Guselle Hortense, meilleure élève parmi

Guselle Hortense, meilleure élève parmi

30-May-2014

les diplômés de l’Académie du Tourisme (voir page 3)

Guselle Hortense (photo de la page couverture) est la meilleure élève parmi les 184 diplômés sortis de l’Académie du Tourisme cette année et qui sont maintenant prêts à devenir des professionnels de l’industrie la plus importante du pays. 

Pour cette performance, Guselle qui a suivi une formation en restaurant et bar, a reçu parmi d’autres prix la traditionnelle coupe offerte par le Président James Michel aux meilleurs diplômés des lycées techniques ainsi qu’académiques du pays.
 
La coupe lui a été présentée par le Vice-Président Danny Faure.

La cérémonie de remise de diplôme s’est déroulée au Centre International des Conférences (ICCS) hier après-midi. 

Etaient également présents, le speaker de l’Assemblée Nationale, le Dr. Patrick Herminie, le Ministre du Tourisme et de la Culture, M. Alain St. Ange, d’autres ministres, le leader de l’opposition à l’Assemblée Nationale M. David Pierre et d’autres députés, le proviseur de l’Académie M. Flavien Joubert, des professeurs et parents.

D’autres élèves ont été également récompensés pour leurs bons résultats. Il s’agit de Christophe Lesperance, Junia Juliette, Jusi Mousmie, Shekita Kilindo, Aline Savy et Tracy Marimba (restaurant  et bar), Julianna Lalande et Germaine Henriette (sommellerie), Aisia Jeannevol, Rachel Malvina, Ariadne Constance, Jim Belle, Tania Panagary, Debbie Aglae et Adrian Malbrook (cuisine), Astride Camille, Sharon Ezoua et Larissa Joseph (tourisme et tour guidé), Anshirly Jean, Melissa Vel, Maggie Niole, Christy Estico, Kimberly Mathiot, Manuella Barbe et Beryna James (réception), Vesta Servina, Farah Isaac et Nadine Daniel (bien-être et spa), Una Beaudoin, Darina Laira et Natasha Ernesta (hébergement). 

Stephanie Rose a remporté le prix en tant qu’élève ayant enregistré le plus de progrès.
             
Dans son allocution pour marquer l’événement, M. Joubert a demandé aux diplômés d’aller dans le monde de travail avec une attitude positive qu’ils sont censés toujours garder. Il leur a demandé de travailler dur, d’être honnête et de montrer du respect pour leurs employés. 

M. Joubert leur a surtout rappelé qu’ils vont travailler dans la plus importante industrie du pays où ils n’auront pas droit à l’erreur.

Parlant de l’avenir de l’Académie du Tourisme, M. Joubert a annoncé l’introduction de nouveaux cours à partir de la rentrée prochaine. A part une formation continue pour les professionnels du tourisme, l’Académie va surtout devenir plus francophone avec cinquante pourcent de cours en français. Ceci sera possible grâce à l’appui du Centre International des Etudes Professionnelles (CIEP) et du Lycée Evariste de Parny de La Réunion.

Les jeunes diplômés se sont déjà montrés en vrais ambassadeurs du tourisme, tellement ils ont merveilleusement interprété ‘You raised me up’ de West Life et ‘Incredible’ de Celine Dion.

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Forum explores ways to ease business climate

Forum explores ways to ease business climate

30-May-2014

Managers, owners and representatives of businesses and potential investors yesterday took part in open discussions with government decision-makers in an effort to explore ways to further improve the ease and environment of doing business in Seychelles.

This was during a national investment forum organised by the Seychelles Investment Board (SIB) and its partners in collaboration with government. 

Vice-President Danny Faure launched the discussions during a ceremony at the International Conference Centre (ICCS) which was attended by the Minister for Finance, Trade and Investment Pierre Laporte, key government officials, members of the business community among other guests.

During the opening ceremony an agreement was signed between the SIB and Trop-X (Seychelles) Limited, a securities exchange company.

