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Coup victims have their plight broadcast online, but was President Ramkalawan listening? 27 March 2024

By Lewis BetsyIt was good to have a meeting of the TRNUC Victims’ Association broadcast globally online and hear w......

We must pursue the idea of unity, the future of Seychelles depends on it 11 March 2024

...g.In the UK, with my friend Bernard Verlaque, we launched a newspaper called the Seychellois International. It was the f......

The TRNUC is a complete shambles… it is an outrage that Ramkalawan must fix 11 March 2024

By Lewis BetsyThe scandal of what is happening with the Truth, Reconciliation and National Unity Commission is an outrag......

Will our President deliver us the unity Seychelles still desperately needs? 01 March 2024

By Lewis BetsyWe heard optimistic words about the future of Seychelles from President Wavel Ramkalawan in his State of t......

Former Minister Alain St.Ange on top awards panel for tourism 29 February 2024

...re Koumelis, the founder and Managing Director Travel Daily News.The three tourism experts were part of the AFASU team h......

A sad farewell to our dear friend Helen Azolan 31 January 2024

By Lewis BetsyIt was with great sadness that my wife and I said a final farewell to our dear friend Helen Azolan.Helen, ......

Tribute to Rosie Bistoquet, a caring nurse and politician who gave so much to Seychelles 08 January 2024

By Lewis BetsyI would like to pay a personal tribute to the life and work of Rosie Bistoquet, a member of the Seychelles......

I wish you a peaceful Christmas and hope we can celebrate 2024 as a year of harmony 20 December 2023

By Lewis BetsySeychelles Life would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.It has been a terrible ......

New political party declares: The government has failed and is in total disarray – we need to act decisively in 2025 08 December 2023

The latest political party to emerge in Seychelles is the Seychelles National Alliance Party (SNAP). This means that, ac......

How we all remembered our Seychelles hero Gerard Hoarau 01 December 2023

By Lewis BetsyThe life and sacrifice of national hero Gerard Hoarau has been honoured in the UK and Seychelles.In the UK......

More choice for voters as Seychelles gets another political party 23 November 2023

Seychelles has another political party – its eighth.The Seychelles National Alliance Party (SNAP)  has been r......

Gerard Hoarau, my friend and political inspiration, also led by example on the football field 16 November 2023

By Lewis BetsyOn the 29th of November, I will remember my best friend and brother Gerard Hoarau. He was my inspiration a......

The big question about money in Seychelles football that needs an urgent answer 02 November 2023

By Lewis BetsyTake a look at this picture of the Seychelles National Football Team in 1970.The players, and I am among t......

Unity is vital for the future of Seychelles. We must ALL do our best to achieve it 16 October 2023

By Lewis BetsyOn the 18th October the United States of America will be celebrating Unity Day.The celebration calls on al......

Former Tourism Minister launches biography in Bali 04 October 2023

A biography about former Tourism Minister Alain St.Ange has been published.Mr St.Ange was at the launch in Bali, Indones......

There is delay after delay for a decision on the TRNUC report that could give closure to the victims of Rene’s murderous regime. What is going on? 11 August 2023

By Lewis Betsy I am very disappointed and left in disbelief about the outcome of the debates in the National Assemb......

President Ramkalawan meets with Seychellois diaspora in London Coronation honour 10 May 2023

By Lewis Betsy I was privileged to be invited to a reception that President Ramkalawan hosted in London, shortly be......

37 years on, I am haunted as police renew probe into murder of Gerard Hoarau 21 April 2023

By Lewis Betsy New moves by British police to investigate the murder of my friend Gerard Hoarau have brought back t......

It may be the end of the TRNUC’s mission, but the pain goes on for the victims 05 April 2023

...ychelles Life last August (https://www.seychelleslife.co.uk/news/search-result/34973/) will be proven correct. Ever......

What can be done to sway the politicians who seem intent on causing discord in Seychelles? 21 March 2023

...a challenge but one that I could not avoid.I started my own newspaper, the Seychellois International, with the main aim ......

The damage left behind by the Aeroflot bomb scare 02 March 2023

... terror alert at Seychelles International Airport.The shock news broke after the Seychelles Civil Association Authority ......

With Bibi gone, will Seychelles football grow under Rose? 02 March 2023

By Seychelles Life Sports Correspondent The appointment of Denis Rose as Chief Executive Officer of the Seychelles ......

My respect for the life and work of Gaby Hoareau, one of the great Seychellois patriots 07 February 2023

...with the Church and became the editor of the Roman Catholic Newspaper L’Echo Des Iles. Gaby had also earlier publi......

I am worried for the future of Seychelles… so tell me how we can save our beloved country 31 January 2023

By Lewis Betsy What is going on in my beloved Seychelles?The islands have long been a hotbed of rumour, gossip and ......

I am proud of my family’s part in the ‘melting pot’ of Seychelles history, says former Tourism Minister 23 January 2023

Former Tourism Minister Alain St.Ange is getting ready to release his autobiography and says it will celebrate his famil......

