Seychelles News

Somalia: EU Naval Force Welcomes Decision By Seychelles to Prosecute Suspect Pirates
[EU Navfor] Today the Republic of the Seychelles agreed to accept for prosecution 11 suspect pirates who were captured by EU Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) frigate HNLMS Van Amstel on Friday 11 May. allafrica.com | 5/17/12 6:29 AM
Seychelles: EU Naval Force Portuguese Frigate Corte-Real Conducts Training With Coast-Guard
[EU Navfor] The EU Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) frigate Corte-Real recently visited Port Victoria in the Seychelles to perform boat-handling training with the local Coast-Guard. allafrica.com | 5/17/12 6:24 AM
Korean media give extensive coverage to UAE's participation in "Expo 2012 Yeosu"

WAM Seoul, May 16th, 2012 -- The Korean media is giving extensive coverage to UAE's pavilion participating in "Expo 2012 Yeosu" which is organized and supervised by the National Media Council, . Newspapers are publishing special reports highlighting various aspects of UAE pavilion which is delivering the true theme of the Expo, " Living Ocean and ... (more)

www.topix.net | 5/16/12 11:48 AM
5 Star Luxury Banyan Tree Resort Hotel in Seychelles

Most of us can feel the summer in our nostrils and the beauty of the 5 star resort hotel in Seychelles known as Banyan Tree is one of a kind summer delight that helps one conjure the happiest memories of relaxation in the sun by the pool.

www.topix.net | 5/15/12 12:00 PM
FOOD: Power to the people!
JOHANNESBURG 15 May 2012 (IRIN) - The UN Development Programme (UNDP) launched its first Africa Human Development Report today, stressing food security as a means to a better quality of life for all. www.irinnews.org | 5/15/12 12:00 AM
Dynamic shows open Yeosu Expo

Big O Show, K-pop, pansori performances adorn opening ceremony of world maritime fair YEOSU, South Jeolla Province - Multimedia shows and fireworks embroidered the skies above the waters off this southern coastal town during the Expo 2012 Yeosu opening ceremony Friday evening.

www.topix.net | 5/11/12 2:09 PM
Sales Officially Launched for Routes Africa 2012

It will also provide an ideal opportunity for our host to showcase their destination and celebrate the airport's 40th anniversary.

www.topix.net | 5/10/12 12:42 AM
A mercenary's tale

Peter Slade was once in prison for five years on charges of murder, conspiracy to commit another murder and attempting to overthrow a foreign government _ partly a victim, he says, of a corrupt Australian judicial system.

www.topix.net | 5/5/12 8:37 PM
Pratibha Patil took along kin on Seychelles-South Africa trip
Since assuming office in July 2007, Patil has undertaken 12 foreign trips covering 22 countries across four continents .

economictimes.indiatimes.com | 5/2/12 8:37 AM
Seychelles to prosecute four Somali pirates captured by Denmark

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK: Authorities in the tiny African nation of Seychelles have agreed to prosecute four Somali pirates who were captured by the Danish Navy last month after they seized an Iranian ship, Denmark's foreign ministry said on Tuesday.

www.topix.net | 5/2/12 5:42 AM
President took along kin on Seychelles-South Africa trip
Pratibha Patil appears to have courted another controversy after govt sources confirmed that two grandchildren had accompanied the President on a nine-day tour of Seychelles and South Africa.

timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 5/1/12 9:35 PM
President Patil arrives in South Africa for week-long visit - Indiatalkies.com

Pretoria , May 1: President Pratibha Patil arrived in South Africa on Tuesday on the second leg of her nine-day tour, which is expected to give further impetus to India's close and friendly ties with the rainbow nation.

www.topix.net | 5/1/12 5:22 PM
Kenyan boxer Shisia on course to Olympic qualification

Two time All Africa games bronze medallist Daniel Shisia qualified for the heavy weight semi finals where he will take on Maxwell Amponsah of Ghana.

www.topix.net | 5/1/12 1:12 PM
President Patil wraps up Seychelles visit, leaves for S Africa
President Pratibha Patil on Tuesday left for South Africa on the second leg of her nine-day tour after concluding her "landmark" visit to Seychelles which hailed India's support in tackling piracy and thanked New Delhi for extending a $75 million financial package for it.

timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 5/1/12 7:47 AM
President Patil addresses Seychelles National Assembly

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www.topix.net | 5/1/12 5:53 AM
President Patil addresses India-Seychelles business forum

