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On the third day of his working visit to the Inner Island, the President of the Republic of Seychelles, Dr Patrick Herminie, toured two newly completed classrooms at the Grand Anse Praslin Crèche, built to relieve an urgent shortage of space for the district's youngest learners.

The SCR 2.62 million project was completed in July 2026 by the contractor, Ascent Projects, under the supervision of the Seychelles Infrastructure Agency. Because the crèche urgently needed more room, the works were delivered within a tight timeframe.

Alongside the two classrooms, the project included a new security kiosk and the relocation of the perimeter fencing, improving safety for children and staff.

The President was accompanied by the Member of the National Assembly for Grand Anse Praslin, Hon. Alvin Grandcourt, as well as high-level officials from the Ministry of Lands and Housing, the Ministry of Local Government and Inner Islands, and the Seychelles Infrastructure Agency.

President Herminie was welcomed to the bright, fully furnished classrooms by the Head Teacher, Mrs Lina Lesperance, who guided him through the facility. She also discussed with the President some of the other challenges the school faces in providing a better learning environment for its young pupils.

While the new classrooms meet the immediate need for space, discussions are under way on the construction of a brand new crèche for Praslin, a longer-term solution to serve the island's growing number of young children.