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Seychelles unveils new visual brand identity after 15 years

The seychelles came out with a ‘new identity’ earlier this month which portrays a more modern image, according to seychelles tourism officials., the logo with its vibrant colours is said to highlight the seychelles tourism industry’s dynamism. created by the tourism department in the ministry of foreign affairs and tourism, the logo looks to keep the archipelago abreast of new developments in the world of tourism..

“It was the right time for us to stand out again,” said the Director General of Destination Marketing at Tourism Seychelles , Mrs Bernadette Willemin, with tourism industry stakeholders at L’Escale Resort. Willemin was unveiling the destination’s revamped brand in the presence of the principal secretary for Tourism, Mrs Sherin Francis. The milestone was marked with a celebration among valued members of the trade, including airline partners, Hoteliers, and DMC representatives. In her presentation, the Director General for Marketing stated that although very successful on the international market, the Seychelles Island brand, which made its debut in 2006, needed to be given a fresh look and adapt to the growing marketing and digital trends around the world.

A vibrant logo of a bird symbolising freedom

Proudly introducing the new “freedom bird” logo, Mrs Bernadette Willemin gave a brief presentation to the attendees, explaining the evolution of the Seychelles brand with a more modern design, bearing the national colours. Mrs Willemin also explained that despite its evolution, the essence of the brand was left intact by the team to keep the Seychelles brand recognisable to all its stakeholders. Most of the graphics from the previous logo were therefore preserved and it only took a few months to design.

“Earlier this year, we decided to undertake the re-energising of our brand again with the assistance of the Scotland-based marketing company UNION. The company is already familiar with our brand and its logo. We also felt the need to keep our brand modern to efficiently convey our message in this brave new world of multiple, new digital platforms that did not exist in 2006,” said Mrs Willemin.

For her part, the Principal Secretary for Tourism, Mrs Sherin Francis, briefly expressed her satisfaction with the vibrancy and eloquence of the “new” Tourism Seychelles brand.

“I am confident that this brand revamp, centred around re-energising ourselves as an industry, will show our potential visitors and existing ones our commitment to redefining their experience in Seychelles. With many developments happening in the destination in terms of products and services, we improved our brand to inspire our visitors to choose us when making travel decision.”

From January to August, the Seychelles welcomed 216,777 international visitors . This number is already higher than the whole of 2021.

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Seychelles Unveils New Visul Brand Identity after 15 Years

The Seychelles came out with a ‘new identity’ earlier this month which portrays a more modern image, according to Seychelles tourism officials

The logo with its vibrant colours is said to highlight the seychelles tourism industry’s dynamism. created by the tourism department in the ministry of foreign affairs and tourism, the logo looks to keep the archipelago abreast of new developments in the world of tourism.

“It was the right time for us to stand out again,” said the Director General of Destination Marketing at Tourism Seychelles , Bernadette Willemin, with tourism industry stakeholders at L’Escale Resort. Willemin was unveiling the destination’s revamped brand in the presence of the principal secretary for Tourism, Sherin Francis. The milestone was marked with a celebration among valued members of the trade, including airline partners, Hoteliers, and DMC representatives. In her presentation, the Director General for Marketing stated that although very successful on the international market, the Seychelles Island brand, which made its debut in 2006, needed to be given a fresh look and adapt to the growing marketing and digital trends around the world.

A vibrant logo of a bird symbolising freedom

Proudly introducing the new “freedom bird” logo, Bernadette Willemin gave a brief presentation to the attendees, explaining the evolution of the Seychelles brand with a more modern design, bearing the national colours. Willemin also explained that despite its evolution, the essence of the brand was left intact by the team to keep the Seychelles brand recognisable to all its stakeholders. Most of the graphics from the previous logo were therefore preserved and it only took a few months to design.

For her part, the Principal Secretary for Tourism, Sherin Francis , briefly expressed her satisfaction with the vibrancy and eloquence of the “new” Tourism Seychelles brand.

From January to August, the Seychelles welcomed 216,777 international visitors . This number is already higher than the whole of 2021.

