Mrs. Marie-May Jérémie has assumed the presidency of the Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA). Serving as the Executive Director of the Seychelles Conservation and Climate Adaptation Trust (SeyCCAT), Mrs. Jérémie was elected by the 8th board of directors of WIOMSA during the association’s 44th board meeting in March 2023.

President Ramkalawan conveyed, « I would like to congratulate you on your appointment, which represents a moment of pride for the Seychelles. Your hard work and dedication have paid off as you continue to lead and share your knowledge and experiences in your field. This achievement is undoubtedly also an inspiration for other Seychellois who aspire to achieve greater accomplishments on similar international platforms. On behalf of the country, we are proud of what you have been able to achieve, and we wish you good luck in this new and important role as President of WIOMSA, ».