Welcome to Edition #33 of Saint Ange Tourism 2018, Monday 20th August 2018
The Editorial this week highlights:
a. Operating Costs in Seychelles goes up even further.
b. Kofi Annan, former Secretary General of the United Nations and Nobel Peace Laureate.
c. Holiday survey leaves Seychelles out of the list.
d. More worries for countries depending on tourism.
e. Coco de Mer medicine hits the market but not by Seychelles.
f. Preserve, Protect and Cherish Assumption Island sees first “Eco & Preserve Seychelles walk”
Kofi Annan, Former Secretary General Of The United Nations And Nobel Peace Laureate
It is with immense sadness that we report after receiving information from the Kofi Annan Foundation that Mr. Kofi Annan, former Secretary General of the United Nations and Nobel Peace Laureate, passed away peacefully on Saturday 18th August after a short illness. His wife Nane and their children Ama, Kojo and Nina were by his side during his last days.
Mr. Kofi Annan was a global statesman and a deeply committed internationalist who fought throughout his life for a fairer and more peaceful world. During his distinguished career and leadership of the United Nations he was an ardent champion of peace, sustainable development, human rights and the rule of law.
After stepping down from the United Nations, he continued to work tirelessly in the cause of peace through his chairmanship of the Kofi Annan Foundation and as chair of The Elders, the group founded by Nelson Mandela. He was an inspiration to young and old alike.
Mr. Kofi Annan was a son of Ghana and felt a special responsibility towards Africa. He was particularly committed to African development and deeply engaged in many initiatives, including his chairmanship of the Africa Progress Panel and his early leadership of the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA).
Wherever there was suffering or need, he reached out and touched many people with his deep compassion and empathy. He selflessly placed others first, radiating genuine kindness, warmth and brilliance in all he did. He will be greatly missed by so many around the world, as well as his staff at the Foundation and his many former colleagues in the United Nations system. He will remain in our hearts forever.
Operating Costs In Seychelles Goes Up Even Further
Operating Cost continues to hit Seychelles and its tourism industry. Last week the Government announced new increases for electricity, water and sewage on the public at large but spared the businesses from the new increases. This comes over and above increase only months ago which touched everyone including the Business Community. Seychelles is know to be expensive as it is and these new increases will only compound the problems as the ordinary Seychellois will be rallying to call for increases in salary to offset their inflated utility bills.
