VICTORIA, Seychelles — The famous ‘I Love Seychelles’ banner in central Victoria has been restored, a week after some of the letters were vandalised, the Office of the Mayor of Victoria has confirmed. The damage to two of the letters, specifically the letter ‘S’, was swiftly addressed by a generous anonymous individual who agreed to restore the banner for free, giving it its familiar vibrant look. The Office of the Mayor shared photos of the repair work late last week and acting Mayor Lydia Charlie expressed her appreciation for the gesture.
This was the second vandalism incident targeting the banner in recent months. In December last year, the banner suffered damage to the letter ‘H’, which also required repairs. Following these incidents, local authorities looked at ways to enhance security measures in the vicinity of the beloved landmark. ‘We will increase cameras in the area and we are working with the police to ensure they intensify their patrols while activities are taking place in town,’ she explained.
Meanwhile, an 18-year-old boy has been accused of vandalism on the letters and has been referred to the police. Authorities are actively investigating the matter. While the case is ongoing, Ms Charlie assured the public that security around the area will be tightened. The Office of the Mayor thanked the anonymous donor for the ‘selfless contribution’ and confirmed the banner is now back to its full glory as one of the capital’s most photographed landmarks.
