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DELAYED BEAU VALLON PROMENADE PROJECT FINALLY KICK-OFF IN SEYCHELLES

Posted on February 23, 2024 by Gambeta News

The Beau Vallon Promenade project in the north of Mahe, Seychelles’ main island, will begin on Thursday, February 22, with the felling of several trees in the area, in the first phase, to make space for the planned development. The development spearheaded by the government and financed by the construction company Laxmanbhai will give a facelift to the popular tourist area and several kiosks will be built to replace the food vans that had taken…

SEYCHELLES GOVT. MAKING PLANS TO LAUNCH DIFFERENT PROJECTS

Posted on July 11, 2023 by Gambeta News

Top government projects in Seychelles, which include a multi-storey car park and a facelift of the Regatta site at Beau Vallon and a waterfront in the capital Victoria, are on track, said a top official. The announcement was made by the Minister for Investment, Entrepreneurship and Industry, Devika Vidot, after meeting with representatives of local banks. Among the projects discussed was the Regatta site project at Beau Vallon, of which request proposals will be launched…

SEYCHELLES GOVT. ASSESSING BUILDING FOR SOLAR PLANT INSTALLATION

Posted on May 29, 2023 by Gambeta News

The Seychelles’ Public Utilities Corporation (PUC) and the Department of Energy are currently assessing prospective government buildings to install photovoltaic panels, said a top official. These are the latest steps Seychelles is taking towards achieving 15 percent renewable penetration by 2030 and the greater vision of hitting net-zero emissions by 2050. “We are assessing whether the earmarked institutions’ roofs can sustain having the panels,” the Principal Secretary for Energy and Climate Change, Tony Imaduwa, told…

SEYCHELLES PRESIDENT TO DISCUSS DEVELOPMENT OF NATIONAL PROJECTS

Posted on May 11, 2023 by Gambeta News

The President of Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawan, will lead a high-level delegation to Abu Dhabi, UAE, to discuss the development of two major national projects, namely the Port Victoria and Seychelles International Airport developments, according to a press statement from State House on Tuesday night. He will be accompanied by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Sylvestre Radegonde, the Minister for Transport, Antony Derjacques, the Secretary of State for Finance, The President of Seychelles, Wavel…

NEW TOURISM BUILDING TO BE CONSTRUCTED IN SEYCHELLES

Posted on December 27, 2022 by Gambeta News

A moratorium on the construction of new tourism accommodations and change of use, which is currently in effect on Seychelles’ third-most populated island – La Digue – has been extended to December 2023. The decision was taken by the Cabinet of Ministers after it was briefed on the status of La Digue regarding the moratorium imposed on the development of accommodation establishments, including change of use applications. An extension on the moratorium will allow the…

SEYCHELLES FIRST SOLAR PV PANEL UNDERWAY AFTER FINAL NEGOTIATIONS

Posted on December 12, 2022 by Gambeta News

Seychelles is in the final stages of negotiation of two project agreements for the installation of a 5-megawatt photovoltaic panel in the Providence Lagoons, which will be the country’s first independent power producer (IPP) project, said a top official. The principal secretary for climate change and energy, Tony Imaduwa, told SNA that there are two agreements pertaining to the project. One is the power purchase agreement (PPA) which governs the commercial arrangement between the buyer…

CHINA – AFRICA COOPERATION REMAINS STABLE – CHINESE STATE COUNCILOR REAFFIRMS

Posted on January 19, 2021 by Gambeta News

Chinese State Councilor Wang Yi has reaffirmed that the friendship between China and Africa remains rock-solid and stable no matter what the international situation they faced. Mr. Yi, who is also Foreign Minister said the difficulties, obstacles, or disruptions encountered cannot change the relationship that exist between the pair. He stressed that the two sides enjoy profound traditional friendship noting that China is the largest developing country, while Africa is the continent where developing countries…

PROPOSED ROCK QUARRY PROJECT AWAITS PUBLIC COMMENT IN SEYCHELLES

Posted on October 14, 2020October 15, 2020 by Gambeta News

After conducting an Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) on a proposed plan to develop a new quarry at Montagne Posee, the public are being asked to investigate before the proposal is submitted to the government. For over 15-years, the United Concrete Products Seychelles (UCPS), has been in negotiations with the government to obtain another suitable area with Montagne Posee. The Principal Secretary of Environment, Alain Decommarmond, said “The report will return to us and we would…

