01 February 2021 | State House

Following his State of the Nation Address, the President of the Republic, Mr Wavel Ramkalawan announced the first phase of the Government restructuring, this morning at State House. The speech which was broadcast live on SBC radio and television as well as Telesesel saw the first round of reforms of Boards, CEOs and Agencies. A second phase of restructuring will be made at a later stage.

Today is exactly 99 days since the new administration took office. During these times we have had the opportunity to look at the different structure of institutions in the country. This include in the public administration as well as all the different agencies and other organisations. As you will recall, I did mentioned about some changes that will need to take place during my SONA and todays announcements is a reflection of what the government has already decided based on competences, impartiality and efficiency, said the President.

In regards to different Boards, President Ramkalawan noted that the existing Boards was costing the government 36.2 million of rupees whereby with the elimination of some and restructuring there will be a reduction of 12.2 million rupees. The President further call on all those that will stay on these boards, including Public employees sitting on the budget dependent boards and committees as well as new members, to consider giving their services voluntarily for a year.

The post of special advisors to be abolished and those with expertise will be given new positions.

1. Vice-President Office;

2. Office of the Designated Minister

3. Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning and Trade

4. Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism

5. Ministry of Internal Affairs

6. Ministry of Transport

7. Ministry of Health

8. Ministry of Youth, Sports and Family

9. Ministry of Investment, Entrepreneurship and Industry

10. Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs

11. Ministry of Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment

12. Ministry of Education

13. Ministry of Employment & Social Affairs

14. Independent Institutions

15. Boards

Seychelles Ports Authority

Mr. Gilbert Frichot Chairperson

Mr Nichol Elizabeth - Member Mr Brian Loveday - Member Ms Audrey Rose - Member Captain Philipe Hoareau Member

Seychelles Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA)

Mr. Marlon Orr - Chairperson

Mrs. Sherin Francis - Member Mrs Magalie Essack - Member Ms. Kelly Chetty - Member Mr. Garry Jupiter - Member Mr. Yannick Roucou Member

Financial Services Authority

Mr Patrick Payet - Chairperson

Ms Seylina Verghese

Mr David Esparon

Mr Robert Stravens

Mr Philip Moustache

Ms Samantha Esparon

Ms Cindy Vidot

Ms Wendy Pierre

Mr Richard Rampal

Postal Services Board

Mr Norman Weber - Chairperson

Mr Ayub Adam

Ms Audrina Dine

Ms Judeth Dodin

Ms Tessa Henderson

Seychelles Pension Fund Board

Mr Marc Hoareau - Chairperson

Mr Patrick Payet

Ms Elsie Morel

Ms Brenda Morin

Ms Jovinella Rath

Ms Shannon Jolicoeur

Ms Shella Mohideen

Mr Jos St Ange

Ms Sarah Lang

Ms Nisreen Abdul Majid - Chief Executive Officer of SPF

Seychelles Trading Company Board

Mr Imtiaz Umarji - Chairperson

Mr Ashik Hassan

Mr Jerry Adam

Mr Jamshed Pardiwalla

Mrs Siana Bistoquet

Ms Astride Tamatave

LUnion Estate Board

Mr Frank Hoareau - Chairperson

Mr Damien Thesee

Ms Nadine Maillet

Mr Vincent Cedras

Mrs Carline Jeannevol

Mr Carl Mills

Mr Melton Ernesta

National Bureau of Statistics

Ms Caroline Abel - Chairperson

Mrs Elizabeth Agathine

Ms Marquise David

Ms Shirley Adrienne

Mr Brian Commettant

Mr Gerard Adonis

Ms Raghavi Naidu

Ms Joelle Perreau

Mrs Jane Houareau

Industrial Estate Authority

Chief Executive Officer - Mr Roy Collie

The Boards of Seychelles International Mercantile Banking Company (Nouvobanq) and Development Bank of Seychelles will also be restructured once the proposed board of directors complete the due diligence process with the Central Bank of Seychelles.

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