The chief executives of the two bodies Rupert Simeon and Bobby Brantley respectively signed the agreement.

The agreement forms part of SIB’s outreach programme to work more closely with its different partners both locally and abroad and this through strengthening collaborations.

Speaking after the signing Mr Brantley said Trop-X is very excited for the opportunity to work with the SIB noting that he is looking forward to the different ideas and various outcomes that will come out of the forum as they will no doubt be very beneficial for the economic development of the country.

For his part Mr Simeon noted that the agreement is only the first as others are being negotiated with local and international based companies.

A revamped website which forms part of the SIB’s recently updated and upgraded promotion tools and material was also re-launched during yesterday morning’s opening ceremony.

Mr Simeon said the website is another example of how using IT can make investment policy guidelines more accessible to the public as the website can be accessed through smart phones.

Addressing guests and those taking part in the discussions, Vice-President Faure said the forum was an opportunity for both the public and private sectors to make an assessment on existing policies and how these policies are impacting on their business and ultimately the growth of the Seychelles economy. 

“While making this assessment we will welcome your input which will allow the Minister for Finance, Trade and Investment the opportunity to fine tune and make the necessary adjustments where there is a need,” added VP Faure.

He pointed out that as the Ministry of Finance is spearheading a team to prepare the country’s national development plan 2015-19, the  recommendations, views and other inputs coming from the forum will be explored and taken into consideration.

“We remain concerned with the present business climate and we all agree that it needs to improve and needs to be fixed. This forum will give a new momentum and new impetus to tackle the persistent bottlenecks impeding the ease of doing business in our country,” he stressed.

He noted that government has already taken steps in this direction and these include introducing the Insolvency Act , the online Vat return and business activity statement, the Asycuda programme, among others.

He remarked that while many may feel that these are not enough, others may feel that only some of the problems have been fixed while others believe that we should remain focused on what we have achieved and consolidate our gains.

He further stressed that fixing the problems in this area is a collective endeavour, the outcome of which is of mutual benefit where the country stands to gain. 

He expressed the hope that the forum will serve this purpose.

Among the different topics of discussion in the forum were policies and procedures governing investment approval in sectors like construction, financial services, fisheries, ICT, renewable energy, tourism, trade and transport.

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Les Seychelles mettent la problématique des PEID au cœur des débats du Mouvement Non-aligné

Seychelles - Algérie | May 30, 2014, Friday @ 14:36 in En français » ACTUALITÉS NATIONALES | By: Rassin Vannier | Views: 65

Andre Pool et le Ministre Adam (ministère des Affaires étrangères)

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(Seychelles News Agency) - Des délégations de près 80 pays étaient réunies mercredi à Alger la capitale de l’Algérie, pour participer à la 17e Conférence des pays du mouvement non aligné.

Le mouvement des non-alignés est une organisation internationale regroupant 120 États, qui se définissent comme n'étant alignés ni avec ni contre aucune grande puissance mondiale.

En effet, ce mouvement né durant la Guerre froide visait à regrouper les états qui ne se considéraient pas alignés ni sur le bloc de l'Est ni sur le bloc de l'Ouest.

La délégation des Seychelles à la conférence était conduite par Jean-Paul Adam, ministre des Affaires étrangères et André Pool, Vice- Président de l’Assemblée Nationale.

Le thème de la rencontre était , « Solidarité renforcée pour la paix et la prospérité ».
Dans son intervention lors des débats, le ministre Adam a souligné l’urgence de renforcer le cadre de soutien aux PEID :

« En septembre prochain à Apia, Samoa, aura lieu la troisième Conférence internationale sur les Petits États insulaires en Développement : une occasion que les Seychelles comptent voir agir de nouveau la solidarité de notre groupe, quand il s’agira de focaliser l’attention du monde sur les Petits États insulaires en Développement : notamment sur leurs spécificités, leur vulnérabilité, pour’obtenir une reconnaissance effective de ce qui constitue leurs particularités et les besoins qui en découlent », a-t-il dit.

