In accordance with the relevant articles of the Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles, the President received a formal communique from the National Assembly this afternoon.

This communique stated the approval of the appointments of Mr. Vincent Meriton as Vice President, Ms. Macsuzy Mondon as Designated Minister and Dr. Peter Larose as a new Cabinet Minister.

They will take their Oath of Office at an official ceremony to be held at State House on Friday 28th October 2016 at 9.30am.

The President will be addressing the members of the new Cabinet at a special meeting on Saturday 29th October 2016 at 9.30am.