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Today Seychellois celebrate forty years of independence and self determination. Forty years on, the Republic of
Seychelles, by any standard, is an ever more proud nation, standing tall among the world’s fraternity of nations. Ours is a success story in terms of our achievements in our socio-cultural, economic and environmental affairs in the short span of nationhood. The foresight of our leaders and the unity of our people have been undeniable catalysts in this world renowned success story.
Understandably, in a more turbulent world, buffeted by civil strife, terrorism and natural calamities, Seychelles continues to face more than its fair share of development challenges, both internal and external to its borders. However, Seychelles is insightful in exploiting opportunities at hand for the betterment of its people.
The challenges which beset the Seychellois people are many and varied but are characteristic of the Small Island Developing States of the world. The island nation is lean on natural resources. The fragility of the
islands’ environment, which sustains life for the Seychellois people, does not offer any leeway for undesirable actions without the threat of serious repercussions. While this fragile but pristine environment hosts two world class industries of tourism and industrial fishing, it has led to the nation’s overdependence on those two industries.
The nation continues to face the incidence of both communicable and non-communicable diseases. We are also overly dependent on food supplies from abroad, with undesirable implications to food security and nutrition. In addition, social ills weigh heavily on resources for social protection. The natural calamities brought on mostly by extreme weather events of global warming and climate change contribute to this young nation’s high vulnerability index. But the young Seychellois nation is cognizant of the opportunities at hand to provide for its people, with an ever greater aspiration of better living and social progress. Through its own determined actions and with a little help from the global partners it is forging a new future. In 1992, when it embraced the Agenda 21, it laid the path for greater sustainable development and it keeps forging ahead in its effort to continuously build resilience in its people.
The young nation is now a world leader in environment protection and best practices in nature conservation. It continues to set the pace in ratifying international conventions with global implications for protection of biodiversity and the environment. Its enviable achievements in relation to the Millennium Development Goals speak volumes. Its whole hearted embrace of the newly launched Sustainable Development Goals is indicative of its commitment towards
A message from his Excellency Mr James Michel, President of the Republic of Seychelles
A publication of the National Celebrations Committee | Produced by: CAMSON Consultancy | Graphics and Layout: Olivia Michaud Cover images credits: Gerard Larose | June 2016
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providing for a Seychelles within the context of a philosophy of a holistic approach to national development.On the eve of its 40th independence anniversary Seychelles added its support to the Paris Declaration, the most significant commitment in this decade to curb the ill-effects of global warming and climate change, a move towards a stabilized global climate regime. Seychelles has already set the tone for novel practices in environment protection by linking the financing of foreign incurred debts with setting aside national territory under protected status with zero harvest.
Seychelles is broadening its economic base to produce more locally and build a culture of consuming what it produces. Its policies on small and medium enterprises along with the associated infrastructure and institutional support are testimonies to this commitment. These small and medium enterprises would not only include those in manufacturing and food production but also the small enterprises for value-addition often initiated as a cottage industry. State support for small and medium enterprises is with the overall goal of providing income and employment opportunities. Replicating those enterprises locally will multiply opportunities for Seychellois to share in the wealth of the nation, providing some of the bases for decent living. Similarly, since independence Seychelles has followed a policy of investing in the basic needs of its people in the face of evolving demands and requirements. Seychelles has provided for its people in terms of basic education and the new policy of government for a minimum of 11 years of basic education is very much part of this endeavour. The new University of Seychelles commands a unique position in tertiary education of the Seychellois and meeting the need for ever higher caliber of human resources to drive the Seychellois economy.
A world class social protection and safety net affords the less fortunate with the means to the minimum requirements for a normal life. Its free primary health care is unrivaled in Africa and the developing world, while at the same time investing part of that responsibility into the hands of the private citizen. Its housing schemes continue to shelter the needy families and investing into one’s home signifies a move towards responsibilising the individual to meeting their shelter needs.