Il a mis l’accent sur l’importance de la coopération inter- régionale de la sécurité maritime, et a souligné la contribution décisive des Seychelles dans la réduction de l’impact de la piraterie dans l’océan Indien et dans la stabilisation de la Somalie, en partenariat avec la communauté internationale.

l’économie Bleue était également au cœur de l’intervention du ministre Adam et dans ce contexte, il a estimé que ce concept était un outil indispensable non pas pour les PEID exclusivement, mais aussi pour tous les États qui dépendent de l’océan pour leur commerce, leur sécurité alimentaire et leurs ressources énergétiques, bref pour le bien-être de l’humanité.

Il a sollicité l’appui du mouvement pour mieux développer ce concept dans l’architecture du développement durable :

- See more at: http://www.seychellesnewsagency.com/articles/618/Les+Seychelles+mettent+la+problmatique+des+PEID+au+cur+des+dbats+du+Mouvement++Non-align#sthash.c4WKzZuT.dpuf

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Work starts on new commercial fishing quay in Seychelles' Port Victoria

Ile du Port, Seychelles | May 30, 2014, Friday @ 14:32 in Business » FISHERIES | By: John Lablache and Sharon Uranie | Views: 191

Seychelles Minister for Finance, Trade and Investment Pierre Laporte and Jacques de Chateauvieux, Chairman and Chief Executive of Jaccar Holdings laying the foundation stone for the construction of the new commercial quay (Patrick Joubert)

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(Seychelles News Agency) - Work to build a new tuna quay to reduce unloading time of purse seiners and relieve congestion in the Seychelles Port of Victoria is starting soon following the groundbreaking ceremony for the project this morning.

The foundation stone for the project, which will cost between $ 15 million and $ 20 million, was laid by the Seychelles Minister for Finance, Trade and Investment Pierre Laporte and Jacques de Chateauvieux, Chairman and Chief Executive of Jaccar Holdings.

Reunion-born de Chateauvieux is ranked 64th richest in France with an estimated wealth of 800 million euros according to Challenges magazine.

This public and private sector partnership involving the Seychelles Government and Luxembourg-based Jaccar Holdings will see the construction of a 425 metre commercial fishing quay at Ile du Port, a man-made island next to the Port Victoria, the main port of the Seychelles capital.

The new facility will provide 5 berthing spots, open to all ship owners.

A Victoria-based joint venture, Ile du Port Handling Services (IPHS) has been incorporated to run the project on a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) basis. This means that the new company will construct and manage the quay, and transfer it to Government after recovery of the construction cost.

The agreement for the joint venture was signed in March this year.

After the first board meeting this afternoon to validate the project, work will start by local construction company Vijay Construction and is scheduled for completion by November 2015.

Noting that Port Victoria is the main Indian Ocean Centre for unloading and transshipment of tuna, Seychelles’ Natural Resources Minister Peter Sinon, said “the new onshore infrastructure will boost the seafood hub and make the ‘Blue Economy Concept’ a reality.”

Sinon said the quay will be followed by the addition of new cold storage and fish processing plants.

An average of 200,000 metric tonnes of fish are landed and transhipped in Port Victoria every year and according to statistics from the Seychelles Fishing Authority, fisheries accounts for an income of $370 million yearly into the Seychelles economy.

The archipelago’s Home Affairs and Transport Minister Joel Morgan said the new quay will relieve congestion and make it more flexible for vessels to operate in Port Victoria.

“The new facility will reduce average time at quay for each vessel to a maximum of 4 days,” said Morgan adding that this is crucial at a time of increasing competition in the region.

Morgan also said that the facility will mean a new national asset for Seychelles.

There will be efficient unloading of catches with dedicated handling equipment to unload (or load a minimum of 300 tonnes per day per vessel, while preserving the temperature and quality of tuna.

