Kelly Mathiot wins President’s Cup Kelly Mathiot has been awarded the President’s Cup and is one of the 136 students who have graduated after successfully completing 11 programmes offered by the School of Business Studies and Accounting at certificate, advanced certificate and diploma levels. The School of Business Studies and Accounting’s (SBSA) 2019 graduation ceremony was held yesterday at the…
After nearly two months working in close collaboration with a local web designer, the website of employment department under the Ministry of Employment, Immigration and Civil Status has a new appearance. In a press release the ministry has said that in its continued effort to support and sustain employment in Seychelles, the employment department has found it necessary to undertake…
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, observed around the globe yesterday March 8, the Women in Action and Solidarity Organisation (Waso) in partnership with Double Tree by Hilton Seychelles Allamanda Resort and Spa on Saturday organised a half-day conference under the theme, ‘Advancing Women Rights for Empowerment, Development and Change’. Grouping together some 70 plus women and men from…
The second Tourism Employee of the Year award ceremony was held last Friday where, compared to the first edition where 14 employees were rewarded, this time 22 employees were honoured from 22 tourism establishments. This award aims to give recognition to employees in the hotel industry who are doing their utmost to deliver an excellent service. This award ceremony was…
The Ministry of Employment, Immigration and Civil Status organised its fifth ‘My First Job Fair’ yesterday at ICCS in Victoria. The ‘My First Job’ programme was launched in 2016 with the aim of helping young graduates from the professional centres to secure employment, as soon as they exit their respective schools, as well as to assist those who wish to…
Following President Danny Faure’s announcements in relation to increases in certain categories of the gainful occupation permit, financial contribution of foreign workers to the local pension scheme, among others, employment minister and her team have given more details on the declarations. This was during a meeting with the media on Tuesday afternoon. Employment, Immigration and Civil Status Minister Myriam Télémaque…
More young people to be groomed for world of work. Thirty young men and women have embarked on a three-month ‘Prepare for Work’ programme aimed at providing personal and professional skills to young people, aged between 15 and 30 years of age, so as to prepare them for the world of work. Initiated by the Ministry of Employment, Immigration and…
To mark the birthday of Japanese Emperor Naruhito, which falls on February 23, the Japanese community in Seychelles hosted a cocktail reception at the Eden Bleu hotel on Saturday. The event was attended by many dignitaries including the Designated Minister and Minister for Home Affairs, Local Government, Youth, Sports, Culture, and Risk & Disaster Management, Macsuzy Mondon; the Japanese ambassador…
The Ministry of Employment is currently holding a series of meetings with all students who completed S5 in 2019 but who have not been selected to pursue their studies in a professional centre. A meeting was held yesterday at the ICCS and many students were accompanied by their parents. Sabrina Assary, senior officer dealing with the pre-vocational section and her…
Two groups of employees of the Constance Ephelia Resort who have successfully followed and completed two development training courses, received their certificates and awards during a graduation ceremony held at the resort at Port Launay on Friday last week. Several distinguished guests graced the ceremony and brought added support and encouragement to the new graduates. They included the Minister for…