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A strategy focused Tourism Department, committed to creating a conducive environment for the development and maintenance of an authentic, dynamic and sustainable tourism industry;
That reflects the importance of tourism to the Seychelles economy and the social wellbeing of its population; and
That delivers a value-for-money and unique visitor experience, through innovation, strategic partnerships and coordination, providing information and communication and capacity development.

Values shall show ethical behaviour in line with the principles of good governance.

We shall demonstrate professional excellence in the design and delivery of tourism policies, and ensure programmes and services are beneficial to every aspect of the tourism industry. Engagement, collaboration, effective teamwork and professional development are all essential to a high-performing organization.

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We remain loyal to the government of the day and we are committed to government’s policies and programmes with dedication and commitment; we shall not display partiality and serve all customers with respect and fairness and make choices solely on merit.

We shall leverage resources and partnerships to optimise delivery to our stakeholders and be responsive to change.

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Alain St Ange - Simply the best! |26 October 2023

In 1981 when 27-year-old Alain St Ange was deputy director of the newly established Seychelles Tourist Board, the logo of the Seychelles tourism industry was ‘Unique by a Thousand Miles’ .

A total number of 60,425 visitors arrived in Seychelles during that year. A decade later, in 1991, arrival figures increased to reach a milestone 100,000 mark. That was eight years after Air Seychelles had launched its international operations. In 2012 when he was appointed Minister for Tourism and Culture, Mr St Ange was also appointed president of the Indian Ocean Vanilla Islands regional organisation which he had co-founded. The Vanilla islands or ‘Les Iles Vanille’ formed a new travel destination brand to promote and to market the region, comprising Seychelles, Madagascar, Reunion, Mauritius, Comoros and Mayotte, as a combined tourism destination. This organisation is actually the successor of Alliance Tourism Ocean Indien which had been established in 1967.

In June 2015, the 22nd World Travel Awards ceremony was held at the Kempinski Resort, Baie Lazare. That this most prestigious event happened on his ‘watch’ redounded to his wise conviction that Seychelles should take part on the International arena and that Seychelles clinched the three most coveted trophies testified to the minister’s confidence in the potential of Seychelles as an international playground for holiday makers.

As Minister for Tourism and Culture, Alain St Ange encouraged and promoted various calendar activities that magnified Seychelles’ visibility on the world map, particularly the ‘Carnival de Victoria’ which he had spearheaded in 2011 when he was chief executive of STB (Seychelles Tourism Board). This annual event which animated the month of April with boisterous glee and excitement saw the involvement of floats from all corners of the globe. Yes, Global is the perspective from which Alain had always viewed Seychelles as a holiday destination, meaning he wanted all nations of the world – from Austrians to Zambians – to discover the Seychelles experience.

Worldwide recognition for Alain St Ange’s indefatigable commitment and tenacity of purpose is the staggering number of accolades, awards and honours that he has accumulated during his ‘Life in Tourism’ , the latest of which is the ‘Man of the year 2023/2024 award’ which was bestowed on him by the African and Asian Union in Egypt on October 17, 2023 a mere seven months after he received the ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ in March this year.

Pascal Viroleau’s biography of Alain St. Ange aptly entitled ‘A life in Tourism’ which was launched in Bali on September 29, 2023 tells us about the life of a man who, if the neologism is correct, must be the most ‘tourified’ person affiliated with the Seychelles tourism industry. His involvement in practically all aspects of the tourism industry cannot be adequately summed up. In fact, one does not have to rake the Thesaurus for superlatives to describe him – his name has become a hallmark or a synonym for ‘ excellence’. If someone tells you that you are an Alain St Ange in your profession, you should be exceedingly proud!

This biography is a tapestry of events and achievements, and yes daring attempts and dismal failures of the boy from La Digue who once handled tourists’ luggage at his family’s small establishment ‘Cabane des Anges’ and almost became the secretary general of the World Tourism Organisation (WTO) in 2017 and got to be awarded the ‘Man Of The Year 2023/2024 for Travel and Tourism’.

Let’s agree to say that this elaborately and copiously illustrated biography of our former minister of tourism and culture will inspire more than a few of us to aspire to become an Alain St Angein our specialised field.

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Seychelles is open to the world, and a visitor’s permit is issued on arrival for the intended length of stay. There are currently no restrictions or requirements for COVID-19 vaccinations or negative COVID-19 tests.

