Seychelles Reiterates One China Stand PDO The seychelles government will continue to adhere to One China Policy and support China s grand cause of reunification, Seychelles Designated Minister http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/200212/12/eng20021212_108345.shtml
IIASN8-Profile Of The Seychelles The 1974 elections established a coalition of the two parties as the first independent seychelles government. As head of the largest http://www.iias.nl/iiasn/iiasn8/iswa/seychell.html
Extractions: IIAS Newsletter 8 The Seychelles are frequently neglected by various study groups that operate at the institutional level. With this country profile Raymond de-Silva hopes to stimulate scientific research on the archipelago. By Raymond de-Silva The republic of Seychelles is situated in the Western Indian Ocean between 4 and 11 degrees south of the equator, and comprises a group of 115 islands with a land area of 455 square kilometres, spread over an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of over 1.3 million square kilometres. In the Indian Ocean region, the Seychelles are one of the few island groups that were never off-shore parcels of the civilizations of Africa or Asia. The islands had no pre- colonial history. Although the islands comprising the Seychelles had been visited earlier, the first documented exploration of the main granitic islands was carried out in 1609 by an English expedition. The islands then remained uninhabited for a further 160 years, although they were visited regularly by navigators who exploited their timber, freshwater and food resources. For some time the islands were also used as a base for pirates.
Foreign Minister Tang Jiaxuan's Visit To Seychelles Seychelles. He also expressed appreciation and gratitude to the seychelles government for its adherence to the One China policy. China http://www.fmprc.gov.cn/eng/wjb/zzjg/fzs/gjlb/3079/3081/t16572.htm
Extractions: At the invitation of Foreign Minister Geremie Bonnelame of Seychelles, Chinese Foreign Minister Tang Jiaxuan paid an official visit to Seychelles from January 17 to 20. Acting President, James Michel (Vice President and Minister of Finance and Economic Planning) met with him and Foreign Minister Bonnelame had talks with him. The two sides exchanged notes on providing free loans to Seychelles by the Chinese Government.
World Factbook 2000 [E] - SEYCHELLES (by The CIA) seychelles government. Country name conventional long form Republic of Seychelles conventional short form Seychelles. Data code SE. Government type republic. http://www.authorama.com/world-2000-e-23.html
Extractions: Search through book: Background: A lengthy struggle between France and Great Britain for the islands ended in 1814, when they were ceded to the latter. Independence came in 1976. Socialist rule was brought to a close with a new constitution and free elections in 1993. Location: Eastern Africa, group of islands in the Indian Ocean, northeast of Madagascar Geographic coordinates: 4 35 S, 55 40 E Map references: Africa Area: total: 455 sq km land: 455 sq km water: sq km Area - comparative: 2.5 times the size of Washington, DC Land boundaries: km Coastline: 491 km Maritime claims: continental shelf: 200 nm or to the edge of the continental margin exclusive economic zone: 200 nm territorial sea: 12 nm Climate: tropical marine; humid; cooler season during southeast monsoon (late May to September); warmer season during northwest monsoon (March to May) Terrain: Mahe Group is granitic, narrow coastal strip, rocky, hilly; others are coral, flat, elevated reefs Elevation extremes: lowest point: Indian Ocean m highest point: Morne Seychellois 905 m Natural resources: fish, copra, cinnamon trees
, Ordinances Of Seychelles 1925-1934 Meyer Boswell Books, Inc. Ordinances of Seychelles 19251934 . seychelles government Printing Office, Victoria, 1926-35. Ex-Middle http://www.polybiblio.com/meyerbos/91033.html
, Ordinances Of Seychelles 1935-1938 Meyer Boswell Books, Inc. Ordinances of Seychelles 19351938 . seychelles government Printing Office, Victoria, 1936-39. Ex-Middle http://www.polybiblio.com/meyerbos/91034.html
Africa.iafrica.com | Countryinfo | Seychelles Looking beyond the year 2000, the seychelles government is finalising plans to reclaim nearly 300 hectares of land in Victoria harbour. http://africa.iafrica.com/countryinfo/seychelles/
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Woodfuel Review And Assessment In Seychelles In 1977, the seychelles government planned to produce charcoal on a large scale for domestic use and possibly for export. Results http://www.fao.org/DOCREP/004/X6800E/X6800E03.htm
Extractions: Wood Energy used to constitute a major source in Seychelles before the 1980. In the past, woodfuel consumption was a major contributor to total wood removal. Woodfuel use was a major local and environmental issue in Seychelles. Forestry was historically an important activity in Seychelles especially where wood fuelwood was used to supply numerous cinnamon and copra distilleries in 1938. In 1938, there were a total of 50 distilleries on the island and 3, 500 stacked cubic feet of fuelwood were being used daily in the distilleries. In 1977, the Seychelles Government planned to produce charcoal on a large scale for domestic use and possibly for export. Results obtained from the census showed the very high usage of wood for cooking, particularly on Praslin, La Digue and Silhouette. Even on Mahe, only 12% of the population use electricity for cooking, while 45% use wood and 3% use charcoal for cooking. Modern forestry practices were established in the 1950s by the colonial government. In 1993, a Forestry Plan was drafted under an Environmental Management Plan for a Seychelles project and for the first time, identified biodiversity priorities for forestry. At this time charcoal was more expensive than wood and people could not afford to buy it and wood was preferably.
