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TIN Requirements by Country: A Comparative Guide to Global Financial Identity
Understanding How Tax Identification Numbers Impact International Banking, Residency, and Asset Protection in 2025 VANCOUVER, BC – In a world of expanding financial transparency, offshore regulations, and aggressive tax enforcement, one acronym...

IMF completes reviews of Seychelles economic performance
17 june 2025 - 08:47:33 MA/AR 189 Views Panafrican News Agency Washington, DC, United States (PANA) - The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday completed the fourth reviews of Seychelles’ economic performance under the...

Avani+ Barbarons Seychelles reopens following full-scale transformation
Avani+ Barbarons Seychelles has reopened following a full-scale transformation that includes upgrades to accommodation and social spaces. Just 30 minutes from Seychelles International Airport, this premium beachfront escape’s 192 rooms and suites...
The Seychelles: A Historical Perspective
The Seychelles archipelago between 4 and 10 degrees south of the Equator lies in the western Indian Ocean between Madagascar and India. The collective landmass of the 115 granite and coral islands is 455km2, and this is quite minuscule in...

Financial Security (FinSec) Series with Philip Takyi (PhD): Debt-for-Climate Swaps: A lifeline or new trap for developing economies?
As developing nations grapple with escalating debt burdens and the intensifying impacts of climate change, policymakers and international financial institutions are increasingly exploring innovative instruments that can address both fiscal and...

Island Icon Reimagined: Avani+ Barbarons Seychelles Reopens on Mahé’s West Coast
Reopening on 16 June, Avani+ Barbarons Seychelles returns to Mahé's pristine west coast with a bold new look and fresh energy. Following a full-scale transformation, the reimagined resort blends effortless natural beauty with contemporary design,...

Avani+ Barbarons Seychelles Reopens on Mahé’s West Coast
Reopening on 16 June, Avani+ Barbarons Seychelles returns to Mahé’s pristine west coast with a bold new look and fresh energy. Following a full-scale transformation, the reimagined resort blends effortless natural beauty with contemporary design,...
BisB offers Maldives, Seychelles holiday prizes
Mahir Haneef TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com Shoppers using their BisB Visa Credit Cards this summer could land luxury holidays to the Maldives or Seychelles, as part of Bahrain Islamic Bank’s latest travel-themed campaign rewarding...
Carney's first foreign policy test begins at G7 — amid Middle East crisis and Trump's trade war
Prime Minister Mark Carney will welcome leaders of the world's most powerful democratic countries Sunday for the start of a three-day meeting in the Rocky Mountains — a high-stakes summit that longtime G7 observers say could be one of the most...
Seychelles welcomes new luxury property with AVANI+ Barbarons Resort
Seychelles welcomes new luxury property with AVANI+ Barbarons Resort Seychelles welcomes a new era of refined luxury and elevated guest experiences as AVANI Seychelles Barbarons Resort officially reopens its doors under a new identity – AVANI+...
Seychelles connects with Bahrain’s travel industry
Tourism Seychelles Middle East Office recently held a targeted Travel Trade Networking Event in Bahrain. The event, on May 29 at the Jumeirah Gulf of Bahrain, brought together 25 attendees, including travel trade professionals and media...
Air Seychelles implements new network planning and optimisation platform
The agreement follows a successful trial period during which Air Seychelles saw significant enhancements in its commercial planning and decision-making processes. AIRPMx is a comprehensive Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform designed to...

Seychelles connects with Bahrain’s travel industry ahead of Summer Travel
Post Views: 91 Tourism Seychelles Middle East Office successfully held a targeted Travel Trade Networking Event recently in Bahrain. The event brought together 25 key attendees, including travel trade professionals. This event in Bahrain marks the...

Ambassador Anne Lafortune Represents Seychelles At The Forum On China-Africa Coordination (FOCAC) Coordinators Meeting In Changsha
(MENAFN- APO Group) On Wednesday 11th June 2025, Ambassador Anne Lafortune, the Seychelles Resident Ambassador in Beijing, People's Republic of China, attended the Ministerial Meeting of Coordinators on the Implementation of the Follow-up Actions...

DIY Seychelles successfully launches CleantoGleam premium marine products
DIY Seychelles successfully launches CleantoGleam premium marine products DIY Seychelles Ltd has successfully introduced CleantoGleam – an internationally renowned line of premium boat care products – to the local market. The launch event, held at...

Investors want clear ocean management rules to scale up funding
A UN push for investment to protect the world's oceans yielded around $10 billion in deals at a conference last week, way below the estimated annual need as many investors seek clearer regulation on ocean management before committing funds. While...

Coral reef restoration gets boost in Seychelles
A new project aims to breed genetically diverse reefs to protect these vital habitats from climate change. Non-profit organisation Nature Seychelles has teamed up with Coral Spawning Lab and Canon EMEA for a new project aimed at restoring and...
Mauritius to showcase opportunities
As Mauritius prepares to host the 3rd Annual API Mauritius & Indian Ocean Property Investment Forum on 26 June, industry leaders highlight the island’s pioneering role in sustainable tourism and hospitality development across the Indian Ocean...

Seychelles Karting Association implements FIA national karting ranking
National drivers will now have the opportunity to be recognised globally for their performance on the local circuit (Photo: Contributed) A new era for local drivers The Seychelles Karting Association proudly announced the implementation of the FIA...

BitMart Unleashes Futures King Trading Tournament: $232,000 USDT Up for Grabs in Summer Showdown
Mahe, Seychelles , June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BitMart, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, has launched the Futures King Trading Tournament, an electrifying summer event where futures traders have the opportunity to share in a...