“I Love Seychelles” declared President James Michel .The
Seychellois Head of State announced the theme which he has described as “patriotic”
in his New Year message.“The theme for the year encapsulates all that is dear
to us as a nation. Always united, standing together, and working for the same
objective, for greater success. This theme will inspire and motivate us to do
even more -- and better -- for our Seychelles…….”said Michel
“…..Seychelles is our homeland. It is our cradle. I call on
all Seychellois, in every family, in every community, in every school, all of
religious beliefs, in every voluntary organization, in every field of work, in
every business, in every political party, to love and protect our Seychelles,”
further stated the President.
This is just a farce and political propaganda; do not fall
for it. A simple illustration of James Michel favouring foreigners over
Seychellois can be seen in the Seychelles Airlines saga. The President does not care
about Seychelles and Seychellois. He works hard blocking Seychellois and promoting
foreigners instead; Bank of Ceylon versus a local bank and Mihin Lanka versus
Seychelles Airlines are some examples that come to mind.
The name Seychelles Airlines, Seychellois owned, was
maliciously and unjustly cancelled by registrar whereas Seychelles Airways
owned by a foreigner is allowed to keep its registered name. This President
does not love Seychellois and Seychelles.
It is clear he is bent on keeping power. It's bad news for
serious Seychellois entrepreneurs and all those who believe in bringing greater
national wealth, freedom of expression and real collectively driven change. The
people of Seychelles must therefore vote him out.
By A.Pierre