The quay is expected to cost up to $20 million and will be financed on an 80%-20% debt-equity basis.

A JACCAR representative told SNA that 20 percent of the funding for the project will be secured by the Societe Seycheloise d'Investissement, in conjunction with Jaccar and local private businessmen.

The remaining 80 % will be loaned by various banks, notably the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the European Investment Bank (EIB).

JACCAR Holdings includes a portfolio of businesses concentrated on marine and offshore activities, shipbuilding and shop ownership, property development and fishing in Reunion island, an overseas department of France in the Indian Ocean, as well as Vietnam and China. The holding company is the main shareholder of Bourbon as well as Greenship Bulk, Greenship Gas and SAPMER Holdings, as well as a shareholder of the Chinese shipyard Sinopacific Shipbuilding.

The Reunion-based tuna fishing company SAPMER will also build a fish processing and storage facility, also on Ile du Port, which will be developed at the same time as the fishing quay. It currently operates from Reunion island with a fleet of 12 vessels, long liners and tuna purse seiners, making it one of the largest fishing companies of the Indian Ocean region.

According to the Seychelles Fishing Authority, SAPMER has 3 purse seiners licensed to fish in the Seychelles exclusive economic zone, and has said it plans to apply for more licenses in the future.

- See more at: http://www.seychellesnewsagency.com/articles/620/Work+starts+on+new+commercial+fishing+quay+in+Seychelles%27+Port+Victoria#sthash.fwW9qsiG.dpuf

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Two gold and two bronze medals for Seychelles at Botswana’s African youth games

Seychelles and Botswana | May 30, 2014, Friday @ 14:41 in National » SPORT | By: Sharon Uranie and Sedrick Nicette | Views: 146

Felicity Passon in action at the 12th CANA Zone 3 and 4 short course swimming Championships in Kampala, Uganda, April 2014 (Daniel Okwee) Swimming is amongst the 8 sports disciplines Seychelles is participating in at the African youth games in Botswana

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(Seychelles News Agency) - Seychelles has won 4 medals so far, two gold and two bronze, at the second African youth games which came to an end today in Botswana.

Boxer Kevin Kilindo showing off his gold Medal (Seychelles Nation) Photo License: Attribution-NonCommercial

After he managed to reach the final in the 91kg category, Seychellois boxer Kevin Kilindo defeated his Nigerian opponent on Wednesday, to win the gold medal.

That was the island’s second gold after Judoka Natenaina Finesse took the highest stand on the podium to claim the gold medal as his opponent from Mali did not turn up for the final.

Judoka Natenaina Finesse won Seychelles' first gold medal at the African youth games inBotswana (Seychelles Nation) Photo License: Attribution-NonCommercial

The archipelago’s two bronze medals have been won by young swimmer Felicity Passon.

Passon clocked 29.14 seconds in the 50m butterfly and 27.37 seconds in the 50m freestyle to come out third in both events.

Passon showing off one of her bronze medals (Seychelles Nation) Photo License: Attribution-NonCommercial

On top of winning herself two bronze medals, Passon’s performance has also earned her the qualifying time needed for Olympic Youth Games which will take place in Nanjing, China in August this year.

Some 2500 athletes from 54 countries have been taking part in the second African youth games, since Friday May 23.

Seychelles is participating with 25 athletes and they have been competing in 8 out of the 21 different sports disciplines at the competition.

- See more at: http://www.seychellesnewsagency.com/articles/619/Two+gold+and+two+bronze+medals+for+Seychelles+at+Botswanas+African+youth+games#sthash.UpWT02iA.dpuf

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“You should always remain confident even if you end up winning or losing” Miss Seychelles Contestant 12 Ronda Sidonie

Victoria, Seychelles | May 30, 2014, Friday @ 21:10 in Entertainment » PEOPLE | By: April Amesbury | Views: 79

Ronda Sidonie Miss Seychelles 2014 Contestant 12 (Seychelles Tourism Board)

(Seychelles News Agency) - The journey of twelve young Seychellois girls trying to be crowned Miss Seychelles… Another World 2014 beauty Pageant will come to an end in less than 24 hours when one of them will take home the prestigious crown.

