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In the News (Sun 20 Dec 09)

  
 Seychelles
Two experts from the Seychelles attended a workshop organized jointly with the UNESCO Communication and Education Sectors, and the UNESCO Dakar, Maputo, Nairobi and Pretoria Offices as part of the ‘Pan-African Conference on Sustainable Integrated Coastal Management (PACSICOM)’ held in Maputo, Mozambique in July 1998.
The Seychelles national coordinator for the Small Islands Voice project presented a paper on the project ‘Civils Society’s Perspective on Environment and Development Issues’ at the ‘Islands of the World VII conference’ held in Prince Edward Island, Canada in June 2002.
Environmental news in the Seychelles continued to be covered in 2003 in the ‘Youth in Action Newsletter’ (January 2003) and in ‘EnviroNews’ (February 2003).
www.unesco.org /csi/act/other/seychell.htm   (1553 words)

  
 Seychelles (09/06)
The Seychelles Government is one of the proponents of the Indian Ocean zone of peace concept, and it has promoted an end to the U.S. presence on Diego Garcia.
Seychelles has an ambassador resident in New York dually accredited to the United Nations and to the United States and Canada.
Seychelles is a member of the Nonaligned Movement (NAM), the African Union, Commonwealth, International Monetary Fund (IMF), Indian Ocean Commission (IOC), La Francophonie, and the UN and some of its specialized and related agencies.
www.state.gov /r/pa/ei/bgn/6268.htm   (3799 words)

  
 Consulate of the Republic of Seychelles in Bulgaria
Consulate of the Republic of Seychelles in Bulgaria
It consists of 115 islands, of which forty-one are granites, and 74 coralline, from the archipelagos Seychelles, Amirantes, Aldabra, Cosmoledo, Farquhar with a total of 620 km-long coastline.
© 2004 - 2006 Consulate of the Republic of Seychelles in Bulgaria.
www.seychelles.bg /index.php?lang=en   (266 words)

  
 The history of the Republic of Seychelles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The retrospective history of the Republic of Seychelles
The economic history of the Republic of Seychelles
The culture history of the Republic of Seychelles
www.hartford-hwp.com /archives/36/index-g.html   (88 words)

  
 Seychelles General Information - History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Seychelles remained an English colony from 1903 until 1976, when the archipelago gained independence, becoming the Republic of Seychelles.
During the Napoleonic War period Seychelles were regarded as a strategic acquisition as the British fought to contain French expansion.
Throughout the 19th century the population increased as Seychelles first produced high quality cotton, then harvested whales from local waters and finally began the large coconut plantations which became the economy's mainstay.
www.sey.net /gen_hist.htm   (598 words)

  
 SEYCHELLES, Landmine Monitor Report 2002
The Republic of Seychelles signed the Mine Ban Treaty on 4 December 1999, ratified it on 2 June 2000, and became a State Party on 1 December 2000.
Seychelles did not participate in the Third Meeting of States Parties in Managua, Nicaragua, September 2001, nor did it attend the intersessional Standing Committee meetings in Geneva in January and May 2002.
Seychelles is a party to the Convention on Conventional Weapons' (CCW) and its Amended Protocol II.
www.icbl.org /lm/2002/seychelles.html   (381 words)

  
 SEYCHELLES, Landmine Monitor Report 2001
The Republic of Seychelles signed the Mine Ban Treaty on 4 December 1997, ratified it on 2 June 2000 and became a State Party on 1 December 2000.
Seychelles initial transparency report as required by Article 7 of the Mine Ban Treaty was due on 30 May 2001, but as of July 2001 had not been submitted to the UN.
Seychelles is a party to the Convention on Conventional Weapons and has adhered to its Amended Protocol II.
www.icbl.org /lm/2001/seychelles   (360 words)

  
 Seychelles. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05
Probably known earlier to the Arabs, the Seychelles were explored by Vasco da Gama in 1502.
The Seychelles became self-governing in 1975 and gained independence within the Commonwealth of Nations in 1976.
A multiparty democracy was reestablished in the Seychelles under the new constitution of 1993; René won reelection in 1993, 1998, and 2001.
www.bartleby.com /65/se/Seychell.html   (431 words)

  
 Eden Island - Mahé - Seychelles - Luxury Island Property Development
The Developer has entered into agreements with the Government of the Republic of Seychelles in terms whereof the island has been subdivided into 2 portions, one for the residential development and the other for the commercial development (which includes the bridge, causeway and the marina).
Seychelles law will apply and the court of competent jurisdiction is the Supreme Court of the Republic of Seychelles.
Subject to exchange control regulations of the Seychelles and of the country of residence of the Purchaser, a mortgage bond can be registered over the unit as security for a loan to a Purchaser.
www.edenisland.sc /FAQs.html   (2014 words)

