Say What 'News'? Greece Says Seychelles Govt. Strong On Social Welfare

RT - There is news which one can use then there is 'news' which is used but which no one can use! In this posting where and when we observe such 'news' which is used but no one can use, we will post it right here! Our very first example of this type of 'news' recently appeared in the Seychelles Nation 27th May 2009 with the headline - "Greece says our government is strong on social welfare"!

Every now and then or rather daily, the goverment of the day, currently led by the SPPF, 'peppers' the main daily newspaper with news which is fashioned to portray it, the government, currently led by the SPPF, in better light.

Yet another glaring example is in this 'news' item. Read on:-


(Photo: New Ambassador Presents Credentials To President Michel.)
- The newly accredited Greek ambassador, Dimitri Michael Loundras, said yesterday Seychelles has a strong government that understands social welfare.

He also said Seychelles is doing well economically despite the economic reforms, which he believes are going “quite well”.

Mr Loundras made these comments after presenting his credentials to President James Michel at State House, becoming Greece’s eighth ambassador.

“You’ve had a very good and strong government all these years, which shows you understand the possibilities of welfare for the people,” he said.

“That’s a very good sign, and economically you are doing well even though the reforms are a bit difficult, but this is a temporary problem,” he said.

Mr Loundras’ discussions with the President centred on further improving relations between the two countries; he noted Seychelles and Greece have supported each other in international forums and will continue to do so.

There has already been collaboration through which Greece has offered scholarships, and this will carry on, he added. Also, the possibilities of Greek investment here and of more tourists from his islands discovering our many islands will be explored.

Ambassador Loundras also called on National Assembly speaker Dr Patrick Herminie, cabinet ministers and other senior government officials.
He replaces Palyabre Kokonas and will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Seychelles and Greece established diplomatic relations in November 1982.
Like Seychelles, Greece is facing economic difficulties, and the International Monetary Fund on Monday cut the country’s economic forecast, urging immediate spending cuts and advising the Mediterranean nation to collect more taxes to restore confidence. Its economy is expected to contract this year. SEYNAT

RT - Interesting to note that the 'IMF' recommends the government to collect more taxes as the economy contracts further? We wonder with a shrinking tax base who will the 'collect more taxes' fall upon? Rather is it not better to decrease the tax burden thereby encouraging businesses to expand, hiring more persons, who earn a salary, who then inturn spend, generating more revenue for government?