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Mauritius

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 00:02:45 GMT
Russian Invasion of Ukraine - Why Mauritius Should Hope for a Short War
[L'Express] Russian forces invaded Ukraine on Thursday, bringing the conflict that has been simmering since 2014 to the boil. For Mauritius, the main effect will be the economic fallout of this conflict. Here is why we are not headed towards World Wa...

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 04:25:06 GMT
Visit to Chagos Archipelago Is a Historic Event for Mauritius, Says Prime Minister
[Government of Mauritius] The visit to the Chagos Archipelago was a historic event, stated the Prime Minister, Mr Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, this afternoon, at the New Treasury Building, in Port-Louis, during his press conference with regard to the key ...

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 06:41:35 GMT
How US, UK Worked Together to Recolonise the Chagos Islands and Evict Chagossians
[The Conversation Africa] On 15 February 2022 the Mauritian flag was raised on two Indian Ocean atolls, Peros Banos and Salomon, both belonging to the Chagos archipelago. This was the first time that Mauritius' flag was raised in the Chagos Islands, ...

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 07:38:16 GMT
Grounding of Taiwanese Fishing Trawlers - Minister Maudhoo Takes Stock of the Situation
[Government of Mauritius] The Minister of Blue Economy, Marine Resources, Fisheries and Shipping, Mr Sudheer Maudhoo, effected, today, a site visit at Pointe aux Sables public beach. The aim was to take stock of the situation regarding the ongoing sa...

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 07:55:36 GMT
Macaque Monkeys - An Invasive Alien Species, and a Major Export for Research
[The Conversation Africa] Macaque monkeys live as both captive and wild animals on the island of Mauritius. The wild population number is estimated at between 25,000 and 35,000 animals, it's uncertain how many exist in captivity, but the figure is in...

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 13:17:19 GMT
Prime Minister Jugnauth Inaugurates a Series of Infrastructural Projects
[Government of Mauritius] The Prime Minister, Mr Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, inaugurated, this afternoon, a Sub Hall in St Julien d'Hotman, as well as a Sports Complex and an upgraded Health Track in Camp Thorel.

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 07:50:13 GMT
Mauritius is Gearing Up for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, States PM
[Government of Mauritius] Mauritius is committed to a policy of promoting innovation which is an essential lever of competitiveness for the creation of activities and jobs. The new technologies sector is one on which the government bases its industri...

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 07:48:55 GMT
Chagos Islands - Mauritius's Latest Challenge to UK Shows Row Over Sovereignty Will Not Go Away
[The Conversation Africa] A superyacht hired by Mauritius recently set out to conduct a scientific survey of the Blenheim reef, 230km off the coast of Diego Garcia in the Chagos archipelago. A group of Chagossians accompanied the scientists in what h...

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 09:52:31 GMT
Britain's Ownership of the Chagos Islands Has No Basis, Mauritius Is Right to Claim Them
[The Conversation Africa] The decolonisation of Mauritius was never fully completed. This is because, in 1965, the British government put islands belonging to Mauritius into a new colonial jurisdiction, the British Indian Ocean Territory, which still...

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 13:05:51 GMT
Is Big Power Rivalry Threatening to Sink the Indian Ocean Zone of Peace?
[IPS] United Nations -- A former Indian ambassador once told an American audience that one of the biggest misconceptions about the Indian Ocean is that it belongs to India. "Not so, but we wish we did", he said, amidst laughter.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 13:33:00 GMT
Easing of Travel Restrictions Between Mauritius and Reunion
[Mauritius Tourism] In a news release issued on Monday 14 February 2022, the Prefecture of Reunion Island has announced that "the special provisions made by ministerial decree to restrict travel between Reunion, Mauritius and South Africa have been r...

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 11:32:49 GMT
Decoding Debt and the Economy (Part 1)
[L'Express] In a recent interview to Business Magazine, the views expressed by the Minister of Finance again misrepresent the truth about the country's debt situation, and mislead the public by treating the deterioration in the course of the economy ...

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 11:32:44 GMT
Decoding Debt and the Economy (Part 2)
[L'Express] In a recent interview to Business Magazine, the views expressed by the Minister of Finance again misrepresent the truth about the country's debt situation, and mislead the public by treating the deterioration in the course of the economy ...

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 06:42:53 GMT
Newly Completed Canal Road in Rose-Hill and Jogging Track Inaugurated By PPs Tania Diolle
[Government of Mauritius] The newly completed Canal Road situated in Rose-Hill, as well as an adjacent jogging track, were inaugurated by the Parliamentary Private Secretary, Mrs. Marie Alexandra Tania Diolle, during a ceremony held this morning.

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 07:08:43 GMT
Outreach Campaign On the Water Tank and Pump Grant Scheme Kicks Off Today
[Government of Mauritius] The Ministry of Energy and Public Utilities in collaboration with the Central Water Authority (CWA) and the Development Bank of Mauritius (DBM) organised, in the Eastern region of Mauritius, today, an outreach campaign on th...