  
 The Director General of BADEA Visits The Republic of Seychelles
Medhat S. Lotfy, Director General of the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) arrives on 29 January 2006, at Victoria, capital of the Republic of Seychelles, as part of a regional visit to the Republics of Kenya, Mauritius, and Madagascar during the period of 27 January to 10 February 2006.
During his visit to the Republic of Seychelles, the Director General was received by H.E. the President of the Republic and H.E. the Vice - President, in addition to H.E. the Minister of Foreign Affairs and other high-ranking officials.
Talks covered the mutual cooperation between the Republic of Seychelles and BADEA, with the objective of exploring the various means of promoting and developing this cooperation and meeting its objectives..
www.badea.org /en/20060129.html   (327 words)

  
 Republic of Seychelles, Seychelles
Almost half the land area of the islands is designated as protected Parks and Nature Reserves, and many of the islands and atolls are designated as protected marine sanctuaries.
Situated 1,800 km/1,116 mi east of the Kenyan coast and four degrees south of the equator, the Seychelles archipelago consists of 115 islands, (of which 100 are named), including 41 granitic islands (the only mid-ocean granitic islands in the world) and 75 coralline islands.
The Seychelles were first noted by Arab and Persian sailors around the 9th C and the first European to explore the archipelago was Vasco de Gama, who claimed it for Portugal in 1502.
planetware.com /.../seychelles/republic-of-seychelles-sey-inner-sey.htm   (292 words)

  
 Seychelles Summary
Seychelles Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 islands with a landmass of 445 square kilometers (172 square miles) scattered around more than 1,374,000 square kilometers (530,000 square miles) in the southwestern Indian Ocean, about 1,600 kilometers (1,0...
Republic of Seychelles CAPITAL: Victoria FLAG: The flag is made up of five oblique bands of (left to right) blue, yellow, red, white, and green.
Seychelles POPULATION 80,600 CHRISTIANITY 95.9 percent OTHER 4.1 percent Country Overview Introduction The Republic of Seychelles is a group of 86 small islands in the Indian Ocean about 700 miles northeast of Madagascar.
www.bookrags.com /Seychelles   (217 words)

  
 Ministry Of Foreign Affairs - The Republic of Seychelles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Seychelles' most illustrious car, the antique Austin commonly referred to as Princess, is back in the country after nearly a year's work of repairs and a complete overhaul in Italy......
Seychelles is anonymously seen by 12 countries of the region as a haven of peace, where crimes are negligible, the executive director of the Regional Centre for Small Arms and Light Weapons (RCSALW), Francis Sang, said yesterday...
Seychelles will be represented at two trade fairs in Italy next week in a bid to further capitalise on the booming tourism arrival figures from this market, up 30 percent so far in 2006 compared to last year.
www.mfa.gov.sc   (1422 words)

  
 Seychelles
I have confirmed a despatch I received from the South African Embassy in Victoria with the Seychelles Consul in Johannesburg concerning new national symbols for that country.
Yellow is for the sun which gives light and life, red symbolises the people and their determination to work for the future in unity and love, whilst the white band represents social justice and harmony.
The President's standard is the proposed new national flag with the armorial bearings positioned equidistant from the top and the bottom edges of the red portion of the flag.
flagspot.net /flags/sc.html   (679 words)

  
 Support the freedom of expression and freedom of the press in the republic of Seychelles. stop media control Petition
To: To the President and the government of the republic of Seychelles.
In accordance to the constitution of the republic of Seychelles.
Hereby ask the government of Seychelles to stop harassing the people who wish to express themselves freely, and we condemn any law suite which is purely base on political ground against the Seychelles' independent media and journalist...
www.petitiononline.com /sesel/petition.html   (332 words)

  
 FAO Fishery Country Profile - THE REPUBLIC OF SEYCHELLES
The long-term policy objectives of the Government of Seychelles for the fishing industry are “the promotion of sustainable fisheries development and optimizing the benefits from the fisheries sector for the present and future generations”.
In the case of Seychelles, fishery does not play an important role in maintaining the local population at the place of birth in view of the small size of the country and the fact that fishermen move around.
FAO has been assisting the Government of the Republic of Seychelles to update its legislation for vessels registered locally and flying flags of convenience, and on the responsibility of the Flag State.
www.fao.org /fi/fcp/en/SYC/PROFILE.HTM   (3741 words)

