President Dr. Patrick Herminie, chaired a scheduled meeting of the Cabinet on Wednesday 1st July, during which a number of legal and policy memoranda were approved.

Cabinet approved the Tourism Human Resource Development Strategy (2026–2029) and its implementation framework for the period August 2026 to July 2029, as the national framework to strengthen and sustain the tourism workforce. The Strategy adopts a balanced approach that supports continued access to foreign labour while prioritising the attraction, development, retention and progression of Seychellois employees through improved education and training, structured career pathways, leadership development, succession planning and strengthened collaboration between Government, industry and training institutions.

Cabinet approved the Seychelles Integrated Resource Plan (SIRP) 2023–2043 as the strategic framework to guide the long-term development of the country's electricity sector.  The framework will provide a least-cost pathway to ensure a secure, affordable and sustainable energy supply while supporting Seychelles' renewable energy and climate commitments. Cabinet also noted the findings of the Low Voltage Hosting Capacity Study, which confirmed that renewable energy targets remain achievable despite network constraints, endorsed greater private sector participation through Independent Power Producers and Public-Private Partnerships.

Cabinet approved the proposal to undertake a comprehensive review of the Utilities Regulatory Commission (URC) Act 2023, the Electricity Act 2023 and all associated regulations to address legislative inconsistencies, regulatory gaps and implementation challenges arising from the transition to renewable energy. Cabinet also approved the adoption of an Interim Administrative Framework for Self-Consumption Renewable Energy Systems to facilitate renewable energy investments while safeguarding the stability and sustainability of the national electricity grid, pending completion of the legislative review. The Utilities Regulatory Commission, in collaboration with the Department of Energy and Climate Affairs and the Public Utilities Corporation, has been directed to implement the interim framework and submit the findings and recommendations of the legislative review to Cabinet for further consideration upon completion.

Cabinet approved the phased implementation of the "One PV per Household" initiative for residential housing under the bilateral cooperation framework with the People's Republic of China. The initiative will be rolled out in two phases, beginning with the installation of rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on existing and new Government residential properties, followed by the integration of PV systems for individual households.

Cabinet approved the relocation of the La Digue Elderly Home to a new purpose-built 10-unit facility to enhance the quality of care and living conditions for elderly residents, while ensuring the Home is located in a safe and suitable environment that supports their health, wellbeing and dignity.

Cabinet approved the establishment of the Children with Neurodivergent Disorder Needs Scheme (CNDNS) as a dedicated, needs-based financial assistance programme to support children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who do not qualify for the existing Disability Benefit framework. The Scheme, to be administered by the Agency for Social Protection within the current budget, will provide targeted monthly support based on household need, reinstate assistance for children who lost disability benefits following reassessment, and strengthen social protection for affected families while longer-term legislative reforms are pursued. Cabinet further directed the development of an ASD-specific means-testing framework, improved assessment protocols, expanded diagnostic and therapeutic services, and the preparation of a National Autism Strategy to ensure more inclusive and sustainable support for children with ASD and their families.

Cabinet approved a package of targeted measures to support the livestock subsector and strengthen national food security. The approved measures include the introduction of a 30% capped animal feed subsidy, to be paid directly to registered farmers and reviewed after six months; a 30% increase in carcass throughput subsidies from SCR 2.30/kg to SCR 2.99/kg for broilers and from SCR 6.50/kg to SCR 8.45/kg for pork; and enhanced abattoir subsidies, increasing from SCR 4/kg to SCR 5/kg for broilers and from SCR 300 to SCR 400 per pig.  Cabinet also approved medium-term interventions to expand domestic livestock production capacity, strengthen value chains and improve farmer competitiveness, while endorsing in principle the long-term strategy to progressively reduce dependence on imports, build resilient domestic production systems and increase national food production, subject to continued fiscal oversight and monitoring.