The day I met Pele, football’s greatest player 03 January 2023

By Lewis Betsy As the world of football pays tribute to the genius of Brazilian footballer Pele, who has died aged ......

As we celebrate this Christmas let us be positive about the future 19 December 2022

By Lewis Betsy I want to wish the people of Seychelles at home and abroad a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosper......

Special Mass to honour the life of Gerard Hoarau 10 November 2022

I would like to invite you to a special Mass to celebrate the life of Seychelles patriot and my dear friend Gerard Hoara......

A sad farewell to the Queen, a shining example of ‘selfless service’ 14 September 2022

By Lewis Betsy Seychelles Life would like to pay tribute to the remarkable life and devotion to public duty of Quee......

Win for Kevin Betsy’s Red Devils in the Carabao Cup was ‘amazing’ 24 August 2022

Kevin Betsy, the Seychelles-born manager of Crawley Town, was delighted with his team’s “amazing” cup ......

The TRNUC looks doomed to fail… the Government must not let the victims down again 22 August 2022

By Lewis Betsy All along, I have been urging the Government and our President to make sure that the Truth, Reconcil......

Unity for a purpose: the way Seychelles can progress and enjoy peace and harmony 27 June 2022

By Lewis Betsy We’ve come a very long way to get where we are today. So on the eve of another national celebr......

Kevin Betsy kicks off a new era with football’s Red Devils 09 June 2022

by Lewis Betsy The outstanding career of Seychelles-born footballer Kevin Betsy has taken another major step forwar......

Hope for fairness and justice as the Truth Commission moves into its final phase 11 May 2022

By Lewis Betsy The work of the Truth, Reconciliation and National Unity Commission is slowly drawing to a close.It ......

We will miss this brave woman who was truly the Iron Lady of Seychelles 28 February 2022

By Lewis BetsyFamily and friends have been paying tribute to Carlette Ball, “The Iron Lady of Seychelles”, w......

Our brave sister Carlette has died 26 January 2022

We are saddened to announce that Carlette Ball, a brave Seychellois who loved the islands, has died.She passed away in t......

Seychelles needs to work more on unity to help its people progress further in 2022 20 December 2021

By Lewis Betsy I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year.But while I want......

Pride and sadness as the Gerard Hoarau Foundation is launched 02 December 2021

 By Lewis Betsy The Gerard Hoarau Foundation was launched in an emotional ceremony at Beau Vallon that was mar......

Foundation established in Seychelles to pay tribute to the life and courage of Gerard Hoarau 16 November 2021

By Lewis Betsy It is rewarding that in the country of his birth Gerard Hoarau is at last being being recognised for......

Foundation organises Mass to honour Seychelles hero Gerard Hoarau 05 November 2021

By Lewis Betsy The lives of exiled hero Gerard Hoarau and other Seychellois who died supporting democracy are to be......

Football legend with a great love of life celebrates his birthday 02 November 2021

by Lewis Betsy I was privileged to be at the birthday party of my great footballing friend Barry Gendron. It w......

What is going on with the Truth Commission? People are in despair and fear their complaints will be ignored 14 October 2021

By Lewis Betsy As a complainant in the Truth, Reconciliation and National Unity Commission hearings (my case is num......

The man with no remorse is exposed by Skype 14 October 2021

By Lewis Betsy IAN Withers, who spied on our freedom fighters for the murderous Rene regime, gave a telling account......

I mourn the loss of a great Seychellois George Uzice 14 October 2021

...rge died in in Miama, Florida, USA, where he was living.The news was a shock to me and I offer condolences to his family......

We are in a trance. Now we must become more pro-active to achieve real change in Seychelles at this confusing time 14 October 2021

...heir nation.Failure to do so, may well allow false and fake news and situations to become a reality of our way of life.T......

Praise from across the globe as Seychellois-born football star Kevin Betsy takes key job at Arsenal 12 August 2021

Congratulations have been pouring in from all over the world after Kevin Betsy took up a new job managing the Under 23-t......

Seychelles Life will offer a new voice for the people of our islands… one that will promote unity and compassion 29 June 2021

...ood and, through my personal involvement working in several newspapers in the UK, I realised that I could do something c......

I appeal to the President: don’t let the Truth Commission hearings end in failure 25 June 2021

 By Lewis Betsy The Truth, Reconciliation and National Unity Commission hearings in Seychelles are turning int......

Why celebrating Independence Day is more vital than ever after the havoc caused by Covid 25 June 2021

 By Lewis Betsy The 29th June has always been an important day for me and for my beloved Seychelles. The ......

All systems go for kick-off in August, says Bibi 25 June 2021

 By Lewis Betsy I recently met up for a fascinating chat about sport with Georges Bibi, my long-time footballi......

President Ramkalawan is under-fire – but he showed his critics who’s boss 14 May 2021

 By Lewis Betsy President Ramkalawan has always had his critics, but it was a surprise to me to hear hostile c......

