A group of women who successfully completed a three-month sewing programme facilitated by the Ministry of Employment and Social Affairs and led by Women in Action and Solidarity (Waso) were commended for their resilience and perseverance by Minister Patricia Francourt.

The 8th Political Dialogue meeting between the Republic of Seychelles and the European Union (EU) was held yesterday in Victoria.

The annual meeting, which is a milestone of the EU-Seychelles longstanding partnership, was co-chaired by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and

Tourism, Sylvestre Radegonde, and the ambassador of the European Union to the Republic of Seychelles, Vincent Degert.

The chargée d’affaires at the US embassy based in Port Louis, Mauritius, Judes DeBaere, paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Employment & Social Affairs, Patricia Francourt, at her office at Independence House on Tuesday.

Staff from the employment department yesterday attended a training on the topic of corruption led by the Anti-Corruption Commission Seychelles (ACCS).

Six groups will benefit from this training taking place at Care House and will complete it on October 5.

Following consultations between the Ministry of Employment and Social Affairs and stakeholders, including employers and employees representatives, the cabinet of ministers has approved to suspend the current legal requirement for the 13th month pay for 2021 due to financial constraints.

A new commission for child protection has been appointed effective September 15, 2021.

The National Commission for Child Protection (NCCP) was appointed by the Minister for Employment and Social Affairs, Patricia Francourt, who also holds the portfolio responsibility for children’s affairs and child protection.

Staff from the Agency for Social Protection yesterday attended a training on the topic of corruption led by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACCS).

The Ministry of Employment and Social Affairs is conducting such trainings for all its staff so that they can be informed about the risks and impacts of corruption and ways by which it can be prevented.

Minister for Employment and Social Affairs Patricia Francourt yesterday held an interactive session with a group of students who have recently graduated from the Seychelles Institute of Agriculture and Horticulture (SIAH).