New Government of Seychelles: 14 New Ministers Announced
Fri, 14 November 2025
On November 6, 2025, President Patrick Herminie officially assumed office together with his new cabinet, composed of 14 ministers who took the oath of office during a ceremony at the State House.
Cabinet Composition
The newly appointed ministers and their respective portfolios are as follows:
- Wallace Cosgrow — Minister for Fisheries, Agriculture and the Blue Economy
- Barry Faure — Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora
- Pierre Laporte — Minister for Finance, Economic Planning, Trade and Investment
- Idith Alexander — Minister for Employment and Human Resource Planning
- Pamela Charlette — Minister for Social Affairs, Family and Equality
- Marvin Fanny — Minister for Health
- David Pierre — Minister for Education and Human Resource Development
- Marie-May Jérémie — Minister for Environment, Climate, Energy and Natural Resources
- Veronique Laporte — Minister for Transport, Ports and Civil Aviation
- James Camille — Minister for Homeland Security and Civil Affairs
- Geralda Desaubin — Minister for Industry and Entrepreneurship
- Eveline Rose — Minister for Local Government and Inner Islands
- Amanda Bernstein — Minister for Tourism and Culture
- Kalsey Belle — Minister for Youth and Sports
During the ceremony, President Herminie emphasized transparency, public trust, and service to the people as the guiding principles of his administration.
The new government will focus on:
- Supporting the private sector and boosting investments
- Strengthening international partnerships
- Increasing attention to environmental protection and sustainable development
- Enhancing civic engagement and community participation
With this new cabinet, Seychelles enters a fresh phase of governance, as the incoming ministers take on portfolios aimed at building a more flexible, socially oriented, and corruption-resistant administration. Their appointment signals a shift in the country’s approach to public management and institutional development.
