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President Herminie Meets Young Disability Advocate Jason Winslow Ahead of Global Accessibility Day

3 weeks ago
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Japan Confirms Completion of Marine Police Headquarters at Île Perseverance This June During Meeting with President Herminie

President Patrick Herminie meets Jason Winslow, a disability advocate, at upgraded accessible facilities as Seychelles commits to becoming the most…

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Foreign Affairs

Seychelles and Cuba Sign Library MoU and Exchange Cultural Resources

February 6, 2025
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VICTORIA, Seychelles — The Seychelles National Library and the National Library of Cuba have signed a memorandum of understanding to…

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Economic Opinion

Postal Regulator Confirms International Mail Processing Centre and National Addressing System on Track for 2025

January 17, 2025
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### **Postal Regulator Addresses Logistics Backlog Linked to Middle East Conflict** **VICTORIA:** The Seychelles Postal Services is currently navigating a significant backlog in international parcel deliveries, a disruption attributed directly to the escalating geopolitical instability in the Middle East. Chief Executive Neddy Padayachy addressed the situation yesterday, clarifying that the delays are a result of global shipping shifts rather than domestic administrative failures. The backlog has primarily affected e-commerce shipments, with a high volume of orders from popular global platforms such as Shein and AliExpress remaining stalled in transit hubs. #### **Geopolitical Friction and the Logistics Chain** The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has created a "choke point" for traditional air and sea freight routes. Many international carriers have been forced to reroute flights and shipments to avoid high-risk airspace and maritime zones, particularly around the Gulf region. These diversions have resulted in longer transit times, increased fuel costs, and a reduction in available cargo capacity for smaller island nations like Seychelles. "We are seeing the ripple effects of global instability on our local doorstep," Mr. Padayachy explained. "When major transit hubs face congestion or rerouting, the final leg of the journey to Victoria is inevitably pushed back." #### **Implementing the "New Normal"** To combat the delays, the postal regulator has introduced a series of "new normal" logistics adjustments designed to clear the mountain of packages currently held in sorting facilities. These measures include: * **Diversified Carrier Partnerships:** Authorities have increased their reliance on Ethiopian Airlines, leveraging its robust African hub to bypass some of the more congested Middle Eastern routes. * **Extended Operational Hours:** Sorting centers and delivery hubs have implemented extended working hours and weekend shifts to process the influx of mail more rapidly. * **Prioritized Sorting:** A new system has been established to categorize and prioritize the oldest backlogs to ensure that long-awaited parcels reach consumers as quickly as possible. #### **Managing Public Expectations** While the new measures are beginning to show results, the regulator cautioned that the situation remains fluid. As long as the conflict in the Middle East continues to impact global fuel prices and flight paths, the postal service will likely operate under these adjusted parameters. The Seychelles Postal Services has urged the public to remain patient and to use online tracking tools where available. The authority noted that while the arrival of parcels into the country is dictated by international factors, once a package clears local customs, the domestic team is working at maximum capacity to ensure final delivery. "Our goal is to return to our standard delivery windows," Mr. Padayachy stated. "However, in this current international climate, flexibility and alternative routing are our best tools to keep the mail moving.

VICTORIA, Seychelles — The Seychelles Postal Regulator has confirmed that two flagship projects — the International Mail Processing Centre (IMPC)…

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Local Entertainment

Alain St Ange to Release 785-Page Book on Seychelles Political History

January 13, 2025
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VICTORIA, Seychelles — Well-known politician and former minister Alain St Ange has announced the forthcoming release of his new book,…

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Society Opinion

Bishop Gilbert Rakotodravelo Elected New Archbishop of Indian Ocean Province

January 11, 2025
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VICTORIA, Seychelles — Bishop Gilbert Rateloson Rakotodravelo of the Diocese of Fianarantsoa has been elected the new Archbishop of the…

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Politics Opinion

Supreme Court Reopens with Religious Service and Procession

January 11, 2025
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VICTORIA, Seychelles — The Supreme Court of Seychelles formally reopened yesterday with a traditional ceremony that underscored the importance of…

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Politics Opinion

Seychelles-Led Debt-for-Nature Model Gains International Traction

January 8, 2025
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VICTORIA, Seychelles — The debt-for-nature swap model pioneered by Seychelles in 2015 is being replicated by an increasing number of…

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