Electrification and treated water distribution reaches more than 95% of the Seychellois people. The policies underpinning the promotion of renewable energies invests a part of national energy generation into the hands of the Seychellois private citizen, while government preoccupies itself in building national energy infrastructure and promoting a conducive environment for private citizen investment in renewable energy facilities.
Investment in the Seychellois, particularly in the Seychellois youth, is without parallel in any other independent island nation. This is in the face of a steadily growing national economy, achieving, to date, the highest GDP within Africa. Recent development in ultra-high speed communication is on our door step, allowing a pervasiveness of ICT devices, IT savvy and education drives, facilitating Seychelles to do real time business in the global market. This world class development has been ensured, in part, by the foresight of the Seychellois leaders, the political stability of Seychelles but also adequate investment in each and every Seychellois.
The growing economic sectors of importance, namely tourism and industrial fishing, but also the services sector, contribute immensely to the national economy and provide resources for wealth redistribution. A happy and satisfied nation is a stable and a productive nation.
Wealth generation is paramount to this equilibrium.
Importantly, the huge expanse of the maritime exclusive economic zone of our island nation makes up for what it lacks in land resources. The maritime zone is resource itself but also abounds with resources, many long exploited and more yet to be tapped into. Its true potential is slowly unravelling taking on a new dimension and translating into a non-traditional major socio-economic pillar to sustain a fast growing island economy. Appropriately termed the Blue Economy its significance goes way beyond providing 40% of the dietary protein intake of the average Seychellois, the facilitation role of sea travel for the leisure of our tourists and nationals, or for trade with distant markets or even harbouring one of the largest world tuna stocks. The potential reserves for hydrocarbons below the sea floor are undeniable, poly-metallic nodules may unleash a future gold rush, but for the immediate a huge aquaculture project looms large and semi-industrial fishing beckons the more enterprising Seychellois in further wealth generation. This year’s edition of the National Show, coinciding with the Seychelles’ 40th Independence anniversary, is firstly a show case of Seychelles’ achievements to date. It provides concrete cases of progress and abounds with many success stories of a young nation in all aspects of national development. Manifestly, then, the National Show tells the story of a young nation’s progress and achievements with insights into its future, in the context of real opportunities at hand.
As President of this young nation I will continue to nurture those opportunities for the development and progress of every Seychellois. Happy 40th independence anniversary.
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Seychelles celebrates its 40th Independence Anniversary on the 29th June of 2016. Late in the year 2015 the Seychelles’ Government decreed that as of June 2016 the Seychelles’ National Day is to be celebrated on the 29th June. In keeping with the traditions of previous celebrations, the 18th of June 2016, termed the Constitution Day is being dedicated to the national flag raising ceremony mid morning at the Constitution Monument; a solemn moment to raise the level of consciousness of the Seychellois to the fact that his fundamental rights are enshrined in the Constitution of the Seychelles. On the 29th June 2016, at the dusk farewell to the 40th Independence Anniversary, as yet another day in the eternal lives of the Seychellois, a large crowd of spectators will assemble at the Stad Linite to witness the traditional military parade with many a difference in formation of the platoons. Necessarily, the highlight of the day’s celebrations
is the Presidential speech, extolling Seychellois virtues, the engagement of self in the building of a unique young nation, of its cumulative achievements to date, of the many opportunities that are at reach and of the many challenges that are strewn in the path of progress to further consolidate nationhood. The reconciliating moments through payers of unity will exhort the Seychellois inner-self to move towards a greater being to recognise that it is only in unity that Seychelles will make noticeable progress. Patriotic songs will incite the feeling of belonging to one Seychelles, to give way to little surprises laden with amazement followed by gay moments of mass displays, mesmerizing the young and the old alike. A National Show from Sunday 26th to Wednesday 29th June, 2016 will be cause for added celebrations. The 40th Independence Anniversary National Show edition will be a true show case of Seychellois achievements in 40 years. The plantation economy days bowed out in the early 1970s and have