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11 RECRUITS GRADUATE AND JOIN THE SDF
Second group of recruits graduate and join the SDF Eleven new recruits have joined the Seychelles Defence Forces after completing their basic training at the Military Training Support Centre in Barbarons. The ceremony was held this afternoon at the Military Training Support Centre, Ile Perseverance, in the presence of Chief of Defence Forces Brigadier Michael Rosette, senior SDF officers, and family members of the new recruits. Among the 11 recruits Private Dovano…
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SEYCHELLES PETROLEUM COMPANY DONATES SAF FUEL BOWSER
SEYCHELLES PETROLEUM COMPANY DONATES SAF FUEL BOWSER SEYPEC has donated a 6,000-litre Jet-A1 fuel bowser to the Seychelles Air Force. The event took place this morning at the Seychelles Air ForceBase–at Pointe Larue, in the presence of the Commander In Chief, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan, CEO of…
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COMMANDER IN CHIEF COMMISSIONS TWO NEW OFFICERS IN SEYCHELLES DEFENCE FORCES.
COMMANDER IN CHIEF COMMISSIONS TWO NEW OFFICERS IN SEYCHELLES DEFENCE FORCES. The SDF Commander–in–Chief, President Wavel Ramkalawan, had the honor…
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OPERATION SOUTHERN READINESS 2023 KICKS OFF
OPERATION SOUTHERN READINESS 2023 KICKS OFF The Second edition of Operation Southern Readiness led by the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF)…
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NATIONAL DAY PARADE
In honor of the 47th anniversary of Seychelles Independence, the Commander in Chief, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan, attended the National Day Parade in Victoria this afternoon. The President of Rwanda, Mr. Paul Kagame, attended this year’s festivities as the National Day’s Guest of Honor. A total of 23 platoons of uniformed men and women participated in this year’s march,which also included local and foreign military forces from India, the United Kingdom, and France, the Seychelles Police Force, the Seychelles Fire and Rescue Services Agency, and youth organizations affiliated with the Seychelles National Youth Council. The National Brass Band, under the direction of Master Nilsen Ernest and Band Major Brian Larue, was playing alongside the platoons.
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REPUBLIC OF FRANCE DONATES TO SCG
The Republic of France donates uniforms to the Seychelles Coast Guard. In a small ceremony at the Seychelles Coast Guard…
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CONSTITUTION DAY
FLAG RAISING CEREMONY TO MARK CONSTITUTION DAY The Ceremonial hoisting of Seychelles’ National Flag by Seychellois Men and Woman in…
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EX-PAYANKE 2023
Joint Local Military Exercise PAYANKE The Official start of the PAYANKE took place at the Military Training Support Centre –…
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SEYCHELLES POLICE FORCE PRESENTATION
As part of continued professional development of its service members, the Seychelles Defence Forces in partnership with the Seychelles Police…
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FAD Project
The Commander in Chief Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan, accompanied by the Minister for Fisheries and the Blue Economy, Mr. Jean-François Ferrari, welcomed back the Seychelles Coast Guard Patrol Ship Saya De Malah from their three-week clean-up expedition of the Fish Aggregating Devices (FAD). The Chief of Defence Forces Brigadier Michael Rosette, Chief of Staff Colonel Jean Attala, and other members of the Defence Force Council were also present at the Fishing Port Berth to greet the group of six Seychelles Maritime Academy students and crew members of Saya De Malah. The Commander-in-Chief personally congratulated the group on their successful expedition and urged them to continue to protect the blue economy, which is one of our country’s most important economies. A total of 114 FADs were collected during the expedition around Aldabra Attol, Farquhar, Astove, and other lagoons.
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