Mauritius
Mon, 20 Jun 2022 10:13:58 GMTIMF Executive Board Concludes 2022 Article Iv Consultation With Mauritius
[IMF] Washington, DC: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation [1] with Mauritius on a lapse-of-time basis. [2]
Wed, 15 Jun 2022 10:44:38 GMTYepad - Minister Jagutpal Calls for a Concerted Approach to Combat Drug Scourge
[Government of Mauritius] A Training of Trainers' Programme, under the Youth Empowerment Programme Against Drugs (YEPAD), aimed at engaging community members in the combat against drug scourge, was launched, yesterday, at the Rivière des Anguilles S...
Tue, 14 Jun 2022 08:55:25 GMTOmanyala Targets World Champs Medal and a 9.6sec Cherry On Top After Ruling Africa
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- African Champion and record holder Ferdinand Omanyala now wants to medal at the World Championship and clinch a Commonwealth Games gold after ruling the continent with a title win in Mauritius last week.
Tue, 14 Jun 2022 05:48:53 GMTTop of the Continent! Kenya Finishes Top of Medal Standings at Africa Athletics Championship
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- For the fifth time, Kenya finished top of the medal standings at the Africa Senior Athletics Championship which ended in Mauritius on Sunday, after accumulating 23 medals in the five-day Championship.
Mon, 13 Jun 2022 14:09:35 GMTGina Bass Claims Women's 100M Title in Mauritius
[The Point] The Gambia and African best female sprinter, Gina Bass won the women's 100m contest at the African Championships in Cote d'Or, Mauritius on Thursday.
Sat, 11 Jun 2022 10:46:22 GMTOmanyala Strikes Gold Number Two in Mauritius As He Anchors Kenya's Relay Team to Victory
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- On form Ferdinand Omanyala struck gold number two at the Africa Athletics Championships in Mauritius on Friday afternoon as he anchored the Kenyan 4x100m team to victory.
Sat, 11 Jun 2022 18:42:31 GMTHippisme| The Indian Oil 20th Anniversary Trophy - Royal Wulff fait parler sa classe
[L'Express] Grandissime favori de la première course classique de la saison, ce samedi 11 juin, le coursier de l'écurie Gujadhur a répondu aux attentes en s'imposant au terme d'un bel effort devant son compagnon d'écurie Shah Akbar. Malgré le lo...
Mon, 20 Jun 2022 12:55:56 GMTVirtual Workshop Focusses On Investment Treaties and Climate Change #AfricaClimateCrisis
[Government of Mauritius] The Regional Centre of Excellence of the Financial Services Commission, Mauritius (FSC), in collaboration with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), organised, yesterday in Ebène, a virtual work...
Fri, 10 Jun 2022 05:48:49 GMTSuper Omanyala Edges Out Simbine in Photo Finish to Clinch Africa Championship Gold
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- African Record holder Ferdinand Omanyala finally earned his much-desired major championship title after edging out South African Akani Simbine in a photo finish to clinch the 100m gold title at the Africa Athletics Championshi...
Fri, 10 Jun 2022 05:44:15 GMTOmanyala Eyes 24-Year Old Championship Record, Gold Medal At Africa Athletics Championship Final
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- African record holder Ferdinand Omanyala will line up from Lane 6 on Thursday afternoon in the final of the men's 100m as he seeks his first ever major title at the Africa Athletics Championship in Mauritius.
Thu, 09 Jun 2022 06:12:53 GMTOmanyala in a Class of His Own as He Storms Into 100m Final at African Championships
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Ferdinand Omanyala continued to be peerless at the Africa Athletics Championships in Mauritius, keeping the hunt for gold number one in sight as he sailed into the final of the 100m on Wednesday afternoon.
Thu, 09 Jun 2022 05:43:07 GMTCourt Freezes Sh115 Million Wired From Mauritius to Kenyan Woman's Account
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Anticorruption Court sitting in Milimani has issued an order freezing Sh115 million wired from Mauritius to a Kenyan woman's account.
Tue, 07 Jun 2022 08:20:36 GMTFarei Liaison Office Inaugurated in Rodrigues By Minister Gobin
[Government of Mauritius] The Attorney General, Minister of Agro-Industry and Food Security, Mr Maneesh Gobin, inaugurated, yesterday, a liaison office of the Food and Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (FAREI) in Rodrigues. The building a...
Tue, 07 Jun 2022 08:20:35 GMTPromoting Cycling Activity Across the Country for Health Gains
[Government of Mauritius] A bicycle riding activity entitled 'Pédaler en sécurité', was held, yesterday, in 20 regions across the island in the context of World Environment Day, observed on 05 June.
Mon, 06 Jun 2022 07:49:12 GMTWorld Environment Day 2022 - a Series of Activities Launched At Phoenix Mall to Promote Awareness
[Government of Mauritius] A series of activities to mark World Environment Day (WED) 2022 were launched, this morning, at Phoenix Mall, in the presence of the Minister of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change, Mr Kavydass Ramano.
