Welcome to Edition #24 of Saint Ange Tourism 2018, Monday 18th June 2018
The Editorial this week highlights:-
a) 18th June – Constitution Day
b) Warm Greetings for Eid Mubarak celebrations
c) President Danny Faure of Seychelles at G7 in Charlevoix in Canada
d) 2018 North Korea–United States summit
e) FIFA Football World Cup 2018
f) Vertical Integration Policy coming to Seychelles?
g) Air Seychelles increases rates on its domestic flights
18th June – Constitution Day
Today is the 18th of June and the celebrations of our Constitution Day. It is a day that each and every Seychellois should use for reflecting on where we have come from to better appreciate where we are today. It is also a good day to plan the way forward based on a vision that suits you as a Seychellois. By planning for you and your family first, you will be planning for a Seychelles that will be your country. The recent discussions and talks on the Constitution were a good move, as understanding one’s constitution is essential. It demonstrates that we have rights, but that my rights cannot infringe on your rights as a Seychellois. This is key to understanding we are all equal with three branches of Government (Executive, Legislative and the Judiciary) working independently from each other for the good of every Seychellois.
Happy Constitution Day to everyone.
President Danny Faure of Seychelles at G7 in Charlevoix in Canada
President Danny Faure was one of the Heads of State who were invited to Canada at the time the G7 were meeting in Charlevoix. When planning this meeting The Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada said:- “Our oceans and coasts are under considerable threat – from increases in plastic pollution, more frequent and severe weather events, and illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. Resilient coastal communities and healthy oceans are vital to growing economies that work for everyone and that is why we are committed to working with others to protect the world’s oceans.” Seychelles has already, 15 percent of Seychelles’ 1.4 million-square-kilometre exclusive economic zone (EEZ), some 200,000 square kilometres listed as protected zones.
FIFA Football World Cup 2018
Football fever has gripped Seychelles as it did the Community of Nations as a whole. Everyday, since the Official Opening Ceremony in Russia, Seychellois have been glued to their TV Screens to watch the football matches taking place in the different cities of Russia. For weeks Seychelles had been overtaken by the coming football world cup. Cars flying the different flags of countries participating in the 2018 World Cup were seen all over the islands showing how enthusiastic Seychelles was about their favourite sport of football. What was nice was the respect for one another – it didn’t matter what flags were being flown, Seychellois were united with passion and love for their sport!