Salute to the three Seychellois heroes who are setting a superb example to us all 14 May 2021

By Lewis Betsy Seychelles Life is always keen to encourage the positive side in our society and three Seychellois h......

I have quit politics and look forward to my new challenge, says Alain St Ange 13 April 2021

Alain St Ange, the much-acclaimed former Tourism Minister for Seychelles and who as leader of the One Seychelles opposit......

England youth coach Kevin Betsy explains why he loves his job – I enjoy helping people become better 12 February 2021

...o take up. In an interview you did for the UK national newspaper The Daily Mail (see link below), “cage footb......

As Ramkalawan marks a milestone 100 days in office, I pray he continues the good work 12 February 2021

 By Lewis BetsyIt is always good when people live up to your expectations and so I was very impressed with Presiden......

I admire Ramkalawan’s vision and Seychelles Life will do its best to help him achieve unity in our nation 29 January 2021

 By Lewis Betsy It was a truly historic moment, and one that for years seemed an impossible dream.Wavel Ramkal......

This year Seychelles can learn from 2020 and make things better for all 01 January 2021

By Lewis Betsy As we enter a new year I want to wish everyone a safe and happy 2021. The last 12 months have seen s......

Tributes to the memory of Gerard Hoarau show how Seychelles is changing for the better 07 December 2020

...n his homeland for the first time. The reaction to the news that Julie and I were organising a Mass on Saturday 28t......

My great joy as Ramkalawan becomes President of the Republic of Seychelles 05 November 2020

By Lewis Betsy Well, no one could have imagined that a result such as this was on the cards. We had hoped and ......

Seychelles hero Gerard Hoarau to be remembered in homeland Mass 26 October 2020

 By Lewis Betsy I have long felt that it was time that the life of Gerard Hoarau be officially honoured in his......

With the elections hotting up, I urge every Seychellois to vote… and honour those who have suffered for us 22 September 2020

By Lewis Betsy Seychelles is now truly in election mode with politics the main talking point everywhere you go.As w......

What I learned during my 14 days of quarantine in Seychelles 11 September 2020

By Lewis Betsy I returned to my beloved Seychelles last month, but my homecoming was not what I really wanted. I co......

Our October elections will give us the chance to change history in Seychelles. We must seize that opportunity 14 August 2020

 By Lewis Betsy Seychelles needs a big change and this October is the time to make it happen.For the first tim......

Oil spill threatens major disaster for Mauritius 11 August 2020

Mauritius is preparing for a “worst-case scenario” after a cargo ship ran aground on a coral reef and 1,000 ......

I had to keep my cool, says coach Don Anacoura after Real Maldive’s nail-biting promotion battle 30 July 2020

Talk about leaving it late… Real Maldives won promotion in a hard-fought match with just one minute to spare at S......

Covid-19, cohabitation and corruption… opposition leaders outline how they will ‘save Seychelles’ if they win the Presidential election 09 July 2020

...oping its agriculture and fishing industries. This is great news and a repetition we have heard for 40 years. We are so ......

Our people are suffering, says St Ange. Seychelles needs to do everything possible to revitalise the tourism industry when the Coronavirus crisis is over 22 May 2020

 The Coronavirus pandemic has altered the world in so many differing ways, and Seychelles Life asked tourism expert......

As we face the Covid-19 crisis, now is the time for Seychelles to stand united 03 April 2020

By Lewis Betsy With the Coronavirus pandemic ravaging the world, we watch in disbelief as so many people die to an ......

Tributes paid to Rene ‘Chor’ Laporte, a dedicated supporter of democracy and a great footballer 24 March 2020

By Lewis BetsyA large crowd turned out to pay their respects to Rene Laporte – a great hero fighter for democracy ......

Bribes, bickering, mud-slinging – Presidential candidates talk candidly to Seychelles Life about their battles… and their hopes 13 February 2020

With the Presidential elections entering a new phase, Seychelles Life was keen to hear what the opposition candidates ha......

We must overcome the heartbreak of the past to band together for a brighter future for Seychelles 24 January 2020

By Lewis Betsy I have just returned to the United Kingdom after a brief time in my homeland and I now realise we ha......

We need to stand together as a nation to defend our territory, says campaign group 24 January 2020

Julia Morin is the new head of the environmental campaign group Preserve Seychelles. Its main objectives are to maintain......

Let 2020 be the year of real unity in Seychelles 17 December 2019

By Lewis BetsyFor me, 2019 represented a new beginning in Seychelles and now I want to see the nation head towards a fre......

Gerard Hoarau, the Seychelles hero 'whose only crime was to campaign for the return of freedom' 04 December 2019

 The memory of Gerard Hoarau was honoured at a special mass organised in the United Kingdom.Family and friends paid......

