Mauritius
Fri, 23 Sep 2022 15:26:07 GMTHolidaymakers From Reunion Island Allowed in Mauritius Without a Passport
[Mauritius Tourism] The Republic of Mauritius has announced that tourists from Reunion Island will be allowed to enter the country with only a valid identity card from Monday 19 September 2022 to 30 June 2023.
Fri, 23 Sep 2022 15:32:18 GMTPolitics - the rise of Pravind Jugnauth
[L'Express] The Labour Party's Arvin Boolell, on September 11, stated that it was the Labour Party that led to the creation of Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth's political career. How true is this assessment? Here's the story of the rise of Pravind Ju...
Fri, 23 Sep 2022 15:24:21 GMTCommission of Inquiry On the Former President of the Republic Rendered Public
[Government of Mauritius] The Commission of Inquiry on the former President of the Republic of Mauritius, Dr (Mrs) Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, has submitted its Report on 02 September 2022, announced the Prime Minister, Mr Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, this after...
Fri, 23 Sep 2022 13:40:19 GMTPrime Minister Announces Elaboration of a 10-Year Blueprint for the Future of the Tourism Sector
[Government of Mauritius] A 10-year blueprint for the future of the tourism sector and to increase resilience in positioning Mauritius as a more competitive destination and an action plan to implement inland tourism including nature-based tourism are...
Fri, 23 Sep 2022 13:39:48 GMTMauritius and the United Nations Collaborate to Encourage Local Production of Bio-Fertilisers
[Government of Mauritius] The Attorney General, Minister of Agro-Industry and Food Security, Mr Maneesh Gobin, accompanied by the United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator in Mauritius and Seychelles, Ms Christine N. Umutoni, and representatives of th...
Fri, 23 Sep 2022 13:38:37 GMTGovernment Is Actively Encouraging SMEs to Continuously Upgrade Their Products, Says Prime Minister
[Government of Mauritius] Government is actively encouraging the SME sector to continuously upgrade their products and access new markets by adopting the GS1 barcodes and standards. A Barcode Registration Scheme has been devised under the Internal Ca...
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 09:52:30 GMTCovilen Narsinghen - "When people start being afraid of the government, that is a clear sign of autocracy."
[L'Express] "Many people are calling for change but this is not the time for a revolution. We need to first get back to a fair system where things work, elections are genuinely free and fair and institutions are independent. Once we have done that, w...
Fri, 23 Sep 2022 15:31:21 GMTWhat Mauritius should expect from the new government of Liz Truss
[L'Express] Liz Truss has become the new prime minister of the United Kingdom, replacing Boris Johnson. What can Mauritius expect from her new government, and why is it even less likely to reach a deal with Mauritius over the Chagos.
Tue, 13 Sep 2022 10:33:50 GMTTwenty-One Elderly Day Care Centres Receive Sets of Musical Instruments
[Government of Mauritius] The representatives of 21 Elderly Day Care Centres received, today, a set of ten musical instruments including the flute, triangle, drum, jambé, chimta, and dholak during a handing over ceremony held in Port Louis. The Mini...
Thu, 08 Sep 2022 07:02:17 GMTThe African Continental Free Trade Area Is the Path for Africa's Development, States Minister Ganoo
[Government of Mauritius] The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement is not just a trade agreement, but rather the path for Africa's development and industrialisation as it aims at accelerating intra-African trade and boosting Africa'...
Thu, 08 Sep 2022 07:02:17 GMTHealth and Wellness Ministry Continues Oral Health Education Campaign in Primary Schools
[Government of Mauritius] In line with the National Action Plan for Oral Health 2022 - 2027, launched on 1st June 2022, and as part of the ongoing sensitisation campaign for primary school pupils on the importance of oral health, the Ministry of Heal...
Thu, 08 Sep 2022 07:02:13 GMTPreparations for the Cjsoi Games Progressing Satisfactorily
[Government of Mauritius] At the third Carnival Mobilisation held in the region of St Pierre, today, to raise enthusiasm for the 12th edition of the Commission de la Jeunesse et des Sports de l'Océan Indien (CJSOI) Games, the Minister of Youth Empow...
Thu, 08 Sep 2022 08:58:06 GMTAngola Women's Team Beat Mauritius, but Fail Cosafa Semi-Finals
[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola senior women's national football team beat Mauritius 3-0 on Tuesday, but failed to reach the semi-finals of the Cosafa Cup.
Mon, 05 Sep 2022 07:07:10 GMTMinister Ganoo Appeals to Taxi Operators to Register With TOWF
[Government of Mauritius] Taxi operators are called upon to register under the Taxi Operators Welfare Fund (TOWF) in accordance with the the Taxi Operators Welfare Fund Act so as to benefit from an array of facilities and projects geared towards enha...
Mon, 05 Sep 2022 07:06:05 GMTHealth Development - Bordeaux University Team Assists in Enhancing Management of Stroke Patients
[Government of Mauritius] The Ministry of Health and Wellness solicited the support of professionals from the University of Bordeaux in a bid to enhance the treatment provided to stroke patients in Mauritius. In this context, Professor Xavier Combes ...
Sun, 04 Sep 2022 16:54:11 GMTMauritians View China and India's Influence As Positive
[Afrobarometer] A large majority of Mauritians perceive India's and China's economic and political influence on the country as positive, a recent Afrobarometer survey indicates.
Fri, 23 Sep 2022 15:28:30 GMTVinaye Ancharaz - "The India loan will add another Rs13.5 billion to the national debt, which is dangerously approaching the half-trillion-rupee mark"
[L'Express] Several economists have been sounding the alarm about the state of our economy, with a special emphasis on public debt, particularly after the downgrade by Moody's.