​Low risk convicts at the Montagne Posée prison will get the opportunity to work on the Outer Islands as part of the Prisoner Rehabilitation Programme.
The announcement was made in a joint press conference by the Minister for Internal Affairs, Errol Fonseka, the Chief Executive of IDC, Glenny Savy, Deputy CEO of IDC, Christian Lionnet and the Superintendent of Prison, Raymond St. Ange.
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed earlier this week, which gives prisoners with good behaviour the opportunity to work on Coetivy and other outer islands.
The programme is being run by the Prison Service in collaboration with IDC. It aims to give the convicts the opportunity to be productive in society while serving their time and offers them marketable skills that will help them once they leave prison.
The programme is set to officially begin in March with a first group of six selected prisoners who will go to Coetivy. Up to thirty prisoners will be sent to the islands as part of the programme.
All administration and support services for the project will be provided by IDC. While on the islands, inmates will be involved in agriculture, rearing animals, aquaculture and construction among others.

The Luxury Hotels and Resorts brand of Hilton, Waldorf-Astoria has announced that it will be managing the hotel on Platte Island. Waldorf-Astoria is the flagship brand within Hilton's portfolio, and offers the highest standards of facilities and services.
This top-of-the-line brand is a first for Seychelles and IDC is proud to be associated with such a highly reputed brand. The Waldorf Astoria Platte Island's 42 ocean-facing luxury all-villa resort is set to open in 2023.
GICC, a subsidiary of IDC is equally proud to be associated with the Mango House Seychelles LXR Hotels & Resorts, who will manage the 41 spacious and immaculately designed guest rooms including nine suites at Anse aux Poules Bleues. The Mango House Hotel is expected to be operational; in April.

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As the country accelerates the national drive to vaccinate the population against COVID-19, IDC has also embarked on the programme to vaccinate its staff.
Some 200 staff from all departments within the company answered the call to get vaccinated.
The first and largest group received the Sinopharm vaccine, while the second group of staff above 60 years and those with special health conditions were administered the AstaZeneca vaccine on the following day.
The vaccination was administered by the IDC Medical Team, Dr. David Payet, nurse Danielle Rene and nurse Jodette Jhugroo.
Staff welcomed the initiative by IDC, as it has been observed that lines at the various vaccinations centres are quite long.

​Green Island Construction Company Ltd. (GICC) made a donation towards the COVID-19 Relief Fund.
The contribution of USD 100,000 was presented to President Wavel Ramkalawan at State House by the Chairman of IDC/GICC, Mr. Patrick Berlouis.
“This gesture is in solidarity with our Seychellois brothers and sisters in these trying times, and it is our small contribution towards the national effort to overcome this health emergency,” Mr. Berlouis said, adding that “We are also mindful of, and grateful for, the assistance that the Government extended to IDC, GICC’s parent company last year. This donation is therefore also a token of the company’s sincere appreciation for this support.”
GICC, was incorporated in April 2012 with the objective of carrying on the business of building and civil engineering contractors on Mahe, Praslin and La Digue.

Green Island Construction Company officially handed over the first two-bedroom apartments to its new tenants, this morning. 
President Wavel Ramkalawan attended the official handing over ceremony.  
The Perseverance Point Condominium project is a partnership between the Ministry of Land and Housing and the GICC, a subsidiary of IDC and 100% government-owned company. The Project is designated for young professionals and first time homeowners. 
Today’s allocation represents the handing over of the third block of the units allocated under the Perseverance Point Condominiums. The first block of 3 bedroom units were allocated in August 2018 and the second block of 3 bedroom units were allocation in May 2020. 
During the short ceremony, the CEO of IDC, Mr Glenny Savy officially welcomed the tenants into their new homes and urged them to be exemplary neighbors to one-another and promote a conducive living space for everyone in their new community. He reiterated GICC’s commitment despite numerous challenges to continue supporting the government’s efforts in providing quality and affordable housing for professionals.  
After the ceremony, the President and guests where invited for a brief tour of one of the two bedroom apartments, followed by a three bedroom apartment as well as one of the luxury units. 
Also present for the ceremony, was the Vice-President Ahmed Afif, the Minister for Land and Housing, Mr. Billy Rangasamy, the Chairman of IDC, Mr. Patrick Berloius, IDC and GICC Officials, tenants and families.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved amendments to the Birds’ Eggs (Collection) Regulations, 1972 adding Cosmoledo to the schedule for birds’ eggs collection.
This was during a scheduled Cabinet meeting at which a number of legal and policy memoranda were considered.
Under this amendment, Bird Island has also been designated as an area where birds’ eggs can be cropped.
Prior to this amendment, Desnoeufs and lllot (Fregate) were the only islands designated for birds’ eggs cropping.

Green Tree Investment, a subsidiary IDC, opened the doors to its newly constructed luxurious apartments for viewing on Saturday.
Constructed by Green Island Construction as part of the Perseverance Point Condominiums project, the apartment bloc consists of 19 units which are available for purchase on the open market.
Located adjacent to the condominiums recently built for graduates and young professionals, the modern ocean front residences are being sold on a free-hold, first come first served basis.
The bloc’s one one-bedroom studio is going for R1.8 million, its two one-bedroom units are priced from R3.6 million to R3.8 million and its four two-bedroom units are priced from R4 million to R4.3 million.
The prices for the remaining 12 three-bedroom units are set between R5.1 million to R5.5 million.
All units include built-in wardrobes, bathroom vanities, kitchen cabinets and have some appliances already installed but buyers will have the option to purchase the luxury units fully furnished, at an additional cost.
Unlike the condominiums available to graduates and professionals who must be first-time home buyers, the luxury apartments are targeted towards anyone who can afford them, Seychellois and non-Seychellois.
The luxury apartments were conceptualised and constructed to subsidise the condominiums for graduates and professional first-time home buyers.
These condominiums are being provided at much lower costs compared to the luxury apartments, with a two-bedroom unit priced at R1.2 million and a three-bedroom unit at R1.5 million, which is not the real costs of these apartments.

IDC welcomes Mr. Denis Matatiken as the newest member of the Board of Directors. Mr. Matatiken is currently the Special Advisor to the Minister for Environment, Energy and Climate Change.
He replaces Mr. Alain de Commarmond who has served on the IDC Board for the past 3 years. IDC thanks Mr. de Commarmond for the invaluable contribution made to the advancement of the company. 
The composition of the new IDC board is as follows:
Mr. Patrick Berlouis (Chairman)
Mr. Glenny Savy - CEO (ex-officio)
Mr. Christian Lionnet - Deputy CEO (ex-officio)
Mrs. Sherin Francis (Director)
Ms. Angelique Antat (Director)
Mrs. Angele Lebon (Director)
Mr. Patrick Lablache (Director)
Mr. Willy Confait (Director)
Mr. Denis Matatiken (Director)
The new Board has been appointed for a period of 3 years effective from 15th February 2020.

​​Bel Eau primary school has received a new block that has been constructed and sponsored by the Green Island Construction Company.
The new block, which consists of a conference room, a resource room and two sets of staff toilets, has cost R1.5 million and was inaugurated by the Minister for Education and Human Resource Development, Mrs. Jeanne Simeon and the chairman of the Islands Development Company (IDC) board, Mr. Patrick Berlouis.
The Director General in the education department, Mr. Cyril Pillay, noted that this project is definitely a very important step in the public-private partnership.
“In 2017, Green Island Construction Company (GICC) built a new block of classrooms at English River secondary school with similar arrangements. It is very heartening to note that GICC has taken heed of our call once again and shows that education is a shared responsibility.” said Mr Pillay.