Building on longstanding ties between the two countries, President Dr Patrick Herminie welcomed efforts to deepen Seychelles–Namibia relations through greater practical cooperation following the accreditation of H.E. Ms Nangula F. Ithete as Namibia’s High Commissioner to Seychelles. Ms Ithete presented her credentials to President Dr Patrick Herminie at State House, where the two discussed the historical ties between Seychelles and Namibia and opportunities to expand cooperation in areas of mutual interest. President Herminie welcomed the High Commissioner and said he is encouraged by her en…

President Dr Patrick Herminie today received the Letters of Credence of H.E. Mr. Gia Matcharadze, Ambassador-Designate of Georgia to the Republic of Seychelles, in a ceremony held at State House. Welcoming the Ambassador, President Herminie noted the cordial relations that Seychelles and Georgia have enjoyed since establishing diplomatic ties in March 2013, and expressed Seychelles' appreciation for Georgia's support for stronger representation of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in international decision-making. The President thanked the Government of Georgia for extending capacity-buil…

President of the Republic of Seychelles, Dr Patrick Herminie, today witnessed the official handover of three containerised desalination plants donated by the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), delivering a tangible outcome from his first overseas mission just days after taking office. The three plants will provide Seychelles with an additional 3,000 cubic metres of water-production capacity per day, strengthening the country’s ability to respond to water shortages and prolonged dry periods and providing greater resilience to the water supply system. The three containerised desalina…

State House hosted a special luncheon in honour of its women housekeeping staff, as part of activities marking Housekeeper Week, with President Patrick Herminie joining the 14 women to celebrate their contribution to the institution. The luncheon, held today, brought together the State House family in a gesture of gratitude for the housekeepers whose daily work keeps the presidential residence and offices running smoothly. In a touch that added warmth to the occasion, the tables were turned for the day: the women were served by their male coworkers from all departments, a small but symbolic g…

President of the Republic of Seychelles, Dr Patrick Herminie, in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief, accompanied by Vice President Mr Sébastien Pillay, paid their last respects to Sergeant O’Neal Franchette during his funeral ceremony at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception earlier this afternoon. The funeral service was conducted by Deacon Louis Agathine, Chaplain of the Seychelles Defence Forces. Sergeant Franchette served the Seychelles Defence Forces with honour, determination and dedication for 14 years, having joined the Force on 18 May 2012. Throughout his military career, he un…

Those who spend their working lives serving others were themselves served, celebrated and placed at the centre of attention during a special Housekeepers’ Week dinner at Espace Bar and Café, attended by President Dr Patrick Herminie. More than 50 housekeepers working within the Ministry of Health across Mahe gathered for the celebration, which recognised their contribution to maintaining clean, safe and welcoming environments across the country’s health facilities. Addressing the housekeepers, President Herminie placed particular emphasis on respect for the profession, reminding those presen…

At 15, an unexpected pregnancy could have ended one young girl’s educational journey. Instead, she persevered, became a teacher and went on to receive the President’s Cup. Her story of resilience set the tone for the launch as First Lady Mrs Veronique Herminie officially launched the “Welcome to Puberty” Initiative at the SITE Auditorium, Mont Fleuri, on Thursday. The “Welcome to Puberty” Initiative is being implemented through a collaboration between the Office of the First Lady, the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development, and WOSITA Foundation, bringing together their efforts …

President Dr Patrick Herminie chaired a scheduled meeting of the Cabinet on Wednesday 9th September, during which a number of legal and policy memoranda were approved. Cabinet approved the development of a modern legal framework for the governance and management of the Public Service. The Department of Public Administration, in consultation with the Attorney-General’s Office, will undertake stakeholder consultations before submitting the draft Bill to Cabinet for approval. Cabinet approved the Seychelles Islands Foundation Bill, 2026, which repeals and replaces the Seychelles Islands Foundat…

