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 »
August 16
Mauritius: Public Information Campaign On the Threats Posed By Alligator Fish
A sensitisation campaign to inform the public about the dangers associated with an alligator Fish and the legal implications of importing such prohibited species, was forganised,… Read more »
November 14, 2023
Mauritius: Senior Officials Meeting Held Prior to 3rd Ministerial Conference On Maritime Security and Safety
The Senior Officials Meeting, setting the stage for the upcoming Ministerial Conference on Maritime Security and Safety, was held, today, at the Intercontinental Hotel in… Read more »
June 08, 2023
Mauritius: Environment Minister Calls for Holistic Approach in Managing Plastic Pollution Crisis #AfricaClimateCrisis
The need for a holistic approach to managing the crisis of plastic pollution for a more sustainable and resilient future and to achieving the transition to a circular economy was… Read more »
April 27, 2023
Mauritius: New Case Noyale Fisheries Post Inaugurated
The new Case Noyale Fisheries Post, aimed at better monitoring fishing activities and enforcing the Fisheries Legislation in combatting illegal fishing, was inaugurated, yesterday,… Read more »
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 »
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 14, 2023
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 »
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: 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 »
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 »
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 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 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 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 »
October 27, 2022
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 »