This week, the mayor had the honour of welcoming Japan’s ambassador to Seychelles, Mr Sakuta Makoto, to the mayor’s office, highlighting the importance of this diplomatic engagement. Held in a warm and cordial atmosphere, the meeting provided an opportunity to explore promising avenues for collaboration, including joint tourism initiatives, fisheries development, and a potential twinning partnership between Miyazu City…
Since taking office two weeks ago, the new mayor of Victoria, Josy Michaud Payet, has moved swiftly to engage stakeholders and conduct site visits, setting the tone for an ambitious “Greater Victoria” vision. She has been actively present across the capital, meeting stakeholders, identifying challenges and opportunities, and discussing plans to transform Victoria into one of the most attractive…
Earlier this week, the mayor received a courtesy call from the Chinese Ambassador to Seychelles, H.E. Lin Nan, where discussions focused on the longstanding 50-year cooperation between the two countries and the People-to-People exchanges between our two countries. The Ambassador highlighted China’s continued support for the mayor’s office and the need to revisit certain twinning programmes to benefit our…
Over the past weeks, the mayor has met with several key stakeholders, including business owners in Victoria, artists, and well-wishers who are showing solidarity with the new Victoria vision. During visits to the temporary Victoria Market, the Mayor met with vendors and the public to address concerns about the market’s early closing hours. A key concern, which the mayor…
The new mayor commenced her tenure wrapped in love. As a wedding celebrant herself, she has officiated civil weddings at the mayor’s office, a personal commitment in which she engages with newly married couples, offers words of wisdom, and commemorates their special day with official photographs.
Among the projects currently under discussion is the restoration of Victoria’s iconic Clock Tower, in time for our 50th anniversary of Seychelles Independence. Plans include reinstating its chimes, sandblasting it for a fresh coat of paint, and elevating the structure to enhance its historic presence and grandeur. This initiative is being developed in collaboration with the Department of Culture…
During the past week, the new mayor also met with several NGO’s and friends of the ocean alike who are all excited to join the mayor in her ‘Reducing our Carbon Footprints’ initiative to make Victoria a greener and safer place to live. Mayor Josy Michaud-Payet met with young environmental enthusiast Christian Lionnet to explore initiatives to reduce air…
Reflecting on her first two weeks in office, Mayor Michaud-Payet described the experience as both dynamic and fulfilling: “It has been a very busy and rewarding start to my tenure. Between meetings, engagements, workshops, and ceremonies, I have had the opportunity to work with inspiring individuals while identifying meaningful projects for our city.” She reaffirmed her commitment to transforming…
The Seychelles’ capital Victoria will renew an agreement with the city of Meizhou in China to rebuild a relationship which started two decades ago, said a top official. The Mayor of Victoria, David Andre, made the statement after meeting with a delegation of 10 from Meizhou on Wednesday. Andre said that the twinning agreement between Meizhou and Victoria was…
Hundreds of revelers converged in a loud street party in Victoria on Monday night to say goodbye to 2018 and to welcome the New Year. Seychellois bands and local artists provided live entertainment for the crowd. The highlight of the evening was the countdown to midnight and to 2019. As the clock tower — a smaller replica of…
This week, the mayor had the honour…
Since taking office two weeks ago, the…
