July 2024 Newsletter: Constitution Day Symposium, New Appointments, and External Initiatives
We invite you to read our July 2024 newsletter, which you can view by clicking here. It includes an overview of the various events the Judiciary hosted in honor of Constitution Day and other national days, lawyers called to the Bar, new appointments within the Judicial ranking, and highlights of external initiatives the Judiciary was […]
Judiciary and Media Commission Host Inaugural Lecture on Legal Aspects of Covering Trials and Other Sensitive Cases
Victoria, Seychelles – This morning on Monday 6 May 2024, the Judiciary of Seychelles in partnership with the Media Commission, held an inaugural lecture focusing on “The Legal Implications of Covering Murder Trials and Other Sensitive Cases.” The event aimed to provide journalists with valuable insights into the complexities of reporting on trials and to […]
Rhea Rene Called to the Bar As Attorney at Law
Rhea Rene took her oaths before the Chief Justice on Friday 26 April 2024 at the Supreme Court. For the occasion, her pupil master Ms. Benoiton expressed great pride and admiration for Ms. Rene’s work ethic, stating that she has earned respect in her work. “She has showcased confident advocacy skills in the courtroom,” Benoiton […]
Seychelles Unveils Groundbreaking Judicial Manual to Combat Money Laundering
Victoria, Seychelles – March 26, 2024 – In a significant stride towards bolstering its efforts against money laundering, Seychelles has unveiled a groundbreaking Judicial Manual crafted in collaboration with the EU Global Facility on Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing. His Lordship Chief Justice Rony Govinden, speaking at the official unveiling ceremony held at the Eden […]
Shireen Denys Called to the Bar As Attorney at Law
This Monday 25 March 2024, in a ceremony in the Supreme Court among colleagues and friends, Shireen Denys took her oaths and was called to the Bar as an Attorney at Law. Ms. Denys got her Bachelor of Law from the University of London in 2018, before successfully passing the Bar Exam in 2019. She […]
February 2024 Newsletter: Court Reopening, World Social Justice Day Feature, and More
We invite you to read the first newsletter for the year 2024, which you can view by clicking here. It includes an overview of the Reopening of the Supreme Court ceremony in early January, events the Judiciary have hosted, lawyers called to the Bar, new appointments, and oath taking of civil servants, as well as […]
Bar Vocational Course 2024 – Application Form Available, Deadline by 26 March
Commencement of the Bar Vocational Course The Judiciary of Seychelles announces that the Bar Vocational Course (BVC) for 2024 will commence on 11 April, 2024. The BVC is designed to give law graduates who are desirous of becoming Attorneys-at-law the necessary foundation in the Seychelles legal system and laws to prepare them to sit the […]
December 2023 Newsletter: Certificate Ceremony, Trainings, Events, and the Chief Justice’s End of Year Message
We present you the final newsletter for the year 2023, which you can read by clicking here. The Chief Justice’s office also gives you the End of Year message of the Chief Justice below: As we draw the curtains on another eventful year, I am honored to reflect on the unwavering commitment and dedicated efforts […]
Ketlynn Marie Admitted to the Bar As Attorney at Law
In a ceremony on Monday 27 November 2023 that filled every seat of Court room 1 of the Supreme Court on Ile du Port, Ketlynn Marie was admitted to the Bar before the Chief Justice Rony Govinden, Judge Mohan Burhan, and Judge Brassel Adeline. Colleagues of hers from the Attorney General’s office, where she did […]
Chief Justice Govinden and Seychelles Judiciary Delegation Participates in Southern and Eastern Africa Chief Justices’ Forum
Arusha, Tanzania – Seychelles’ Chief Justice Rony Govinden, along with Supreme Court Judge Brassel Adeline, Director of Legal Affairs Lionel Garrick, and Assistant to the Criminal Registry Marie-Angel Bare, joined esteemed judicial leaders from the Southern and Eastern Africa region at the Chief Justices’ Forum and Annual General Meeting. The event took place from October […]