February 23, 2023
Mauritius: Innovative Solar Energy Laboratory Set Up At the University of Mauritius
An Innovative Solar Energy Laboratory was unveiled, this morning, by the Vice-Prime Minister (VPM), Minister of Education, Tertiary Education, Science and Technology, Mrs Leela… Read more »
Mauritius: Networking Conference Focuses On Technology As an Enabler of Sustainability
A networking conference under the theme 'Building an ESG-centric ecosystem using technology', was held, today at the Ravenala Attitude Hotel in Balaclava, at the initiative of the… 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 »
Mauritius: Minister Seeruttun Launches Report On Bridging the Gender Gap in Investment and Financial Sector in Mauritius
A half-day workshop themed 'Bridging the Gender Gap in Investment and Financial Services Sector in Mauritius, opened, this morning, at the Hennessy Park Hotel, in Ebène. The… Read more »
January 31, 2023
Mauritius: Central Electricity Board Launches Carbon Neutral Industrial Sector Renewable Energy Scheme #AfricaClimateHope
The Carbon Neutral Industrial Sector Renewable Energy (CNIS RE) Scheme was launched, yesterday in Ebène, by the Central Electricity Board (CEB) with the aim to provide a… Read more »
Mauritius: Conference Focuses On Protecting Personal Data Across All Economic Sectors
A Conference on the theme 'Protecting personal data across all economic sectors,' was jointly hosted by the Ministry of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation, and… Read more »
January 23, 2023
Mauritius: Project On Shipwreck Site of Saint Géran Launched to Explore Submarine Landscape and Contribute to Cultural Heritage
The project entitled, 'The transdisciplinary delineation of the archaeological perimeter associated with the shipwreck site of Saint Géran in 1744', was launched, today, at… Read more »
January 17, 2023
Mauritius: Prime Minister Chairs High-Level Committee to Review Private Investment Projects
The Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister for Rodrigues, Outer Islands and Territorial Integrity, Mr Pravind Kumar Jugnauth,… 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 11, 2023
Mauritius: Financial Sector Is the New Emerging Pillar of the Mauritian Economy, Says Minister Seeruttun
The financial sector is an emerging important pillar which can contribute significantly to the Mauritian economy in the years to come, stated the Minister of Financial Services and… 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 »
December 23, 2022
Mauritius: New Application to Help Consumers Make Well-Informed Buying Decision Available in January 2023
An application that would better inform consumers, enable them to compare prices of some 100 products across different supermarkets and consequently, make more informed buying… Read more »
December 21, 2022
Mauritius: National Geographical Information System Platform Launched
The National Geographical Information System (GIS) platform was launched, yesterday, by the Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation, Mr. Darsanand… Read more »
December 22, 2022
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 »
November 22, 2022
Africa: Combatting Cybercrime At the Fore of Debriefing Session On Africa Cyber Surge Operation
A debriefing session, following the Africa Cyber Surge Operation organised in Kigali in Rwanda from 18 July to 05 August 2022, is being held in Mauritius from 22 to 24 November… Read more »
November 09, 2022
Mauritius: AfCFTA National Strategy Response to Enhance Mauritius's Readiness for Intra-African Trade
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA) National Strategy Response aiming to enhance Mauritius's preparedness and readiness for intra-African trade and new market and… Read more »
October 26, 2022
Mauritius: Countering Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse At the Fore of Two-Day Workshop
A two-day workshop on Countering Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse kicked off, this morning, at the Intercontinental Hotel Balaclava, in presence of the Attorney-General,… Read more »
October 06, 2022
Mauritius: Prime Minister Performs Ground-Breaking Ceremony of Interchange Project
The Prime Minister, Mr Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, performed, this afternoon, the ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of an Interchange project and improvements along M3-A14… 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 »
Mauritius: Government Is Actively Encouraging SMEs to Continuously Upgrade Their Products, Says Prime Minister
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… Read more »
September 07, 2022
Africa: The African Continental Free Trade Area Is the Path for Africa's Development, States Minister Ganoo
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… Read more »
August 29, 2022
Mauritius: Unido Training Programme On Digitalisation Launched for the Manufacturing Sector
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Industrial Development, SMEs and Cooperatives, launched, this morning, a… Read more »
August 27, 2022
Mauritius: The National Insurance Company Launches Eight New Life Insurance Products
The Minister of Financial Services and Good Governance, Mr Mahen Kumar Seeruttun, launched, yesterday at the Intercontinental Hotel in Balaclava, eight new products of the National… Read more »