  
 FACT SHEET: Republic of Seychelles at a Glance   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The nation of Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 beautiful, tropical islands with two distinct collections of islands, some comprised of granite and others of coral.
The main feature of British rule was an increase in the number of slaves and high-class political prisoners although the French remained the main language and French culture lived on.
Medical facilities in Seychelles are limited, especially on the isolated islands where doctors are often unavailable.
deploymentlink.osd.mil /deploy/info/africa/seychelles/index.shtml   (709 words)

  
 Seychelles - Republic of Seychelles - Country Profile - Repiblik Sesel
Some say that the uninhabited islands of Seychelles were sighted by Vasco de Gama in 1502, however recorded landings did not occur until 1609.
Seychelles and Mauritius were given to England by the Treaty of Paris in 1814.
Socialist rule was brought to a close with a new constitution and free elections in 1993.
www.nationsonline.org /oneworld/seychelles.htm   (755 words)

  
 International Flight Information Manual (Seychelles)
Aircraft are required to establish radio contact with Seychelles Approach at least 10 minutes before the TMA estimate.
The runway at Seychelles International Airport is blocked during hours of darkness between aircraft movements.
All arriving aircraft at Seychelles International Airport are required to have been disinfected on blocks at the last point of departure.
www.faa.gov /ats/aat/ifim/ifimscai.htm   (500 words)

  
 United States Patents for Inventors in Seychelles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Filing a patent application in Seychelles and then file a United States patent application within one year which claims the benefit of the patent application filed in Seychelles.
Seychelles is a signatory to the Paris Convention.
There is no charge for a discussion (or E-mail communication) to help applicants in Seychelles understand the United States patent protection options for their inventions.
www.professorpatents.com /cp137.htm   (359 words)

  
 Seychelles - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Flagship species, the Seychelles Magpie Robin and the Seychelles Warbler, have been spectacularly rescued from the brink of extinction by BirdLife International, Nature Seychelles, Islands Conservation Society, private islands and the government.
Seychelles has 12 endemic bird species including the Seychelles flycatcher, scops owl, white eye, swiftlet, kestrel, blue pigeon and sunbird.
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en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Seychelles   (2262 words)

  
 Worldworx Travel - Safety - Africa - Seychelles
The Republic of Seychelles consists of 115 islands off the east coast of Africa.
The Seychelles Ministry of Health operates an ambulance service on the islands of Mahe, Praslin, and La Digue that can be summoned by dialing 999.
Many of the outer islands of Seychelles are extremely isolated, and travel by ship to these areas, including for rescue attempts, may be impossible in stormy weather.
www.worldworx.tv /safety/africa/seychelles/index.htm   (920 words)

  
 The contemporary political history of the Republic of Seychelles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Seychelles has stated that it would continue to support the local productive capacity and enable local businesses to participate fully in the globalisation process and share the benefits.
It is imperative for Seychelles to step up its industrialisation effort in a bid to integrate the country into the global market.
Women have an important role to play in conflict prevention, resolution and peace whether it be in the home, in the community and in society at large.
www.hartford-hwp.com /archives/36/index-gb.html   (228 words)

  
 Seychelles offshore and company formation services
Republic of Seychelles is one of the most dynamic and competitive offshore financial havens in the world.
We are located in Seychelles and specialize in Seychelles offshore companies.
Our location at source and the focus on Seychelles offshore services will ensure the highest degree of competence and confidentiality.
www.seychellesoffshore.com   (407 words)

  
 Seychelles Republic Calling Card - Best Quality Calling Cards to Seychelles Republic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Unlike other phone cards where you are charged a connection as high as 80 cents per call, eCallChina's Seychelles Republic prepaid phone cards has no connection fee and no hidden charges.
If you do business in China, save money when you are away from your office by using your prepaid international Seychelles Republic phone cards to make all your calls to Seychelles Republic.
These prepaid long distance Seychelles Republic phone cards also make a great gift for family members, for sons or daugthers serving in the military or for friends who are world travelers.
www.dianhuacard.com /calling-cards/call/Seychelles%20Republic.aspx   (496 words)

  
 Seychelles: History, Geography, Government, and Culture — FactMonster.com
The Seychelles consist of an archipelago of about 100 islands in the Indian Ocean northeast of Madagascar.
The Seychelles were uninhabited when the British East India Company arrived on the archipelago in 1609.
Seychelles - Seychelles, officially Republic of Seychelles, republic (2005 est.
www.factmonster.com /ipka/A0107955.html   (499 words)

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