For the last contestant in the SNA profiles, twenty year old Ronda Sidonie describes the last few months as an amazing learning experience which she feels will enable her to help the community but also to develop strong, long lasting relationships with the other contestants.

A past food and beverage student at the Seychelles Tourism Academy, Sidonie is currently self-employed.

The young lady from Hangard Street on the periphery of the capital of Victoria, can see herself running her own business in the fashion industry, creating new designs and also dreams of becoming a professional international model in future.

In her spare time, she either listens to some music, watch TV or spend quality time with family and loved ones.

For Sidonie, her motivation comes from her parents.

“They are the reason I wake up every morning, and the reason why I am here participating in Miss Seychelles… Another World 2014. They taught me never to give up and to always believe that my future could be whatever I dreamt it to be; I love them and thank them for giving me life,” she told SNA.

Being a strong advocate in the fight against drug abuse among the youths, Sidonie says she will work hard at educating the youths to say no to drugs if she is fortunate enough to win the title.

“…It is important for the Seychellois youths to be educated about the different types of drugs and their negative effects in order to prevent them from using those substances in the first place. Since the success rate is low when it comes to detoxification of people on hard drugs like heroin, I feel that new systems should be put in place ……..hopefully promoting other people in the community to come up with innovative ideas that may help,” she told SNA.

Sidonie would like to get involved in providing counselling to those in need, becoming a support for young addicts, while hopefully working hand in hand with the Wellness Centre, which she has already visited, at Anse Royale in the South of the main island of Mahe, where addicts are given help to stop or reduce the use of drugs and to reintegrate into their communities to lead healthy and productive lives.

Aside of her desire to educate young people on the danger of drug abuse, if crowned Miss Seychelles she also hopes to continue the work of the reigning Miss Seychelles Agnes Gerry, to promote the archipelago internationally, by showing that Seychelles has a lot more to offer than just its pristine beaches.

When challenged by SNA on how confident she is about receiving the Miss Seychelles title, Sidonie’s reply was “yes, because I think you should always remain confident even if you end up winning or losing, however I think all the girls are different in their own way and all twelve of us stand a good chance of winning the crown.”

- See more at: http://www.seychellesnewsagency.com/articles/624/You+should+always+remain+confident+even+if+you+end+up+winning+or+losing+Miss+Seychelles+Contestant++Ronda+Sidonie#sthash.jsRituDm.dpuf

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Seychelles’ new family fun park gets thumbs up from children and parents

Victoria, Seychelles | May 28, 2014, Wednesday @ 22:01 in Entertainment | By: Joana Nicette and Sharon Uranie | Views: 345

Young Seychellois boy enjoying a ride on one of three brightly coloured carousel at the new family fun park (Mervyn Marie, Seychelles News Agency)

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(Seychelles News Agency) - It’s been barely a few hours since it opened its doors and the brand new family fun park aptly named “Paradis des Enfants” (Children’s paradise) located at ‘La Promenade’ in the Seychelles capital of Victoria got rave reviews from the young critics who were at its official opening ceremony earlier this evening.

It was organized gleeful chaos at the playground, as the boys and girls of different ages gushed at each new discovery.

The ice rink a first for Seychelles (Mervyn Marie, Seychelles News Agency) Photo License: Attribution

While most people would have thought the youngsters would all make a beeline for the ice rink – a first in Seychelles, the reality proved to be quite different as most children interviewed by the SNA were tripping over each other to get a chance at the slides and carousel.

The brightly coloured carousels proved to be real hits with the under twelve age group and the swings and caterpillar slide brought back fond memories of their previous playground.

