A site visit was conducted at Bois de Rose this afternoon in relation to the Seychelles Port Expansion Project to review the entities that may require relocation as part of the development.
The visit was attended by the Vice President, Mr. Sebastien Pillay, the Minister for Homeland Security and Civil Affairs, Mr. James Camille and the Minister for Transport, Ports and Civil Aviation, Ms. Veronique Laporte, together with heads of departments under the Ministry for Homeland Security and Civil Affairs, including the Police, Seychelles Prison Service and the Maritime Safety and Security Bodies.
The visit provided an opportunity for the Vice President and ministers to familiarise themselves with the entities concerned and to discuss considerations for the way forward as planning progresses.
Yesterday morning, the Vice-Chancellor and her team met with Minister James Camille, together with his Principal Secretaries and Technical Advisor from the Ministry of Homeland Security and Civil Affairs.
Discussions focused on key areas aligned with UniSey’s strategic priorities, including internationalisation, digitalisation, lifelong learning, business skills development and language training, law enforcement and awareness programmes, mediation, and collaborative research projects.
The Minister of Homeland Security and Civil Affairs, Mr. James Camille, warmly welcomed Her Excellency Mrs. Emily Burns, High Commissioner-Designate of Canada to the Republic of Seychelles, during an accreditation visit to the Ministry.
During the meeting, both parties exchanged views on matters of mutual interest and discussed potential areas of collaboration between Seychelles and Canada. The discussions highlighted the longstanding cordial relations between the two countries and their shared commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation.
The visit forms part of ongoing efforts to further enhance diplomatic relations and explore opportunities for continued partnership in areas of common priority.
This afternoon, the President of the Republic, Dr. Patrick Herminie, visited the Public Order and Tactical Response Unit (POTRU) and the Police Dog Unit. The visit aimed to familiarise the President with the operations of these specialised units and to gain insight into their operational needs.
The President was welcomed by the Minister for Homeland Security and Civil Affairs, Mr. James Camille, Acting Commissioner of Police Mr. Godfra Hermitte, Principal Secretary for Homeland Security Ms. Sheryl Vengadasamy, along with senior officers of the Seychelles Police Force.
During the visit, the President received a briefing from the Deputy Commander of POTRU, Assistant Superintendent Vincent Marie, who outlined the unit’s roles, capabilities, and ongoing operational priorities. The President also had the opportunity to meet with officers and personnel from both units, acknowledging their dedication and commitment to safeguarding our nation.
The engagement provided an important opportunity to strengthen dialogue between leadership and frontline officers while highlighting the critical work carried out by these specialised units within the Seychelles Police Force in ensuring the safety and security of Seychelles.
The Minister for Homeland Security and Civil Affairs, Mr. James Camille, together with the Principal Secretary for Homeland Security, Ms. Sheryl Vangadasamy, undertook an official overseas mission to Dubai to participate in the World Governments Summit 2026.
As part of the programme, the Minister participated in the Global Government Regulatory and Justice Forum panel session entitled “How can the Rule of Law Adapt with Global Transformation?”, which addressed the challenges and opportunities facing legal and regulatory systems in an evolving global environment.
In addition to the main sessions, the delegation held several bilateral meetings with senior officials and technical partners from the United Arab Emirates. Discussions focused on the use of emerging technologies, cybersecurity infrastructure, digital systems within the police force, information sharing, and opportunities for cooperation in the areas of capacity building and technical exchange.
The mission also included official site visits to Dubai’s Civil defense headquarters, as well as the world’s first fully unmanned smart police station, which operates through the use of artificial intelligence and advanced technological systems.
The engagements form part of the Government of Seychelles’ ongoing efforts to modernise the national security sector and to strengthen international partnerships in support of institutional development and technological advancement
The Seychelles Petroleum Company Limited (SEYPEC) and the Seychelles Fire and Rescue Services Agency (SFRSA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance national preparedness and response to fire and petroleum-related emergencies.
The agreement was formally signed by the Chief Fire Officer of SFRSA, Ms. Tally Domingue, and the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of SEYPEC, Mrs. Brenda Gobine.
The MOU establishes a framework for collaboration through joint training exercises, technical exchanges, and shared access to specialised facilities and expertise. It aims to strengthen the operational capacity of SFRSA in managing hydrocarbon risks while enabling SEYPEC to benefit from SFRSA’s firefighting and emergency response expertise.
The partnership will include live simulations, customised training modules, participation in emergency drills, and knowledge sharing on international best practices in safety and risk management.
This MOU supports national safety objectives and reinforces both institutions’ commitment to improving resilience and protecting lives, property, and critical infrastructure.
The Minister for Homeland Security and Civil Affairs James Camille received a courtesy call from the newly accredited Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Seychelles H.E. Mr. Hatem Yousri Hosni.
The meeting provided an opportunity to formally welcome the Ambassador and to exchange views on strengthening bilateral cooperation. Discussions focused on potential areas of collaboration, including capacity-building opportunities for law enforcement agencies, cybersecurity and cybercrime, border control as well as other fields of mutual interest.
Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to fostering closer ties and enhancing cooperation in support of national and regional security.
The meeting was also attended by the Principal Secretary for Homeland Security Ms. Sheryl Vengadasamy, the Principal Secretary for Civil Affairs Mr. Allain Volcere , Executive Director, Ms. Michelle Sabury and the Acting Commissioner of Prisons, Mr. Antoine Desnousse.
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