made way for economic empowerment of every willing Seychellois. Forty years on this has been manifestly evidenced in the proliferation of some large but mostly small and medium enterprises all with a Seychellois flair. In broadening the economic base vis-a-vis three main industries, and in the face of limited natural resources the post independence government appreciated the need to provide alternative employment opportunities, income generating activities and sustained livelihoods other than those through the public service. The public private partnership philosophy is already resonating in many manifestations of the National Show which look towards the future. The National Agricultural and Horticultural Show staged at L’ Union Estate on La Digue from the 11th to 12th June 2016, within the ambit of the National Celebrations for the Inner Islands,
and under the aegis of the National Celebrations Committee adhered firmly to government’s desire to nudge each and every Seychellois in giving a hand in spurring the national economy. It has been 24 consecutive years for which probably the still little known National Celebrations Committee has diligently set the pace for the successful and the much acclaimed annual celebrations around the National Day and the Independence Day. Evidently, since 1993 the said committee has silently engaged towards the staging of the various events and it has been constituted of capable, experienced, and benevolent but devoted Seychellois that have made it happen. The faces of the committee members have changed little over the decades, while infrequently new faces to the committee made their entry bestowed with a deep sense of purpose and unfaltering delivery in their specific roles. The committee meets and deliberates on a regular basis from around November to July, with meticulous, if not obsessed attention to details. The widely varying background of the members ensures that tabled proposals are critically assessed and objectively weighed for their merits before adoption. As Chairperson of the National Celebrations Committee my role is to direct these energies and harness this rich, varied and critical evaluation of national engagements to move constructively forward. It is by continuously building on these constructive engagements that all the celebration events and activities of the National Day are fashioned and eventually see the light of the day to the satisfaction of most Seychellois.I seize this moment to convey my personal congratulations and those of the members of the National Celebrations Committee to the people of Seychelles on the occasion of Seychelles’ 40th Anniversary of Independence and National Day.
A Statement by the Chairperson of the National Celebrations Committee, Vice President Danny Faure
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In 1972 when the first National Show was held at the Gordon Square (later renamed Freedom Square) it was in honour of Seychelles’ Bicentennial Anniversary; 200 hundred years after the first establishment of permanent human settlement in the Seychelles; precisely on the island of Ste Anne across the bay of Port of Victoria. The National Show then was, for all intents and purposes, an agricultural show. But this was understandable. In 1972 Seychelles was in effect predominantly agricultural. Its cinnamon and coconut plantations were still very active, characterizing much of the landscape and defining the living standards. Some 70% of the poorly paid national labour force
by Antoine Marie Moustache, a Member of the National Celebrations Committee since 1993
The Nat iona l Show
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was engaged in agricultural activities with the production of cash crops mostly coconut, cinnamon, vanilla and patchouli with tea, salted fish and guano in the mix. Evidently, the cash crops were for export and, in fact, more than 75% of the GDP then was derived from the export of agricultural crops. In 1972 tourism was only a budding industry. With the operationalisation of the international airport at Pointe Larue in July 1972 to commercial jet airlines opened up the Seychelles to the world and the airport became a gateway for lager tourists’ arrivals at the beginning of a new epoch which keeps blooming to this day. In the late 1970s and mid 1980s, two other National Shows were staged: the earlier one was on the plot of land currently occupied by the mini stadium and the Constitution Monument (the flag staff and associated structures) while the other was on the plot of land which is now hosting the Pointe Larue school. Both shows were again
predominantly agricultural with sparse representations from the other national economic sectors. However, in the 1980s the main cash crops of the Seychelles had lost considerable importance and their GDP contribution to the national economy was fast receding in the
face of important tourists’ arrivals and a budding industrial fishing industry. So why agriculture kept the limelight?All the National Shows till then were spearheaded by a committee composed of predominantly personnel of the then Ministry of