Mon, 06 Jun 2022 07:49:36 GMTMedical Screening Exercise Held in Curepipe
[Government of Mauritius] A Medical Screening Exercise was held, today, at the Dame Rosina Henrisson Municipal Multi-Purpose Complex Hall in Les Casernes, Curepipe. This activity was organised by the Ministry of Social Integration, Social Security an...
Fri, 03 Jun 2022 09:54:30 GMTMOU Signed to Enable Referral of Complicated Medical Cases to Local Clinics
[Government of Mauritius] A signature ceremony of Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) between the Ministry of Health and Wellness and the private clinics in Mauritius was held, yesterday afternoon, in Port Louis, with a view to enabling the referral, to...
Fri, 03 Jun 2022 09:54:36 GMTMauritius Receives 25 Tons of Dates From the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
[Government of Mauritius] Mauritius received 25 tons of dates from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, through the King Salman Humanitarian Aid & Relief Centre. The donation ceremony was held today at the Agricultural Marketing Board in Moka.
Mon, 06 Jun 2022 07:31:05 GMTTorture By Police Officers Is Inhumane, Says Cardinal
[Agenzia Fides] Port Louis -- "Together with the population I was horrified by the torture inflicted by members of the police on citizens who were in their custody. That is why it is essential that those guilty of this rampant violence are severely p...
Fri, 03 Jun 2022 13:13:36 GMTA garden of Eden... now in a state of neglect
[L'Express] We have an internationally recognized garden in Pamplemousses, but it is in a state of neglect that should make us ashamed of ourselves. Its beginning dates back to 1770 during the French period. Governor Mahé de Labourdonnais encouraged...
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 07:33:44 GMTMinister Lesjongard, Remits Prizes to Winners of the Energy Efficiency Art Competitions 2021
[Government of Mauritius] The winners of the Energy Efficiency Art competition 2021 for primary and secondary students, organised by the Energy Efficiency Management Office, were awarded prizes by the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities, Mr. Joe ...
Wed, 01 Jun 2022 07:43:37 GMTMinister Jagutpal Announces Implementation of New Regulations to Curb Smoking
[Government of Mauritius] "A series of new regulations, including restrictions on use, sale, importation, manufacturing and distribution of tobacco products, as well as the prohibition for new vendors to operate within a radius of 200 metres around e...
Wed, 01 Jun 2022 07:43:37 GMTNorwegian Tall Ship to Visit Mauritius in December 2022
[Government of Mauritius] The Statsraad Lehmkuhl, a Norwegian tall ship which is on a world tour in a bid to raise awareness on the state of world's oceans, will come to Mauritius on 02 December 2022. As such, the Norwegian Embassy is currently worki...
Wed, 01 Jun 2022 07:43:36 GMTMinister Ganoo Bids Farewell to Outgoing U.S. Embassy Chargé d'Affaires Judes E. Debaere
[Government of Mauritius] The Chargé d'Affaires of the Embassy of the United States of America (USA) in Mauritius, Mrs Judes E. DeBaere, paid a farewell call, today, on the Minister of Land Transport and Light Rail, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regi...
Wed, 01 Jun 2022 07:43:33 GMTInternational Museum Day 2022 - Interactive Exhibition On Indo-Mauritian Food Traditions Launched
[Government of Mauritius] An interactive exhibition focusing on Indo-Mauritian Food Traditions: Continuity and Change was launched, today, by the Chief Guest, Lady Sarojini Jugnauth, at the Mahatma Gandhi Institute (MGI) in Moka.
Tue, 31 May 2022 07:12:07 GMTNorwegian Ambassador Presents Letters of Credence to President Roopun
[Government of Mauritius] The newly appointed Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway to Mauritius, Mr Haakon Einang Gram-Johannessen, presented his credentials to the President of the Republic of Mauritius, Mr Prithvirajsing Roopun, today, at the State ...
Tue, 31 May 2022 07:12:10 GMTFifth Edition of Bicycle Ride Activity, Pédaler En Sécurité, to Be Held Countrywide
[Government of Mauritius] The fifth edition of the bicycle ride activity, 'Pédaler en sécurité' (safe pedalling), organised by the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sports and Recreation, in the context of World Bicycle Day 2022, will be held on Sund...
Fri, 27 May 2022 10:45:00 GMTJCI Vice President Meets President Roopun
[Government of Mauritius] The 2022 Vice President of the Junior Chamber International (JCI) for Africa and the Middle East, Mr. Richard Ojo, met the President of the Republic of Mauritius, Mr. Prithvirajsing Roopun, this morning at the State House, i...
Fri, 27 May 2022 05:52:06 GMTProtests - 'When People Feel Lost, They Resort to Revolt'
[African Arguments] Cost of living protests descended in riots last month. Food and fuel prices are set to rise further.
Fri, 27 May 2022 09:03:53 GMTMinister Bholah Launches Two Reports to Address Emerging Challenges in SME and Manufacturing Sector
[Government of Mauritius] Two study reports conducted under the United Nations Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE) Initiative, in collaboration with the Ministry of Industrial Development, SMEs and Cooperatives, were launched, yesterday, a...