Seychellois children enjoying the family fun park that will be open 7 days a week (Mervyn Marie, Seychelles News Agency) Photo License: Attribution

“I like this fun park, it is more modern and has different entertainment for us, but I preferred the old one because it was more spacious, the toys were well spread out. This is somewhat tight, but still it is great fun. I am going to have hours of fun here,” exclaimed twelve year-old Ella Petrine who claimed that her favourites are the new skating rink and the carousels. She added that at the old playground the monkey bars had been her favourite and wished some would be added to the fun park.

For his part Gael Banane was looking forward to some serious sliding and reaching some heights on the swings.

Enjoying a game of chess at tables designed especially for this, 11 year-old Ryan Cupidon was very enthusiastic about the carousels and stated that the new fun park is much better organized and more beautiful than the old playground, although he would have preferred to have the attractions of the “Paradis des Enfants” in the location of “Zarden Zanfan” the old children’s playground closed down for some time now, only a few metres away.

Echoing these sentiments Larry Antat was full of praise for the slides and declared himself as being enchanted by the cartoon characters roaming around the park. ‘I wouldn’t mind having my photo taken with Mickey Mouse,” he said.

Seychelles National Children’s Council Director Ruby Pardiwalla said the NGO welcomes the return of an area dedicated to the children.

“I think it’s lovely to have a playground back again for the children. It is a safe place where they can come with their family so that they can spend quality time together.”

NCC had for a while been in charge of running the previous playground and although “Paradis des Enfants” has its own management company Pardiwalla said NCC has been involved all along and is represented on the board.

“We will always be there to accompany Seychellois children,” she stated.

As a parent Anna Rose Beaudoin had a hard time convincing her little girl that it was time to go home and that they would come back another day.

‘It is lovely, just lovely, but I sincerely hope they do not allow it to fall into the same state of disrepair as they did the previous one. That one too was partly the result of a generous donation, I think Mr. Willy Leib contributed a lot towards it, now Sheikh Khalifa has helped make this one a reality, we should take care of it and this way we can truly show our appreciation for such a gift,” she reflected.

It was Seychelles President James Michel who opened the “Paradis des Enfants” family fun park in the company of his daughter Laeticia Michel and a primary 6 pupil of Cascade school Shiniqua Eastwood, who won the national competition to name the fun park.

Laeticia, president Michel's daughter opens the door (Mervyn Marie, Seychelles News Agency) Photo License: Attribution

“On behalf of the people, and in particular the children of Seychelles, I would like to thank the President of the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and the people of the UAE for the donation of this beautiful family fun park. It will be an important centre for family life and the development of good, healthy recreational habits, which will benefit our society and be a source of much enjoyment for all Seychellois children,” said Michel in a statement.

President Michel looks on as a young Seychellois girl enjoys her ride (Mervyn Marie, Seychelles News Agency) Photo License: Attribution

The park cost $ 3.7 million to build, it was financed by a $ 2.4 million donation from the Government of Abu Dhabi of the UAE, and the remaining amount by the Government of Seychelles, partly through collection of the Corporate Social Responsibility Tax.

The project started towards August 2013.

Families have free access to the Fun Park while some areas such as the ice rink and electronic games centre can be accessed by paying a fee.

SNA presents a selection of photos taken at the opening of the new family fun park (Mervyn Marie, Seychelles News Agency)

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ISPC gives gala dinner proceeds to STA

ISPC gives gala dinner proceeds to STA

29-May-2014

The Seychelles Tourism Academy (STA) has received a cheque for R150,000 from the ISPC – a one-stop shopping for chefs, sommeliers, maîtres d'hôtel and food lovers.

STA principal Flavien Joubert received the cheque from ISPC chief executive Alfred Fourcroy earlier this week at the National Cultural Centre in the presence of Tourism and Culture Minister Alain St Ange, tourism principal secretary Anne Lafortune, STA’s general manager Peter Moncherry and representatives of Cable & Wireless and Air Seychelles. 