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Agriculture. But was that the main reason why these National Shows were agricultural in nature? Indeed, they were for two very distinct reasons. Firstly as the previous show was agricultural it followed the thinking that the next one had to be agricultural; this notion persisted for a long time after and provided the fundamentals for the staging of the National Agricultural and Horticultural Shows of the 1990s and 2000s. Secondly, the government of the day was very much aware of the issues of food security and nutrition prevailing then and was guided by the philosophy: Eat what you produce and produce what you eat! What better way to promote that than through a National Show focused on agriculture? The fourteen editions of the National Agricultural and Horticultural Shows the first of which was launched in
June 1994 had similar underpinnings but markedly different objectives and support base. The year earlier, in June 1993 a budding National (Day) Celebrations Committee had launched a flower show at the Camion Hall for three days to mark the Seychelles National Day. So much was the enthusiasm of the public that the said committee was compelled the following year to stage another show comprising of all aspects of agriculture and horticulture. And so was born the National Agricultural and Horticultural Show-NAHS for short, a yearly event, staged at the International Conference Centre and which grew to astonishing heights and spanned 14 years, the final edition of which was in June 2008. In July 2008, in its reflections on the NAHS the National Celebrations Committee surmised that it had surpassed all expectations and had
outgrown itself. The committee reasoned that there should be a change in emphasis to reflect on the major socio-economic development which the years 2000s had bestowed onto the Seychelles. The committee then took the decision to have a National Show the first of which saw the light of the day in June 2010. It was followed by other editions in June 2013 and 2015, each better and bigger than the previous. The 2016 edition promises more and better by defining all aspects of the national economy, the environment, the social and cultural dimensions of the Seychellois, with peeks of what the future may bring. I will not spell it all out. I give you rendez-vous at the Roche Caiman Sports Complex from 10 am on Sunday 26th June to 4 pm on Wednesday 29th June 2016 to satisfy your desire.
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The National Celebrations Committee (Back Row, L-R) Mr. Alvin Laurence, Ms. Giovanna Rousseau, Mr. Antoine Marie-Moustache, Mr. Gervais Moumou Mr. Franco Govinden, Mr. Denis Rose, Mrs. Jeanne Simeon, Mr. Jonathan Berlouis, Mrs. Merida Delcy, Mr. Damien Thesee, Mr.Gerard Lafortune
(Front Row, L-R) Mr. Allain Volcere, Ms. Benjamine Rose, VP Danny Faure, Mrs. Jacqueline Moustache-Belle, Mrs. Aude Labaleine, Ms.Melissa Simeon
The National Show Committee (L-R) Jacqueline Payet, Kathline Auguste, Achille Confiance, Michel Vielle, Ahmed Essack, Annielle Confiance
Behind the scenes of the National ShowThe National Show falls under the portfolio responsibility of the National Celebrations Committee
which is headed by Vice President of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr. Danny Faure. A National Show Sub-Committee, headed by Michel Vielle, oversees the organisation of the show.
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The Rise of Small Businesses
Genre: Metal art embossingProducts: Hanging and standing frames, trinket boxes, canvas art, fridge magnets.Subjects – plant, animal and marine life in Seychelles Marine life – crabs, shells, starfish, lionfish, octopus, crayfish, turtle.Plant/Animal life – frangipani, tortoise, black parrot, gecko, coco de mer.Prices range from: R75 – R500 (Orders welcome)Get in touch: M: 2617911, T:4322366, E: [email protected]
Genre: On-line ‘hampering’ serviceWhat they do: The main product is hampers (gift baskets) which are created for all occasions; birthdays, births, weddings, graduation, etc. Hampers are created in not just wicker baskets but also ‘fun’ containers to add a unique element.Other products are: Invitation cards, party favours, personalized mugs, t-shirts, gift tags, etc.
They do deliveries anywhere on Mahe and can also send to other islands.Prices range from: Prices vary depending on the clients’ budgets and what they want.Get in touch: M:2557759, E: [email protected], www.hampersngiftsby5ms.com
One thing which the National Show portrays, is the increasing numbers of businesses making their mark on the commercial scene in the country. There has been, over the past couple of years, several small businesses, many of which have been home-based, which have emerged and have been well received by the public. Some of them have expanded their boundaries beyond that of the home while others, the home-based model works perfectly well for them.In true ‘keep-it-local’ fashion, we are proud to feature some of the country’s lesser-known talents and initiatives.
