Mauritius
Tue, 10 Sep 2024 18:06:42 GMTStatement - Mauritius Extends Universal Child Benefits
[HRW] The organisations signed below, which jointly advocate for the right to social security, commend the Government of Mauritius for its decision to extend the universal child benefit, called the Contribution Sociale Généralisée (CSG...
Wed, 11 Sep 2024 10:03:11 GMTPrime Minister Jugnauth Inaugurates New Head Office of MCAF Ltd in Bell Village
[Government of Mauritius] The Prime Minister, Mr Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, inaugurated, this afternoon in Bell Village, the new Head Office of the Mauritius Co-operative Agricultural Federation (MCAF) Ltd.
Tue, 10 Sep 2024 10:01:57 GMTSeychelles and Mauritius Agree to Petroleum Exploration in JMA of Mascarene Plateau
[Seychelles News Agency] Seychelles and Mauritius have agreed to have petroleum exploration within the Joint Management Area (JMA) of the Mascarene Plateau at a recent meeting of the Technical Committee of the Joint Commission of the extended contine...
Mon, 09 Sep 2024 11:49:49 GMTWhy You Should Visit Mauritius
[Observer] A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to travel to Mauritius for the Africa Men's Sevens rugby tournament, hosted at the Labourdonnais sports ground in Mapou, in the northern part of the country.
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 12:34:57 GMTIn Mauritius, Courts and Police Confront Weakened Public Trust Amid Persistent Perceptions of Corruption
[Afrobarometer] Majority of citizens say sentences given to powerful people who break the law are too lenient.
Thu, 05 Sep 2024 15:42:51 GMTMauritius Tamil Cultural Centre Trust - PM Jugnauth Joins Gathering Held to Honour the Elderly Community
[Government of Mauritius] GIS: 05 September 2024: Our Government has unleashed an unprecedented wave of development across the country, rolled out unprecedented measures to uplift the quality of life of all citizens alike and improved services in key...
Thu, 05 Sep 2024 15:40:52 GMTPresident Roopun Remits Certificates to New Graduates of Polytechnics Mauritius
[Government of Mauritius] A cohort of 150 graduates of Polytechnics Mauritius received their diplomas and certificates in the IT Cluster, Sports and Leisure Management, yesterday, in the presence of the President of the Republic of Mauritius, Mr Prit...
Wed, 04 Sep 2024 05:01:22 GMTDouble Glory On Offer At Afrasia Bank Mauritius Open
[Mauritius Tourism] Mauritius will once again host the crowning of the DP World Tour's king of the Opening Swing, with the US$1.5 million AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open at Mont Choisy Le Golf set to feature as the final tournament of the Tour's five-tou...
Wed, 28 Aug 2024 11:21:29 GMTNew Awareness Corner Launched At Casela Nature Parks to Boost Biodiversity Protection
[Government of Mauritius] An Awareness Corner aiming to enhance the protection and promotion of Mauritius' unique biodiversity, was launched, yesterday, by the Minister of Agro-Industry and Food Security, Mr Mahen Kumar Seeruttun, at Casela Nature Pa...
Wed, 28 Aug 2024 11:23:49 GMTAmbassador Vajayen Valaydon Receives Mauritian Paralympics Athletes to the Mauritius Embassy in Paris
[Government of Mauritius] Port Louis -- The Ambassador of Mauritius to France, His Excellency Mr. Vijayen Valaydon, hosted on Tuesday 27 August 2024 a function in honour of the Mauritian Athletes participating in the Paralympics Games 2024 which are ...
Tue, 27 Aug 2024 14:43:56 GMTRegional Cooperation - Development of a National Action Plan On Women, Peace, and Security
[Government of Mauritius] The development of a National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security in alignment with the United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 was the focus of a workshop which was launched, today, by the Minister of ...