Every year, on the tenth of September, the world observes World Suicide Prevention Day, and we are reminded that behind every life lost to suicide is a face, a family, and a future that was cut short too soon. As President of the Republic of Seychelles, I carry this reminder with me not as a statistic to note, but as a responsibility to act. Mental health is not a peripheral concern to my Government. It is a foundation of the nation we are building, and silence and stigma have too often stood between our people and the help they need and deserve. Since taking office, I have worked to place me…

President Dr Patrick Herminie and First Lady Veronique Herminie attended the funeral service of the late Mr Alexander Pierre at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Victoria President Herminie expressed his sincere condolences to the family and friends of the late Mr Pierre and thanked them for the opportunity to pay his last respects. In his tribute, President Herminie described Mr Pierre as a man who had an immense love for his country and its people, and who always had the future of Seychelles at heart, beyond political considerations. The President also spoke of his close personal rel…

President of the Republic of Seychelles, Dr Patrick Herminie attended the official handover ofConstant, a new Fast Response Boat (FRB) to the Seychelles Coast Guard, at the Coast Guard Base, Perseverance The boat, named Constant, was provided under a Government of Japan-funded project implemented by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), aimed at strengthening maritime law enforcement capabilities in East Africa through the provision of modern equipment, technical expertise, standardised operational approaches and capacity building. The new Fast Response Boat will enhance the …

Following the issuance of the circular on the early release of employees from the Department of Administration, the Office of the President calls on all members of the public to remain vigilant and to take maximum precautions in view of the prevailing adverse weather conditions. Members of the public are strongly advised to make their way home as soon as possible and to avoid unnecessary travel, loitering, or gathering on the roads while the current weather conditions persist. The public is urged to exercise caution and to follow all official safety advice issued by the relevant authorities. …

Following the retirement of Mr Patrick Andre as Principal Secretary for Land Transport, the Office of the President has announced changes in the leadership of the Land Transport and Homeland Security Departments. Ms Sheryl Vangadasamy has been appointed as the new Principal Secretary for Land Transport. At the time of her appointment, Ms Vangadasamy was Principal Secretary for Homeland Security. Ms Vangadasamy is an experienced public sector professional with a diverse background spanning public administration, law enforcement, national security, legislative affairs, financial regulation and…

Nearly four decades of poetry, reflection and creative expression were brought to State House today as renowned Seychellois poet Tony ‘Raspyek’ Joubert presented his book, Verses in Dialogue, to President Dr Patrick Herminie during a courtesy call. President Herminie commended Mr Joubert for his longstanding dedication to poetry and his contribution to Seychelles’ literary and cultural heritage. Sharing his own passion for poetry, the President reflected on his experience as a writer and spoke about A Path to Utopia, a work particularly close to him. Their exchange highlighted a shared appre…

Ms Sabury is a senior public sector professional with more than 25 years of experience covering strategic leadership, public administration, social policy, substance abuse prevention and rehabilitation, trafficking in persons, district administration and psychosocial services. Prior to her appointment, she was serving as Executive Director in the Office of the Minister for Homeland Security and Civil Affairs, where she provided strategic, administrative and operational support for the implementation and coordination of the Ministry’s priorities. From April 2023 to November 2025, Ms Sabury ser…

The Office of the President has today announced the appointment of Ms Corrine Rose as Deputy Attorney General. Ms Rose is currently a Senior State Counsel in the Attorney General’s Office and has served in the Office in various legal capacities since 2019. She has extensive experience in criminal prosecution, civil and constitutional litigation, appellate advocacy, Government advisory work and international legal cooperation. She has represented the State before the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal and has also been responsible for supervising and mentoring junior counsel. Ms Rose has previ…

The Office of the President has today announced the appointment of Ms Beverly Isaac as the new Chief Executive Officer of the National Council for Children (NCC). Ms Isaac is an experienced educator and institutional leader with 17 years of professional experience in education, leadership, student welfare and organisational management. She has progressed through the education sector from Secondary School Teacher to Lecturer and, since 2022, has served as Deputy Principal of the School of Advanced Level Studies (SALS). In her current leadership role, Ms Isaac has been responsible for strategi…