Government of Seychelles
3 national office holders, each linked to its source.
Seychelles, officially the Republic of Seychelles, has its capital at Victoria and a population of 122,730 (World Bank, 2025). The CIA World Factbook describes its system of government as a presidential republic. President Patrick Herminie (in office since 26 Oct 2025) is head of state; Vice President Alix Sebastian Pillay is the deputy. The legislature is the National Assembly, a unicameral body with 34 seats. The most recent national election recorded by IFES ElectionGuide was held on 9 Oct 2025. The source lists the next national election as expected in 2030. Elections are run by the Electoral Commission of Seychelles. Caroline Abel is listed as central bank governor. The directory below lists 16 cabinet and ministerial posts with their current holders and sources.
National Assembly
Unicameral. Source: CIA World Factbook
| Chamber | Seats | Last election |
|---|---|---|
| National Assembly | 34 (all directly elected) | 27 Sept 2025 |
Cabinet
| Portfolio | Holder | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| President of the Republic | Patrick Herminie | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Vice President | Sebastien Pillay | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Principal Minister; Minister of Fisheries, Agriculture and the Blue Economy | Wallace Cosgrow | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Minister of Finance, Economic Planning, Trade and Investment | Pierre Laporte | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora | Barry Faure | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Minister of Employment and Human Resource Planning | Idith Alexander | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Minister of Social Affairs, Family and Equality | Pamela Charlette | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Minister of Health | Marvin Fanny | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Minister of Education | David Pierre | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Minister of Environment, Climate, Energy and Natural Resources | Marie-May Jeremie | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Minister of Transport, Ports and Civil Aviation | Veronique Laporte | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Minister of Homeland Security and Civil Affairs | James Camille | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Minister of Industry and Enterprise | Geralda Desaubin | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Minister of Tourism and Culture | Amanda Bernstein | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Minister of Local Government and Inner Islands | Eveline Rose | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Minister of Youth and Sport | Kalsey Belle | 6 Nov 2025 |
Sources: State House Seychelles (retrieved 9 Oct 2026).
List as of 9 Oct 2026.
Parliament, courts and independent offices
| Office | Holder | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Central bank governor | Caroline Abel | - |
Sources: CIA World Factbook, World Leaders list dated 17 Nov 2025.
Seychelles election dates 2026, 2027 and 2028
Next national election: Due by 2030, presidential election.
| Date | Election | Status | Turnout | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Due by 2030 | Presidential election | Due | - | - |
Sources: Electoral Commission (retrieved 9 Oct 2026).
Recent results
| Date | Election | Status | Turnout | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Sept 2025 | Parliamentary election | Held | - | Linyon Demokratik Seselwa (LDS) |
| 27 Oct 2025 | Presidential election | Held | - | Patrick Herminie (United Seychelles) |
Sources: Electoral Commission (retrieved 9 Oct 2026).