Good Bye 2024 & Welcome 2025

Alain St.Ange

As 2024 draws to a close, it’s a moment to pause, reflect, and look back on the year we are leaving behind. It has been a year marked by accomplishments and challenges, shared moments with friends and colleagues, and the love of family members who remain closest to our hearts.

This past year, 2024, reminded us of the importance of resilience in the face of global challenges. From ongoing conflicts around the world to the rising cost of living that has brought hardship to so many, these pressing issues remain at the forefront for those with the power to create meaningful change. It is my sincere hope that leaders across the globe will step forward with compassion, purpose, and resolve to tackle these challenges.

One of my personal highlights this year was publishing Family Ties, a deeply personal project exploring my family history. This journey deepened my appreciation for family connections, unearthed treasured links to the past, and led to long-overdue reunions. It was a poignant reminder of the importance of cherishing and documenting the stories of those closest to us.

Reflecting on my years in politics has also been a key part of my personal journey in 2024. As I work on my political history book, set to be published in January 2025, I’ve revisited the past and gained valuable insights. Looking back not only provides clarity but also offers the wisdom needed to prepare for the future.

Seychelles is undergoing significant political evolution, navigating its own complex and often challenging path. Public service is both a privilege and a responsibility, requiring integrity and a willingness to adapt for the greater good. It is essential to advocate for the values and needs of those we serve while evolving—individually, as communities, and as a nation.

Change begins with reshaping narratives and ideologies to reflect the aspirations and needs of the people. Democracy thrives on this dynamism, and I remain hopeful that Seychelles will continue its journey toward a more inclusive and promising future. In my years in active politics, I understood the need to embody the change I wished to see for Seychelles. It was clear to me that remaining static or tied to one political party for tradition’s sake would not achieve the change our nation required.

As 2025 approaches, let us reflect on the past year’s lessons and joys, while committing ourselves to kindness, unity, and justice. May the coming year bring you renewed hope, purpose, and happiness. Here’s to honouring our past, cherishing our present, and building a brighter future together.

Category:

Arts & Culture 

Oganisation:

SAINT ANGE CONSULTANCY

Writer:

Alain St.Ange

Location:

Seychelles