Golden memories: Noel Laporte
22nd August 2023
By Lewis Betsy It was with a heavy heart I said my goodbyes to a close friend and freedom fighter, Noel Laporte, who has died aged 78.I watched the funeral Mass in the UK as it was streamed on Yo... more...
Dedicated: Gaby Hoareau
7th February 2023
 By Lewis Betsy Gabriel “Gaby” Hoareau, was a man much respected and admired by many Seychellois and his death greatly saddened me. I reflected on his fine qualities and ach... more...
Sadness: Lewis and Juliana Betsy pay their respects at Gerard’s grave in West London
29th November 2022
By Lewis Betsy It has been 37 years since Gerard Hoarau was killed and I think of him every day.Gerard was shot dead outside his London home on the 29th of November 1985.On that day I lost a very... more...
Gerard Hoarau
10th November 2022
I would like to invite you to a special Mass to celebrate the life of Seychelles patriot and my dear friend Gerard Hoarau.The service will take place on Sunday 4th December, 2022, at St Vincent de Pau... more...
A family strong together: Carlette with her sons Fazal, Jafar and Hatim
28th February 2022
By Lewis BetsyFamily and friends have been paying tribute to Carlette Ball, “The Iron Lady of Seychelles”, who has died aged 77.Carlette, nee Tall, like many others suffered terribly under... more...
Carlette Ball: She loved Seychelles
26th January 2022
We are saddened to announce that Carlette Ball, a brave Seychellois who loved the islands, has died.She passed away in the early morning of 26th January, 2022.Carlette, nee Tall, was born on the 7th A... more...
Tribute: President Wavel Ramkalawan speaks at the Foundation launch
2nd December 2021
 By Lewis Betsy The Gerard Hoarau Foundation was launched in an emotional ceremony at Beau Vallon that was marked by both pride and sadness. Pride that Gerard’s efforts and sacrifice a... more...
Celebration:  Barry and Bessie on his big day
2nd November 2021
by Lewis Betsy I was privileged to be at the birthday party of my great footballing friend Barry Gendron. It was a lovely event and Barry commented: “Fun was had by all, especially me.... more...

Farewell to my good friend Elvis Dias

Much missed: Elvis Dias in younger days
Much missed: Elvis Dias in younger days

By Lewis Betsy

This is such a sad time as I have lost another dear friend, Elvis Dias.

He died four days after his 66th birthday and with family and friends, I attended his funeral at Our Lady of the Visitation Church in Greenford, Middlesex.

Elvis Bernard Dias was a good friend from way back.

His family thank everyone for their words of comfort and sympathy at their loss. We will all miss him.

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Farewell to my friend and freedom fighter Noel ‘Golden’ Laporte
22nd August 2023
Golden memories: Noel Laporte
By Lewis Betsy It was with a heavy heart I said my goodbyes to a close friend and freedom fighter,… more...
My respect for the life and work of Gaby Hoareau, one of the great Seychellois patriots
7th February 2023
Dedicated: Gaby Hoareau
 By Lewis Betsy Gabriel “Gaby” Hoareau, was a man much respected and admired… more...
The spirit of true Seychelles patriot Gerard Hoarau lives on
29th November 2022
Sadness: Lewis and Juliana Betsy pay their respects at Gerard’s grave in West London
By Lewis Betsy It has been 37 years since Gerard Hoarau was killed and I think of him every… more...
Special Mass to honour the life of Gerard Hoarau
10th November 2022
Gerard Hoarau
I would like to invite you to a special Mass to celebrate the life of Seychelles patriot and my… more...
We will miss this brave woman who was truly the Iron Lady of Seychelles
28th February 2022
A family strong together: Carlette with her sons Fazal, Jafar and Hatim
By Lewis BetsyFamily and friends have been paying tribute to Carlette Ball, “The Iron Lady… more...
Our brave sister Carlette has died
26th January 2022
Carlette Ball: She loved Seychelles
We are saddened to announce that Carlette Ball, a brave Seychellois who loved the islands, has died.She… more...
Pride and sadness as the Gerard Hoarau Foundation is launched
2nd December 2021
Tribute: President Wavel Ramkalawan speaks at the Foundation launch
 By Lewis Betsy The Gerard Hoarau Foundation was launched in an emotional ceremony at… more...
Football legend with a great love of life celebrates his birthday
2nd November 2021
Celebration:  Barry and Bessie on his big day
by Lewis Betsy I was privileged to be at the birthday party of my great footballing friend… more...
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