SNP Leader Hosts Morgan Tsvangirai

The Prime Minister of Zimbabwe, Morgan Tsvangirai, paid a one-week private visit to Seychelles in early January. SNP Leader, Wavel Ramkalawan hosted a reception for him at his home in St. Louis, where the two renewed a long standing friendship.

Mr. Tsvangirai said he treasured the tranquility of Seychelles to rest from the hectic schedule of his office. Accompanied by his two youngest children, he visited Mahé and Praslin.

Mr. Ramkalawan has reiterated the support of the SNP for Mr. Tsvangirai in the courageous role he continues to play in the service and reconstruction of his country.

SNP leader New Year message

SNP leader Mr Wavel Ramkalawan has sent out his New Year message to the people of Seychelles.

Mr Ramkalawan, said 2009 has been a difficult year for most of us.

“I take the occasion to express my solidarity with all those who have faced hardships and challenges,” he said.

“I hope that the experiences we have met with have made us stronger and better able to face the future. I also hope that everyone can look back on some personal achievement or a special moment during the year and have cause to celebrate.”

Mr Ramkalawan said he joined with all Seychellois whose work has benefited the country and added that special thanks are due to those who are taking retirement or who have had to change jobs.

“I wish you a new beginning which will lead to greater heights. As we look back, it is right for us to remember especially those who work for the benefit of others without consideration for what they get themselves,” he said.

Mr Ramkalawan said he shares the concerns of all Seychellois families as they contemplate the future and hopes families will come together in the spirit of responsibility and solidarity to support each other.

“As we work to accomplish our goals and achieve prosperity for ourselves, let us bring all our strength and energy together also to make our communities and our country a better place,” he added.

“Our special thoughts should be with our young people, because they are the ones we have to count on for the future. I express every encouragement for them in their studies or in their work.”

What young people do today will set the foundation for what they become and for what they can make of our country, he said.

“I hope that the New Year 2010 will be a joyous occasion for everyone in Seychelles as we celebrate with family and friends. May all our celebrations be in peace and good fellowship.

“I call on everyone to remember and pray for those who cannot celebrate as they should, especially those who are ill, those who are in need, those who are alone and those facing personal difficulties.

“May 2010 be a blessed and happy year for one and all.”