It is always a pleasure to share our accomplishments with our fellow island brothers and sisters who share a deeper appreciation of the specific challenges faced by Small Island Developing States in promoting sustainable development and the Blue Economy.
We are proud and honoured to welcome you to Seychelles as our guest of honour for our National Day celebrations.
#ALIX AND JAMES HAVE BEEN IN A COMMITTED RELATIONSHIP FREE#
Our determination, reinforced by the hopes of a free and independent people. We were aware of the challenges ahead, but we were determined to overcome them. We were aware that the road ahead of us would be long and difficult. We, Seychellois, took our destiny into our own hands. A grand date with our destiny.Īt midnight on the 29th of June 1976, President James Mancham and Prime Minister Albert René – the two great personalities of the history of Seychelles, two whom we pay a special tribute tonight – saluted the new Seychelles flag as it rose slowly and proudly, while the Union Jack was lowered. That moment of glory, that moment of hope which all Seychellois had been waiting for and sharing. Yes, I remember 39 years ago, as do thousands of Seychellois, that day, that night, when our little country became an independent state.įrom a small obscure corner of the old stadium, I witnessed that glorious event, so historic. Your Excellencies Heads of Diplomatic Missions, Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly, Leader of Government Business in the National Assembly, Monsieur le Commandant de la Gendarmerie Nationale, Monsieur le Commandant Supérieur des Forces Françaises de l’Océan Indien, Your Excellency Mr Tommy Remengesau, President of the Republic of Palau,
National Day Address by President James Alix Michel, 29th June 2015
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