Seychelles-increase in postal rates

The Seychelles Post Office will be increasing the postage rates for mail and parcels as from 26 January 2009.

SPO last reviewed these postal rates in 2003.The rates for parcels was increased last in 1995 and for the express mail service in 1991.

The charge for lock deposits will also be increased, but that the rent for letter boxes will remain unchanged.

The SPO adds that the decision has been taken following the loss of value of the Seychellois rupee in relation to the special drawing right (SDR) and major world currencies which has brought an increase in price in airmail conveyance to the major international destinations.