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 07:23:38 GMT
Green Recovery and Long-Term SDG Planning Discussed During Consultative Workshop
[Government of Mauritius] A Consultative Workshop on the United Nations (UN)/Government Joint Initiatives Towards Green Recovery and Long-Term SDG Planning, opened this morning at Le Méridien Hotel, in Pointe aux Piments. The objective is to take st...

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 07:20:13 GMT
Roundtable to Foster Public and Private Dialogue for Inclusive Energy Transition
[Government of Mauritius] GIS: 10 February 2022- A Roundtable focusing on Goal 1 COP 26 -Secure global net zero by mid-century and keep 1.5 degrees within reach, opened this morning in Port-Louis, in presence of the Minister of Energy and Public Util...

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 06:42:59 GMT
Chagos Archipelago Rights - Mauritian Team Sails to Maldives to Survey Border
[RFI] Mauritius has sent a scientific expedition to survey its maritime borders with the Maldives in relation to an ongoing dispute with Britain over the sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago. The team will help resolve the dispute between both count...

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 10:21:09 GMT
Agreement Reached With Mauritius On Sustainable Fishing
[Seychelles News Agency] Seychelles and Mauritius have extended an existing bilateral fisheries agreement for 60 days that will see the increase in license fees and a new environmental and research fee, said a top government official on Tuesday.

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 09:58:22 GMT
Minister Ganoo Meets the Diplomatic Corps to Deliberate On Issues of Common Interest
[Government of Mauritius] The Minister of Land Transport and Light Rail, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade, Mr Alan Ganoo, met today in Port Louis, with Members of the Diplomatic Corps to exchange views on curr...

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 09:41:03 GMT
District Governor 417 of Lions Club International Meets President of the Republic
[Government of Mauritius] The President of the Republic of Mauritius, Mr Prithvirajsing Roopun, received a visit from the District Governor 417, Compagnon de Melvin Jones de catégorie " progressive " (CMJP) of Lions Club International, Ms Chantal Di...

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 06:18:50 GMT
52 Projects Reviewed During High Level Committee On Private Investment Project Chaired By Prime Minister
[Government of Mauritius] The Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister for Rodrigues, Outer Islands and Territorial Integrity, Mr Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, chaired, today, at the New Treasury Building in P...

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 06:18:31 GMT
Portable Smoke Meters Handed Over to Concerned Stakeholders By Minister Ramano
[Government of Mauritius] Fifteen portable smoke meters were handed over to concerned authorities, by the Minister of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change, Mr. Kavydass Ramano, this afternoon, during a ceremony held at the Sir Haril...

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 09:51:03 GMT
Agro-Industry Minister Launches Fertiliser Subsidy Scheme
[Government of Mauritius] The Attorney General, Minister of Agro-Industry and Food Security, Mr Maneesh Gobin, launched, today, the Fertiliser Subsidy Scheme (FSS) at Ajoodhea Hall in Long Mountain. The aim of the FSS, which will be implemented by th...

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 09:50:26 GMT
Insignia 2021 - National Day Awardees Honoured By President Roopun
[Government of Mauritius] National awards were presented to National Day Awardees by the President of the Republic of Mauritius, Mr Prithvirajsing Roopun,this afternoon, during the Insignia ceremony held at the State House, Le Réduit.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 06:44:21 GMT
Cyclone Batsirai - Minister Jeewa-Daureeawoo Announces Support Measures for Affected Vulnerable Families
[Government of Mauritius] "A series of support measures will be extended to vulnerable families who have been affected by the passage of cyclone Batsirai Mauritius last week."

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 06:44:20 GMT
MOU Signed to Promote Strategic Collaboration Between the Mric and the UNDP
[Government of Mauritius] A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to strengthen ongoing efforts in promoting key innovation, was signed between the Mauritius Research and Innovation Council (MRIC) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Coun...

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 06:44:15 GMT
Mauritius to Undertake First Scientific Survey in Chagos Archipelago Waters Since Independence
[Government of Mauritius] A delegation, led by the Permanent Representative of Mauritius to the United Nations, Ambassador Jagdish Dharamchand Koonjul, and comprising legal advisers and representatives namely Professor Philippe Joseph Sands, QC, as w...

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 15:16:11 GMT
Mauritius Case a Reminder That Africa Must Shield Its Whistleblowers
[ISS] How can people be expected to expose corruption and other crimes if they aren't protected?

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 06:30:01 GMT
Green Energy - Prime Minister Jugnauth Launches Ntc's First Electric Bus
[Government of Mauritius] The first electric bus of the National Transport Corporation (NTC), was launched, this afternoon, by the Prime Minister, Mr Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, at Sir Harilall Vaghjee Memorial Hall, in Port-Louis.



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