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Ancient coral fossils reveal startling fate of sea level rises
Ancient coral fossils from the remote Seychelles islands have revealed a dramatic warning for the future of sea level rise estimations; namely that they can increase in sudden and sharp bursts – far more steeply than scientists had previously...

Financial Security (FinSec) Series with Philip Takyi (PhD): Debt-for-Climate Swaps: A lifeline or new trap for developing economies?
As developing nations grapple with escalating debt burdens and the intensifying impacts of climate change, policymakers and international financial institutions are increasingly exploring innovative instruments that can address both fiscal and...

Prince Albert II opens YCM’s summer season with call for innovation, education and sustainability
From cutting-edge technology to timeless maritime tradition, the Yacht Club de Monaco’s summer season is under way, with President Prince Albert II calling for a continued focus on sustainability, youth training and international leadership. At...

Blue bonds
Blue bonds are debt instruments designed to finance ocean-related conservation, like protecting coral reefs or sustainable fishing. They’re modelled after green bonds but focus specifically on the health of marine ecosystems – this is a key pillar...

African Island States Advance Ocean Partnerships And Finance Innovation At United Nations (UN) Ocean Conference
(MENAFN- APO Group) In a high-profile gathering during the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), the African Island States Climate Commission (AISCC), in partnership with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the...

Slovenia introduces one-year digital nomad visa starting November 2025
Slovenia has introduced a one-year digital nomad visa, set to take effect from November 21, 2025. The new immigration pathway will allow non-EU/EEA remote workers employed or contracted by foreign companies to legally reside and work in the...

Canon, Coral Spawning Lab and Nature Seychelles team up to regenerate coral reefs
Canon, Coral Spawning Lab and Nature Seychelles team up to regenerate coral reefs Canon EMEA is partnering with Nature Seychelles, a leading non-profit organisation in the Western Indian Ocean, and the Coral Spawning Lab (CSL), to lead a...

Sterling Bank Supports UN Tourism Event in Africa/68th CAF Meeting
By Justina Uzo UN Tourism has acknowledged Sterling Bank high level of support in meeting the specialised needs of the tourism sector in Nigeria. The United Nations body responsible for fostering responsible, sustainable and universally accessible...
Africa’s Educational Systems, Youth, and Economic Opportunities
Africa experiences one of the highest youth unemployment rates globally, averaging over 20% across the continent, which is double the world average. In most African countries, young women face even higher unemployment rates than young men. The...

Livestock production in Seychelles: current challenges and future vision
Livestock production in Seychelles: current challenges and future vision The pig production trend over the last ten years was upward, from 431 tonnes in 2015 to 701 tonnes in 2023; it slowed in 2024 to 676.0 tonnes. During 2023 and 2024, the pork...
The Seychelles: A Historical Perspective
The Seychelles archipelago between 4 and 10 degrees south of the Equator lies in the western Indian Ocean between Madagascar and India. The collective landmass of the 115 granite and coral islands is 455km2, and this is quite minuscule in...

King Congratulates Seychelles President on National Day
HESPRESS English – Morocco News Politics with MAPWednesday 18 June 2025 - 15:04 King Mohammed VI sent a congratulatory message to the President of the Republic of Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawan, on the occasion of his country’s National Day. In this...
BisB offers Maldives, Seychelles holiday prizes
Mahir Haneef TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com Shoppers using their BisB Visa Credit Cards this summer could land luxury holidays to the Maldives or Seychelles, as part of Bahrain Islamic Bank’s latest travel-themed campaign rewarding...

TIN Requirements by Country: A Comparative Guide to Global Financial Identity
Understanding How Tax Identification Numbers Impact International Banking, Residency, and Asset Protection in 2025 VANCOUVER, BC – In a world of expanding financial transparency, offshore regulations, and aggressive tax enforcement, one acronym...

Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business: Chase debuts new premium card
Rumors have been circulating, and now we have confirmation. Chase has finally provided a competitor to business credit card heavyweights like the Capital One Venture X Business and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express. The all-new...

IMF completes reviews of Seychelles economic performance
17 june 2025 - 08:47:33 MA/AR 189 Views Panafrican News Agency Washington, DC, United States (PANA) - The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday completed the fourth reviews of Seychelles’ economic performance under the...

Avani+ Barbarons Seychelles reopens following full-scale transformation
Avani+ Barbarons Seychelles has reopened following a full-scale transformation that includes upgrades to accommodation and social spaces. Just 30 minutes from Seychelles International Airport, this premium beachfront escape’s 192 rooms and suites...

United States: List of African migrants to be deported, Senegalese affected
While Washington is increasing pressure to conclude repatriation agreements with several African countries, Dakar is faced with a delicate choice: diplomatically cooperate with the United States or manage the massive return of compatriots...

Avani+ Barbarons Seychelles Reopens on Mahé’s West Coast
Reopening on 16 June, Avani+ Barbarons Seychelles returns to Mahé’s pristine west coast with a bold new look and fresh energy. Following a full-scale transformation, the reimagined resort blends effortless natural beauty with contemporary design,...

National insurance supervisory authorities in Africa
Country Insurance supervisory authorities Year of establishment Algeria Ministry of Finance, Insurance Supervisory Commission (CSA) 1995 Angola Agência Angolana de Regulação e Supervisão de Seguros (ARSEG) (Angolan Agency of Regulation and...