Seychelles

If no contender receives more than 50 per cent of the vote, the two top candidates go into a runoff. Just over 77,000 people are registered to vote in Seychelles.

6 top destinations in the world for a relaxing beach holiday

These places boast awe-inspiring beaches that are the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable vacation.

Trip Planner: Marrakech, Mauritius, Masai Mara ... must-see places across the African continent

Skipping Europe to see Africa as the wait for visas in the former gets unbearably long? Consider these 6 locations. Plus, the best safaris in Africa.

Planning a New Year's trip to Seychelles? These are the Covid-related documents you need

For an intimate celebration to ring in New Year 2022, head to one of the many private island resorts for a luxurious, curated experience.

World’s most vaccinated nation, Seychelles, faces fresh surge of COVID-19 infections

The World Health Organization (WHO) is in direct communication with Seychelles and working on evaluating the situation

Travel in the time of Covid: Seychelles has opened its doors to international tourists

Indian nationals can plan a trip to the Seychelles two weeks after their second Covid-19 shot - remember to pack proof of Covid-19 vaccination. Children under 18 years can travel to the island nation after presenting a negative RT-PCR test even if they are not vaccinated.

PM Modi hands over patrol vessel, dedicates development projects to Seychelles

The patrol vessel as well as the three other projects were part of India's development assistance to the strategically located island nation.

Treasure Islands of Seychelles – An Aquatic Playground

Located off the coast of East Africa, Seychelles is one of those dreamy locations often seen in movies. The granite boulders and turquoise waters surrounded by mountains make it every traveller’s dream.

Exim Bank extends $10 mn loan facility to Seychelles

With this agreement for USD 10 million, Exim Bank, till date, has extended two line of credits to Seychelles, taking the total value to USD 28 million.

Seychelles will remain a 'faithful friend' and partner to India: Seychelles Prez

Faure said defence cooperation has been a major component of relations between the two countries and the aircraft is a "proud testimony of India's devotion and commitment" towards the people of Seychelles.

India, Seychelles sign pacts for cooperation in cyber security and sharing of white shipping info

A key MoU was inked on sharing white shipping information between the Indian Navy and the National Information Sharing and Coordination Center of Seychelles.

Seychelles seeks investments from India

President Danny Faure said that Seychelles has created a conducive business environment and has taken number of reform measures to attract investments.

India, Seychelles agree to work on Assumption Island project, respect concerns

India also announced a USD 100-million credit to Seychelles for augmenting its defence capabilities.

Children of the world must be taught about non-violence: Seychelles prez

Seychelles president Danny Faure was apprised of the various facilities at the GFSU such as the Cyber Defence Centre, the Ballistic Research Centre and Asia's first bulletproof testing unit for armed vehicles, a release from the university said.

Wide-ranging bilateral talks high on Seychelles President agenda during 6-day India visit

The visit comes just days after Faure said a joint project with New Delhi to develop a naval base at Assumption Island in his country would not move forward.

Seychelles prez says his country will not move forward on naval project with India

There has been growing political opposition in Seychelles to a pact it signed with India in 2015 to develop a naval facility at the island which would have given India a strategic advantage in the Indian Ocean Region.

Seychelles sees 42% growth in Indian tourist arrivals in 2016

About 8,000 Indians visited the archipelago, which is home to numerous beaches, coral reefs and nature reserves, in 2015, Seychelles Tourism Board said in a release here.

India to get tax, banking related info from Seychelles

The agreement will enable the authorities of both nations to provide assistance through exchange of tax and banking information, which may be used to track fund flow originating from the Indian Ocean nation.

Airtel, Facebook expand free internet service across Africa

Airtel Africa had already been working with Facebook since 2014 in enhancing accessibility to the internet in an affordable manner through the launch of Free Basics in Africa.

India-Seychelles friendship has stood test of time: Prez

Speaking at the banquet hosted in honour of the President of Seychelles, James Alix Michel, Mukherjee said both countries have joined hands to face common challenges, addressed regional and global issues, overcome adversities and celebrated our successes.

Black money: India, Seychelles sign info exchange pact

While the foreign direct investments from Seychelles have been small at just about Rs 1,100 crore over the last 15 years, the Indian Ocean island nation has long been perceived as one of the preferred offshore havens for routing of funds.

Govt approves pact with Seychelles to curb black money

The agreement will stimulate the information exchange between India and Seychelles for tax purposes, which will help curb tax evasion and avoidance, an official statement said.

India gets $19.78 bn FDI from nations visited by PM in FY15

During the period, Indian companies invested USD 3.42 billion in these countries which include Bhutan, Brazil, Nepal, Japan, the US, Myanmar, Australia, Fiji, Seychelles, Mauritius, Sri Lanka and Singapore.

PM Modi joins the club of most travelled world leaders

In 2015, he has so far made high profile trips to Seychelles, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, Singapore, France, Germany, Canada, China and Mongolia.

Cabinet gives nod to MoU with Seychelles on renewable engy

The objective of the MoU is to strengthen, promote and develop renewable energy cooperation between the two countries on the basis of equality and mutual benefit.