President James Michel received Patrick Vieira from Manchester City FC at State House last week.  Mr Vieira is currently in the country to lead a series of soccer clinics for young Seychellois athletes who wish to further develop their talents in this sport.

President Michel welcomed him to the Seychelles and conveyed his appreciation and gratitude for coming here.

Agnes Gerry was crowned Miss Seychelles 2013 at a spectacular event held at the Eden Plaza on Saturday 25 May.  She will go on to represent Seychelles at the Miss World 2013 pageant taking place in Indonesia in September.  The first runner up was Aisha Hoareau and second runner up was Lindy Barallon.

Special awards

People's Choice Award: Lindy Barallon

Miss Photogenic Award: Aisha Hoareau

Best Evening Gown Award: Franchesca Lablache

Through its stable, open and business-friendly environment, Seychelles is eager to position itself as a stepping stone for Chinese investors into Africa.

(Reuters) - Tourism earnings in the Seychelles rose by 17 percent to 3 billion rupees ($250.83 million), the National Bureau of Statistics said on Friday.

Air Seychelles recently introduced an Airbus A330-200 aircraft on its international routes and doubled its Mahe–Abu Dhabi return services from two to four a week. The aircraft and schedule change increase the airline’s international route capacity by approximately 40 per cent.