A bill for the amendment Companies Act (1972) has been approved and will be presented to the National Assembly. The amendments will improve the ease of doing business in Seychelles by allowing for easier registration of companies.

The Cabinet is studying a proposal from the Electoral Commission concerning recommendations for reform of the Public Order Act (1959), in line with the Constitutional right to peaceful assembly (Article 23). This proposal will also be reviewed by the Attorney General.

The Cabinet has approved the Energy Bill 2012, which will be presented to the National Assembly next week. The Bill will enable the regulation of the electricity sector, the use of renewable energy and promote energy efficiency. The bill will also establish the Seychelles Energy Commission within a new set of parameters and functions, while the Seychelles Energy Commission Act 2010 would be repealed.

The Cabinet has instructed the Seychelles Fishing Authority to undertake more vigourous inspections of Vessel Monitoring Systems on artisanal fishing boats in order to ensure the safety of fishermen. The SFA will also keep a closer track of fishing vessels that are straying outside the safe areas for fisheries as advised by the Seychelles Coast Guard and the Seychelles Maritime Safety Administrations. International naval coalitions have reported pirate skiffs have started activity off the coast of Somalia, and therefore there is greater need to stay within safe areas.