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Genre: Pastry What they do: They specialise in making tasty American doughnuts. For the time-being, two sizes are on offer to the public – mini and regular. There is a variety of options for doughnut lovers, namely Chocolate, Banana, Cherry, Vanilla and Hazelnut.Their products: Doughnuts and they have just recently added “Pti Boul” chocolate on their list. They are on sale at Dolce Vita (Victoria), SPAR (Eden Plaza) and STC Hypermarket to name a few. They also cater for private events on order.Their prices: It ranges from SR10 to SR30.Get in touch: Facebook: islanddonutsseychelles, M: 2510800, E: [email protected]
Genre: Local Manufacturer/Spirits and wholesale distributionWhat they do: A local spirit manufacturer that specializes in distilling flavoured vodka inspired by the amazing scenery of the Seychelles. Produced and bottled locally with a range of exquisite flavours that will enhance the ultimate Seychelles Experience. They also specialize in fine spirits and liquor, event beverage services, event experience design and custom mixology.Some of their flavours are: Apple, Mandarin, Passion, Vanilla and Raspberry. Prices range from: SR150 to SR250 (Recommended Retail Price)Get in touch: M:2564588 / facebook: moonshinesey/ Instagram: Moonshinevodkasey/ Youtube: Moonshineillustratedsey
Genre: Photography servicesWhat they do: Twinkle Photography specializes in pregnancy, newborn and family photography. The photographer, who is also a mother understands those precious times in a family’s life helping you to capture the first smiles, laughs and kisses for you to keep forever. They offer on location photography sessions, even in your own home. They are happy to work with any theme you may want to incorporate in your photos. Some of their products: Packages for Family, Pregnancy, Newborns, Kids Birthday parties and more.. Prices range from: SR1,000-SR3,000Get in touch: M: 2783043, E: [email protected] or follow us on Facebook: twinklephotography16
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Genre: On-Line Shopping ServiceWhat they do: They literally shop for you in USA outlets and ship your goods to Seychelles.How does it work? Browse the on-line stores you’d like to shop from and select the goods you’d like to buy (by saving the links). Send the links to ECS Shopper and they will make the purchase for you. Payment is made once you have received your goods.Prices range from: A standard rate of USD8 per 500g is used. Any discounts received is passed on to the client.Get in touch: www.ecsshopper.com or email: [email protected]
Genre: Rental EntertainmentWhat they do: Inflatable bouncy castles for hire for children’s parties, functions, schools and festivals. The castles are delivered and set-up at the residence or venue itself. Pick up is on the same day at the end of the party.The products: There are five castles to choose from and the sizes range from 3.5mx3.5m to 4mx5m.Price range: SR1400 to SR3000Get in touch: M: 2576480 and find us on facebook: BouncyBees
Genre: Handmade cards and Decorations What they do: Tweethings is committed to creating the finest handmade greeting cards and other products for parties; decorations, gifts of unmatched quality, and uniqueness. Each card being designed, embossed, stamped, cut, and assembled with great care .Some of their products are: The exploding box card, the easel card, the acetate card, the bonbon box card, the hidden panel card, the never ending card, the compartment card, 3D card, stepper card, Flip it cards, the hand bag card, shutter card, gatefold card, tri-fold card, intricate cards, personalised cards cake toppers, party box, party bags, wedding invitation, party invitation, party decoration. Prices range from: SR50 to SR200Get in touch: E: [email protected] or follow us on Facebook/ Instagram
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The SIDS Youth Aims Hub – Seychelles (SYAH – Seychelles) is a youth-led non-governmental organisation forming part of a network of hubs in small island developing states (SIDS) across the Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Mediterranean and South China Seas (AIMS), promoting and advancing sustainable development projects in Seychelles through youth education, empowerment and action.