The money was raised during a gala dinner held recently as part of the Seychelles national culinary contest where the winners prepared their dishes for distinguished guests.

For the past six years the ISPC has been organising the cooking competition for Seychellois chefs who must display their culinary theory and practical abilities to a panel of judges, including Michelin chef Lionel Rigolet from Belgium. 

From the 60 chefs who entered the competition, only 15 made in to the finals – five in each of the three categories: starter, main course and desert.

The winner of the three categories receive prizes from Air Seychelles, Constance Hotels, and also Cable & Wireless as an all-expense paid trip (plane ticket, hotel and cash). 

Mr Joubert said that the funds raised from this dinner will be used for renovation work, for students who are in need and also as incentives for students who work.
 
“It is a policy of mine that when my students work at an event, they get paid. We don’t want the students to be working for free so instead of using government funding we use the money we have saved for such endeavours,” said Mr Joubert.

Mr Fourcroy said the next culinary competition finals have been slated for November 4-6 at the renovated STA at La Misère and the preliminary contests will take place at the end of September.

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Santener i ganny onore

Santener i ganny onore

29-May-2014

Msye Bertie Edouard Mahoune, sa santener ki ti selebre son 100enm lanniverser le 21 Me, 2014, ti ganny onore dan en rasanbleman spesyal ki ti fer kot biro ladministrasyon distrik Plaisance Dimans pase.

Sa rankont ti deroul dan prezans Minis Zafer Sosyal, Devlopman Kominoter ek Spor Vincent Meriton, manm Lasanble Nasyonal pour distrik Plaisance Roma Aglae, konseye spesyal dan departman devlopman kominoter Dan Frichot, parmi lezot.

Msye Mahoune in toultan reste Rochon, ki tonm dan distrik Plaisance, e ganny dekri koman en zonm senp e debrouyer. 

Msye Mahoune i en kwizinyen par profesyon e pour plizyer lannen son lavi in travay lo bato. Sa in enkli en tenk Angle kot i ti patisye, boulanze, maren e menm sef kwizinyen abor en lot tenk. 

Apre en serten letan Msye Mahoune ti deside aret travay lo bato, e la i ti retourn Mahé kot i ti travay dan boulanzri.
 
Apard en dimoun ki ti devoue anver son louvraz, enn son bann pasyon ti lapes. 

Msye Mahoune i annan 8 zanfan, e i fer 50-an depi ki li ek son dezyenm madanm, Yvana, i ansanm. Yvana i osi carer pour Msye Mahoune. I dir ki Msye Mahoune i ankor for e ki son memwar i ankor bon.

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Sesel I Annan Talan singing contest

29-May-2014

Winners Shamma Damoo,Audrey Philoé overjoyed

After weeks of competition, Audrey Philoé and Shamma Damoo are the winners of the fifth Sesel I Annan Talan singing contest organised by the Jj Spirit Foundation.

Philoé triumphed in the 12-17 years category and Damoo claimed victory in the 18-35 years division in Sunday’s finals inside a packed International Conference Centre. Among the crowd were President James Michel who is also the JJ Spirit Foundation patron, Speaker of the National Assembly Dr Patrick Herminie, government ministers and the foundation’s chairperson Lise Bastienne.
We present to you the winners in descending order and the prizes they won. The photos were taken by Patrick Joubert.

Audrey Philoé

Winner of the 12-17 years category

Songs sang: You’ve got away by Shania Twain, Hallelujah by Alexandra Burke and Obliye by Antoinette Dodin

Prizes won: 

. R30,000 sponsored by Jj Spirit Foundation

. One iPad, One Mobile Internet ‘Click 2000’ for six months which offers 2000MB data allowance per month and overages charges of 0.001 (SCR/KB) sponsored by Cable & Wireless

. Weekend for two on Desroches sponsored by IDC

. Return ticket to Indonesia including accommodation and exposure to perform in a show sponsored by Nico Barito, Honorary Consul of Seychelles in Indonesia.

