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The Seychelles National Assembly recently voted for several amendments to the Postal Sector Act aimed at reinforcing it and giving it the necessary framework
The Seychelles National Assembly recently voted for several amendments to the Postal Sector Act aimed at reinforcing it and giving it the necessary framework. The proposed amendment Bill was presented to the National Assembly by Naadir Hassan, the Minister of Finance, National Planning, and Trade.
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In his presentation, Hassan said that the Postal Sector Act came into force in November 2010 and that it was important to recognise that the sector has become very important for the development and growth of the Seychelles economy. Through the amendments approved by 28 members of the National Assembly, the Postal Regulator will be responsible to issue licences.
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The amendments will also introduce several elements among which is to establish conditions for the duration and the renewal and removal of licence. The Postal Regulator will also be responsible for the licensees and its functions and powers will be reinforced.
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Other amendments include putting in place a clear administrative framework for the appointment of the chief executive officer, staff, and the account of the Postal Regulator; establishing a mechanism to address appeal cases, and reinforcing the offense and actions section. The best practice and international standards were incorporated into the functioning of the regulator. The government reinforces building capacity and inducting professionals to man the operations of the Regulator to function. An educational program will be conducted to make the stakeholders aware of the changes and what they will bring to the country.