Between 22nd February to 22nd April 2016 (Earth Day), SYAH-Seychelles took up the Marine Debris Challenge 2016 hosted by the Positive Change For Marine Life (PCFML) association based in Australia. Led by Project Managers, Zara Pardiwalla and Karine Rassool, SYAH-Seychelles, dubbed ‘Team Seychelles’ in the Challenge, conducted weekly clean ups across the Seychelles islands to raise awareness about the impacts of marine debris and to take action to prevent debris reaching our oceans. SYAH-Seychelles has previously undertaken beach clean ups under the umbrella of ‘A Seychelles
Free From Plastic Bags’ campaign launched last year in June to lobby government for a complete ban on plastic bags. The Marine Debris Challenge provided the opportunity for SYAH-Seychelles to conduct educational clean ups on a bigger, better scale!
The two-month exercise, which was made possible by the generous donation of the British High
Commission in Seychelles and other sponsors as well as the assistance of numerous NGOs, businesses and hotels, covered beaches in Cap Ternay, Bel Ombre, Anse Royale, Beau Vallon as well as on Praslin, Cousin Island Special Reserve and Silhouette. The clean up at Beau Vallon, on one of the most frequented beaches on Mahe, was held in collaboration with Hunt, Deltel & Co. Ltd. (Hunt, Deltel), with both SYAH members and Hunt
The SIDS Youth Aims Hub – SeychellesA clean-up agenda
Mass clean up Beau Vallon - photo credits - Anthea Laurence
SYAH Hunt Deltel team - photo credits - Anthea Laurence
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Deltel lobbying a SYAH-record of 246 participants for the event from a number of organisations, hotels and private and public socials.
Through its educational programs, the Project Managers note that whilst the impacts of marine debris are well documented, there is a lack of awareness amongst the general populace about these impacts; and that this coupled with deficiencies in waste management in Seychelles and worldwide has led to a very serious problem of pollution by marine debris. Whilst the Project Managers acknowledge that the problem extends beyond Seychelles and that global action is needed to control this form of pollution, they note that the majority of the items collected during the clean ups appeared to have originated in Seychelles; making it in part a local problem that can be solved locally. The Project Managers plan to continue their educational and action-based programs and hope
that each one of the 300+ participants over the two-month exercise will spread the message and continue to take action to prevent debris reaching our oceans.
If you would like to take action against marine debris or support the campaign, get in touch with Zara Pardiwalla on [email protected] / Karine Rassool on [email protected] or check out the ‘SYAH-Seychelles’ Facebook page.
Rubbish Bel Ombre - photo credits - Zara Pardiwalla
Rubbish Cap Ternay clean up - photo credits - Zara Pardiwalla
SYAH Hunt Deltel team - photo credits - Anthea Laurence
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Imagine this. A hundred years ago, there were no cars in Seychelles. Horses, rickshaws and pirogues were the modes of transport. True enough, they satisfied the needs of the inhabitants of that time. Steam ships of the British India Navigation Company were our only link with the outside world. They brought our cargoes and mail and carried away our agricultural produce to the overseas market. They brought explorers and immigrants to our shores and allowed Seychellois travelers to discover other nations of the world. This was an era when the inhabitants of Mahé did not necessarily have to come to Victoria for any particular purpose since most districts had their blacksmiths, fish markets, cobblers and Police Stations which also served as post offices. Goods were carried by pirogues from
Victoria to remote districts in the south.This shuttle service kept Indian and Chinese shops in those districts stocked with essential commodities. Small sailing coasters provided transport for the adjacent islands and larger sailing ships plied to the outlying islands. It was not until 1941, when four catalane amphibian aircraft of the Royal Air Forced were based in Seychelles, that our folks gazed up in wonder at those flying machines in the sky!This History of Transport in Seychelles exhibition chronicles the evolution of land, sea and air transport in Seychelles. It is an enlightening overview of how the development of transport was crucially important for the social and economic progress of our country. It tells of how, during the years of