I didn't give in despite my career being destroyed and now I want to make sure my party brings about change by winning too, says Alain St.Ange 26 November 2019

...tivist in the opposition will use fake names to spread fake news on social media. They are doing this night and day with......

How I remember and, after 34 years, still mourn for my close friend Gerard Hoarau 08 November 2019

By Lewis Betsy The dreadful day of 29th November 1985 is one I will always remember.It was a Friday morning, around......

Seychelles hero Gerard Hoarau to be remembered in Mass 17 October 2019

By Lewis Betsy Seychellois in the United Kingdom will once again have the opportunity to honour the memory of a her......

EXCLUSIVE: Why I am still prepared to stand for President... and why I bear no grudges, by Patrick Pillay 16 July 2019

With the Presidential Elections looming next year, observers are starting to scrutinise the thoughts and actions of Seyc......

Will the new ‘Third Force’ political party bring us all together? Watch this space! 08 May 2019

By Lewis BetsyPolitics in Seychelles is in a strange place. When I was in the UK, I viewed the situation with trepidatio......

The curse of drug abuse is casting a dark shadow over my beautiful Seychelles and the bright hope of New Year 03 January 2019

...e side, I see tourism is doing well too. This is gratifying news, as Seychelles Life is committed to supporting sport an......

Drugs, Seychelles... and the people looking the other way as dealers corrupt our young 13 November 2018

By Lewis BetsyThe drug problem is Seychelles is becoming critical for the future of all its young people.I have long cam......

Thousands of protesters demand a fresh Presidential election, so why isn't Danny Faure listening? 13 November 2018

By Lewis Betsy There are growing public protests over the refusal of Danny Faure to hold a fresh Presidential elect......

Seychelles is facing a political meltdown, so where are the true opposition politicians who will save us? 11 October 2018

By Lewis BetsyMy visits back home to Seychelles always give me an opportunity to reflect on the progress we are making a......

Gabriella is Miss Regatta 2018 11 October 2018

The new Miss Regatta is Gabriella Gonthier from Beau Vallon. Gabriella, 20, took the title – and also won best cre......

Citizenship, the President and the National Assembly 11 October 2018

The sensitive issue of how Seychellois citizenship is granted to foreign nationals came up again at a hearing of the Nat......

President thanks the envoys who fly the flag for Seychelles 11 October 2018

Danny Faure has shown his gratitude to the men and women who represent Seychelles overseas. The President met with the n......

Cherished, the special bond between Seychelles and Sri Lanka 11 October 2018

Photo: Courtesy of Seychelles News AgencyThe special bond between Seychelles and Sri Lanka has been recalled during a vi......

Danny Faure sees Seychelles links with ‘old friend’ China are boosted 17 September 2018

Danny Faure says he is looking forward “ to an excellent working relationship” with President Xi Jinping of ......

Me resign? I'm not going until 2020, Danny Faure says in swipe at critics 17 September 2018

By Lewis BetsyIt doesn't matter whether you like it or not, but there will no change at the top in Seychelles for some t......

New Electoral Commission gets off to a good start 17 September 2018

 The newly appointed Electoral Commission (EC) has drawn warm praise after outlining its aims.The Chair, Luciana La......

Let the healing begin: Seychelles Life welcomes the Truth and Reconciliation Commission 17 September 2018

By Lewis BetsyIt's been a long time coming but the process of helping Seychelles come to terms with its brutal past thro......

Tributes to brave Seychelles sea captain lost in rescue bid 17 September 2018

Tributes have been paid to a Seychelles sea captain who lost his life while attempting to save a fishing vessel that ran......

At last, the Truth and Reconciliation process gets underway 06 August 2018

After years of campaigning by various groups including Seychelles Life, Seychelles is to see a Truth and Reconciliation ......

Danny Faure should intervene over the Regional Councils fiasco... it is taking us back to the one-party State 06 August 2018

By Lewis Betsy Protests are continuing about how the Government is setting up the new Regional Councils and I hope ......

Gerard Hoarau: 32 years after his murder, brother issues appeal as police make new arrest 06 August 2018

By Lewis Betsy I have long campaigned for justice over the case of the unsolved murder of my good friend Gerard Hoa......

President Faure invited to visit Ireland 06 August 2018

Two major appointments have been announced by the Seychelles government.Derick Ally has been accredited as Seychelles&rs......

Seychelles National Day celebrated at Westminster Abbey 10 July 2018

A special service was held at Westminster Abbey to commemorate Seychelles National Day.The event was attended by many Se......

How people power forced the President to change his mind over Assumption 08 June 2018

...s is a very great victory for Seychelles and also very good news for all the people of Seychelles who stood up and demon......

President Faure flies flag for Seychelles at Commonwealth meeting 09 May 2018

President Faure kept the profile of Seychelles high during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Londo......

Drugs shock: Almost 5,000 on heroin in Seychelles... the youngest 15 09 May 2018

People worried about the increasing drug problem in Seychelles have had a shocking official insight.A survey revealed th......

