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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......