The Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the Republic of Seychelles Ms. Lin Nan paid an introductory courtesy call on the Minister for Homeland Security and Civil Affairs, Mr. James Camille.

 

The meeting provided an opportunity to engage with the newly appointed Minister and reaffirm the strong and longstanding relations between Seychelles and China, with discussions touching on areas of mutual interest and continued cooperation.

The Minister of Homeland Security and Civil Affairs, Mr. James Camille, conducted his final series of visits to key departments, including the Seychelles Prison Services administrative teams, the Seychelles Police Dog Unit and the Police Academy.

 

During these visits, the Minister met with both front-line officers and administrative teams, providing an opportunity for open engagement, dialogue, and appreciation of the vital work being carried out across the departments.

 

One of the highlights of the visits was at the Police Dog Unit programme, which works closely with young people by involving them in dog training activities. This initiative plays an important role in improving behaviour, instilling discipline and positively engaging youth through responsibility and teamwork.

 

These visits reaffirm the Ministry’s commitment to supporting officers across the Ministry and fostering open dialogue to strengthen operations, enhance support systems and drive overall improvement.

 His Excellency Mr. Jeff Glenkin, British High Commissioner to Seychelles, paid an introductory courtesy call on the Minister for Homeland Security and Civil Affairs, Mr. James Camille.

 

The meeting provided an opportunity for His Excellency to formally meet the newly appointed Minister and to reaffirm the strong and longstanding bilateral relations between Seychelles and the United Kingdom. Discussions focused on ongoing areas of cooperation and matters of mutual interest, with both parties expressing their commitment to further strengthening collaboration between the two nations.

 

The meeting was also attended by senior management personnel of the Ministry of Homeland Security and Civil Affairs, as well as representatives of the Seychelles Police, underscoring the importance of inter-agency engagement and cooperation

The Minister for Homeland Security and Civil Affairs Mr. James Camille recently conducted a familiarization visit to key departments to gain deeper insight into their operations, challenges, and operational needs.

 

The visit included Phoenix House, where the Minister received a comprehensive briefing from the Seychelles Police on cybercrime and organized crime, as well as engagements with Immigration Ports, Immigration Services at the International Airport and Police Airport operations.

 

The visit provided valuable insight into the critical work being carried out across these departments and underscored the professionalism, dedication and vigilance of officers and staff who work daily to safeguard our nation, protect our borders and ensure the safety of all citizens and visitors.

On New Year’s Day, the Principal Secretary for Homeland Security, Ms. Sheryl Vengadasamy, accompanied by the Executive Director of the Ministry of Homeland Security and Civil Affairs Ms. Michelle Sabury, conducted a series of visits to key departments and units to personally extend New Year wishes and express appreciation to officers on duty.

 

The visits included:

During each visit, officers were wished a Happy New Year and presented with treats as a token of appreciation, in recognition of their dedication and unwavering commitment particularly while serving during the holiday period.

The Ministry extends its sincere gratitude to all officers who continue to serve and protect our communities, ensuring safety and security as the new year begins.

The Minister for Homeland Security and Civil Affairs, Mr. James Camille, received a courtesy call from H.E. Mr. Sakuta Makoto, Resident Ambassador of Japan to the Republic of Seychelles.

 

The meeting reaffirmed the strong and longstanding bilateral relations between Seychelles and Japan and provided an opportunity to exchange views on key areas of cooperation in the security sector. Discussions focused on Japan’s continued assistance to Seychelles, particularly in relation to the construction of the Marine Police and Anti-Narcotics Police Headquarters, a significant project aimed at strengthening national law enforcement capacity.

 

The two parties also discussed the importance of community policing as a means of enhancing public trust, improving crime prevention and fostering closer collaboration between law enforcement agencies and communities. In addition, maritime cooperation featured prominently, with emphasis on safeguarding maritime domains and strengthening collaborative efforts to address shared maritime security challenges.

 

The courtesy call underscored the shared commitment of Seychelles and Japan to strengthening cooperation in homeland security and advancing initiatives that contribute to safety, stability, and sustainable development.