Another bout of musical chairs as Faure tries to find the winning formula 09 May 2018

By Lewis BetsySo President Danny Faure has conducted the third reshuffle of his short administration – he has, sig......

Our Commonwealth Big Lunch was a big success 16 April 2018

By Lewis Betsy It was a brilliant idea and the Commonwealth Big Lunch proved a great success.Indeed, I would say it......

Our nice-guy President who wants to put a block on our civil liberties 16 March 2018

By Lewis Betsy President Danny Faure's State of the Nation speech was full of fine words. In a lengthy, wide rangin......

We need a referendum to sort out the confusion over Assumption and India's plan for a military base 16 March 2018

By Lewis Betsy I thought the Seychelles government was committed to transparency in its dealings. Then came the iss......

Patrick Pillay Exclusive: My resignation was well-calculated – people were scheming against me. Now I want to be President 19 February 2018

The past few weeks have seen a bitter storm in Seychelles politics as Patrick Pillay resigned as Speaker of the National......

Paradise? Sure, but check out the bigger picture… 13 February 2018

Picture paradise and you have an image of a nation whose people live a beautiful life of healthy perfection. Well, there......

Control your dog or go to jail, warn police 13 February 2018

Dog owners who do not control their pets can end up in jail.This was the warning from police after a spate of dog attack......

Assumption Island protests break out after Faure signs deal with India 13 February 2018

...ands.”Ralph Volcère, editor of The Independent newspaper, had called on “all concerned citizens&rdquo......

Spying, insults and political frustration... the fascinating drama surrounding Patrick Pillay's shock decision 13 February 2018

 By Lewis BetsyThe Patrick Pillay saga just shows how politicians in Seychelles still find it a struggle to get on ......

Just as we anticipate what the New Year can bring, an unhappy reminder of our past 18 December 2017

By Lewis BetsySome things you can't easily forget and it is interesting that as 2017 comes to a close we get a vivid rem......

The ceremony that shows politics can be a piece of cake 18 December 2017

Here's a picture you could never have imagined being taken a little while ago. It features a group of men who once were ......

My message this Christmas is simple – let's bring love and peace back to Seychelles 27 November 2017

By Lewis Betsy My Christmas message is normally one of hope, but this year I have to express my concern about what ......

Festival Kreol, the event that makes the nation dance and sing 31 October 2017

Festival Kreol is something very special in Seychelles and this year's event was another spectacular explosion of colour......

President Faure full of warmth for the 'special bond' between Seychelles and Mauritius 31 October 2017

The warmth of the relationship between Mauritius and Seychelles went up several notches during President Danny Faure's S......

Plague fears in Seychelles after tragedy for sportsman in Madagascar 14 October 2017

Plague has spread to Seychelles after claiming the life of dozens in Madagascar including top Seychellois basketball coa......

New union set up to improve rights of workers in Seychelles 14 October 2017

A new politically independent trade union has been created in Seychelles.The Seychelles Labour Union (SLU) was establish......

It is now a year since the National Assembly was voted in. Has cohabitation stopped the big decisions being made? 14 October 2017

By Lewis Betsy I have just got back from a short but fruitful visit to the beautiful Seychelles. As always, I ......

One year on, Seychellois celebrate the first anniversary of the astounding 2016 election 12 September 2017

Crowds gathered in Seychelles to mark the first anniversary of the epoch-making National Assembly elections.Just 12 mont......

Opposition politicians need to keep united, not open up old wounds 12 September 2017

By Lewis BetsyJust when we seemed to be getting somewhere, the opposition groups in Seychelles look like they are return......

Big shake-up at Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation is good news all round 15 August 2017

...omises a better future for the media of Seychelles.The good news came with President Danny Faure making Berard Dupres Ch......

You have been true servants for the people of Seychelles, President tells former High Commissioners 10 August 2017

Ambassador Marie-Pierre Lloyd, the UK's previous High Commissioner for Seychelles, has been personally thanked for her w......

Wavel warmly greeted on London visit and says he believes Seychelles is now 'moving in the right direction' 05 July 2017

By Lewis Betsy Wavel Ramkalawan was greeted enthusiastically when he made a special visit to London. The Leade......

EXCLUSIVE: Alain St. Ange speaks out 22 May 2017

Seychelles shot itself in the foot in withdrawing my candidacy for the world's top tourism job. It was a humiliation tha......

We must hold our political leaders to account, to make sure they do what they say they will do. They should not be allowed to offer false promises 27 February 2017

By Lewis BetsyOn the face of it, the live Press conference held by President Danny Faure was a success. I must say ......

I can make Victoria sing, says new musical mayor 27 February 2017

 The new Mayor of Victoria may only have a short time in office but he wants to make his presence felt.The popular ......

New tourism Minister chosen as Alain St. Ange moves on 27 February 2017

The new Minister for Tourism in Seychelles has a hard act to follow.Maurice Loustau-Lalanne follows Alain St. Ange in th......

