Cabinet considers series of legal, policy memoranda

The Cabinet of Ministers has considered a number of legal and policy memoranda at State House as per the following list: The National Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Strategy.

Amendment to Section 29A of the Central Bank of Seychelles Act 2004.Temporary measures for Licensees under the Seychelles Gambling Act due to COVID-19 pandemic.

The signing of Memorandum of Agreement between the Government of Seychelles and Chainvine Ltd on the Seychelles National Asset Management System (SNAMS).

The Export of Fishery Products (Designated Landing Site) Order 2020.The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), draft initial offer for Seychelles under the Protocol for Trade in Services.

The Proceeds of Crime (Civil Confiscation) Amendment Bill 2020.

The Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles (Tenth Amendment) Bill, 2020.

The Policy on agricultural production. Troposal to extend Government support to Registered Commercial Livestock producers.

The Ministry of Finance, Trade, Investment and Economic Planning to be added as an approval authority for the import permit for the importation of motor vehicles.

The setting up of a Culture and Education Advisory Committee.Cabinet was briefed on the status of the COVID-19 pandemic locally and globally. Cabinet was also updated on progress made on implementation of the National Framework for Integrated Management of the reopening of Seychelles.