A visit to Seychelles’ Silhouette Island, home to the rarest bat in the world

A visit to Seychelles’ Silhouette Island, home to the rarest bat in the world

The view from Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort and Spa at Silhouette Island On his lazy morning stroll, Jonathan hears the familiar footsteps of Rico Payet, who is bringing him some leaves to chew. Jonathan, an Aldabra giant tortoise basks in the sun at Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort and Spa at Silhouette Island. His age is … Read more

These countries relied on Chinese vaccines. Now they’re battling severe outbreaks

These countries relied on Chinese vaccines. Now they’re battling severe outbreaks

Mongolia promised its people a “COVID-free summer.” Bahrain said there would be a “return to normal life.” The tiny island nation of the Seychelles aimed to jump-start its economy. All three put their faith, at least in part, in easily accessible Chinese-made vaccines, which would allow them to roll out ambitious inoculation programs at a … Read more

India to enhance bilateral ties with Seychelles in post-COVID era: S Jaishankar

India to enhance bilateral ties with Seychelles in post-COVID era: S Jaishankar

VICTORIA: India has vowed to further enhance its strategic partnership with Seychelles in the post-COVID era as External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held high-level talks with the country’s top leadership here during his two-day visit to the key Indian Ocean nation. Jaishankar, who arrived here from the United Arab Emirates, also visited Bahrain as part … Read more