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www.topix.net | 5/1/12 5:53 AM
India announces $50 mn credit, $25 mn grant for Seychelles

Noting that India "would always be a trusted development partner of Seychelles", visiting President Pratibha Patil Monday announced a $50 million line of credit and $25 million grant for the Indian Ocean archipelago.

www.topix.net | 4/30/12 6:34 PM
India announces USD 50 mn credit, USD 25 mn grant for Seychelles

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www.topix.net | 4/30/12 6:34 PM
Seychelles to prosecute four pirates
Denmark has reached an agreement with the Seychelles to prosecute four Somali pirates held on board a Danish warship, the Danish foreign ministry said. story.venezuelastar.com | 4/30/12 3:50 PM
India announces $50 mn credit, $25 mn grant for Seychelles
Noting that India "would always be a trusted development partner of Seychelles", visiting President Pratibha Patil Monday announced a $50 million line of credit and $25 million grant for the Indian Oc story.venezuelastar.com | 4/30/12 3:00 PM
Gambia Fares in S/A Cricket Tournament
[Foroyaa] SEYCHELLES vs. GAMBIA allafrica.com | 4/30/12 10:44 AM
Seychelles says it would be 'rock of dependability' for India
During a meeting with visiting President Pratibha Patil, her Seychellian counterpart James Michel thanked India for supporting his country in the fight against piracy. www.dnaindia.com | 4/30/12 9:19 AM
Nation Fails in International Cricket Council Africa Division Two Bid
[New Times] THE moment the Rwanda men's national cricket team fell to Gambia on Wednesday afternoon in their second game then its dreams were earmarked for disaster at the just concluded ICC Africa Division 3 tournament in Johannesburg, South Africa. allafrica.com | 4/30/12 8:49 AM
Foreign visits itinerary not made by President's office: President Patil

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www.topix.net | 4/29/12 8:43 PM
Prince William & Kate Middleton's Anniversary: Most Romantic Moments

From their romantic island honeymoon to adopting their adorable royal pup Lupo, let's look back at Will & Kate's first year as hubby and wife! Can you believe it? It's been aA whole year A since Prince William , 29, and Kate Middleton , 30, tied the knot at their jaw-dropping ceremony.

www.topix.net | 4/29/12 2:33 PM
President Pratibha Patil embarks on visit to Seychelles, South Africa
President Pratibha Patil today left on an official tour to Seychelles and South Africa, a visit expected to further boost India's friendly ties with the two African countries.

economictimes.indiatimes.com | 4/29/12 7:14 AM
President embarks on visit to Seychelles, S Africa

New Delhi: President Pratibha Patil on Sunday left on an official tour to Seychelles and South Africa, a visit expected to further boost India's friendly ties with the two African countries.

www.topix.net | 4/29/12 7:04 AM
President embarks on visit to Seychelles, South Africa
President Pratibha Patil today left on an official tour to Seychelles and South Africa, a visit expected to further boost India's friendly ties with the two African countries.

timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 4/29/12 6:45 AM
Somali man convicted of piracy for role in German, US hijackings

Shibin, who played the role of negotiator in the hijackings, was convicted of 15 charges [AP report], including kidnapping and hostage-taking which require a sentence of life in prison.

www.topix.net | 4/28/12 9:40 PM
President Patil to visit Seychelles and South Africa - Indiatalkies.com

New Delhi, Apr 27: In a bid to push for stronger bilateral relations, President Pratibha Devisingh Patil will be paying state visit to Seychelles and South Africa starting from April 30.

www.topix.net | 4/27/12 7:09 PM
Pratibha Patil to visit Seychelles and SA

The President of India, Pratibha Patil will be on a State Visit to the Republic of Seychelles from April 30-May 1, 2012.

www.topix.net | 4/27/12 2:18 PM
Britain's Own Robinson Crusoe Lives Alone On Island For 40 Years
Thanks to one man's dedication and love, the beauty and wonder of an island in the Seychelles will be around for years to come, the... www.huffingtonpost.com | 4/26/12 7:00 PM
Passing ship kept going
Helicopters ferried food, phones and flashlights Tuesday to more than 1,000 passengers and crew stuck aboard a disabled cruise ship that was being towed to the Seychelles Islands through waters ... story.venezuelastar.com | 4/19/12 8:44 PM
Petit Amour Villa

Situated in the hills overlooking Beau Vallon Bay in one of the most prestigious areas on Mahe, Petit Amour Villa is the first privately owned luxury villa in the Seychelles, offering unprecedented levels of service to guests from across the globe, seeking privacy and relaxation.

