President Dr Patrick Herminie chaired a scheduled meeting of the Cabinet on Wednesday 10th June, during which a number of legal and policy memoranda were approved.

Cabinet was briefed on the ongoing work by the World Bank on the Country Growth and Jobs Report for Seychelles. The Country Growth and Jobs Report (CGJR) is a flagship diagnostic study prepared by the World Bank for Seychelles to identify the main constraints to economic growth and job creation, and to propose reforms and investments that can support higher, more inclusive and resilient growth over the coming years.

Cabinet approved the findings of the Pest Risk Analysis/Assessment conducted in the United Republic of Tanzania and granted market access for a range of approved plant, animal and seafood products from Tanzania. The decision supports efforts to strengthen food security, improve product availability, stabilise prices and enhance regional trade, while maintaining Seychelles’ strict biosecurity standards. Cabinet further endorsed the continued application of phytosanitary and sanitary import controls, including certification, inspection, traceability and disease-prevention measures, and approved ongoing collaboration with Tanzanian authorities to safeguard agricultural trade and biosecurity in line with national legislation and international standards.

Cabinet reconsidered its earlier decision on the review of road names in Greater Victoria and approved the retention of Rue Felix Paul and French Chang-Him Road, which honour the first Seychellois Roman Catholic and Anglican Bishops respectively. The decision follows representations made by the Anglican Church of Seychelles and the Seychelles Interfaith Council, which underscored the historical, cultural, religious and national significance of the two names.

Cabinet approved the revised Medium-Term Expenditure Strategy (MTES) expenditure ceilings for the period 2027–2029 to guide the preparation of ministerial budgets and support fiscal sustainability amid a challenging global economic environment. The revised ceilings take into account updated economic projections, revenue expectations, and expenditure priorities, while ensuring continued funding for essential public services and strategic national programmes.