“I am very happy and proud of myself after the win. It’s a big achievement. I have made members of my family proud and I’m sure they are also proud of me. I’m third time lucky after twice losing in the first round in the past. This win will surely boost my confidence as I wish to continue singing at a very high level in the future. I am thinking of joining a band at Anse Boileau, but in the meantime I will continue practising music with my 14-year-old brother who plays most instruments. We also do some recordings at his friend’s place and this helps me to work on improving my voice and to be ready for the forthcoming performance in Indonesia,” said 15-year-old Audrey Philoé.

Shamma Damoo

Winner of the 18-35 years category

Songs sang: Give me one reason by Black Voices, Wrecking Ball by Miley Cyrus and Lavi Rezete by May-Cecile Lajoie

Prizes won:
 
. R30,000 sponsored by Jj Spirit Foundation

. One iPad, One Mobile Internet ‘Click 2000’ for six months which offers 2000MB data allowance per month and overages charges of 0.001 (SCR/KB) sponsored by Cable & Wireless

. Weekend for two on Desroches sponsored by IDC

. Return ticket to Indonesia including accommodation and exposure to perform in a show sponsored by Nico Barito, Honorary Consul of Seychelles in Indonesia.

“It’s a beautiful victory. The winning feeling is very good and I’m still on a high. Frankly, I didn’t expect it. I think what gave me the nod over the other two finalists is the song ‘Give me one reason which I sang a capella. There has been a number of critics all along, but they have only made me stronger and more determined to do what I like doing best. I hope to get the chance to do some gigs and sing with some big local singers in the future. I also want to release an album of my own one day. As for the Indonesia trip, I haven’t got much information right now, but I will be ready to wow the crowd there,” said 20-year-old Shamma Damoo.

Sheena Meriton

Runner-up of the 12-17 years category

Songs sang: Why you tell me lies by Diana King, Waterfall by TLC and Zanmi by Michelle Marengo

Prizes won:

. R25,000 sponsored by Marievonne Pool – Honorary Consul of the Republic of  Seychelles in Tanzania/Tourism ambassador of the Seychelles in Tanzania

. R4,000 sponsored by Count and Read

. Weekend for two on Silhouette sponsored by IDC.

Leo Hoareau

Runner-up of the 18-35 years category

Songs sang: All of me by John Legend, Wake me up by Avicii and Mwan ek Ou by Frank Pierre

Prizes won:

. R25,000 sponsored by Marievonne Pool – Honorary Consul of the Republic of  Seychelles in Tanzania/Tourism ambassador of the Seychelles in Tanzania

. R4,000 sponsored by Count and Read

. Weekend for two on Silhouette sponsored by IDC.

Nelly Barbé

Third place finisher in the 12-17 years category

Songs sang: How will I know by Whitney Houston, Grenade by Bruno Mars and Gard ou lizye ouver by Michelle Marengo

Prizes won:

. R20, 000 sponsored by Sea Cucumber Harvest Association

. R3,000 sponsored by Marievonne Pool - Honorary Consul of the Republic of  Seychelles in Tanzania/Tourism ambassador of the Seychelles in Tanzania 

. Weekend for two at La Digue Lodge.

Public choice winner: R20,000 sponsored by Jj Spirit Foundation, iPad sponsored by Lazare Properties Ltd.

Barbara Lepathy

Third place finisher in the 18-35 years category

Songs sang: Open Arms by Mariah Carey, Maldon by Zouk Machine and Konplent Paran by May-Cecile Lajoie

Prizes won:

. R20, 000 sponsored by Sea Cucumber Harvest Association

. R3,000 sponsored by Marievonne Pool - Honorary Consul of the Republic of  Seychelles in Tanzania/Tourism ambassador of the Seychelles in Tanzania 

. Weekend for two at La Digue Lodge.

Public choice winner: R20,000 sponsored by Jj Spirit Foundation, iPad sponsored by Lazare Properties Ltd.

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