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Representatives from the African Beneficial Ownership Transparency Network (AfBOTN) met at the Eden Bleu Hotel in Seychelles on Wednesday to discuss opportunities and challenges in implementing beneficial ownership reforms. The meeting organised by the African Development Bank, the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, and supported by Open Ownership, provides a platform bringing together 13 members from the region to discuss the formalities of beneficial owners. During the two-day event, they are also addressing priorities member countries have identified during Network's activities over the past year and working on how to undertake concrete steps, including the role of international donor organisations to support effective implementation in member countries. Seychelles, an archipelago in the western Indian Ocean, has put in place measures over the past few years to improve transparency in the sector, introducing the Beneficial Ownership Act and the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Act in 2020. The Beneficial Ownership Act 2020’s primary role is the identification and verification of beneficial ownership of legal persons and legal arrangements. It is also to establish and maintain up-to-date registers of beneficial owners and a centralised database. Seychelles' Minister for Finance, Naadir Hassan, explained that both have been “instrumental to furthering transparency of legal persons and legal arrangements in Seychelles, by improving the legislative framework for identification and verification of beneficial owners, as well as through the establishment of a centralised beneficial ownership database.” Meanwhile, the director of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), Richard Rampal, told the press in an interview that the meeting was in line with the country’s national strategy of bringing more transparency in the financial sector. “It is important nationally, regionally and internationally, as we have seen that there have been structures established to hide ownership of businesses, that are not necessarily in line with the norms of best practices,” he explained. Rampal went on to add that there has been a regional effort to converge the existing regulatory systems “so that they will no longer be appealing to criminals.” Hassan said that “by collaborating across borders and sectors, we can strengthen our initiatives and create a robust framework that fosters a culture of transparency...Together, we can lay the groundwork for a more transparent and equitable Africa, where the benefits of ownership are clearly defined, and the interests of all citizens are protected." The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an initiative of the G7 group of countries to develop policies to combat money laundering, is also attending the meeting in order to guide the members on the norms of good practices they will need to follow. “We are hoping that while we will be sharing good practices over these two days, we will also be learning the most convenient way to tackle our measures where beneficial ownership is concerned,” said Rampal.  On Tuesday, Seychelles signed an economic security partnership agreement with the United Kingdom, which will seek to address illicit finance and promote greater transparency in the country.

The Biennial Honorary Consuls Conference opened on Wednesday in the presence of Seychelles’ President Wavel Ramkalawan, where discussions will focus on policies adopted by Seychelles recently, and diplomatic officials will update the consuls on other matters involving the island nation.  A total of 60 out of 85 honorary consuls the country has abroad are present at the meeting, which is being held under the theme “The Honorary Consuls: Our Partners in Advancing the Sustainable Development Agenda of Seychelles,” at the Savoy Seychelles Resort & Spa, on October 9 and 10.  President Ramkalawan and dignitaries at the opening of the conference (State House) Photo license CC-BY “This time, the main topic of discussion is maritime security, where they will be going on site visits and will see presentations on challenges the country is facing in regard to illegal fishing and resurgence of piracy,” explained the principal secretary for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Vivianne Fock-Tave.  She added that during the conference, discussions will also be about the new diaspora policy, tourism, and show them investment opportunities in Seychelles.  The honorary consuls will also be able to visit their adopted districts, where they will hold discussions with their respective members of the National Assembly and district administrators.  The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Sylvestre Radegonde, who launched the conference, spoke of the challenges that Seychelles has faced over the past two years, which includes global and regional issues, such as the geopolitical tensions, piracy, human and drug trafficking, among others.  “Despite these challenges, we have maintained our independence and sovereignty as a small nation,” said Radegonde in his address, adding; “Our diplomacy remains firm, neutral, and assertive, allowing us to engage freely on the world stage while upholding our principles.”  Diplomats meet at the start of the Honorary Consuls Conference (State House) Photo license CC-BY He also spoke of the need for continued joint efforts in tackling the many priorities of Seychelles as chair of the Indian Ocean Commission (COI), such as protection of the environment, promoting the Blue Economy, strengthening security and fostering economic integration among member states.  “I want to remind you of the immense responsibility we carry as we move forward… Each of you plays an essential role in advancing Seychelles’ vision for a sustainable and prosperous future,” he said.  During the opening ceremony of the conference, there were also five awards presented to long serving honorary consuls by President Ramkalawan. Maxim Behar, honorary consul general of Seychelles in Bulgaria, receiving his award from President Wavel Ramkalawan (Maxim Behar) Photo license: CC-BY They were Maxim Behar, honorary consul general in Bulgaria, Nikolaus Fuchs, honorary consul general in Berlin, Germany, Joselito Campos, honorary consul general in the Philippines, Loucas Elinnas, honorary consul in Greece, and Maximilian Hunzinger, honorary consul general in Frankfurt, Germany.

Dr Lee Wei Ling's wake will be held at the Singapore Casket, said her younger brother Lee Hsien Yang in a Facebook post on Wednesday (Oct 9) evening.  The wake will be held from Thursday to Saturday, at the Pearl and Sapphire Hall on level 3 at Singapore Casket's premises on Lavender Street.  Visiting hours are from 2pm to 10pm on Thursday, 10am to 10pm on Friday, and 10am to 1pm on Saturday.  Dr Lee will be cremated at Mandai Crematorium at 2.45pm on Saturday, according to the National Environment Agency's records.  Her younger brother, however, will not be attending her wake and funeral in person.