My friend Sir James, the political giant who tried and failed to save Seychelles 25 January 2017

Whenever I think of James Mancham I remember him as a close friend with whom I shared the same sense of rage and frustra......

Tribute to Sir James Mancham 09 January 2017

By Lewis Betsy The news of Sir James Mancham's death has come as a sad blow.The founding president of Seychelles di......

A Merry Christmas to the new Seychelles 24 December 2016

What a remarkable 12 months this has been in the history of Seychelles. Now after all the tough political campaigning in......

Why National Reconciliation is a must for a better Seychelles 29 November 2016

... Government under the control of one party, Parti Lepep.The news that the National Assembly, now led by the Opposition g......

Who's Who in the new political landscape of Seychelles 02 November 2016

Everything has changed since the NA elections in September. Here are some of the key personalities who figure in the new......

Author has 'enriched Seychelles history' says Sir James 01 November 2016

Sir James R. Mancham has praised the author of a new book on Muslims in Seychelles.He said of Abul Fadl Mohsin Ebrahim: ......

Our new President Faure has said the right words, but will he be able to deliver? 01 November 2016

 By Lewis Betsy It was a day to remember in Seychelles history when on Sunday 16th October, Danny Faure spoke ......

The new political situation in Seychelles reinforces the view that it is a ‘small country that thinks big' 01 November 2016

Sir James Mancham, Seychelles Founding President, writes a reassuring letter to Seychelles LifeI am writing to you as a ......

A day to remember in the history of Seychelles 30 September 2016

By Lewis BetsyThe celebrations started early on Sunday 18th September, with a big crowd at Freedom Square. It was very i......

Storm as President Michel quits and names Faure as successor 30 September 2016

A political storm erupted when President James Michel said he was resigning and will step down from his post in weeks.Th......

At long last, Seychelles has become a nation of equals 12 September 2016

By Lewis Betsy   Democracy has at last prevailed in Seychelles and today I can breathe a sigh of relief. The u......

I live in hope that Seychelles will soon have a National Assembly that represents us all 06 September 2016

By Lewis Betsy The Seychelles National Assembly elections are almost on us and predictably enough the talk around the......

How Michell lost a great opportunity to help Seychelles heal the wounds of the past 06 September 2016

COMMENT by Lewis Betsy   The decision by President Michel to set up an Anti Corruption Commission was a very goo......

High hopes as Regatta aims to raise money for schools water project 06 September 2016

The annual Seychelles Regatta will take place at the Beau Vallon venue from September 30 to October 2. This charity fun......

Battle of the giants for the soul of Seychelles 26 July 2016

...sPaul Ernesta: Takamaka Photos: Courtesy of Seychelles News Agency...

Our story over 40 years is one of success, but we are not complacent, Seychelles High Commissioner tells diplomats at anniversary celebration 06 July 2016

The achievements and challenges experienced by Seychelles over the past 40 years since independence were highlighted b......

Numbers add up for accounts girl Christine as she is crowned Miss Seychelles 09 June 2016

Accounts assistant Christine Barbier got the number just right when she won the top beauty title in Seychelles. But Chr......

The Constitutional Court's ruling on the Presidential election result reminded me of the dark days of 1977. But democracy can – and will – prevail 09 June 2016

By Lewis Betsy   It was a historic opportunity to go forward but it was thrown away. I refer of course to th......

Mancham speaks up for the rights of the 'voiceless' 07 June 2016

Sir James Mancham has been busy on the diplomatic front in Europe. He attended a high-level conference in Belgrade co......

I want to use my new visibility to inspire the next generation of women, says award-winning diplomat Marie-Pierre 07 June 2016

SeychellesLife asked Marie-Pierre Lloyd, the Seychelles High Commissioner in London since 2012, about her life and wor......

Little Palestine offers big hand of friendship to Seychelles 07 June 2016

The troubled little state of Palestine has offered its expertise to Seychelles. The newly accredited Ambassador Hazem......

It's an honour, says first woman to take up role as opposition leader 07 June 2016

The first woman to be made leader of the opposition in the National Assembley said: “I feel honoured and proud.&......

President's message gives Sir James encouragement in his cause for national unity 04 May 2016

Sir James Mancham believes an important step has been made towards reconciliation and national unity in Seychelles. A......

Michelle, the construction student who built her hopes on winning the President's Cup 03 May 2016

Michelle Pool is an engineering student who knows what she wants... and how to succeed. “I wanted this and I di......

Drugs boat caught off Bird Island after shots fired 03 May 2016

Shots were fired when an Iranian fishing boat suspected of carrying drugs refused to stop as it headed towards the Sey......

Seychelles' greatest carnival is a beacon to the world for unity, peace and harmony 03 May 2016

The organisers of Seychelles' biggest carnival chose a poignant theme for this year's event. With countries across th......

