March 28, 2023
East Africa: Newborn Sperm Whale Born Few Hours Following the Launch of the Indian Ocean Marine Life Foundation
A baby sperm whale, named Varuna, was born on 24 March 2023 a few hours following the launch of the Indian Ocean Marine Life Foundation. Read more »
Mauritius: PM Reiterates Government's Commitment to Disable Drug Trafficking Network and Ensure That Mauritius Is No Safe Haven for Drug Lords
The Prime Minister, Mr Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, in his reply, this morning, to the Private Notice Question by the Leader of the Opposition, Mr Xavier Luc Duval, with regards to drug… Read more »
March 27, 2023
Mauritius: Cycle Network Project - Promotion of Cycling As an Ecological Mode of Transportation #AfricaClimateCrisis
A plan for the Cycle Network Project for the regions of Beau Bassin, Rose-Hill and Ebène, aimed at promoting cycling as an ecological mode of transportation across… Read more »
Mauritius: Minister Maneesh Gobin Meets Representatives of the International Atomic Energy Agency
The Attorney General, Minister of Agro-Industry and Food Security, Mr. Maneesh Gobin, met on Friday 24 March 2023, a delegation from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA),… Read more »
March 25, 2023
Mauritius: Launch of Indian Ocean Marine Life Foundation for Protection and Preservation of Marine Biodiversity
The Indian Ocean Marine Life Foundation, an organisation dedicated to the protection and preservation of the marine biodiversity through research, education, and sustainable… Read more »
March 24, 2023
Mauritius: Pre-Budget Consultations 2023-2024 - Finance Minister Discusses With Representatives of MCCI
Representatives of the Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) made proposals to the Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Development, Dr Renganaden Padayachy, this… Read more »
Mauritius: Pre-Budget Consultations 2023-2024 - Representatives of Mexa Meet Finance Minister
In the context of the Pre-budget Consultations 2023-2024, representatives of the Mauritius Export Association (MEXA) met with the Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and… Read more »
March 21, 2023
Mauritius: Health Ministry Rolls Out New Protocol for Treatment of Substance Abuse Disorders
The Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Kailesh Kumar Singh Jagutpal, launched, this afternoon, at Caudan Arts Centre in Port Louis, a new Protocol regarding the treatment for… Read more »
Mauritius: World Water Day 2023 - a New Water Resources Bill Will Soon Be Introduced in the Parliament, States the Minister
A new water resources bill, taking into consideration, the water requirement of the country and the development of the water sector within a well-defined legal framework for the… Read more »
March 16, 2023
Mauritius: Floating Solar PV Project to Be Set Up At Tamarind Falls Reservoir, Says Minister Lesjongard #AfricaClimateHope
'Government is envisaging to implement a Floating Solar Photovoltaics (PV) project in the reservoirs across Mauritius to produce electricity. A 2MW power plant based on Floating PV… 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 »
Mauritius: Pre-Budget Consultations - Finance Minister Meets Representatives of Cooperative Societies
The Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Development, Dr Renganaden Padayachy, chaired a Pre-Budget consultative meeting in the context of Budget 2023-2024 with… Read more »
March 14, 2023
Mauritius: Pre-Budget Consultations 2023-2024 Kickstart Today With Representatives of the Confederations of Trade Unions
The first Pre-Budget consultative meeting in the context of the forthcoming Budget 2023-2024 with representatives of the Confederations of Trade Unions was chaired, this afternoon,… Read more »
Mauritius: Prime Minister Hails Crucial Role and Contribution of Police Helicopter Squadron
The pivotal role played by the Police Helicopter Squadron in life saving, protection of property, fight against the drug scourge, coastal surveillance, monitoring and controlling… Read more »
Mauritius: Climate Change - PM Jugnauth Inaugurates Quatre Soeurs Refuge Centre
A Refuge Centre was inaugurated, this afternoon, at Quatre Soeurs, by the Prime Minister, Mr Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, with the objective to protect and safely evacuate local… Read more »
March 10, 2023
Mauritius: Mauritius Duty-Free Paradise Cooperative Credit Union Celebrates Its 15th Anniversary
The Minister of Industrial Development, SMEs and Cooperatives, Mr Soomilduth Bholah, participated, on 08 March 2023, in the celebrations of the 15th anniversary of the Mauritius… Read more »
March 09, 2023
Mauritius: Celebrating the 55th Anniversary of the Independence of Mauritius
A series of activities, spanning over a year, will be held across the country, in the context of the 55th anniversary of the independence of Mauritius and 31st anniversary of the… Read more »
March 02, 2023
Mauritius: Minister Ganoo Discusses Maritime Security With UK's Foreign Secretary
The Minister of Land Transport and Light Rail and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade, Mr Alan Ganoo, had a bilateral meeting with the… Read more »
Mauritius: Youngsters Participate in 3rd Edition of National Youth Parliament to Experience Functions of Legislature
The third edition of the National Youth Parliament (NYP), bringing together 76 young participants aged between 14 to 23 years old to experience the functions of the legislature,… Read more »
Mauritius: Minister Toussaint Announces the Dissolution of the Managing Committee of the Mauritius Football Association
"The Managing Committee of the Mauritius Football Association (MFA) is being dissolved pursuant to section 9 (9) of the Sports Act 2016, and a Temporary Committee is being set up… Read more »
Mauritius: Mauritius Receives Additional Grant of 300 Million Japanese Yen for the Procurement of New Coastal Surveillance Radar System
The Government of Japan has agreed to provide an additional grant of 300 million Japanese Yen to Mauritius, under the Japan's Grant Aid, 'Economic and Social Development… Read more »
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 »
March 01, 2023
Mauritius: World Seagrass Day 2023 - Information Boards Unveiled to Sensitise Public On the Importance of Seagrass
In the context of World Seagrass Day observed on 01 March, an official ceremony was held, this morning, in the presence of the Minister of Blue Economy, Marine Resources, Fisheries… Read more »