Linda Ramkalawan
Linda Ramkalawan | |
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| First Lady of Seychelles | |
| Assumed office 2020 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 19, 1963 Mahé, Seychelles |
| Spouse | Wavel Ramkalawan (m. May 1985) |
| Children | 3 |
Linda Ramkalawan (born 19 October 1963, Mahé) is First Lady of Seychelles as the wife of Seychellois politician Wavel Ramkalawan, the 5th President of Seychelles, who took office in 2020.
Biography
Ramkalawan was born on Mahé island and was raised in Bel Ombre.[1]
Ramkalawan worked in the Seychellois tourism industry, working at Le Meridien Fisherman’s Cove hotel for over forty years before her retirement in 2019.[2]
Ramkalawan has been married to Wavel Ramkalawan for over forty years and together they have three sons: Samuel Ramkalawan, Caleb Ramkalawan and Amos Ramkalawan.[1][3] They were married on 4 May 1985.[4] When he was elected 5th President of Seychelles in 2020 she became First Lady.[5] Ramkalawan said that she "will seek to favour children and education" in the role.[3]
As First Lady of Seychelles, Ramkalawan launched The Hope Foundation and became it's patron in November 2020.[6] She is also patron of the White Feather Fund, which supports orphans,[7] and has hosted receptions for retired Seychellois teachers.[8]
In 2021, she met with the Women’s Parliamentary Caucus of Seychelles.[9] In 2025, she addressed Judiciary staff at the Palais de Justice to celebrate International Women's Day.[10]
In 2023, Ramkalawan accompanied her husband on a state visit to the Maldives[11][12] and met with members of the Seychellois diaspora living in the United Kingdom.[13] In 2024, Ramkalawan accompanied her husband on a visit to the Vatican and Italy. In 2025, Ramkalawan accompanied her husband when they visited Cuba[14] and Ghana.[15][16]
References
- ^ a b "First Lady". State House Seychelles. Archived from the original on 4 July 2025. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
- ^ "The First Lady Of Seychelles". COSMOCREOLE. 31 October 2020. Archived from the original on 25 June 2024. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
- ^ a b "First Lady of Seychelles to favour children, education in new role". Seychelles News Agency. 7 November 2020. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
- ^ "In her own Words- Linda Ramkalawan-First Lady of Seychelles -". COSMOCREOLE. 1 October 2023. Archived from the original on 23 February 2024. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
- ^ "Un an pour la First Lady !". Seychelles Nation (in French). 26 October 2021. Archived from the original on 27 October 2021. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
- ^ "'The Hope Foundation' officially launched with First Lady as patron". Seychelles Nation. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
- ^ "About Linda". White Feather Fund. 8 December 2023. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
- ^ "First Lady hosts 5th 'Hug in a Mug'". Seychelles Nation. 27 April 2024. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
- ^ "The Women's Parliamentary Caucus meets with the First Lady of the Republic of Seychelles". The National Assembly of Seychelles. 9 March 2021. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
- ^ "First Lady Addresses Women of the Judiciary in Celebration of International Women's Day". The Judiciary of Seychelles. 2 March 2025. Archived from the original on 25 March 2025. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
- ^ Faaiq, Ali (11 June 2023). "Seychellois First Couple arrive in Maldives for state visit". The Times of Addu. Archived from the original on 23 June 2025. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
- ^ Faaiq, Ali (17 June 2023). "Seychellois first couple conclude state visit to Maldives". The Times of Addu. Archived from the original on 21 April 2025. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
- ^ "Seychelles' President and First Lady meet diaspora community in UK". Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation. 5 May 2023. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
- ^ "President Ramkalawan Arrives in Havana, Cuba for Official Visit". Zawya. Archived from the original on 1 October 2024. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
- ^ "Seychelles President's visit rekindles historical and diplomatic ties with Ghana". MyJoyOnline. Archived from the original on 19 April 2025. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
- ^ "Seychelles' President in Ghana for 100 years anniversary of return of Asantehene Agyemang Prempeh from exile". Graphic Online. 21 November 2024. Retrieved 11 August 2025.