SEYCHELLES TO GET FLOATING SOLAR DEMONSTRATION PROJECT

Posted on August 31, 2020 by Gambeta News

Seychelles Providence Industrial Estate is expected to have a floating solar demonstration project installed in its coastal area. The project, a first of its kind in the nation will exhibit the technical concept and show benefits of offshore solar photovoltaic compared to fossil fuel power. It will be implemented by Swimsol in partnership with Energy Solutions Seychelles. Acccording to a press statement by Swimsol, it reads “To harness the full potential of solar energy in…

SEYCHELLES BROADCASTING CORPORATION BUILDING TO BE COMPLETED NEXT YEAR

Posted on August 18, 2020 by Gambeta News

The construction of Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation five story building is set for completion in April 2021. The building which began construction activities in April 2019 was expected to be completed by the end of this year but encountered a six-week delay following adverse weather and ground conditions towards the end of 2019. Project Manager, Dereck Rioux said “We had a delay with the foundation where we took six months instead of three months as we…

SEYCHELLES GOVT. CONFIRMED COMPLETION OF 14 PROJECTS UNDER 24-24-24 PLAN

Posted on August 4, 2020 by Gambeta News

The nation principal secretary for infrastructure, Benjamin Choppy, made the statement while speaking with media about the project. According to Choppy, despite delays with the 24-24-24 plan, the housing ministry was satisfied with the progress made as more than half of the projects have been delivered as at July 2020. Quoting choppy, “Altogether we have allocated 326 units out of 575 that we have planned to build under the 24-24-24 project, which represents 13 housing…

SEYCHELLES LA GOGUE DAM SET FOR COMPLETION BY JUNE- PUC

Posted on February 24, 2020 by Gambeta News

La Gogue dam at 70% complete which will raise Seychelles main reservoir by 6 metres. Construction of La Gogue dam is set for completion in June according to Public Utilities Corporation (PUC) in Seychelles. Speaking during an interview, PUC spokesman said 70% of the project has been completed which will raise the nation’s main reservoir by 6 metres. The spokesman, Erna Victor an officer responsible for the project at the PUC said the embankment filling…

SEYCHELLES – THE ISLAND OF TREASURE

Posted on June 29, 2018June 29, 2020 by Gambeta News

TODAY is Independence Day in the Seychelles. Seychelles is celebrating their 44th anniversary of its independence from the UK on the June 29, 1976. This country is a paradise on Earth. The beautiful country encompasses deep blue waters and white sandy beaches with exotic sea life, becoming a famous honeymoon destination. The country also has beautiful nature reserves and rare wildlife such as giant Aldabra tortoises. Technically, it is the smallest continent in the world with…

SEYCHELLES TO INSTALL FIRST FLOATING SOLAR PV PLANT IN AFRICA

Posted on April 10, 2018 by Gambeta News

Tender process in place for the construction of Africa’s first floating solar pv plant in Seychelles. The construction of Africa first floating solar pv plant is set to kick-off after tender plans was launch. The floating solar pv plant will help grow the country economic. It will also be the first salt-water floating solar PV plant in the world. The tender stage was launch on april 26 of this year. Meanwhile qualified bidders will develop, finance, own…

SEYCHELLES

Posted on November 2, 2017March 6, 2018 by Gambeta News

Seychelles a beautiful getaway destination for young lovers. Seychelles has over the years become a popular honeymoon destination for newlyweds looking for the ultimate escape as husband and wife. Seychelles are a group of 115 islands, in the Indian Ocean that lie off the coast of East Africa, northeast of Madagascar with only a few been inhabited. Most islands are nature reserves. Only a lucky few may experience the thrill of living on their own private island. But for…

ECOLOGICALLY MINDED VILLAS TO BE BUILT IN SEYCHELLES

Posted on October 26, 2017 by Gambeta News

Low-impact village to be built in Seychelles to bring the communities together. Seychelles which is an extensive group of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, off East Africa is to construct a low-impact community deep in the Seychelles’ mountainous forests of Grand Bois, on the western side of the main island, Mahe. VIDA which is an internationally recognised company from Costa Rica is the planning ecologically-minded project which was developed by UAE village. The plan started when a group…