January 31, 2023
Mauritius: Steam Competition 2022 - Winners of the Contest Receive Their Rewards
The Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) competition 2022 culminated with a prize giving ceremony, this morning, at the seat of the Mauritius Institute of… Read more »
January 25, 2023
Mauritius: World Guinness Record - Minister Teeluck Lauds Participation of All Those Who Contributed in Mauritius's Landmark Achievement
The Minister of Arts and Cultural Heritage, Mr Avinash Teeluck, reiterated his gratitude, this afternoon in Port-Louis, to all those who participated in the national event and… Read more »
January 23, 2023
Mauritius: Mauritius Research and Innovation Council and the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre Sign Framework Agreement
A Framework Agreement between the Mauritius Research and Innovation Council and the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was signed, today, in a… Read more »
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 »
Mauritius: Director General of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre Meets Prime Minister Jugnauth
The Director General of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre of Dubaï, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Mr Salem Humaid AlMarri, accompanied by a delegation, and the Minister of… Read more »
January 18, 2023
Mauritius: Country Cooperation Strategy 2023-2026 to Guide Achieving Universal Health Coverage
The Country Cooperation Strategy 2023-2026, elaborated by the Ministry of Health and Wellness in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO), was launched this afternoon… Read more »
Mauritius: Olive White-Eye and Echo Parakeet Birds Released At Ebony Forest
A total of four Olive White-eye and nine Echo Parakeet birds were released, today, at the Ebony Forest, in Chamarel, with the aim to improve the genetic heterogeneity of these… Read more »
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: 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 »
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 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 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 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 »