www.topix.net | 4/19/12 11:02 AM
Seychelles' rare species at risk
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Seychelles' rare species at risk

A Photo taken on Apirl 4, 2012 shows one Seychelles Skink, which are found only on a few islands, looking for food in the jungle on the Praslin island of Seychelles.

www.topix.net | 4/12/12 9:59 AM
Indonesian quake: Kenya, Tanzania issue tsunami warnings
Some 164 people were killed and more than 2,300 were displaced in Kenya, Tanzania, Madagascar, Seychelles, and Somalia after the disastrous 2004 Asian tsunami. www.dnaindia.com | 4/11/12 1:24 PM
U.S. suspends Seychelles drone flights after crashes

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www.topix.net | 4/10/12 10:29 AM
U.S. suspends Seychelles drone flights after crashes
VICTORIA (Reuters) - The United States has suspended drone flights over the Seychelles while it investigates a second crash in four months on the archipelago, which Washington uses as a launch base for the unmanned spy planes. One of the remotely piloted MQ-9 Reaper aircraft crash-landed last week at the main airport on the island of Mahe shortly after taking off on an unspecified mission. The planes have carried out missions over Somalia and the Horn of Africa from the Seychelles, according to a classified U.S. diplomatic cable dated 2009. ... news.yahoo.com | 4/10/12 9:21 AM
Review of Seychelles Guide Book

Beauty & Self Books & Music Career Computers Education Family Food & Wine Health & Fitness Hobbies & Crafts Home & Garden Money News & Politics Relationships Religion & Spirituality Sports Travel & Culture TV & Movies Seychelles, Garden of Eden in the Indian Ocean by Sarah Carpin describes the 115 Seychelles Islands off the coast of Africa in such ... (more)

www.topix.net | 4/8/12 2:58 PM
End of an era as Kabalega, Mwanga are sent into exile

A map showing areas where Kabaka Mwanga and Omukama Kabalega were held by the British before finally being exiled at the Seychelles Island.

www.topix.net | 4/6/12 3:58 PM
US drone crashes at Seychelles airport
A US Air Force drone crash-landed at a Seychelles airport, the second remote-controlled aircraft to go down in the African island nation in four months. www.telegraph.co.uk | 4/5/12 2:31 PM
US Drone Crashes on Seychelles Runway
US military drone crashes on Seychelles runway, comes to rest in ocean

abcnews.go.com | 4/4/12 7:29 PM
Drone crashes in Seychelles, second in four...

A U.S. drone crash-landed at the Seychelles main airport and careered into the ocean on Wednesday, the second remotely piloted MQ-9 Reaper aircraft to crash on the Indian Ocean archipelago in four months.

www.topix.net | 4/4/12 7:22 PM
Africa: New Partnership With the World Bank
[World Bank] Washington, D.C. - The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors today discussed a new US$21 million Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) with Seychelles, the country's first comprehensive development strategy with the international financial institution in nearly two decades. allafrica.com | 4/4/12 2:02 PM
Nelson shark victim's inquest held

The inquest of a Nelson man who was killed by a shark while on his honeymoon in the Seychelles, has heard that such incidents are "virtually unheard of". Ian Redmond , who grew up in Deerstone Road, died after being attacked at a popular beach on the island of Praslin.

www.topix.net | 4/2/12 9:58 AM
Honeymoon Briton Killed By 'Rogue Shark'

A widow whose husband was killed by a shark on honeymoon in the Seychelles has said she wanted people to "smile and feel uplifted and comforted when they hear his name". The primary school teacher read a statement after an inquest at Bolton Coroner's Court ruled that her IT expert husband's death was accidental.

www.topix.net | 3/30/12 8:54 PM
Wife relives shark attack honeymoon horror

Gemma Redmond, centre, flanked by her parents Coleta and David Houghton reads a statement outside Bolton Coroner's court, Howell Croft North, Bolton The wife of a man killed in a shark attack on their honeymoon in the Seychelles told how she was reading a book on the beach when she heard his cries for help.

www.topix.net | 3/30/12 6:48 PM
Shark attack man 'enriched lives'
The widow of a British honeymooner killed in a shark attack in the Seychelles says she wants people to remember his "special qualities". www.bbc.co.uk | 3/30/12 5:00 PM
UK & World News: Inquest held into death of honeymoon Brit savaged by shark

AN INQUEST into the death of a British man killed by a shark in the Seychelles will be held today.

www.topix.net | 3/30/12 12:24 PM

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