VICTORIA, Seychelles — The Minister for Transport, Ports and Civil Aviation, Véronique Laporte, conducted an intensive two-day familiarisation visit to Praslin on December 18 and 19, 2025, aimed at gaining first-hand insight into the operations, infrastructure, staff welfare, and future development plans of entities under her portfolio on the island.
The minister was accompanied by the principal secretary for the department of Land Transport, Patrick André, the principal secretary for the department of Ports and Civil Aviation, David Bianchi, and the executive director to the minister, Vanessa Marie. The visit commenced at the Praslin Jetty, where the minister was received by the chief executive of the Seychelles Ports Authority (SPA), Sony Payet. During the tour, the delegation visited key port facilities including the Ero passenger terminal, Kato Nwar Island Development, and the Eve Island cargo facilities, engaging directly with staff on the ground.
She was briefed on planned commercial developments at the port, which are expected to generate new opportunities for both small and large businesses on Praslin. Her engagements extended beyond institutional stakeholders, as she also met local entrepreneurs and taxi operators, recognising their important role within the island’s transport and economic landscape.
