The Seychelles' new president, Wavel Ramkalawan, is calling for national unity as he becomes the first opposition candidate in 43 years to lead the East African island nation. The American people elected President Donald Trump and Vice President Pence on November 8, 2016. SPEECH BY THE VICE PRESIDENT ON THE OCCASION OF LUNCH WITH THE SEYCHELLES AMBASSADORS. President Donald Trump and Vice President Pence entered office on January 20, 2017. Ahmed Afif was sworn in as the Vice President of Seychelles on Tuesday at State House in the capital, Victoria. Vice President of Seychelles Vincent Meriton is scheduled to arrived in the country today on a two-day visit to Sri Lanka. Sworn in as Vice-President of the Republic of Seychelles in 28th October 2016 There shall be paid to the Vice-President — (a) a monthly salary of R35,000 payable in arrears; (b) at the end of each year, or where the office of Vice-President becomes vacant before the end of a year, on the occurrence of the vacancy, a gratuity of an amount equal to 25% of the total salary for that year or that part of the year, as the case may be; and Mesdames et Messieurs les Ambassadeurs, C’est pour moi un grand honneur et un privilege de partager avec vous ce moment de détente après des heures de discussion et d’activités intenses. The handing over Ceremony of … The Seychelles’ ruling party, United Seychelles, will announce its vice-presidential candidate during its annual congress on August 1, said a party official. Vice President Vincent Meriton of the Republic of Seychelles arrived in Sri Lanka on Wednesday, 30 January, 2019 to receive two Wave Rider Inshore Patrol Craft (WRIPC) donated by the Government of Sri Lanka to the Government of Seychelles. President Ramkalawan and Vice President Afif, accompanied by Minister Vidot, today visited the Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOC) of the Ministry of Health. Appointed Vice-President in October 2016 holding the portfolios of Information, Blue Economy, Information Communication Technology (ICT), Foreign Affairs, Industries and Entrepreneurship Development, Religious Affairs and Civil Society, and Inner and Outer Islands. 1. Maurice Loustau-Lalanne: Article 66A(1) of the Constitution creates the position of Vice-President who shall perform the functions set out by the Constitution, an Act or by the President. Vice President Mike Pence remains grateful for the grace of God, the love and support of his family, and the blessings of liberty that are every American’s birthright. His son, Ahmed Afif was born in Seychelles in 1967 and fulfilled several senior state positions prior to his ascent to Vice Presidency. Addressing a reception for visiting Vice President of Seychelles Vincent Meriton in Ha Noi on April 16, Deputy PM Dam congratulated the Seychelles government and people on maintaining a stable environment and harvesting many significant achievements in socio-economic development. The Blue Economy Department is the primary coordination mechanism in Seychelles’ sustainable development strategy in transitioning towards a blue economy. The former vice president of the Maldives has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to money laundering and embezzlement under orders from the former president. Contact Phone +248 4326200; About Us. 1976 - Seychelles become independent and are governed by a coalition, with James Mancham as president and France Rene as prime minister, until a coup in 1977 when Rene becomes president. Vice President Danny Faure became president and … Seychelles NATION: What are you hoping to achieve in the role of vice- president? Vice. Antonio Canto, the CNN Vice President met with Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles Minister responsible for Tourism and Culture and Anita Mendiratta, the head of CNN TASK. A Maldivian has been, elected as the Vice President of Seychelles. Minister St.Ange accompanied by Sherin Naiken, the CEO of the Seychelles Tourism Board and Bernadette Willemin, the Seychelles … The highlight of this visit is the handing over of two NOS wave rider inshore patrol crafts which are donations from the President of Sri Lanka, Maithripala Sirisena to the Seychelles coast guard following his state visit in Seychelles last October. 30.09.2018. He gave no reason for his resignation, but it followed parliamentary elections in which the opposition coalition, the Seychelles Democratic Alliance (LDS), took control of the legislature. Company Information. [4] On this occasion, Mr. Taro Kono, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, will hold a meeting with Vice President Meriton. The announcement didn’t mention what both leaders discussed. 05 Jun, 2019. Learn more about how to start a business, Business incentives, our services, entrepreneurship in Seychelles and more. They were introduced to the team, provided with an overview of the COVID-19 National Response Plan , followed by discussions on strengthening response. 3. Seychelles Honorary Consuls abroad show support to the country in contributing to the COVID-19 Relief Fund. Vice-President Vincent Meriton officially launched the week at the Seychelles Trading Company’s conference room yesterday afternoon in the presence of several ministers, key government officials, department of ICT staff, among other guests. About is a Seychellois politician who currently serves as the Vice President of Seychelles since 28 October 2016, succeeding Danny Faure, and Party president of the People's Party. Mr. Vincent Meriton, Vice President and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Seychelles, will visit Japan from 1 December to 7 December upon invitation by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 25.01.2021. H.E. Office of the Vice-President – Department of Blue Economy. He served as the chairman of two state banks, NouvoBanq Seychelles and Seychelles Savings Bank, and was also elected to Seychelles’ Parliament, National Assembly in 2016. [1][2][3] He once served as Seychelles' Minister for Community Development, Social Affairs and Sports. Big Data or big Impact’ is the theme under which Seychelles is commemorating ICT week. Vice President Mr. Vincent Emmanuel Angelin Meriton Vice President of the Republic of Seychelles Born on the 28th of December 1960, Mr. Vincent Emmanuel Angelin Meriton was appointed Vice President of the Republic of Seychelles on October of 2016, with responsibility in overseeing a ministerial portfolio which includes Information, Blue Economy, Information Communications Technology (ICT), […] In October 2016, President Michel resigned. President Office State House P.O Box 55, Victoria, Mahe Seychelles Tel No: (248) 22 41 55 Fax No: (248) 22 49 85 The Vice-President of Seychelles is the second highest political office in the Seychelles. Seychelles State House said in a statement on its website that Ramkalawan and his vice-president Ahmed Afif would be inaugurated on Monday. Department of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development. Press Releases; FG lacks political will to float national carrier. The Vice-President highlighted the importance for all children to have access to education, including education for sustainable development. 2. State Counsellor and Minister for Foreign Affairs Aung San Suu Kyi met with Vincent Meriton, Vice President of Seychelles, who is paying an informal visit to Myanmar, at the President Office in Nay Pyi Taw on April 19, announced the State Counsellor’s Office. For Australia and the West, the election result removes many old assumptions about the central Indian Ocean and presents some new risks and opportunities. Vice President of Seychelles meets with African Shipowners’ Association at African @Nor-Shipping 2019 Oslo. Ahmed Afif, whose family is from Addu, Maldives, along with the Presidential candidate of Seychelles Wawel Ramkalawan, has succeeded in the 2020 presidential election of the country. He expressed gratitude for UNESCO’s support in developing the Seychelles education system and informed the Director-General that a few days ago, the President of Seychelles extended compulsory education to 11 years. United Seychelles endorsed the incumbent President Danny Faure as the party’s candidate at its 33rd annual congress in August last year and said it will set a date for the designated candidate to choose his running mate. The election of Wavel Ramkalawan as President of Seychelles breaks the 43-year stranglehold of the party of former dictator France-Albert René. Indigenous shipowners have accused the Federal Government of lacking the political will and commitment to … Its website that Ramkalawan and his Vice-President Ahmed Afif was sworn in as the Vice President Seychelles... Elected as the Vice President of Seychelles meets with African Shipowners ’ Association at African @ 2019. 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