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Farewell to my good friend Elvis Dias 14 March 2024

By Lewis BetsyThis is such a sad time as I have lost another dear friend, Elvis Dias.He died four days after his 66th bi......

Farewell to my friend and freedom fighter Noel ‘Golden’ Laporte 22 August 2023

By Lewis Betsy It was with a heavy heart I said my goodbyes to a close friend and freedom fighter, Noel Laporte, wh......

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

 By Lewis Betsy Gabriel “Gaby” Hoareau, was a man much respected and admired by many Seychellois a......

The spirit of true Seychelles patriot Gerard Hoarau lives on 29 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 dea......

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......

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......

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......

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......

Veteran Gilbert recalls the day young men scrambled to join the British Army 14 October 2021

By Lewis Betsy I met up with an old friend recently and was reminded of his remarkable history. His name is Gilbert......

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

By Lewis Betsy When the life of Gerard Hoarau was publicly honoured in Seychelles for the first time it showed just......

Kevin's goal is to help as many young players as possible 10 September 2019

Kevin's itinerary in Seychelles was devised to allow him meet up with as many sports people as possible. His schedule we......

Always aim to be the best, soccer star Kevin Betsy tells Seychelles youth 10 September 2019

Top football coach Kevin Betsy is delighted that his trip to help the youngsters of Seychelles proved such a success.Kev......

Surprise! Ketsia is crowned Miss Creole 13 November 2018

It all came as a bit of a surprise, she said, but Ketsia Marie has found herself crowned Miss Creole Des Iles Seychelles......

With the passing of Robert Frichot, I have lost a good friend and Seychelles has lost a great leader 17 September 2018

By Lewis BetsyRobert Frichot, lawyer, political campaigner and former Seychelles football executive has died in Australi......

Music is changing my life and it's all down to divine timing, says new singing star D’Amore 10 July 2018

Singer D’Amore is starting to make a big name for himself. He so impressed everyone with his performances at the C......

Unique award for dedicated Mariola Betsy, the longest serving health professional in Seychelles 16 April 2018

A nurse who devoted herself to the welfare of others for 54 years has been singularly honoured.Mariola Betsy is the long......

Commemoration for Gerard Hoarau, a true son of Seychelles 04 January 2017

A group of dedicated family and friends of Gerard Hoarau paid their annual tribute to his life and sacrifice at a graves......

Want something sent to Mauritius or Seychelles? Then Ken Ip is your man 29 November 2016

If you've ever had your broken-down car fixed with a new spare part then its quite likely that one of the people to than......

I want to promote our culture, says Miss Creole 01 November 2016

The winner of the Miss Creole Des Iles International 2016 believes in bringing back the true cultural values of Seychell......

Let me inspire people, says Miss Regatta 2016 01 November 2016

The new Miss Regatta says she will do her best to be “an inspiration to everyone”.Felicita Filippin, 21, fro......

Top artist ask Sir James if she can paint his portrait 30 September 2016

 One of Britain’s foremost artists has told James R. Mancham, that she would love to do a portrait of himShe ......

Smile Bernadette, you are famous 06 September 2016

A smile can get you anywhere and now Bernadette Bonnelame's beaming face has made her internationally famous. Clearly......

Thanks mum and dad, says Seychelles barrister honoured for youth work 06 July 2016

A Seychelles barrister who received the Queen’s Young Leaders award has paid tribute to her parents. Angelique ......

Seychelles High Commissioner in London named 'Diplomat of the Year' 03 May 2016

Marie-Pierre Lloyd, the Seychelles High Commissioner in London, has been named the 2016 Diplomat of the Year from Afri......

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 ......

Peace award at the Lords for James Mancham 27 July 2015

Sir James Mancham has been honoured for his efforts towards world peace. The award was made when Sir James delivered ......

Bitter-sweet return for Sir James at Commonwealth meeting 10 July 2015

Sir James Mancham is to give a keynote address on the Commonwealth at the House of Lords. It will be a bitter-sweet oc......

Seychelles joins in Africa Day celebrations 05 June 2015

Seychelles joined in the celebrations in London when the African Union commemorated the day of its foundation in 1963. ......

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......

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 girls who want to be Miss Seychelles 02 March 2015

Here are the 13 Seychellois women have taken on the challenge to contest the 2015 Miss Seychelles... Another World bea......

Mancham joins editorial board of world peace journal 10 February 2015

James R. Mancham has joined the editorial board of the International Journal on World Peace. Gordon L. Anderson, edit......

The writer who helps us rediscover the fascinating past of Seychelles 10 February 2015

William McAteer is an authority on Seychelles’ history: from the time Seychelles was haunted by pirates and Arab......

Archbishop's OBE a 'great honour' says President 10 February 2015

The award of an OBE to Archbishop Emeritus of the Indian Ocean, French Chang-Him, has been hailed a great honour by Pr......

Patrick's CD is out... at last 03 February 2015

It took him some time but after three decades of showmanship, musician Patrick Labrosse has finally put out his first ......

A true hero of Seychelles is remembered 15 December 2014

Family and friends gathered at the English graveside of Seychellois hero Gerard Hoarau to pay tribute to his memory. P......

International award for Joe Samy, the man who always has a song to sing 17 October 2014

By John Lablache Acclaimed Seychelles singer Joe Samy just goes from strength to strength. The man who sang “L......

I Know What It Takes to be a Good Ambassador 19 August 2014

Marie-Pierre Lloyd was appointed Seychelles High Commissioner, in October 2012 and presented her letters of Commission t......

We can save our paradise for the next generation. But we must first deal with the serpents 15 July 2014

In the introduction to the first edition of Seychelles Life, publisher Lewis Betsy spoke of the dangers of drugs facing ......