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Although no visa is required, ALL travellers are required to apply for a Travel Authorisation (TA) when travelling to Seychelles. The aim of the Travel Authorisation is to help Seychelles enhance its border security, give the Government greater visibility of who plans to travel to the country, and improve the traveller’s experience both pre-travel and on arrival.

There is a fee associated with this service. The time taken to process the application depends on the package selected – a standard application is EUR 10.90.

You may apply up to 10 days before your flight and we recommend applying as early as possible.

A person can apply for their Travel Authorisation by visiting seychelles.govtas.com or by downloading the Seychelles E-Border app. To complete this immigration procedure, a traveller must have:

Valid Passport
Contact Information
Trip information
Airline booking confirmation: You must upload a copy of your airline booking confirmation, which clearly shows your arrival and departure dates.
Accommodation booking confirmation: You must upload your booking confirmation(s) for each location of your stay in the Seychelles. This must include the name of the hotel or guesthouse, the boat charter name or name of employer. If you’re visiting friends and family, provide a letter of invitation.
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Yellow Fever vaccination

A Yellow Fever vaccination (International Certificate) is required only when a person has resided in or recently visited a country where Yellow Fever is endemic or where a person has transited in a Yellow Fever endemic country (airport only) for more than 12 hours.

Planning your Stay in Seychelles

Information on planning your stay, including helpful information for tourists, can be found on Seychelles Tourism’s website: www.seychelles.com .

Responsible for giving visibility to the Department through its website, Press Releases and social media platforms, and coordinate with Seychelles Diplomatic Missions abroad in the promotion of Seychelles Foreign Policy in their respective jurisdictions. She is also responsible for preparing and supervising the production of promotional videos and writing and editing of in-house newsletters.

THE CONSTITUTIONAL APPOINTMENTS AUTHORITY

APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEY-GENERAL

A vacancy exists for the position of Attorney-General in the Republic of Seychelles.

Applications are invited from persons who are qualified under Article 76, read in conjunction with Article 126, of the Constitution of Seychelles, for appointment as Attorney-General.

A person shall hold office as Attorney-General for a term of not more than seven years and is eligible for reappointment at the end of a term of office.

The Attorney-General shall during his or her term in office be the principal legal adviser to the Government.

The salary, allowances and gratuity payable to the Attorney-General, shall be those as prescribed under the Constitutional Appointees Emoluments Act.

All remunerations are subjected to statutory deductions.

It is recommended that applicants visit the CAA’s website:www.caaseychelles.com in particular the CAA Rules and Guidelines on the Selection and Appointment of Constitutional Appointees (Other than Judicial Officers).

Signed applications,detailed CVs, educational and professional certificates, two recent references, a character certificate and a passport-size photograph should be forwarded by e-mail to [email protected] addressed to the Office of the Chairman, the Constitutional Appointments Authority on or before Friday 30th August 2024 .

Applicants should also identify two of the most significant cases/achievements in their legal career and attach copies of the final judgments where applicable.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

For any queries, please telephone: +248 4322504/432399.

Responsible for the following countries falling under the Americas:

Antigua and Barbuda
Dominican Republic
El Salvador
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the
Trinidad and Tobago
United States of America

Responsible for the following countries falling under Europe:

Bosnia and Herzegovina
Czech Republic
Republic of Moldova
Russian Federation
Switzerland
The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Turkey
United Kingdom

Responsible for the following countries falling under India and the Indian Ocean:

Burkina Faso
Central African Republic
Congo (Republic of the)
Côte d’Ivoire
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Equatorial Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Sao Tome and Principe
Sierra Leone
South Africa
South Sudan

Responsible for the following countries falling under Africa and the Indian Ocean:

France + La Reunion
Swaziland (Eswatini)
United Republic of Tanzania

Responsible for the following countries falling under the Middle East, Asia and Pacific:

New Zealand-Cook Island)
Turkmenistan
Afghanistan
Brunei Darussalam
Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Marshall Islands
Micronesia (Federated States of)
Papua New Guinea
Philippines
Republic of Korea
Solomon Islands
Timor Leste
United Arab Emirates

Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA)

Provides support to the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC) dossier.

Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA)

Eastern Africa Police Chiefs Cooperation (EAPCCO)

International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL)

African Union (AU)

United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA)

United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders (UNAFRI)

African Development Bank (AFDB)

International Seabed Authority (ISA)

Provides support to the Regional Security and Maritime Affairs Section.

Desk officer for United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)

Responsible for Africa.

Responsible for Middle East, Asia and Head Office.

Ms. Beryl Samson

Ms. Samson was on 22 June 1971, Victoria, Mahe

She graduated from the Murdoch University (Economics and Business Studies), Perth, Western Australia in 1997 where she obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Economics (BSc) – Economics.

Following her graduation, she attended short courses in various fields such as Environmental Economics, Public Economics, Information Technology, Cross Cultural Phycology, Accounting and Marketing, Diplomacy, Trade Negotiations, Economic Planning and Management.

She started her career as an Economist with the Ministry of External Relations on 19 April 1999. She was promoted to the position of Senior Economist on 1 June 2001 and remained in that position until 17 January 2007. From then, she became Director of Economic Planning and later Director of International Cooperation until she assumed the position of Director General of the Department of Development and Regional Integration on 15 September 2008. On 20 June 2011 she was posted to the Embassy of Seychelles to the Kingdom of Belgium in the position of Minister Counsellor. On 15 August she returned to headquarters to take up the position of Principal Counsellor in the Office of the Principal Secretary and Advisor to the Department of Development and Regional Integration and Deputy to the National Authorizing Officer to the European Union (EU).

She was appointed Ambassador on 9 August 2016.

Following her appointment, she was posted to New York and assumed the position of Deputy Permanent Representative – Permanent Mission of the Republic of Seychelles to the United Nations. She was accredited as Ambassador of the Republic of Seychelles to the Kingdom of Belgium on 26 May 2018.

Ambassador Samson enjoys reading, sports, travel, arts and fashion, music, and she loves nature.

Mrs. Lalatiana Accouche

Mrs. Accouche was born on 23 December 1964.

Accouche’ s career in the Seychelles diplomatic service spans over 30 years. It started in June 1991 after she completed her studies in the field of Social Sciences in Cuba and joined the Seychelles Foreign Ministry as Economic Cooperation Officer, being responsible for various bilateral dossiers. She also followed diplomatic training in various countries such as Spain, Mexico, Egypt, South Africa and China.

In January 2010, after having occupied different posts which allowed her to look after most of the bilateral and multilateral dossiers of the Ministry, she was appointed Diplomatic Attaché heading the then newly established unit within the Principal Secretary Secretariat, with the responsibilities of ensuring a productive interaction between the headquarters and all Seychelles Diplomatic Missions abroad, and also coordinating the activities of about eighty Honorary Consuls who were representing Seychelles all over the world at that time. From September 2013 to August 2017, she was posted to the Seychelles High Commission in London, United Kingdom, in the capacity of Deputy Head of Mission/Principal Counsellor. During her posting, she was also acting as Seychelles Assistant Permanent Representative to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). On her return from London, she was deployed, in October 2017, to the then newly opened Seychelles Embassy in Havana, Cuba, where she served as Deputy Head of Mission/Principal Counsellor for a period of three months before taking over the full command of the Mission as Chargé d’ Affairs a.i .

In May 2019, she was appointed Ambassador.

Following her appointment, she was accredited as the second resident Ambassador of Seychelles to the Republic of Cuba. She was also concurrently accredited to Jamaica, Mexico and Nicaragua among the 30 countries of the Latin America and Caribbean regions and regional organisations falling under Havana jurisdiction.

After the closure of the Seychelles Embassy in Havana as result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ambassador Accouche was based at headquarters and assigned specific duties. She will take up her new responsibilities as Seychelles High Commissioner to the Republic of India following her accreditation to the Head of State.

She is fluent in five languages. She enjoys reading, gardening, and travelling.

Mr. Ian Madeleine

Mr. Madeleine was born on 15 April 1985 in Victoria, Seychelles.

In 2008 he attended Edith Cowan University, Perth, Australia, where he later graduated with a Bachelor in Secondary Education (Social Science) in 2009. In 2013 Mr. Madeleine pursued an International Master of Public Administration with the Tsinghua University in Beijing, focusing on foreign policy.

