Mr. Benstrong, the Auditor General has written a slamming report on the Ministry of Lands headed by Minister Christian Lionnet, Joseph Francois Principal secretary, and Gerard Hoarau CEO of Planning Authority.
In the Report, highlights lack of effective management of State Lands. As of July 2015, the Strategic National land Use Plan was still in draft form for Mahe. Readers will recall, the Land Use Plan For Praslin, was quashed in full before the Supreme Court of Seychelles as being contrary to the spirit of the Constitution of Seychelles, violating Article 26 " Right To Use Enjoyment of Property" . This ruling was made in Talma Vs Minister of Lands, which was not challenged on appeal by the government.
The audit reveals lack of effective systems in place to effect a smooth operation of Planning and Lamd matters. The offices of MLUH have been sounded with new furniture, new renovations, new computers. But the GIS system which gives one a view of lands from above, is now out dated and useless since it has not been upgraded since 2005.
Under the Land Management System, 1,184 applications for land was entered, without any dates to set order of precedence. Hence making it possible for the applicant to wait for land until they die.
In 55 cases, land was allocated even before an application was lodged raising doubt as to the fair play of these transactions.
Land Bank Interview Forms were reviewed on files and found to be missing. This would cause further delays in expediting a land request.
Numerous plots sold over the years had yet to be developed. Numerous plots had been transferred to same root persons.
Other problems persist at MLUH.
Numerous legislation a that govern land use and development are in dire need of review and respect by the top officials at MLUH. The lack of professionalism on part of the top brass has caused loss to Seychellois families of millions and millions over in revenue as the problems at MLUH have gone ignored in disbelief by government of Seychelles leadership. Now the Auditor General has sounded off, perhaps the Michel Administration will open its eyes and plug the leak of millions over millions in loss revenue to the country and loss of GDP caused by no other the. MLUH and Planning Authority.
Land owners affected by the Praslin Land Use Plan will be seeking real compensation from Minister Lionnet for opportunities lost over the years, the Praslin land Use Plan was used to deprive owners of economic opportunities.
Those interested in joining this class action law suit can contact me on 248 2503990.
Sesel Pou Seselwa!
May God Bless All Freedom Loving Seychellois!
Since the second round presidential elections, subsequent court challenges by Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan, as well as the lack of announcement of " any credible election observer report" - due in January, the Nation has gone into a mode of " politics of division" and with it in play, we are now in " self destruction mode".
If You Cannot Beat Them- Divide Them!
The first indication of politics of division that has surfaced after the elections is the State of The Nation address by a very mad, irate, if not irritated James Michel. He had spent hundreds of Millions over millions in the presidential elections. Allegations have surfaced that some of his supporters even paid key opposition candidates to not UNITE. Houses were built, in Preservans estate over One Thousand houses, but the results of the first round, made it look like home to neglected Corgate Estate. The people took the houses. But they voted for the opposition.
In the second round, they said the house is nice, but we need money too. Money was do shed out in bags by the millions. Then Preservans divided their votes, the district nearly went to the opposition. I suppose James Michel on initial review has every reason to be mad, irate, irritated. But on deeper review, we all know, with this generation, you will not succeed to buy their vote. They will take your money, and vote as they please. Why? Because they want to. It is their choice. They know politics is a everyday affair, not a once every five year bash!
Divide and Rule!
Failing to secure popular incontestable support by the people, Mr. Michel changed strategy with a vengeance: Divide and Rule!
First to surface was the mill tossing about the payout to a key candidate, amounting to SCR. 15 Million. Independent has written articles on this and promises future articles. We wait for the details to be published.
Next, was the fallout by Alexander Pierre and Bernard Sullivan. They shut down Seychelles Daily, Gossip Column and deleted all the articles on Seychelles Voice, a blog that started well, did not allow comments, hence you did not have a voice.
What the tantrums are all about are not important. What is important is the blow to free press , the blow to the trust and confidence in digital media and the opposition.
Affairs of a country, particularly it's political affairs is serious business. It takes commitment and it must be driven by Love for country, respect for others, respect for Truth. Blogs and pages that did not follow these precepts have all fallen to the side.
The closure of these sights, was like political manna falling out of the sky for James Michel, who was starving for some good news to his ears.
Self Destructive Mode
As Michel divides the Opposition, and the Nation, he will succeed in some early short live victories, worthy of champagne bottles popping at State House perhaps. However, what he does not see, perhaps does not care or give a thought to, is our country facing further politics of division will only continue in self destructive mode.
Deep Divisions Hurt
The division seeds being planted by Seychelles leaders today, will tear apart what families remain intact. Fathers, Mothers, Children, will be torn apart by this course set by our leaders. neighbors will raise walls, place dogs, wire fences. The saying: " it is wise to keep your neighbor as your best friend" will be tossed into the bins of culture.
Drug related issues have gone beyond governments ability to address them seriously. Where is the Church? Where are the community leaders? Where are the mentors? Who are the examples we have for our children to emulate? Where are they? Has division negated their value?
Where is our moral compass as we seek to preserve and seek power at all cost, even the cost of dividing this tiny Nation, tearing her apart, leaving her broken, shattered in 89,000 little useless, insignificant pieces of what was a proud, spiritually rich people gone asunder forever, never to be united but for greed and arrogance reign in the hearts of those who can make the difference.
Seselwa Unite!
May God Bless All Freedom Loving Seychellois!
Air Seychelles has announced it has hired Mr. Freddy Karkaria, as Director of Business Promotions" a new post that seems to have been created for Mr. Karkaria himself.
What the details are of the post no one could confirm at the time we went to put pen to paper.
Freddy Has A Lot Of Experience
It was cited that Mr. Karkaria has a lot of experience in the aviation business and the Tourism Industry. No one will doubt or question that.
Mr. Karkaria worked as CEO at Air Seychelles in the 1990's. A read of past annual reports from that period will give anyone interested, a outlook on how well he did at Air Seychelles.
Mr. Karkaria work for a few years at Creole Travel Services the biggest destination management company in Seychelles. After his illustrious tenure at Creole, he moved on to ply his ability to work company bank accounts at VCS a leading IT company in Seychelles.
In no time, he was running " Select Seychelles " a " very" popular DMC operator that remains on everyone's lips until today.
Bye Bye SHTA!
Mr. Karkaria was Chairman of SHTA on a two year tenure, after he resigned abruptly after he attempted to raise membership fees to astronomical levels. Protest and gripe ensued.
Hello Air Seychelles!
Now at Air Seychelles we expect Roy Kinnair CEO of Air Seychelles, to be expecting Mr. Karkaria to increase business for Air Seychelles, naturally.
All we can say is: " Good Luck Air Seychelles........you will need the. Nation praying for your corporate well being.
We wish Mr. Karkaria all the best, in spite of the unpaid invoices left here and there.
My Son can wait another year for a bicycle.
Sesel Pou Seselwa!
May God Bless All Freedom Loving Seychellois!
