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Seychelles gives Islands Foundation a legal framework

By , based on Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation

Seychelles gives Islands Foundation a legal framework

The National Assembly of Seychelles unanimously voted in favour of the 2026 Seychelles Islands Foundation (SIF) Bill, presented by Environment, Climate, Energy and Natural Resources Minister Marie-May Jeremie. The bill gives the foundation a legal framework governing its functions, according to public broadcaster SBC.

All members of the National Assembly of Seychelles present voted in favour of the 2026 Seychelles Islands Foundation (SIF) Bill, which establishes a legal framework governing the functions of the foundation. The bill was presented by Seychelles Environment, Climate, Energy and Natural Resources Minister Marie-May Jeremie, according to the Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation.

The adoption of the bill now gives the Seychelles Islands Foundation a legal framework to carry out its functions, Marie-May Jeremie said when presenting the bill.

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