries considered low and medium risk and Category 2 includes Special Status. In an effort to provide more confidence to tourism partners in key source market countries, authorities in Seychelles have decided to provide Special Status to seven countries: United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Austria and the United Arab Emirates. Out of these seven, three countries have now been categorised as high-risk countries: UAE, France and the United Kingdom. Members also discussed the need to operationalise the stay safe hotel whereby a tourist that tests positive for COVID-19 can stay in a beautiful and secure environment.

The forum reiterated the importance for local citizens to observe the public health guidelines in place.

The next meeting will take place on 20 October 2020 under the chairmanship of one of the high-level forum members.

Present for the meeting this morning wasthe Minister of Finance, Trade, Investment and Economic Planning, Amb. Maurice Loustau-Lalanne,the Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine, Mr Didier Dogley,the Minister Fisheries and Agriculture, Mr Charles Bastienne,Minister for Employment, Immigration and Civil Status, Mrs Miriam Tlmaque, Secretary of State for Health, Ambassador Marie-Pierre Lloyd, Special Advisor to MFTIEP, Mrs Sitna Cesar, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Kishnan Labont, Principal Secretary Economic Planning, Mrs Elizabeth Agathine, Principal Secretary Health, Dr Bernard Valentin, Special Advisor Health, Dr Loren Reginald, Chairman Public Health Authority, Dr Conrad Shamlaye, CEO of the Healthcare Agency, Dr Danny Louange, the Public Health Commissioner, Dr Jude Gdon, Principal Secretary for the Department of Immigration and Civil Status, Mr Alain Volcere, Principal Secretary for Risk and Disaster Management, Mr Paul Labaleine, the Special Advisor for Employment, Ms Veronique Bresson, Special Advisor Immigration and Civil Status, Mr Michel Marie, CEO for SETS, Mr Guy Morel, Chief Policy Analyst, Employment, Ms Susan Morel, Director General for Employment Promotion, Mrs Letimie Dookley, Chief Immigration Officer, Mr Michel Elisabeth, Principal Secretary Tourism Department, Mrs Anne Lafortune, CEO for the Seychelles Tourism Board, Mrs Sherin Francis, Principal Secretary for Civil Aviation, Ports & Marine, Mr Alan Renaud, Principal Secretary for Local Government, Mrs Marie-Celine Vidot-Jeannevol, Deputy Governor of the Central of Seychelles, Mr Christopher Edmond, the Chairperson of SCCI, Mr Oliver Bastienne, Secretary General SCCI, Mrs Iouana Pillay, Health Coordinator for Faith Based Organisation, Dr Anne Gabriel, representative of SIFCO, Mrs Marion Gendron, the Chairperson of SHTA, Mrs Sybille Cardon, the Secretary-General of SFWU, Mr Antoine Robinson, representatives of the La Digue Business Association, Mr Jos St Ange, Chairperson of CEPS, Mr Jude Fred, member of CEPS, Dr Nirmal Jivan Shah and CEO CEPS, Mr Michel Pierre.

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Seychelles: Seychelles’ Aldabra Atoll to Be Part of Study to Protect World Heritage Sites From Invasive Species – The Streetjournal

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Seychelles remote Aldabra Atoll is being used as a case study in a new reporting framework devised by international scientists to help protect World Heritage Sites from almost 300 different invasive alien species.

Frauke Fleischer-Dogley, the chief executive of the Seychelles Islands Foundation (SIF) which manages the site said, We are delighted that Aldabra is being featured as a key case study and it will allow us to share our lessons learnt and best practices within a network of sites and outstand our universal value.

The new framework which has been applied to seven World Heritage Sites covers data collection and reporting on invasive alien species pathways. This includes the presence, impacts, management, predicting future threats and management needs, identifying gaps and assigning an overall threat score to the protected area.

A co-author, David Richardson, said that World Heritage Sites face growing threats from a range of biological invasions which impact native biodiversity and the delivery of ecosystem services.

One key element of the new framework is listing all invasive alien species present where we can track the changes in threat or implementation of effective management over time, added Richardson.

SIFs director of research and conservation, Nancy Bunbury said, UNESCO World Heritage Sites are areas of outstanding universal value and conservation importance to humanity. However, they are threatened by a variety of global change drivers, including biological invasions from a range of terrestrial, freshwater and marine species.

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She added that those sites were ideal test sites for the reporting framework but it is applicable to all protected areas and we hope will become a standardised tool for assessing invasive alien species impacts and management globally.

Fleischer-Dogley said that generally resources to manage protected areas are scare and therefore to be able to maintain the outstanding universal of World Heritage sites requires effective management and cost-efficient eradication and control of invasive alien species.

Humanity accepted these sites as gifts and by doing so accepted universal responsibility to look after them. This also means making the necessary resources available, she added.

She added that there has been a decrease in the number of invasive alien species listed due to effective eradication, highlighting management success at the site over the last few years.

Aldabra, one of the most distant islands of the Seychelles archipelago in the western Indian Ocean, is home to the endemic giant tortoise, the frigate birds, tropicbirds and the red-footed booby among other species.

Since eradication efforts resumed in 2012 under the Foundations EU-funded invasive alien species project, SIF has successfully eradicated several invasive alien species on Aldabra atoll.

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Cabinet Business – Wednesday 07th October 2020 – News – Office of the President of the Republic of Seychelles

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07 October 2020 | Cabinet Business

President Danny Faure chaired a scheduled meeting of the Cabinet today, Wednesday 7th October at which a number of legal and policy memoranda were considered.

Cabinet approved proposed amendments to the Companies Act 1972.

Cabinet approved for the signing of Memorandum of Understanding between the National Institute of Science, Technology and Innovation and the Seychelles Institute of Technology.

Cabinet also approved the Broadcasting and Telecommunication (Quality of Service) Regulations.

Cabinet approved the introduction of type approval fee for approval of radio communication equipment by the Department of Information and Communication Technology.

Cabinet approved for the setting up of a demountable fruits and vegetables market at Roche Caiman.

Cabinet was briefed on the COVID -19 situation globally and locally. Cabinet also addressed pertinent issues related to management of visitors and returning Seychellois to Seychelles.

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Cabinet Business - Wednesday 07th October 2020 - News - Office of the President of the Republic of Seychelles

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