Extractions: The president is both the chief of state and head of government and iselected by popular vote for a 5-year term. TheCouncil of Ministers serves as a cabinet, andits members areappointed by the president. The unicameral National Assembly has 34 seats25 elected by popular vote and 9 allocated on a proportional basis to parties winning at least 10% of the vote; members serve 5-year terms. The judicial branch includes a Court of Appeal and Supreme Court; judges for both courts are appointed by the president. The legal system is based on English common law, French civil law, and customary law. Early presidential elections originally set for 2003 were called in August-September 2001. The government party (SPPF) once again prevailed, although the main opposition party, the Seychelles National Partypreviously known as the United Opposition Party, headed by Wavel Ramkalawanmade a surprisingly strong showing and collected 46% of the total votes. The DP, headed by James Mancham, did not take part in the elections. Legislative elections held in December2002 saw the SPPF retain a strong majority in the National Assembly, winning a total of 23 of the 34 seats. The SNP won 11. During 2003, the President and the SPPF dominated the country through a pervasive system of political patronage, control over government jobs, contracts, and resources. The judiciary was inefficient, lacked resources, and was subject to executive interference. The government generally respected the human rights of its citizens; however, there were problems in some areas. President Rene and the SPPF continued to wield power virtually unchecked. Security forces detained citizens during weekends to avoid compliance with the constitution's 24-hour 'charge or release' provision. The government sometimes infringed on citizens' privacy rights. There were some restrictions on freedom of the press. Women's rights were limited, and discrimination against foreign workers also was a problem.
Governments On The WWW: Seychelles Links to websites of governmental institutions and political parties in seychelles. International Business Authority. seychelles Industrial Development Corporation. Ministry of Local government http://www.gksoft.com/govt/en/sc.html
Extractions: Home Table of Contents List of Countries Signs and Symbols ... Feedback Official language: Creole Ministry of Local Government, Youth and Sports Statistics and Database Administration Civil Status and ID Office Seychelles Bureau of Standards ... Seychelles Marketing Board World Travel Guide (by Columbus Publishing Ltd.)
Seychelles General Information - Government The seychelles Super Site. Vacations, Holidays, Honeymoons, Romance, Scuba, Sailing. Everything the Traveler Needs to Know. Visit Aldabra, Amirantes, Mahe, Praslin, La Digue and more. Married in http://www.sey.net/gen_govt.htm
Extractions: The new Seychelles flag was introduced on June 18, 1996 (National Day). The five oblique bands of color represent a dynamic young country moving into a new future. The blue depicts the sky and the sea that surrounds the Seychelles. Yellow is for the sun which gives light and life, red symbolizes the people and their determination to work for the future in unity and love, whilst the white band represents social justice and harmony. The green depicts the land and natural environment. Play The National Anthem of Seychelles.
CIA - The World Factbook -- Seychelles Information on the nation, its people and government, economy, and international relations. http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/se.html
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Extractions: It may come as a surprise to those used to reading about the apparently benign political climate in Seychelles to learn that not many years ago hundreds of property (real estate) owners had their land and houses summarily removed from them by essentially the same government currently in power. Minimal - in most cases, zero - payment was made, leaving the vast majority of those dispossessed still seeking either the return of their properties or some form of compensation. Click here for a full list of dispossessed properties. Those who lost their land were for the most part Seychellois, though many overseas investors suffered, too. The rationale behind the acquisitions was that land ownership should not be in the hands of individuals who could chose to develop and profit by it, as and if they wished, but ought to belong to and be controlled by the government for the benefit of the people. The government in question, a single party state, led by Albert Rene, had gained power in a coup d'etat from its democratically elected predecessor, fronted by James Mancham, shortly after Seychelles was granted independence from Britain in 1976. Essentially Marxist, this government remained unopposed, with only the occasional, token, single candidate presidential 'election', until 1993 . During that time, a 'campaign for democracy', based in London and supported by James Mancham, railed against the perceived injustices going on in Seychelles; besides widespread disappearances, occasional killings, the suppression and eventual expulsion abroad of all dissenting voices, these included further spates of land acquisitions.
