August 27
Mauritius: Mauritius Prison Service Inaugurates a Fish Processing Plant
A fish processing plant was inaugurated, and a first harvest of Berry Rouge was carried out, today, at the Richelieu Open Prison in Chebel in the presence of the Minister of Blue… Read more »
December 06, 2023
Mauritius: Drip Irrigation Equipment Distributed to Enhance Climate-Resilience of Small-Scale Planters
A handover ceremony of drip irrigation equipment to small holders, particularly vegetable growers, in the regions of Solitude and Pointe aux Piments, was held, this afternoon, at… Read more »
September 26, 2023
Mauritius: Agro-Industry Minister Announces Measures to Increase Visibility of Organic Farming in Mauritius
"With the aim of increasing the visibility of local organic farming and providing farmers with a platform to market their products, the Ministry of Agro-Industry and Food Security… Read more »
March 30, 2023
Mauritius: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Donates 35 Tons of Dates to Mauritius
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has donated 35 tons of dates to the Republic of Mauritius, through the King Salman Humanitarian Aid & Relief Centre. The donation ceremony was held,… Read more »
March 15, 2023
Mauritius: Pre-Budget Consultations - Minister Padayachy Meets Small Planters and Livestock Breeders
The Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Development, Dr Renganaden Padayachy, had a pre-budget consultative meeting, this afternoon in Port Louis, with small planters and… Read more »
March 02, 2023
Mauritius: Minister Maudhoo Proceeds With Opening of Seine Fishing Season 2023
The Minister of Blue Economy, Marine Resources, Fisheries and Shipping, Mr Sudheer Maudhoo, proceeded, yesterday at the Maison des Pêcheurs in Mahébourg, with the… Read more »
February 28, 2023
Mauritius: PM Jugnauth Launches Aquaponics and Hydroponics Training Farm in Mauritius Prison Service
The Prime Minister, Mr Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, proceeded with the inauguration of a training farm in aquaponics and hydroponics as well as a solar water drip, today, at the… Read more »
Mauritius: Minister Maudhoo Launches Training Programme for Artisanal Fishers
The Minister of Blue Economy, Marine Resources, Fisheries and Shipping, Mr Sudheer Maudhoo, launched, yesterday at the Fisheries Training and Extension Centre in Pointe Aux Sables,… Read more »
February 02, 2023
Mauritius: Minister Bholah Effects Site Visit At a Hydroponic Farm in Triolet to Take Stock of Progress
The Minister of Industrial Development, SMEs and Cooperatives, Mr Soomilduth Bholah, effected a site visit, today, at the hydroponic farm of Mrs Harikshana Gokhool located at… Read more »
January 16, 2023
Mauritius: Exchange of 8th Fisheries Protocol Between the European Union and Mauritius
The eighth Fisheries Protocol, which sets out the provisions for economic, financial, technical, and scientific cooperation in the fisheries sector between the European Union (EU)… Read more »
January 10, 2023
Mauritius: Leveraging Apiculture As a Sustainable Economic Activity in Mauritius
Apiculture involves the raising and care of bees for commercial or agricultural purposes. Honey production is being leveraged as a sustainable economic activity in the country for… Read more »
January 05, 2023
Mauritius: Bad Weather Allowance As a Form of Social Aid to Support Fishermen
Bad Weather Allowance is payable to registered fishermen who have not been able to go fishing due to bad weather conditions. Fishermen are, nevertheless, encouraged to do… Read more »
December 22, 2022
Mauritius: Award of Certificates, Artisanal Fisher Registration Cards and Shrimp Net Licences to 130 Fishermen
A group of 130 fishermen received their certificate and Artisanal Fisher Registration Cards and Shrimp Net Licences after having successfully completed the General Course for… Read more »
Mauritius: Locally Produced Fertiliser Subsidy Scheme Launched By Minister Gobin
The Locally Produced Fertiliser Subsidy Scheme (LPFS) was officially launched by the Attorney General, Minister of Agro-Industry and Food Security, Mr Maneesh Gobin, yesterday, at… Read more »
September 14, 2022
Mauritius: Mauritius and the United Nations Collaborate to Encourage Local Production of Bio-Fertilisers
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… Read more »