Teenage swimming star Felicity beats the odds to score three championship medals 03 May 2016

Swimmer Felicity Passon overcame illness to claim three championship medals for Seychelles. The 16-year-old swimming ......

Seychelles soccer star Kevin Betsy is England team's new U15 head coach 03 May 2016

Seychelles-born soccer star Kevin Betsy has joined the FA as head coach of the England Men’s Under-15s team. The ......

Big Four opposition parties unite to fight NA elections after close call with Presidential poll 03 May 2016

Four opposition parties have joined together in preparation for the parliamentary elections later this year. The Seyc......

Another Presidential election, another claim of 'irregularities' – but in Comoros a re-run 03 May 2016

Any Seychellois watching the presidential election in Comoros will be able to spot certain coincidences. The Comoros ......

Let us make this special Independence Day celebration a party to end all parties 03 May 2016

By LEWIS BETSY This year is a significant date in the history of Seychelles. It will be 40 years since our beautiful is......

Seychellois man among the victims in Russian jet crash tragedy 31 March 2016

A Seychellois family is mourning the loss of a son who died when his plane crashed in Russia. Alex Confait was one of......

South Africa consulate opens up new opportunities 31 March 2016

Seychellois have greater opportunities for travel and business now that there is a South Africa consulate in Victoria.......

Prisoner died after being shot in riot at Montagne Posée 31 March 2016

The President has ordered an inquiry into how an inmate was shot during a prison riot at Montagne Posée. Robert ......

Seychelles and Germany 'enjoy excellent cooperation' 31 March 2016

The “excellent cooperation” between Seychelles and Germany has been emphasised by the new German Ambassado......

It's not the first 100 days that count, it's the ones after 31 March 2016

COMMENT by Lewis Betsy   The first 100 days of President Michel's disputed presidency have been outlined in the ......

French honour for international diplomat Sir James1 31 March 2016

More acclaim has been received by Seychelles' founding President Sir James Mancham. He has been invited to become a m......

Landmark Pirates Arms to be demolished in weeks 25 February 2016

  After years of planning and negotiations, the landmark Pirates Arms in Victoria is to be torn down. It will b......

Growing international support for the 'noble cause' of a truth and reconcilation process in Seychelles 25 February 2016

The campaign to organise a peace and reconciliation movement in Seychelles has won international backing. The United ......

Carnaval praised for bringing people together 25 February 2016

Preparations are well underway for the annual Carnaval International de Victoria. It will start on the 22nd of April ......

We'll tackle piracy together, Denmark tells Seychelles 25 February 2016

Denmark is to help Seychelles tackle the menace of piracy, the new ambassador has confirmed. Mette Knudsen said the f......

The people have been left angry and frustrated after the presidential election... but they know that the Goliath can be defeated 25 February 2016

The 2015 Presidential elections proved groundbreaking with a record six candidates, a second ballot and now a Constitu......

Let the people of Seychelles have the opportunity to vote again for their future 05 January 2016

COMMENT by Lewis Betsy The New Year will start in Seychelles with a constitutional headache, thanks to the extraordina......

A Merry Christmas to you all 20 December 2015

Well, what an amazing end to the year this is. But as I extend my warmest best wishes to you all, I am left with the t......

Can the opposition actually win the presidential election this time and make history? 15 December 2015

...quo;Union for Change” (Linyon Sanzman). This is great news and means that real change in Seychelles is possible.&n......

Obama praises Mancham's efforts at moving towards 'a greater peace' 15 December 2015

President Barack Obama has praised Sir James Mancham's efforts in aiming for world peace. The American leader was sen......

Unless a miracle happens and the opposition gets it act together we shall see James Michel back in power next month… with President Danny Faure waiting in the wings 30 November 2015

... in Seychelles will want to hear. Naturally, it will be bad news for all the Seychellois who wanted a change of directio......

Electoral Commission acts to make presidential contest peaceful after claims of 'intimidation' 05 November 2015

The Electoral Commission is drafting a Code of Conduct for political parties to follow in the presidential election. It......

World leaders must think again about tackling terrorism, warns Sir James 05 November 2015

Terrorism cannot be defeated by military means alone, Sir James Mancham has warned. It was time for world leaders to ......

Woman who chaired Seychelles seminar in airport tragedy 05 November 2015

A journalist who chaired a two-day seminar in Seychelles on reporting judicial and police investigations in the media ......

Ex-Minister Laporte lands World Bank role 05 November 2015

A former Seychelles Minister of Finance has landed a top job with the World Bank. Pierre Laporte, who has a Master&rs......

Don't let the dog-killers win this election battle 05 November 2015

COMMENT by Lewis Betsy With only weeks to go, the presidential election is not just hotting up, it's getting dirtier. ......

The presidential election is on... but watch out for mischief 09 October 2015

COMMENT by Lewis Betsy The Seychelles presidential election will be in November – and with it a chance to change ......

Beware the dangers of becoming slaves to machines, says Sir James 08 October 2015

Sir James Mancham has warned how mankind must harness the power of technology and rethink the process of education. "......

