[Government of Mauritius] Government is determined to bring positive changes in the quality of life of citizens and provide a modern and well-equipped facility to make sports activities more accessible, stated the Prime Minister, Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam, this afternoon following a site visit at Sir R. Ghurburrun Stadium in Triolet.
[Government of Mauritius] The Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries, Dr Arvin Boolell, chaired this morning an Inter-Ministerial meeting, comprising the Minister of Local Government, Mr Ranjiv Woochit; the Junior Minister of Finance, Mr Dhaneshwar Damry; and the Junior Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries, Mr Gilles Fabrice David; to discuss pig breeding at the City Council of Port Louis.
[Government of Mauritius] As part of activities to celebrate the International Year of Cooperatives, the National Co-operative College launched, this morning, at its seat in Terre Rouge, an essay competition for secondary school students of Grades 10 and 12, and a project writing competition for tertiary institutions. These initiatives aim at raising awareness of young people on the role, contributions and strong points of cooperatives as a sustainable business model while encouraging students to actively engage in cooperative
[Government of Mauritius] Mauritius is taking decisive action against Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs), which threaten public health and the environment, especially vulnerable populations. Government is reinforcing controls to regulate and eliminate these toxic substances by enforcing strict import and disposal measures.
[Government of Mauritius] The National Science Week 2025, aiming to raise awareness on the practical importance of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) in various sectors of the economy and to encourage young students to embark into science-oriented careers, was officially launched, this morning, in the presence of the Minister of Tertiary Education, Science and Research, Dr Kaviraj Sharma Sukon, at the Côte d'Or National Sports Complex.
[Government of Mauritius] The Junior Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy, and Fisheries, Mr Fabrice David visited, today, the Barkly Experiment Station at Beau-Bassin. The aim of visit was to assess the station's ongoing activities in seed production and plant propagation.
[Mauritius Tourism] Mauritius has been selected as a shortlisted nominee in the 32nd annual World Travel Awards:
[Government of Mauritius] Ile aux Bénitiers is recognised as an important asset that must be preserved for future generations. In a bid to maintain legal and environmental standards, access restrictions to the island have been imposed for public safety and expert services are being engaged to ensure that the clean-up process is conducted in an environmentally responsible manner, with future developments strictly regulated in accordance with established legal and environmental frameworks.
[Government of Mauritius] Collaboration between the public and private sector alongside small planters for harnessing opportunities in the agricultural sector and the Ocean State for a win-win situation on the social, economic and environmental fronts. This was the gist of the address of the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries, Dr Arvin Boolell, today.
[HRW] Johannesburg -- Prioritize Displaced Chagossians, LGBT People, Children with Disabilities
[Government of Mauritius] A delegation from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), led by the Senior Advisor from JICA, Mr Toru Homma, met with the Minister of Industry, SME and Cooperatives, Mr Sayed Muhammad Aadil Ameer Meea, yesterday, to discuss the implementation of the Kaizen project in Mauritius and neighbouring countries.
[Government of Mauritius] An Education Council comprising representatives of a wide cross-section of the education sector will be set up to address the issue of bullying and substance abuse at school in a holistic manner and the alignment of actions while developing consensus on a wide range of issues.
[Government of Mauritius] At a press conference held in Ebène, yesterday, the Minister of Health and Wellness, Mr Anil Kumar Bachoo, has called for public collaboration after the detection of a local case of Chikungunya, confirming that the virus is now present on the island. In response, authorities are intensifying efforts to curb the spread of the disease, urging all citizens to take preventive measures.
[CAF] Mauritius have taken only 20 players in their squad for their FIFA World Cup qualifiers away against the Cape Verde Islands and Eswatini this month, and have already set off on their journey to Praia.
[Government of Mauritius] At the signing ceremony of the Japan Grant Aid of some one billion Japanese Yen, equivalent to around Rs 300 m, under the Japan Economic Social Development Programme, for the acquisition of a tugboat by the Prime Minister's Office, today, in Port Louis, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade, Mr Dhananjay Ramful, reaffirmed Mauritius' gratitude to Japan for its unwavering support in the field of maritime safety and security.
[Government of Mauritius] Mauritius is set to deepen its educational collaboration with the United Kingdom (UK) as part of efforts to enhance curriculum development, assessment frameworks, and human resource training. This was at the core of discussions during a courtesy call of the High Commissioner of the UK to Mauritius, Ms Charlotte Anik Rachel Pierre, on the Minister of Education and Human Resource, Dr Mahend Gungapersad, yesterday, at the MITD House in Phoenix.
[Government of Mauritius] "The partnership between India and Mauritius is not limited to our historic relations, it is based on shared values, mutual trust, and a common vision of a brighter future", reaffirmed the Prime Minister of the Republic of India, Shri Narendra Modi, during a banquet dinner hosted, yesterday, by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius, Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam, and Mrs Veena Ramgoolam, at Le Méridien Hotel in Pointe aux Piments.
[VOA] New Delhi -- India and Mauritius have upgraded their ties, say leaders of both countries -- a move analysts say is aimed at increasing New Delhi's influence in the Indian Ocean as it seeks to counter China's expanding footprint in the region.
[Government of Mauritius] The authorities are reinforcing field inspections to ensure compliance with water restrictions, and increased patrols will be deployed to identify offenders and impose penalties.
[Government of Mauritius] Government is committed to fostering an energy-conscious nation and will invest in renewable energy projects while expanding energy efficiency programmes to promote sustainable consumption habits. As part of this engagement, the introduction of Time-of-Use Tariffs is envisaged to encourage electricity consumption during off-peak hours.
[L'Express] This article is a special dedication on International Women's Day 2025.
[Government of Mauritius] The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade, Mr Dhananjay Ramful, affirmed that Mauritius remains steadfast in its commitments to upholding the rule of law and international law. This statement was made on 26 February 2025, in the context of the 58th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC),