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Seychelles tightens rules on foreign workers’ accommodation

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The Seychelles Cabinet approves measures to regulate accommodation for foreign workers more strictly, particularly in the construction sector. The Vice-President says the provisions are intended to ensure acceptable housing conditions and make it easier for businesses to contribute to the country’s development, reports the SBC.

The Seychelles Cabinet has approved measures to regulate accommodation for foreign workers more strictly, particularly in the construction sector, the Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) reported.

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