Tue, 27 Aug 2024 14:42:52 GMTMauritius Prison Service Inaugurates a Fish Processing Plant
[Government of Mauritius] 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 Economy, Marine Resources, Fisheries and Ship...
Tue, 27 Aug 2024 14:43:16 GMTWinners of the 2nd Edition of the Inter-Primary Short Film Competition 2023 Awarded Prizes
[Government of Mauritius] The award ceremony for the Second Edition of the Inter-Primary Short Film Competition 2023 was held, today, at the Mahatma Gandhi Institute in Moka. Mare d'Albert Government School and Brisée Verdière Government Sc...
Tue, 27 Aug 2024 14:43:28 GMTPolicy Dialogue Held to Empower African Countries to Implement Effective Public Financial Management
[Government of Mauritius] A three-day Policy Dialogue aiming to transform Public Financial Management (PFM) into an enabler of greater health facility autonomy and empower African countries to implement effective PFM systems and policies to promote g...
Thu, 22 Aug 2024 10:31:06 GMT'Green Rangers' Programme Launched to Combat Plastic Waste and Promote Environmental Protection
[Government of Mauritius] The 'Green Rangers' programme, aimed at educating students on combating plastic pollution, was officially launched, this morning, at the Rajiv Gandhi Science Centre in Bell Village, in the presence of the Senior Advisor to t...
Thu, 22 Aug 2024 09:04:27 GMTMauritian Delegation Departs for Paris 2024 Summer Paralympics Games
[Government of Mauritius] A group of Mauritian athletes competing in the upcoming 2024 Summer Paralympics Games, which will take place in Paris from 28 August to 08 September 2024, departed from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport in Plai...
Wed, 21 Aug 2024 13:00:25 GMTPrime Minister Jugnauth Officially Inaugurates Saj Hospital
[Government of Mauritius] The Sir Anerood Jugnauth (SAJ) Hospital, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and top-notch healthcare services, was inaugurated, this afternoon, by the Prime Minister, Mr Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, in Constance, Flacq.
Tue, 20 Aug 2024 17:03:34 GMTBest Teams of 2024 Girls in ICT 3d Design and Printing Boot Camp Competition Rewarded
[Government of Mauritius] The best teams of the 2024 Girls in ICT 3D Design and Printing Boot Camp competition were rewarded for their participation, creativity and innovative designs during an award ceremony held, today, at the Caudan Arts Centre in...
Tue, 20 Aug 2024 17:02:33 GMTVPM Dookun-Luchoomun Highlights the Necessity for the Youth to Grow With Good Values
[Government of Mauritius] It is imperative for our youth to grow with a notion of the importance of peace and leadership as this will contribute to creating a more jovial and inclusive society for them in the future.
Mon, 19 Aug 2024 08:03:35 GMTGender Ministry Partners With MITD to Empower Vulnerable Women
[Government of Mauritius] Some 32 participants, who benefitted from the Economic Empowerment Programme launched by the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family Welfare, in collaboration with the Mauritius Institute of Training and Development (MITD), r...
Mon, 19 Aug 2024 08:04:03 GMTWorld Photography Day - Media Trust Holds Exhibition Under the Theme of Climate Change
[Government of Mauritius] A photo exhibition under the theme 'Climate Change, Natural Disasters and Civic Responsibilities' opened, today, at the Caudan Arts Centre to commemorate World Photography Day. The photo exhibition, a joint initiative of the...
Mon, 19 Aug 2024 08:03:48 GMTNo Active Mpox Case in Mauritius, Reassures Health Minister
[Government of Mauritius] "There is currently no active Mpox case in Mauritius and there will be close continuous monitoring by the Ministry of Health and Wellness as well as by the other relevant authorities so as to avoid imported cases in the coun...
Fri, 16 Aug 2024 15:07:50 GMTPublic Information Campaign On the Threats Posed By Alligator Fish
[Government of Mauritius] 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, today, by the Ministry of Blue Economy, Marin...