August 03, 2022
Mauritius: Minister Gobin Takes Stock of Issues Faced By Planters of Garlic At Crève Coeur
The Attorney General and Minister of Agro-Industry and Food Security, Mr Maneesh Gobin, effected a site visit, today, at Crève Coeur to take stock of issues faced by the… Read more »
Mauritius: Minister Jagutpal Hands Over Certificates in Nephrology to Charge Nurses and Nursing Officers
A batch of 26 charged nurses and nursing officers of Dialysis Units of public health institutions, received their certificates, today, after successful completion of a six-month… Read more »
East Africa: Indian Ocean Commission Kicks Off Initiative to Enhance Regional Maritime Connectivity
The kick-off meeting for the establishment of a Regional Technical Committee under the Enhancing Maritime Connectivity Project (EMCP) was held, this afternoon, at Hennessy Park… Read more »
August 01, 2022
Mauritius: World Breastfeeding Week - National Breastfeeding Action Plan 2022-2027 Launched
A National Breastfeeding Action Plan 2022-2027 was launched, this morning at the Caudan Arts Centre in Port Louis, in the context of World Breastfeeding Week 2022. On the same… Read more »
Southern Africa: Prime Minister Calls for Inter-State Collaboration to Tackle Drug Trafficking in the SADC Region
Drug trafficking recognises no boundaries and it requires extensive inter-State collaboration to solve the problem. All stakeholders have to work together to strengthen the network… Read more »
July 13, 2022
Mauritius: Prime Minister Lauds Performance of Athlete Noa Bibi for Sprint Record Under 20 Seconds
The outstanding performance of the Mauritian Sprinter, Mr Noa Bibi, with a record of 19.89 seconds for the 200 m final race at the Championships of France Espoirs, was commended… Read more »
July 11, 2022
Mauritius: The Target Is to Achieve a 6% to 7% Economic Growth Rate This Year, Says Finance Minister
The objective for 2022 is to achieve an economic growth rate that reaches between 6% and 7%. We have to work to reach this target and in a period of one to two months, we will have… Read more »
Mauritius: Prime Minister Pays Tribute to Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
The Prime Minister, Mr Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, paid tribute, this morning, to the former Prime Minister of Japan, Mr Shinzo Abe, following his assassination on Friday 08 July 2022.… Read more »
July 08, 2022
Mauritius: Prime Minister Jugnauth Inaugurates Victoria Urban Terminal
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 »
July 06, 2022
Mauritius: Agriculture - Findings of Smart Agriculture Project Disseminated to Help Boost Food Production
The presentation of the main findings of the Final Project Restitution entitled "Smart Agriculture: vers la réduction des produits phytosanitaires en agriculture… Read more »
June 27, 2022
Mauritius: Minister Bholah Elaborates On Activities Planned for International Day of Cooperatives 2022
A series of activities will be organised to mark the 100th edition of the International Day of Cooperatives, to be observed on 02 July 2022, announced the Minister of Industrial… Read more »
Mauritius: Minister Hurreeram and Rodriguan Delegation Visit Construction Site of A1-M1 Bridge
The Minister of National Infrastructure and Community Development, Mr Mahendranuth Sharma Hurreeram, accompanied by a Rodriguan delegation led by the Deputy Chief Commissioner of… Read more »
Mauritius: Singapore's High Commissioner to Mauritius Presents Letter of Credence to President Roopun
The Singapore's non-resident High Commissioner to the Republic of Mauritius, Mr Lim Ming Yan, presented his letter of credence to the President of the Republic of Mauritius, Mr… Read more »
June 09, 2022
Mauritius: Virtual Workshop Focusses On Investment Treaties and Climate Change #AfricaClimateCrisis
The Regional Centre of Excellence of the Financial Services Commission, Mauritius (FSC), in collaboration with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD),… Read more »
June 14, 2022
Mauritius: Yepad - Minister Jagutpal Calls for a Concerted Approach to Combat Drug Scourge
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… Read more »
June 06, 2022
Mauritius: Farei Liaison Office Inaugurated in Rodrigues By Minister Gobin
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… Read more »
Mauritius: Promoting Cycling Activity Across the Country for Health Gains
A bicycle riding activity entitled 'Pédaler en sécurité', was held, yesterday, in 20 regions across the island in the context of World Environment Day,… Read more »
June 04, 2022
Mauritius: Medical Screening Exercise Held in Curepipe
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… Read more »
June 05, 2022
Mauritius: World Environment Day 2022 - a Series of Activities Launched At Phoenix Mall to Promote Awareness
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… Read more »
June 02, 2022
Mauritius: Mauritius Receives 25 Tons of Dates From the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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… Read more »
June 03, 2022
Mauritius: MOU Signed to Enable Referral of Complicated Medical Cases to Local Clinics
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… Read more »
June 01, 2022
Mauritius: Minister Lesjongard, Remits Prizes to Winners of the Energy Efficiency Art Competitions 2021
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… Read more »
May 31, 2022
Mauritius: Norwegian Tall Ship to Visit Mauritius in December 2022
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… Read more »
Mauritius: Minister Jagutpal Announces Implementation of New Regulations to Curb Smoking
"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… Read more »
Mauritius: Minister Ganoo Bids Farewell to Outgoing U.S. Embassy Chargé d'Affaires Judes E. Debaere
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… Read more »