President Danny Faure this morning chaired a meeting of the Cabinet which discussed and considered over 25 policy and project memoranda.

These included an updated Land Use plan for Île Aurore.

Plans were also presented to provide for improved traffic flow in Victoria and along the East Coast.  These would include, among others, Phase 2 of the Victoria by-pass project, linking Latanier Road to the road going past the Amusement Centre and linking to North Mahe.  It was also proposed to add an extra lane along Francis Rachel Street, and to create a new roundabout on Bois de Rose Avenue opposite the STC hypermarket, with a future link to Mont Fleuri Road.  An enhanced roundabout was also planned for Plaisance.

A roundabout would also be created at the entrance to International Airport at Pointe Larue.  The Land Transport Department would discuss with MNAs and district authorities proposals for easing traffic flow along Pointe Larue Road and the East Coast highway.

Cabinet approved amendments to the Seychelles Fire & Rescue Services Agency (SFRSA) Act 2010, as well as the updated 3-year strategic plan for the agency.  Enhancements in the plan would include the creation of new fire stations in districts such as Anse Royale, as well as Lifeguard Services along the main beaches.  The strategic plan emphasised the need for additional manpower and finance to enable the agency to continue providing a high level of service.

Cabinet approved the setting up of a system of National Accommodation Standards for the grading of hotels and guesthouses, as well as establishing minimum legal requirements for licensed tourism accommodation.

Cabinet approved a policy framework for public private partnerships in national development.

Cabinet also approved updated Civil Aviation Regulations consistent with ICAO standards.