The Ministry of Transport, Ports & Civil Aviation Seychelles

11/08/2026

Minister Veronique Laporte held a courtesy meeting today with representatives of the omnibus operators to discuss matters relating to the public transport sector.

Also present at the meeting were the Principal Secretary for Land Transport Department, Mr. Patrick Andre; Chief Technical Advisor, Mr. Elvis Octave; and Executive Director to the Minister, Ms. Vanessa Marie.

10/08/2026

03/08/2026

Youth Road Safety Forum Empowers Young People to Champion Safer Roads

Empowering young people to become advocates for safer roads was the focus of a Youth Road Safety Forum held last Saturday at the Dockland Auditorium. Organised by the Road Safety Advisory Committee in partnership with the Seychelles National Youth Council (SNYC), the forum encouraged youth to take an active role in promoting responsible road use and helping to reduce road crashes.

The forum was attended by the Minister for Transport, Ports and Civil Aviation, Ms. Veronique Laporte, and the Minister for Youth and Sport, Ms. Kalsey Belle, who reaffirmed their ministries' commitment to empowering young people to become active advocates for safer roads.

The event builds on the renewed Memorandum of Understanding signed in May between the Department of Land Transport and SNYC under the National Road Safety Campaign, reinforcing the partnership to educate, engage and empower youth in promoting road safety.

Addressing participants, Minister Laporte described road safety as a shared responsibility and encouraged young people to lead by example by promoting safe road practices within their schools, families and communities. Minister Belle urged participants to use their voices to influence positive behaviour, noting that young people have a vital role to play in reducing road crashes and saving lives.

The forum featured a presentation by the Principal Secretary for the Department of Land Transport, Mr. Patrick Andre, under the theme "Youth Empowerment Towards Road Safety," highlighting the important role of youth in fostering a culture of responsible road use.

Participants also engaged in an interactive panel discussion with representatives from the Ministry of Transport, Ports and Civil Aviation, the Seychelles Police Force, Seychelles Land Transport Authority and the Ministry of Health.

The discussion explored key road safety challenges and the collective responsibility of all road users in preventing crashes and protecting lives.

The forum concluded with an interactive question-and-answer session, encouraging participants to become ambassadors for road safety and help strengthen a culture of responsible road use across Seychelles.

22/07/2026

15/07/2026

Minister Laporte presents Golden Jubilee commemorative gifts to Students

Students of Port Glaud Primary School and the Independent School (Primary and Secondary) have received commemorative gifts in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Seychelles' Independence.

On behalf of the President of the Republic, Dr. Patrick Herminie, the Minister for Transport, Ports and Civil Aviation, Ms. Veronique Laporte, presented the commemorative gifts during ceremonies held on Tuesday and Wednesday.

As part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations, other members of the Cabinet of Ministers are presenting commemorative gifts to students in schools across Mahé, Praslin and La Digue.

09/07/2026

International Investors Explore Opportunities in Seychelles’ Transport Sector

The Minister for Transport, Ports and Civil Aviation, Ms. Véronique Laporte, today met separately with an Indian delegation led by Mr. Aditya Thiruvengadam and Nigerian investor Mr. Tokunbo Wright as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen international partnerships and explore new investment opportunities within Seychelles’ transport sector.

Discussions with the Indian delegation focused on prospects for maritime freight services between India and Seychelles and the wider Indian Ocean region, as well as the introduction of automated pay parking systems and transportation enterprise resource planning (ERP) software solutions. The delegation indicated its intention to submit detailed project proposals for further consideration.

The meeting with Mr. Wright, who was accompanied by consultants Mr. Philip Barbe and Ms. Marie Anne Soubana, explored avenues for enhanced cooperation between Seychelles and Nigeria, including the potential establishment of direct air links and the development of stronger trade relations between the two countries.

The constructive exchanges reaffirmed Seychelles’ commitment to engaging with international partners to foster innovation, strengthen air and maritime connectivity, and advance sustainable economic growth for the benefit of the transport sector and the wider economy.

04/07/2026

In line with the Ministry's ongoing consultations with transport stakeholders, the Minister for Transport, Ports and Civil Aviation, Ms. Veronique Laporte, met with the Chairman of the Motorsports Association of Seychelles (MAS), Mr. Francis Mein, and members of the association.

The meeting provided an opportunity for the Minister to better understand the association and guide its members on the importance of consulting key stakeholders and to develop a safe environment and proper framework for motor racing.

04/07/2026

The Minister for Transport, Ports and Civil Aviation, Ms. Veronique Laporte, held a fruitful meeting with the Minister for Social Affairs, Family and Equity, Mrs. Pamela Charlette, to strengthen collaboration between the two ministries. The meeting was held yesterday at the Botanical House.

Discussions focused on enhancing accessibility and inclusivity within the transport sector, as well as reinforcing the child protection framework. Both ministers reaffirmed their commitment to working together to ensure that policies and initiatives promote equal access to transport services while safeguarding the wellbeing of children and other vulnerable members of the community.

04/07/2026

The Minister for Transport, Ports and Civil Aviation chaired a meeting with the Airport and Port (Seychelles) Taxi Operators Association and the National Taxi Association of Seychelles yesterday.

The meeting provided an opportunity for both associations to discuss the key challenges affecting their operations at the airport and port.

As a next step, both associations will consult their members and submit their proposals to the Ministry. The Ministry will, in turn, review the relevant policies and regulations to identify and address any loopholes, overlaps, or areas requiring clarification, with the aim of strengthening the regulatory framework.

02/07/2026

ICAO Regional Director Pays Courtesy Call on Minister for Transport, Ports and Civil Aviation

The Minister for Transport, Ports and Civil Aviation, Ms. Veronique Laporte, received the Regional Director of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Eastern and Southern African (ESAF) Office, Ms. Lucy Mbugua, on a courtesy call at Botanical House.

Ms. Mbugua and her delegation are in Seychelles on an official mission to support the country's preparations for the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme – Continuous Monitoring Approach (USOAP CMA), scheduled from 25 August to 7 September 2027.

During the meeting, Ms. Mbugua briefed the Minister on the outcomes of the mission and presented key recommendations to strengthen Seychelles' readiness for the audit. She commended the Seychelles Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA) for its dedication and congratulated Seychelles on the successful separation of the SCAA from the Seychelles Airports Authority, describing it as an important milestone in line with ICAO standards.

Discussions also focused on strengthening the SCAA's regulatory role, finalising outstanding aviation regulations, and maintaining close collaboration among stakeholders to ensure continued compliance with ICAO requirements.

Minister Laporte welcomed the recommendations and reaffirmed the Government's commitment to strengthening the country's civil aviation sector. She thanked the ICAO delegation for its continued technical support, noting that the mission will further enhance Seychelles' preparations for the 2027 audit and help maintain the highest international aviation safety and oversight standards.

Also present at the meeting were the Principal Secretary for the Department of Ports and Civil Aviation, Mr. David Bianchi; Chairperson of the Seychelles Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA), Mr. Wilfred Fock Tave; Vice-Chairperson, Mr. Conrad Benoiton; Chief Executive Officer of the SCAA, Mr. Garry Albert; Director of Aviation Development and Economic Regulations, Ms. Florence Marengo; as well as other officials from the Ministry of Transport, Ports and Civil Aviation and the Seychelles Civil Aviation Authority.