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Piracy: A Growing Global Menace
Over the last few years, thanks largely to Hollywood’s “pirates of the Caribbean” franchise, maritime buccaneers have acquired a highly romantic image. The reality of modern piracy is far removed from the images peddled by Tinseltown. In the most...
EUNAVFOR Transfers Suspected Pirates to the Seychelles
11 suspected pirates detained by the EUNAVFOR Spanish warship, ESPS CANARIAS on March 28th 2011 have been transferred to Seychellois legal authorities for possible prosecution.
Spanish Warship ESPS CANARIAS Disrupts Suspected Pirates North-West of Seychelles.
On March 28th 2011, the EUNAVFOR Spanish warship ESPS CANARIAS disrupted a suspected Pirate Action Group (PAG), consisting of a whaler-style boat and a skiff, 260 Nautical Miles North-West of the Seychelles after a fishing vessel reported the PAGs...
Princess Anne Visits European Union NAVFOR in Seychelles
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, Princess Anne commended the efforts of all those involved in helping to combat piracy in Seychelles during visits made yesterday to meet representatives from EU NAVFOR and the Seychelles Coastguard.
Silhouette Island National Park Opens in Seychelles
President James Michel has opened the Silhouette National Park at a ceremony at La Passe. This followed the signing of the Designation Order by the Minister for Home Affairs, Environment, Natural Resources and Transport Joel Morgan.
Court in Seychelles Jails 11 Somali Pirates
11 Somali pirates have been sentenced to 10 years in prison in the Seychelles for trying to capture a coastguard vessel last December, according to the BBC website. The judgment by the Supreme Court in Victoria is the first of its kind in Seychelles after...
International Monetary Fund Commends Seychelles’ Economic Performance
The Seychelles economic reform program has received a major boost ahead of next week’s Paris Club Meeting. In a press release issued this week the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended the ongoing results of Seychelles’ economic...
International Monetary Fund Team to Review Seychelles’ Extended Fund Facility
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team is presently in Seychelles to start the first review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF). The team, headed by the new Mission Chief for Seychelles, Jean Le Dem will be in the islands until May 17th.
