January 17, 2023
Mauritius: 55th Anniversary of the Independence of Mauritius - Preparations for First Major Event Underway
A series of activities is being organised by the Ministry of Arts and Cultural Heritage to mark the 55th anniversary of the Independence of Mauritius. Read more »
Mauritius: The Mauritian Economy Has Closed the Gap of the Covid-19 Crisis Through the Introduction of Various Measures and a People-Centric Approach, States the Finance Minister
The Mauritian economy has closed the gap of the COVID-19 crisis through the introduction of various measures and a people-centric approach to continue to protect the lives and… Read more »
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 06, 2023
Mauritius: Mauritian Surgeons Trained By Professor Cyrus Tabatabay On Eye Surgeries
In a bid to continuing professional development for high-level specialists and providing training for the creation of a new generation of young eye surgeons, the President of the… Read more »
January 05, 2023
Mauritius: Minister Ganoo Highlights the Need to Sustain Growth in the Face of Daunting Challenges
"In the face of the lingering and coarser geopolitical and geo economic landscapes, the daunting challenge for Mauritius will be to maintain resilience, sustain growth and above… 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: Prime Minister Highlights Instrumental Role of the Diplomatic Corps to Foster Bilateral Relations With Mauritius
The instrumental role of the diplomatic corps to foster bilateral relations with Mauritius and further enhance cooperation in fields of mutual interest, was highlighted by the… Read more »
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 22, 2022
Mauritius: Agreement Renewed to Promote Cultural Cooperation Between Mauritius and China
The cultural agreement between Mauritius and China, aiming to promote mutual development in the field of culture and arts was renewed, today, for a three-year period, during a… 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 20, 2022
Mauritius: Mauritius Ridge to Reef Project - 500 Trees Planted to Increase Native and Endemic Tree Cover in Pétrin #AfricaClimateHope
As part of the Mauritius Ridge to Reef (R2R) project that aims to promote forest restoration and the creation of new endemic forest cover, 500 endemic trees were planted,… 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 »
December 01, 2022
Mauritius: World Aids Day 2022 - First Community Sexual Health Centre Inaugurated At Pils By Health Minister
The first community sexual health clinic namely the Banian Centre, aiming to provide a panoply of services to further support individuals suffering from Human ImmunoDeficiency… 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 14, 2022
Mauritius: Police and Prison Officers Sensitised On the Convention Against Torture
An Awareness Session, in the context of a five-day training for Police and Prison Officers on the Convention against Torture (CAT) and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment,… 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 »
November 07, 2022
Mauritius: Sheltered Farming/Hydroponics Boosting Innovative and Climate Resilient Agricultural Systems Across Mauritius #AfricaClimateHope
The setting up of sheltered farms, in line with Government's policy to stimulate agricultural innovation and promote sustainable agriculture and local food production of fruits and… Read more »
November 01, 2022
Mauritius: Country Hosts High-Level Programme for African Heads of Anti-Corruption Agencies
The High-Level Leadership and Management Programme for Heads of Anti-Corruption Agencies of the African Continent is taking place from 31 October to 04 November 2022 in Mauritius.… Read more »
October 27, 2022
Mauritius: Business Forum to Enhance Mauritius-Ivory Coast Economic Cooperation for Shared Growth
The business communities in Mauritius and Ivory Coast held a two days Business Forum at Port-Louis to further enhance economic cooperation between the two countries. Read more »
Mauritius: Blue Economy - Equipment to the Tune of Rs 1.6 Million Remitted By Jica
Equipment to the tune of some Rs 1.6 million was remitted, this morning, by the Ambassador of Japan to Mauritius, Mr Shuichiro Kawaguchi to the Minister of Blue Economy, Marine… 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 »
Mauritius: Mauritius Partners With the UNDP for the Setting Up of a National Healthcare Waste Disposal Facility
A Memorandum of Understanding for the setting up of a National Healthcare Waste Disposal Facility as part of the implementation of the Sustainable Low and non-Chemical Development… Read more »