May 22, 2011 -- President James Michel has been re-elected to another five-year term in office after winning 55.46% of the vote in the May 19-21 presidential election.

The results were announced live on television and radio, in front of international election observers, early this morning by the Commissioner of Election, Mr Hendricks Gappy.

President Michel, at the announcement of the result, compared his re-election to a new era, a new Seychelles, in the islands' history.  

"Every moment in history leaves a mark, a precious moment, a unique moment, but there is a moment that marks us the most; when the voice of the people and the will of our Creator decides the future and the path of our country... in a few hours when the first rays of sunshine strike on the earth, they will shine on a New Seychelles," he said.

"A New Seychelles which will let us write another chapter in our history, another chapter which we will write together, where we will continue to see the smiles on the faces of our children. We will continue to see the courage and hope in the hearts of our workers and pride in the eyes of our elderly. We will create this New Seychelles together, in peace and harmony, respectful of the diversity of opinions, and we will put our differences aside, and build the New Seychelles together.

"People of Seychelles, I will always remain the President of all Seychellois. My arms will remain open and my doors will remain open. I will work for the wellbeing of all Seychellois, without exception."

The results are as follows:

James Michel of Parti Lepep 55.46% [31,966]
Wavel Ramkalawan of the Seychelles National Party 41.43% [23,878]
Philip Boulle Independent Candidate 1.66%[956]
Ralph Volcere of the New Democratic Party 1.45%[833]

Mr Ramkalawan, Mr Boulle and Mr Volcere were not present at the announcement of the results.