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Seychelles sees Asian tourist numbers rise: minister
By Matt Smith DUBAI (Reuters) - The number of tourists visiting the Seychelles rose a better than expected 15 percent in the first four months of 2013, the Republic's tourism minister said on Thursday, thanks to an influx of holidaymakers from Asia and a pick-up in visitors from some parts of Europe. The country now expects 2013 tourist numbers to be 10 percent higher than last year, when it ...(5/9/2013 11:01:14 AM) |
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The Somali pirates 'jailed in paradise'
Anthony Denselow reports on the captured pirates who end up in the tiny island nation of Seychelles.(5/18/2013 7:51:47 PM) |
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Seychelles inflation falls to 5.3 pct in April
VICTORIA (Reuters) - Seychelles' year-on-year rate of inflation dropped to 5.3 percent in April from 6.5 percent a month earlier, official data showed on Monday. Fish prices fell 0.5 percent month-on-month and transport costs decreased 0.9 percent, the National Bureau of Statistics said. Most other costs rose though. Vegetables rose 1.9 percent and fruits increased 1.5 percent. The cost of non ...(5/6/2013 2:25:58 AM) |
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Travelers to Seychelles up 15% in Jan-Apr
(MENAFN) Seychelles' Minister of Tourism Alain St Ange, said that the country's visitors grew by 15 percent in January-April 2013, which exceeded the expected rate, reported Arabian Business. The ...(5/14/2013 11:50:13 PM) |
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Gulf investment to boost Seychelles tourism
Abu Dhabi has invested in its airline and region is backing construction of new hotels (5/14/2013 1:47:45 AM) |
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India gifts Dornier 228 aircraft to Seychelles
New Delhi, May 7 (ANI): India has gifted a Dornier 228 aircraft to Seychelles for maritime surveillance.(5/7/2013 3:10:05 AM) |
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Pakistan, the Seychelles, Qatar envoys present credentials
Envoys for Pakistan, the Seychelles and Qatar will present their credentials to the Governor-General, Lt Gen Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, at Government House in Wellington tomorrow (Thursday 16 May 2013).(5/15/2013 12:43:31 AM) |
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Spa Spy: Raffles Praslin, Seychelles
Our sleuth investigates the curative claims of wellbeing retreats worldwide (5/13/2013 2:53:03 AM) |
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IMF Executive Board Concludes 2013 Article IV Consultation with Seychelles
On May 8, 2013, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Seychelles. 1 In the few years since the 2008 debt crisis, Seychelles has made remarkable strides, quickly restoring macroeconomic stability and creating room for private-sector activity.(5/15/2013 12:50:48 PM) |
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New envoys to present their credentials
Envoys for Pakistan, the Seychelles and Qatar will present their credentials to the Governor-General, Lt Gen Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, at Government House in Wellington tomorrow (Thursday 16 May 2013).(5/14/2013 6:41:30 PM) |
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