Extractions: 23 administrative districts; Anse aux Pins, Anse Boileau, Anse Etoile, Anse Louis, Anse Royale, Baie Lazare, Baie Sainte Anne, Beau Vallon, Bel Air, Bel Ombre, Cascade, Glacis, Grand' Anse (on Mahe Island), Grand' Anse (on Praslin Island), La Digue, La Riviere Anglaise, Mont Buxton, Mont Fleuri, Plaisance, Pointe Larue, Port Glaud, Saint Louis, Takamaka
SMB On The World Wide Web Central government organization which provides for the importation of various commodities. http://www.seychelles.net/smb/
Extractions: Welcome to SMB Often described as the most beautiful in the world, the 115 islands of Seychelles are spread over 1.3million square kilometres of the western Indian Ocean. Seychelles has historically been a melting pot for settlers from Africa, Asia and Europe - with successive ethnic groups infusing a cultural and economic legacy thereby enriching the distinctive heritage of the islands. The economy of Seychelles has similarly flourished over the years with the hitherto total dependence on imported goods slowly giving way to an energetic local manufacture base, new export opportunities and increased wealth and security for the citizens of Seychelles. SMB
Siba Website Location, transportation, infrastructure, on and off-shore investment opportunities, tourism, history, government and political system, and the future. http://www.seychelles.net/siba/
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Extractions: CHAKA BROTHERS (PTY) LTD CINNAMON EXPORTER Fax: 00248 225 606 Tel: 00248 224 337 chaka@seychelles.net MAIN PAGE ARCHIVES ADVERTISE ... CONTACT US COUNTRY INFO SEYCHELLES GOVERNMENT HISTORY GEOGRAPHY ... THE PEOPLE TOURISM IN SEYCHELLES TRAVEL INFO HOTELS BUSINESS IN SEYCHELLES BUSINESS INFO DIRECTORY With natural resources being scarce tourism is the mainstay of the economy. The advent of tourism as a major national industry began in 1971 with the opening of the international Airport. By 1977 tourism had become the dominant industry giving strength to those sectors related to it. The tourism sector contributes 20% to GDP and yield 60% of the Foreign exchange earnings. In 1997 the estimated visitor income stood at SR819 million. Being dependent on tourism makes the economy very vulnerable to external economic factors. The gulf war of 1991 for example caused tourism arrival to fall by 13%. In order to diversify and broaden the economic structures the Government of Seychelles has embarked since 1990, on a liberalization program. The main tourist origins are: France, U.K., Italy and Germany which account for more than 60% of the tourists, Emerging markets are S. Africa and S.E. Asia.
Extractions: conventional short form: Seychelles Government type: republic Capital: Victoria Administrative divisions: 23 administrative districts; Anse aux Pins, Anse Boileau, Anse Etoile, Anse Louis, Anse Royale, Baie Lazare, Baie Sainte Anne, Beau Vallon, Bel Air, Bel Ombre, Cascade, Glacis, Grand' Anse (on Mahe), Grand' Anse (on Praslin), La Digue, La Riviere Anglaise, Mont Buxton, Mont Fleuri, Plaisance, Pointe La Rue, Port Glaud, Saint Louis, Takamaka Independence: 29 June 1976 (from UK) National holiday: Constitution Day (National Day), 18 June (1993) Constitution: 18 June 1993 Legal system: based on English common law, French civil law, and customary law Suffrage: 17 years of age; universal Executive branch: chief of state: President France Albert RENE (since 5 June 1977); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
Seychelles Profile: Government government type republic. Party or DP James MANCHAM, Daniel BELLE; Mouvement Seychellois pour la Democratie Jacques HODOUL; seychelles National Party or http://www.nationmaster.com/country/se/Government
Extractions: several. Compare All Top 5 Top 10 Top 20 Top 100 Bottom 100 Bottom 20 Bottom 10 Bottom 5 All (desc) in category: Select Category Agriculture Crime Currency Democracy Economy Education Energy Environment Food Geography Government Health Identification Immigration Internet Labor Language Manufacturing Media Military Mortality People Religion Sports Taxation Transportation Welfare with statistic: view: Correlations Printable graph / table Pie chart Scatterplot with ... * Asterisk means graphable. Regions Africa Asia Europe Middle East ... Seychelles : Government Scroll down to view statistics. Note: Click on the link to view the graph for each statistic. This shows the current country compared to others where data was available for the variable. View this page with sources or definitions listed for each statistic Sponsored links: Administrative divisions 23 administrative districts; Anse aux Pins, Anse