April 18, 2023
Mauritius: World Hemophilia Day 2023 Observed to Spread Awareness On Blood Disorder
In the context of the World Hemophilia Day observed annually on 17 April, a ceremony was organised by the Ministry of Health and Wellness in collaboration with the Hemophilia… Read more »
April 13, 2023
Mauritius: Dialysis Nurses and Blood Bank Assistants Awarded Certificates in Nephrology and Phlebotomy
Dialysis Nurses and Blood Bank Assistants received certificates, yesterday at the School of Nursing in Pamplemousses, after having completed courses spanning over six months in… Read more »
April 12, 2023
Mauritius: Minister Jeewa-Daureeawoo Launches Sensory Garden for Visually Impaired Children
A sensory garden aiming to promote real outdoor experiences for visually impaired children and increase their overall development, was launched, today, at the Loïs Lagesse… Read more »
Mauritius: Local Tourism Sector Targets Earnings Equivalent to Pre-Covid Levels for 2023
The Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Housing and Land Use Planning, and Minister of Tourism, Mr Steven Obeegadoo, affirmed that the goal set for the local tourism industry for… Read more »
Mauritius: Launch of Digitalised X-Ray Services At Victoria Hospital
The Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Kailesh Kumar Jagutpal, proceeded with the launch of a digitalised system for X-Ray services, this afternoon, at the Victoria Hospital in… Read more »
April 05, 2023
Mauritius: VPM Dookun-Luchoomun Condemns Acts of School Violence
The Vice-Prime Minister, Minister of Education, Tertiary Education, Science and Technology, Mrs Leela Devi Dookun-Luchoomun, stressed on the collective responsibility of all… Read more »
March 30, 2023
Mauritius: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Donates 35 Tons of Dates to Mauritius
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has donated 35 tons of dates to the Republic of Mauritius, through the King Salman Humanitarian Aid & Relief Centre. The donation ceremony was held,… Read more »
Mauritius: Prime Minister Honours the Memory of the Victims of the 2013 Flash Floods
The Prime Minister, Mr Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, participated, this morning, in a wreath-laying ceremony in remembrance of the victims of the flash floods that occurred in Port-Louis… Read more »
March 28, 2023
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 »
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 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: 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 »
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 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 »