news & events

The Office of the President has announced the appointment of the new Chief Executive Officer of IDC. Mr Cyril Bonnelame has been appointed as the new CEO, effective 1st January 2025. Mr Bonnelame is a highly skilled senior executive with over 25 years' senior executive management experience in telecommunications, tourism, construction, fishing, and maritime sectors. […]

President Wavel Ramkalawan has announced the appointment of the new Board of the Islands Development Company (IDC), effective 1st November 2024.   The full composition of the Board is as follows: Ms. Astride Tamatave (Acting Chairperson) Mr. France Tamboo Ms. Brenda Morin Mr. Jitesh Shah Mrs. Delta Ward-Horner Ms. Iris Carolus Mrs. Denise Prea Mr. […]

The Islands Development Company (IDC) proudly announces the arrival of its newest aircraft, the Tecnam P2012 STOL, to Seychelles. The aircraft landed at Seychelles International Airport last evening, greeted with an impressive water cannon salute by the Airport Fire and Rescue Service. The Tecnam plane, manufactured in Capua, Italy, embarked on its journey to Seychelles […]

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved IDC’s fourth Outer Islands Development plan 2024-2029 in its meeting of 10th July. In their presentation, IDC stressed on its dedication to building on its past successes with the new Development Plan for the islands for 2024-2029. ​The plan outlines strategic goals for the outer islands and Silhouette and focuses […]

Green Island Construction Company (GICC) is incredibly proud to announce the successful restoration of one of Seychelles' most iconic landmarks – the Carnegie Library Building on Independence Avenue. This historic structure has been lovingly restored and was officially reopened in a ceremony yesterday afternoon. Originally inaugurated in 1910 as Seychelles' first public library, the Carnegie […]

In light of recent discussions following an interview with Minister Flavien Joubert on Friday 7th June, the Islands Development Company (IDC) wishes to provide clarity on the issues raised. We were contacted by SBC late that afternoon for an interview, which we could not organise at the time. Therefore, we have opted to issue this […]

Since opening its doors in October 2015, the GICC Furniture Shop has been a cornerstone of the community, offering quality and lasting furniture. Now, after nearly a decade of serving our valued customers, Green Island Construction Company is embarking on an exciting new journey. On May 29th, 2024, GICC will close its physical store and, […]

Residents of the fourth two-bedroom apartment block of the Perseverance Point Condominium have received the keys to their new residence. The keys were handed over to the ten owners by Vice President Ahmed Afif and IDC CEO, Glenny Savy in the Presence of the Minister for Lands and Housing, Billy Rangasamy. The fifth and last […]

​Plans are underway to make the Seychelles' outer islands more accessible and this will be done through a revamped airstrip on Assumption Island, which will include clearing facilities so that visitors can go straight to the island. The chief executive of Islands Development Company (IDC), Glenny Savy, said, "The Assumption airstrip will have to be upgraded in two […]

The Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island which forms part of the Waldorf Astoria, Hilton’s (NYSE: HLT) iconic luxury hotel brand, has achieved its highly anticipated debut in the country with the welcoming of its first guests today, following its opening on Monday. It was President Wavel Ramkalawan who had the honour of cutting the ribbon […]