colonial government, the gradual significant improvement in our transport system enabled Seychelles to attain progressive levels of development. The building of roads brought previously inaccessible parts of Mahé into the regular traffic network of Victoria and facilitatedconstruction of residential homes in those places. The expansion of the long pier and the construction of jetties on Praslin and La Digue contributed enormously to the development of our sea transport. The erection of Lighthouses on Denis islands and on other sites lured foreign vessels to our shores and improved maritime navigation in our waters. Indeed, the exhibition presents the breathtaking contrast between the days of the early 1920 s when the first Austin automobiles that rumbled through the dirt roads of Victoria to those sleek Nissan X-trail cars that nowadays tear over the multi-lane east coast highway. From the first amphibian aircraft that carried our mail to Durban in 1944 to the spectacular landing of the BOAC Super VC 10 at our new International Airport in 1971. From the steamers that transported our infrastructures such as a harbor with modern shipping facilities, an international airport and a bus station in our capital town are fundamental factors in the attainment of our development goals. Today, we earn substantial revenues from the trans-shipment business and we can accommodate the largest of cruise ships in our port. Our National Airline Air Seychelles is a pivotal element in our tourism industry, and our national public transport system enables thousands of commuters each day to travel to their work places and back. The exhibition invigorates us with a sense of Patriotic Pride, knowing that our achievements in our transport system has been an integral part of our country’s development and prosperity – during the last 40 years.
@Tony Mathiot
THE HISTORY OF TRANSPORT IN SEYCHELLES.
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KNOW WHAT IS HAPPENING AT THE SHOWFollow the Facebook page and see which businesses will be present and what they will be offering. It is unlikely that you will be drawn to every single stall, so pick the ones which you find more interesting and make it a point to find them.
SET A BUDGETWhile some businesses will not be selling their products right there at the Show, others will be. At such Shows, discounts are often offered to potential customers so this could be your chance to get something you need or want at a lower price. Try and get an idea of what is on offer and set a budget. The Facebook page will update everyone on the status of the usage of ATM cards closer to date. You don’t want to walk away at the end of the day regretting you didn’t bring enough cash nor do you want to walk away worried you are broke until the next pay check.
SAFETY FIRSTComing with kids? Take a photo of them on your phone as soon as you get to the Show. If you lose them, you’ll have a photo of them in what they’re wearing and it will be easier to find them. Advise your kids that if they do lose you where they should go – perhaps pick a stall where there is an adult who knows you who can help your children.
COMFORT IS IMPORTANTAlmost everyone complains of the heat at such outdoor events. Dress in whatever keeps you cooler the most. Avoid wearing new shoes for the first time on that day since blisters can make the day a horrible experience for you. Do not forget to lather on sunscreen before you leave the house, especially on the little ones. While you’re at it, throw in a hat and some UV protection sunglasses.
CHILDREN GET TIRED. QUICKLY.Don’t be one of those mums who scream at their exhausted, hot, dehydrating kids. If you cannot handle children being children, leave them at home. Or else, plan out your day at the Show so that both you and them can enjoy it. Plan some rest time in between browsing the stalls and make sure they have plenty of water to drink. Bring a pareo (easier to carry in your bag) and sit the kids under a tree to have a drink or a bite of something.
FIND THE TOILETThis is important especially if you have kids. Find the toilet as soon as you get to the Show. The reasons should be obvious.
DON’T FORGET TO HAVE FUN!Having fun should be the primary reason you attend the Show in the first place. Treat yourself, eat that ice cream and take lots of photos!
TIPS TO HAVE A GREAT SHOW!
For most Seychellois, the National Show is a family affair. From the youngest of infants in their mothers’ arms to the elderly, some wheelchair bound, the Show’s attractions know no age boundaries. There is something for everyone.To make the most of any event, it is advisable to be prepared. Here are some tips to help you enjoy the National Show to the max!
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the celebrations of 40 years anniversary of the our Independence.
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