Ministry of Employment and Human Resource Planning

28/05/2026

27/05/2026

A public speaking competition on the theme “Innovative Ways to Attract Youth to Essential Shift-Based Jobs” concluded the series of activities organised by the Ministry of Employment and Human Resource Planning throughout May to commemorate Labour Day.

Teams of three students from Belonie, Perseverance, Anse Royale, and Mont Fleuri Secondary Schools participated, alongside representatives from the School of Advanced Level Studies (SALS), Seychelles Business Studies Academy (SBSA), Seychelles Tourism Academy (STA), National Institute of Health and Social Studies (NIHSS), and Seychelles Institute of Teacher Education (SITE) in the upper secondary and professional institutions category.

The young participants presented creative ideas to encourage more youth to join essential shift-based professions, while highlighting workforce opportunities and challenges. They observed a disconnect between young people’s expectations and the realities of the workplace. It was noted that youth are not necessarily reluctant to work shifts, but struggle with outdated schedules, lack of innovation, repetitive tasks, eventual burnout, limited career growth, and restricted opportunities.

Suggestions included exposing students to workplaces to reduce mismatches between expectations and reality, modernising shift-based jobs through technology to better manage irregular hours, and fostering workplace environments where young people can thrive.

After an engaging competition and careful deliberation by a panel of three judges, prizes were awarded as follows:

Secondary School Category
• 1st Prize – Belonie School
• 2nd Prize – Mont Fleuri School
• 3rd Prize - Perseverance School

Upper Secondary / Professional Centres
• 1st Prize – Seychelles Tourism Academy (STA)
• 2nd Prize – Seychelles Institute of Teacher Education (SITE)
• 3rd Prize – Seychelles Business Studies Academy (SBSA)

Mont Fleuri School won awards for Best Speaker and Best Introductory Speaker in the secondary school category, while STA received the same honours in the upper secondary/professional category.
Belonie School earned Best Closing Speaker in the secondary category, and SBSA took Best Closing Speaker in the professional category.

Promise Gwokyalya from Mont Fleuri School and Yasmine Anacoura from the Seychelles Tourism Academy were recognised as best speakers.

The judging panel, consisting of Ms. Diana Quatre, Ms. Lynn Bilal, and Mr. Terence Crea, each received a token of appreciation. The Ministry also recognised sponsors H. Savy Insurance, SACOS, Techmart Seychelles, Chanterelle Bookshop and Arc Ventures Ltd for their support.

Minister Idith Alexander officially declared the conclusion of Labour Day 2026 activities at the end of the competition.

27/05/2026

Labour Day was widely celebrated in workplaces across the country through activities that honour workers, promote well-being and foster team spirit.

Berjaya Beau Vallon Bay Resort and Casino made the day count with a host of activities, spanning over several days.

26/05/2026

On Friday, 22nd May 2026, the Minister for Employment and Human Resource Planning, Ms. Idith Alexander, conducted a site visit to Six Senses Zil Pasyon on Félicité Island as part of her weekly ministerial visit schedule.

The ministerial delegation began by meeting with staff members, who candidly voiced several concerns regarding their working conditions. Among the key issues raised were low salaries, in particular with the basic pay structure, unfair appraisal system that employees felt did not reflect their contributions, poor communication between staff and management, staff shortages leading to increased workloads, overtime issues without proper compensation, absence of affordable shop services on-site and disorganised split shifts affecting work-life balance.

Despite these challenges, Minister Alexander noted with satisfaction that many employees expressed overall happiness with their work environment. She highlighted the significant number of long-serving staff members as evidence that locals are willing to work away from home when fair terms and conditions are provided.

During the subsequent debriefing session with management, represented by the General Manager and the Director of Human Resources, these matters were thoroughly discussed. Proposals were put forward for management to consider implementing in the near future, with the aim of improving staff welfare and workplace harmony. These recommendations are expected to be implemented within a reasonable timeframe, taking into account the upcoming transition in leadership as a new General Manager assumes office next month.

Minister Alexander emphasized the importance of employees taking their responsibilities seriously, particularly in light of the decline in visitor arrivals caused by the ongoing global crisis. She also encouraged management to foster closer collaboration with their staff, urging both sides to engage in constructive dialogue and jointly identify solutions to the challenges raised.

26/05/2026

Job vacancies for all sectors from 26th May to 1st June, 2026. Positions are for 𝐒𝐞𝐲𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐢𝐬 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲.

25/05/2026

Ambassador Jacqueline Moustache-Belle, paid a courtesy visit to Minister Idith Alexander on Monday, 25th May 2026.

During the meeting, the two dignitaries engaged in constructive discussions on employment-related matters. Minister Alexander proposed several areas where China could potentially extend support to Seychelles. Key topics included training initiatives, capacity-building programmes, exchange opportunities, and the integration of digital technologies to modernise the ministry’s information management systems.

Ambassador Moustache-Belle emphasised her commitment to using her tenure to identify and try to establish avenues of cooperation that would strengthen the Ministry of Employment and Human Resource Planning. She highlighted the importance of fostering partnerships that deliver tangible benefits for the workforce and enhance institutional efficiency.

The meeting was also attended by Ms. Susan Morel, Principal Secretary of the Employment and Resource Planning Department, and Mr. Hervé Pool, Second Secretary in the Multilateral Affairs Division, underscoring the collaborative spirit of the discussions.