He began his professional career in the Ministry of Education as a teacher in 2007 after completing his Diploma in Secondary Education, with specialization in Social Science. After graduating he returned to the teaching profession until he transferred to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 2011 as a Third Secretary in the Consular Affairs Section of the Protocol, Treaties and Consular Affairs Division. In that capacity, he managed the consular services of the Ministry including the appointment of Honorary Consuls.

After obtaining his Master’s degree, he was promoted to Second Secretary in the International Relations Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and was assigned the Western Europe desk. From 2015 to 2017 he served at the Embassy of Seychelles in Paris, France, as a Second Secretary and assisted the serving Ambassador with Seychelles’ representation to those countries and international organizations under the mission’s jurisdiction, including UNESCO, OIF, OECD, IAEA, FAO. He also served as Charge d’Affaires a.i. at the Embassy in 2017. Mr. Madeleine returned to Seychelles in 2017 after having been promoted to Director of Protocol, and becoming responsible for State Protocol. In 2019 he was appointed as Director for Maritime Affairs, and was tasked with setting up a newly created section within the Ministry, mandated to develop cooperation in the maritime domain and consolidating Seychelles’ leadership role in maritime security. In 2021 he assumed the position of Director for Regional Affairs, overseeing the Regional Security and Maritime Affairs section.

He was appointed as Ambassador on 17 June 2021. He is currently accredited to the United States of America and the United Nations as Seychelles Permanent Representative.

Mrs. Anne Lafortune

Mrs. Lafortune was born on 8 April 1961 in Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia.

She completed her studies at the University of Edith Cowan in Australia and Bristol University in the UK.

She started her career in education. She was formally the Director of the Seychelles Polytechnic and later took the position of Director General for Technical and Further Education of the Ministry of Education. She became the Principal Secretary for Health and Social Development in 2007. She has also occupied the position of Chief Executive Officer of the Seychelles Institute of Management and the Chief Executive Officer of the Public Officers’ Ethics Commission.

In 2013 she was appointed as the Principal Secretary for Tourism in the then Ministry of Tourism and Culture, a position that she maintained until her recent appointment as Ambassador. She has participated actively in a number of tourism-related conferences, meetings and workshops both regionally and internationally including the Global Conference on Sustainable Blue Economy and the International Island Tourism Conference (ITTCS). She was the focal point for two major international tourism organisations namely, the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) where she represented her country. She was also a member of the SADC Senior Officials Committee responsible for tourism and the Indian Ocean Vanilla Islands Tourism Association.

On the local front, Mrs. Lafortune participated on a number of Government boards including Seychelles Civil Aviation Authority, Seychelles Investment Board, Seychelles Licensing Authority and Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation.

She was appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Seychelles on 17 June 2021. She is currently based in Beijing, China.

Oversees the daily operations of the Protocol Unit and tasked with ensuring that privileges and immunities accorded to members of the Diplomatic Missions, Consular Posts and offices of International Organisations are in line with relevant international conventions and practices, relevant Agreements and local Laws and Policies.

International Maritime Organization (IMO)

International Hydrographic Organization (IHO)

Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF)

Contact Group on Piracy off the coast of Somalia (CGPCS)

Responsible for the processing of documents requiring authentication and/ or legalization and provides administrative assistance to the Division.

Responsible to provide guidance to the public in relation to Diplomatic and Official passports and to coordinate all matters regarding the arrest and detention of Seychellois citizens abroad and of visitors in Seychelles.

Responsible to provide consular assistance to Seychellois travelling abroad and to visitors in distress in Seychelles.

Also facilitates the visa process for government officials on overseas missions and provides information on visa requirements to Seychellois travelling abroad.

Responsible to promote the interest of Seychelles nationals abroad, engage and interact with them, facilitate their queries and provide the necessary guidance in connecting further with Seychelles.

Responsible to coordinate all matters regarding Seychelles Honorary Consuls such as, the appointment process of new Honorary Consuls, compilation and analysis of progress reports submitted by Honorary Consuls on the work they are doing in their respective jurisdiction or on specific projects they are undertaking, among others.

Also coordinates the appointment process of Honorary Consuls of Foreign States.

