The First Reforms Introduced by the New President of Seychelles, Patrick Herminie
Fri, 07 November 2025
The new President of the Republic of Seychelles, Patrick Herminie, has already outlined the first key steps of his administration, focused on greater transparency, social support, and sustainable development. These measures highlight the government’s ambition to modernize the country and strengthen public trust in state institutions.
Strengthening the Fight Against Corruption
Anti-corruption policy has been set as a top priority. The government is preparing:
• enhanced powers for independent oversight bodies;
• new mechanisms for monitoring public spending;
• stricter requirements to prevent conflicts of interest.
President Herminie emphasized that his administration will follow a policy of zero tolerance towards any form of abuse or misconduct.
Review of the Assumption Island Agreement
One of the first concrete initiatives is a full review of the controversial agreement with India regarding the development of Assumption Island. The objective of this revision is to ensure:
• protection of national sovereignty;
• transparency in infrastructure projects;
• preservation of natural resources and the environment.
Socio-Economic Measures Supporting the Population
The government introduced a package of policies aimed at improving the quality of life for citizens, including:
• investments in healthcare and educational infrastructure;
• employment and training programs for young people;
• expanded social support for vulnerable groups.
These initiatives aim to reduce inequality and stimulate sustainable economic growth.
Priority: Environmental Protection
President Herminie confirmed that environmental protection remains a strategic priority for the country. Current efforts include:
• programs for the protection of coastal and marine ecosystems;
• international climate-related partnerships;
• improved monitoring of biodiversity.
A recent achievement is the successful hatching of giant tortoise eggs in an artificial incubator — an important milestone in the preservation of the archipelago’s unique species.