Michel calls for action at climate change summit 08 October 2015

President Michel has told world leaders that it is time for change. He attended the 70th United Nations General Assem......

Joy as whale season starts off Aldabra 02 September 2015

The first sightings of a humpback whale off Aldabra have delighted researchers on the atoll. At this time of year the......

High Commissioner bows out of 'endlessly fascinating' role with word of advice 02 September 2015

Lindsay Skoll, the British High Commissioner to Seychelles, has finished her three-year term of office with plenty to ......

First female Chief Justice is sworn in 02 September 2015

The first Seychellois female Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Seychelles has been sworn in. Mathilda Twomey said......

Mancham remark on illegal fishing off Africa nets sharp EU reply 02 September 2015

...s has described as “better late than never” the news that the British Government is becoming more mindful of......

This is the opportunity for the opposition to change history, but the politicians must do it together. We need action, not more words... 02 September 2015

When the Seychelles National Party held its 22nd Annual Party Convention at the ICCS, there was a good crowd of SNP su......

We were appalling at the Indian Ocean Games this time, so I'm afraid it's back to the drawing board 02 September 2015

Perhaps we were expecting too much from our athletes, but you have to say the final results from the Indian Ocean Games ......

The political landscape of Seychelles is rapidly changing. We too must act swiftly 09 June 2015

In the United Kingdom we have seen politics at its best with David Cameron and the Conservative Party taking power, albe......

So surprised, the winner of Seychelles beauty pageant 01 June 2015

She may have spent months preparing for it, but Linne Freminot was taken completely by surprise when she won the title......

Chinese traders must aim for a win-win situation in Africa, says Sir James 01 June 2015

Chinese businessmen were given advice about investing in Africa, by Sir James Mancham. “The decision of the Chi......

Tears and emotion on a day to remember 29 April 2015

More than 2,400 fans turned up for the exciting end of season match between Woking v Halifax Town when Kevin played hi......

At 75, veteran statesman Sir James shows no sign of slowing down 29 April 2015

At an age when most people would consider taking it easy, 75-year-old Sir James Mancham is as busy as ever. The found......

The opposition is weak because the parties are bickering among themselves. This must stop – they have got to unite to give Michel a real fight for the presidency 02 April 2015

Election fever is in the air. In the UK, politicians are campaigning for the General Election in May, but even though Se......

The opposition is weak because the parties are bickering among themselves. This must stop – they have got to unite to give Michel a real fight for the presidency 02 April 2015

Election fever is in the air. In the UK, politicians are campaigning for the General Election in May, but even though Se......

Achille, the singer who loves Africa and 'is happy to be different' 10 February 2015

Do you wish to have a long talk about Africa? If yes, then there is one man who will be ideal for the job. It is up to......

Top flight welcome for Air Seychelles' new 'baby' 15 December 2014

The third Airbus for Air Seychelles has made a grand entrance. As it taxied on to the tarmac at Victoria Internationa......

Call for action after fall in the number of visitors from Europe 01 December 2014

...s satisfaction thus to Seychelles Life: “This is good news for us as visitors from Reunion prefer small family est......

Seychelles takes the plunge and goes into industrial fishing in a big way 01 December 2014

By John Lablache The warm ocean which bathes the archipelago of the Seychelles has always abounded in fish, but until......

Victoria Market: a great tourist draw but there's something fishy going on 25 November 2014

By Lewis Betsy Victoria Market is one of the most vibrant places in Seychelles. During my last visit to the archipel......

James Mancham is guest of honour as leading peace judge launches memoirs 24 November 2014

James R. Mancham was a guest of honour when the memoirs of distinguished Judge Christopher G. Weeramantry were launche......

Obesity, the huge Western crisis now threatening the health of people in Seychelles 17 October 2014

... arthritis later in life.According to Dr Louange , the good news is that small changes to lifestyle can lead to a reduct......

John Lablache joins the Seychelles Life team 17 October 2014

...helles College and took up journalism in 1977 joining Radio News of Radio Seychelles. He later moved on to “Seyche......

UB40 returns to Seychelles 15 October 2014

The hit reggae band UB40 is to return to the Seychelles. The British outfit, which last played on the islands in 1990 ......

Sir James shows his wish for Reconciliation can be a reality with book launch 12 October 2014

The great and good of Seychelles were in attendance when Sir James Mancham launched his latest book “Seychelles:......

President James Michel talks to Seychelles Life about unity and Reconciliation 01 August 2014

...ebsite is now live and generating much interest!! Excellent news!” This positive reaction has pleased us because ......

Mancham to speak at international forum in China 15 July 2014

Sir James Mancham is to speak at the 4th Huatuo CEO Forum under the theme “Multinational Development of Chinese Pr......

We need the participation of all in the building of the New Seychelles 13 June 2014

Seychelles Life asked President James Michel his views on National Reconciliation now that there is momentum to the stat......