Seychelles has undergone a great transformation from the colonial period back in 1770. Several historic events have shaped it to its current state. Here is a look at the seven most significant events in the history of Seychelles. First is the official opening of Seychelles International Airport back in 1972. The international airport is located in Mahe, the main island in Seychelles. It was officially...
The government of Seychelles plans to start taxing sugary drinks in efforts to curb the rising obesity levels. The new tax system set to begin in 2019 has not yet been set. The World Health Organization (WHO) advocates for taxation of sugary beverages as the most effective measures of reducing sugar caused diseases and conditions. According to Barathi Biswanathan, the cardiovascular unit program manager...
An award-winning Seychellois hotel manager found a top job at one of the most prestigious hotels in Positano in Italy. In the Villa Treville that he started managing this year, guests can part with €3400 to €8500 ($4,041 to $10,102) a night for the experience of this legendary 16-room boutique property, and perhaps mingle with the yacht-owning elite. “I always had a love of sharing a joie de...
The Ministry of Finance chose to introduce a tax on foreign-owned property to curb foreign investments in real estate. This way the ministry wants to make lands and houses more affordable for Seychellois. "What we have seen with the real estate market is that it is driven by foreigners. We see prices go up and while foreigners can purchase properties, Seychellois lose because they cannot afford to buy...
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