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03/05/2024

In just 6 days!!!

More than 600 cases of conjunctivitis recorded in just 6 days. This information was released by the Ministry of Health.

03/05/2024

Public debt stands at 78.3% of GDP.

According to the latest data released by the Ministry of Finance this week, the public debt decreased from 81.8% of the Gross Domestic Product in March 2023 to 78.3% in March 2024.

03/05/2024

Labour Party leader Navin Ramgoolam announced free transport for all on May Day.

The political party Rezistans ek Alternativ has welcomed Labour Party Leader Navin Ramgoolam's announcement regarding the proposal to make public transport free for all.

02/05/2024

The amount is nearly five times higher than the net profit the bank.

This penalty is related to an agency agreement that SBM Bank Kenya and KRA had when the bank operated under the name Fidelity Commercial Bank (FCB).

01/05/2024

The Supreme Court has ordered to maintain the status quo until May 13, 2024.

Despite the court ordered status quo in the context of SIM card re-registration, opponents of this exercise are not backing down.

01/05/2024

Metro Express has cited “safety and security” risks to justify the suspension of service.

Bank One's International Banking segment has been named “Best International Banking Services in the Indian Ocean” for the year 2022 by CFI.co.

30/04/2024

Here are the roads that will be closed to traffic.

The Pamplemousses Road and Sir Edgard Laurent Street will be closed to traffic on Wednesday, May 1, from 7:30 am to 12pm.

30/04/2024

The man's suspicious movements led to his arrest.

A 30-year-old South African man was arrested with Rs 9.5 million worth of cannabis at Plaisance airport on 26th April.

30/04/2024

While many celebrated an unexpected day off on 22 April, some faced confusion as their bosses called them back to work when the weather improved.

For once, apart from civil servants, employees in the private sector also received directives from the National Crisis Committee (NCC), telling them not to go to work on Monday, April 22nd.

29/04/2024

Marie Valentine Mayer is known for her professionalism and independent thinking - she has handled several high-profile cases.

Marie Valentine Mayer, a respected magistrate, is stepping down after three years of service. Her departure, scheduled for July, has elicited various reactions.

29/04/2024

Do you live in any of the 306 flood-prone areas in Mauritius, including 62 high-risk zones?

The flooding on Sunday, April 21 has highlighted the crucial importance of releasing the "Land Drainage Master Plan", a detailed report drafted by Australian experts on flood-prone areas in Mauritius.

28/04/2024

Slow internet?

According to a press release from Mauritius Telecom published on Friday, April 26, 2024, the undersea fiber optic cable SAFE has been damaged.

28/04/2024

The app is already making a buzz among food enthusiasts in Mauritius.

In an exciting development for the culinary scene in Mauritius, Maribon has recently launched its innovative mobile application, making it the first digital social platform to support the Creole language.

28/04/2024

The report cites arbitrary arrests or detentions, significant gender-based violence, and politically motivated homicides.

The US Department of State unveiled its "country reports" for the year 2023 on Tuesday. The report on Mauritius, which spans 25 pages, identifies some major human rights issues.

27/04/2024

Danesh Ellayah was provisionally accused of collusion with Sherry Singh, former CEO of Mauritius Telecom (MT), in an alleged multi-million dollar fraud.

The police evidence against businessman Danesh Ellayah was deemed "weak" by the Port Louis Court in a decision made on Thursday, April 25, 2024. Magistrate Warda Peerally Sayed-Hossen also criticized the police investigation.

26/04/2024

According to Emtel, Cellplus violated other conditions of its license.

Emtel has emerged victorious in the long-standing legal battle against Cellplus, Mauritius Telecom, ICTA, and the Ministry of ICT, which has lasted for over 25 years. The regulatory authorities, particularly the ICTA, have come under fire in the judgment for not properly fulfilling their role as reg...

25/04/2024

HEALTH ALERT! These products allegedly contain ethylene oxide, a dangerous pesticide.

The Association for the Protection of the Environment and Consumers (APEC) has raised concerns about spices from the brands MDH PVT and Everest Food Product (Fish Curry powder) originating from India.

25/04/2024

For flood victims, the amount is insufficient given the cost of living.

The process of payment for flood relief has begun on Wednesday, April 24 at the Port-Louis municipality and other Social Security centers across the country.

24/04/2024

The recent heavy rainfall and flooding have posed challenges for the technicians at the Central Water Authority (CWA) in Mauritius.

24/04/2024

He has announced an upcoming meeting with opposition leaders to discuss their program in support of workers.

Ashok Subron, leader of Rezistans ek Alternativ (ReA), unequivocally stated that they will not grant an additional mandate to the Jugnauth government.

24/04/2024

Hearings at the Bail and Remand Court are done via videoconference and are functioning well.

Following heavy rains and floods that paralyzed many regions on Sunday, the judiciary system once again came to a standstill with a day off, impacting both the public and private sectors of the legal field.

23/04/2024

The project is estimated to cost Rs 6.2 billion.

A total of 10 companies have been pre-qualified in the tender launched in March 2024 for the construction of the Rivière-des-Anguilles Dam.

23/04/2024

Tensions rose between the occupants of the land and the SSU, with reports of the use of force by the authorities.

The peaceful daily routine of several families living in Médine was disrupted on Monday, April 22nd. The police and a court bailiff showed up to inform them that they had to evacuate the premises following an eviction order.

22/04/2024

Motorists going through Wooton roundabout are warned.

Starting from April 23rd, and for a period of three months, the roundabout in Wooton will be closed to traffic.

22/04/2024

Food inflation is rampant at the beginning of 2024.

Food inflation is rampant at the beginning of 2024. The Consumer Price Index, which was 132 in December 2023, saw a significant increase of 4.2% to reach 137.6 in March 2024, confirming the financial hardship experienced by middle-class families, elderly individuals, and others as they visit superma...

22/04/2024

Mauritius was submerged by 100+ mm Rainfall

Tragic fate for this Tranquebar family. A two-story house belonging to the Ramsahye family (Dholl Puri Maraz) collapsed on Swami Sivananda Street, Tranquebar, in Port Louis.

22/04/2024

Just hours after arriving on the island...

A 55-year-old British tourist tragically drowned in Mauritius after going for a swim in "rough seas" just hours after arriving on the island.

21/04/2024

A torrential rain warning is in force in Mauritius.

18/04/2024

The A330-200 that broke down in Mumbai, India on February 24, it is still not operational.

Air Mauritius has been experiencing flight delays and cancellations since mid-December. This was evident over the past weekend and in recent days as well.

18/04/2024

The International Monetary Fund had initially predicted inflation at 4.9%.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) remains steadfast in its predictions for Mauritius, forecasting a growth rate of 4.9% for the country this year, according to its World Economic Outlook April 2024 report released on Tuesday, April 16.