Johnette Stephen

Principal Counsellor

Gervais Moumou was born on 29 September 1982 in Victoria, Mahe, Seychelles.

Mr. Moumou graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education and Sports from the Escuela de Educación Física y Deporte in Havana, Cuba, in 2008. In 2019, he obtained a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Leicester, United Kingdom. He also has a Diploma in Diplomacy, which he obtained from the Diplomatic Institute of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Portugal.

On 1 March 2021, he was promoted to the position of Chief of Protocol with additional responsibility for Public Diplomacy, a unit dedicated to promote Seychelles’ Foreign Policy and increase the Department’s and the country’s visibility locally and internationally.

Middle East/Asia/Pacific 2

Middle East/Asia/Pacific 1

Africa/indian ocean 2.

Gervais Moumou

Chief of Protocol

Portfolio responsibility

Ambassador of Seychelles to the United States of America and Permanent Representative of Seychelles to the United Nations

He is married and has two children.

Mr. Conrad Mederic

Mr. Mederic was born on 24 April 1966, in Victoria, Seychelles.

He graduated from the University of New Delhi, India in 1991 where he obtained his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.

His professional life commenced at the Ministry of External Relations, Republic of Seychelles as a Trainee Third Secretary which was then followed by an 8-year stint, until 2007, as First Secretary with responsibility for South Asia, South- East Asia, G-77, NAM and with sectoral responsibilities for Trade, Industries and Investment. From there onwards, he served as Director General for Bilateral Affairs under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for a period of two years, taking over duties as Director General for Protocol, Treaties and Consular Affairs from 2009 until 2011.

Mr. Mederic was also a member of the board of the Seychelles Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA), and briefly occupied the post of Interim Chairman from March to August 2011.

In July 2011, he was posted to the High Commission of Seychelles in Pretoria, South Africa as Principal Counsellor. In 2014 he was mandated to establish the first Seychelles High Commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

He was appointed Ambassador in December 2016. Following this appointment, he was posted to Colombo, Sri Lanka and was accredited on 28 June 2017. He ended his tour of duty in Sri Lanka in January 2021 and was assigned responsibilities at headquarters until his posting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on 30 October 2021. He was accredited as Ambassador of Seychelles to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. He was also accredited to the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) on 6 May 2022 and the African Union Commission (AUC) on 20 May 2022

His hobbies include exploring foreign cultures, following international events, and he is also an avid reader.

A family man at heart, Mr. Mederic is the father of three children and currently resides in Seychelles.

Mr. Kenneth Jacques Gervais Racombo was born on the 3 January 1977 in Victoria, Mahe, Seychelles.

He attended Seychelles Polytechnic between 1994 and 1996 where he obtained his O levels and A levels from the University of Cambridge, United Kingdom. He spent four years in Mauritius where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Réduit in 2002. He holds two Master’s degrees, one in Strategic Management from the Institute of Public Administration, National University of Ireland in 2009, and another in Diplomatic Studies from the University of Pretoria, South Africa in 2014.

He started his career at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1997 in the International Cooperation and Regional Integration division as an Economist. In June 2008, he was posted to the Seychelles High Commission in Pretoria for three years. Upon his return to Seychelles in 2011, he was promoted to Director in the Development and Regional Integration division of the same ministry. One year into the post, he was promoted to Director General, a post he held for five years. In May 2017, he worked for the SADC Regional Tourism Organization of Southern Africa in South Africa, heading the Resource Mobilization and Development, and soon became the acting Chief Executive Officer of the latter. In 2019, he was appointed as Principal Secretary of the Department of Blue Economy. A post that he held until he was appointed Ambassador on 12 December 2022.

He is interested in international politics, economic diplomacy and volleyball.

Bertrand Rassool

(1990-1994).

Mrs. Patsy Moustache

Ag. High Commissioner of Seychelles in the United Kingdom

High Commission of the Republic of Seychelles Ground Floor, 130-132 Buckingham Palace Road London SWlW 9SA, England, United Kingdom Tel: +44 [O] 20 773 020 46 Email: [email protected]

Jacques Belle

Principal Counsellor/Ministre Conseiller

Ambassade des Seychelles 51 Avenue Mozart, 75016, Paris, France Tel: [+33 1] 42 30 57 47 Email : [email protected]