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In a solemn gathering to honour a life devoted to service, President Dr Patrick Herminie joined family, friends, national leaders and members of the diplomatic community this afternoon in bidding a final farewell to Ambassador Dick Esparon, who was laid to rest following a funeral service at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Victoria. Standing alongside the President in paying their…
President Dr. Patrick Herminie joined fellow Heads of State and Government at the Official Opening Ceremony of the 46th Ordinary SADC Summit, held at the Durban International Convention Centre. South Africa formally assumed the Chairpersonship of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) during the Ceremony. His Excellency Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South…
President Dr. Patrick Herminie delivered his maiden address to Heads of State and Government at the Official Opening Ceremony of the 46th Ordinary SADC Summit today, calling on the region to seize what he described as "Africa's moment" to transform the continent's resources into shared prosperity. Speaking under the Summit's theme of resilience, sustainable and inclusive industrialization through…
President Dr. Patrick Herminie held a bilateral meeting in Durban with the President of the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA), Mr. Abdullah KH Almusaibeeh, on the margins of the 46th Ordinary SADC Summit. The discussions centred on strengthening financial cooperation between Seychelles and BADEA, with a view to identifying potential financing opportunities for national…
President Dr. Patrick Herminie held talks with members of the Seychellois diaspora in South Africa on the first day of his visit to Durban, reaffirming the Government’s commitment to strengthening ties with Seychellois living abroad. He was joined by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, Ambassador Barry Faure; the Chief of Staff in the Office of the President, Ms. Jeniffer Vel; and…
On behalf of the government and people of the Republic of Seychelles, and on my own behalf, I extend to you and to the friendly people of India my warmest congratulations and best wishes on the joyous occasion of India’s 80th Independence Day. As India commemorates this historic milestone, the people of Seychelles join you in honouring the courage, sacrifice and vision of those who secured the…
President Dr. Patrick Herminie will attend the 46th Ordinary Summit of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads of State and Government, taking place in Durban, South Africa, from 15th to 19th August 2026. The official Opening Ceremony of the Summit will take place on Monday 17th August, where President Herminie will deliver his maiden address to the Summit. The President will be…
The Office of the President has today announced the appointment of the new Board of the Seychelles Revenue Commission. Mr William Zarine has been appointed as the Chairperson. The other Board Members are: Ms Astride Tamatave Member (ex-officio as PS Finance) Mrs Natalie Edmond Member (ex-officio as PS Trade) Mr Charles Morin Member Mrs Niranjana Ramani Member Ms Ginny Elizabeth Member Mr Norman…
President Dr Patrick Herminie chaired a scheduled meeting of the Cabinet on Wednesday 12th August, during which a number of legal and policy memoranda were approved. Cabinet approved the Seychelles Petroleum Company Limited (SEYPEC) entering into a seven-year Fuel Supply Agreement with TotalEnergies Trading SA (TOTSA), incorporating a Payment Extension Facility. The agreement will secure the…
Twenty four Seychellois families are beginning a new chapter as homeowners following the official opening of the Vilaz Merl Housing Estate at La Gogue, Anse Etoile, by President Dr Patrick Herminie. Addressing the new homeowners in the presence of the First Lady Mrs Veronique Herminie, Vice-President Mr Sebastien Pillay, Cabinet Ministers, elected member of the National Assembly for Anse Etoile,…
