AllAfrica News: Mauritius

Prime Minister Heads Mauritian Delegation to 5th IOC Summit in Madagascar

[Government of Mauritius] The Prime Minister, Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam, is leading a Mauritian delegation comprising the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade, Mr Dhananjay Ramful, to attend the fifth Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC) scheduled on 24 April 2025 in Antananarivo, Madagascar.

How the UK-Mauritius Deal On Chagos Could Reshape U.S. Military Strategy in the Indian Ocean

[FPRI] Diego Garcia, an atoll and one of the largest of the 52 islands in the middle of the Indian Ocean, is geographically part of the Chagos Archipelago -- a British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT), which is one of the 14 overseas territories of the United Kingdom. However, its sovereignty is contested by Mauritius, an African island state in the Indian Ocean. Diego Garcia hosts a joint Anglo-American military base with a deep-water port capable of berthing aircraft carriers, a long runway that enables

Government Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening Mauritius As a Key Financial Hub

[Government of Mauritius] Trident Trust, a leading independent provider of corporate, trust and fund administration services to the financial services sector worldwide, marked its 25th anniversary in Mauritius with a ceremony held, yesterday evening, at Le Suffren Hotel & Marina - Garden in Port Louis.

Squint 3.0 - a Collaborative Effort to Transform Children's Healthcare in Mauritius

[Government of Mauritius] "The Squint 3.0 initiative is not only about sight, it is also about vision - a vision of collaboration, of compassion and care - that transcends borders and brings hope to our children", said the Minister of Health and Wellness, Mr Anil Kumar Bachoo, at the official ceremony held yesterday afternoon at the Subramania Bharati Eye Hospital in Moka.

Freeport Operators Association Calls for Less Stringent Regulations to Attract More Investors

[Government of Mauritius] Representatives of the Freeport Operators Association met with the Junior Minister of Finance, Mr Dhaneshwar Damry, this afternoon, in Port Louis in the context of the 2025-2026 pre-budgetary consultations and appealed for less stringent procedures and regulations in order to attract more investors to Mauritius.

Pre-Budget Consultations - Pathways to Develop the ICT Sector

[Government of Mauritius] The Junior Minister of Finance, Mr Dhaneshwar Damry received, this afternoon during the ongoing pre-budget 2025-2026 consultations, representatives of the Mauritius Information Technology Industry Association (MITIA), to discuss their proposals for the IT sector.

Prime Minister - National Agency for Drug Control Bill, a Decisive Step Towards a Drugs-Free Mauritius

[Government of Mauritius] The National Agency for Drug Control Bill represents a crucial step in fulfilling our commitment to fight against this blight which is posing a significant threat to the health, security, and future of our nation and which has taken on the proportions of a severe epidemic, said the Prime Minister, Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam, yesterday during the second reading of the Bill at the National Assembly.

Revamping Gender Policies to Promote Equal Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurs

[Government of Mauritius] A one-day workshop on "Empowering Industry Through Equality: A Gender-Inclusive Future" with the aim to revamp the Gender Policy of the Industry Division at the Ministry of Industry, SME and Cooperatives, was launched, today, at the Ravenala Attitude Hotel in Balaclava.

Pre-Budget Consultation - Junior Minister Damry Meets Representatives of Mauritius Finance

[Government of Mauritius] The Junior Minister of Finance, Mr Dhaneshwar Damry, held a pre-budget consultative meeting in Port Louis, today, with representatives from Mauritius Finance, namely the Chief Executive Officer, Mr Faraz Rojit; the Chairperson, Ms Shamima Mallam-Hassam; and the Vice Chairperson, Ms Priscilla Balgobin-Bhoyrul.

Prime Minister Outlines Vision to Position Mauritius As a Leading Healthcare Hub in Africa

[Government of Mauritius] Government is committed to transforming the country's healthcare system with a renewed emphasis on professionalism, rigorous clinical care and modern, high-tech medical facilities. This vision, aimed at positioning Mauritius as a leading healthcare hub in Africa, was outlined by the Prime Minister, Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam, on Saturday 12 April 2025 at the official launch of the MISA-AMASI Conference at Hilton Mauritius Resort & Spa, in Flic en Flac.

Pre-Budget Consultative Meeting - Junior Minister Damry Meets Representatives of Women Entrepreneurs and Associations

[Government of Mauritius] The Junior Minister of Finance, Mr Dhaneswar Damry, met with representatives of women entrepreneurs and associations, this afternoon, in Port-Louis, to discuss the way forward in the context of the pre-budget consultations 2025-2026.

Smart Agriculture - Phase 3 to Drive Sustainable Farming Launched

[Government of Mauritius] The Phase 3 of the Smart Agriculture initiative led by the Mauritius Chamber of Agriculture (MCA) was officially launched yesterday in Réduit. This new phase aims to promote agroecology and empower farmers to adopt sustainable agricultural practices for a more resilient and greener Mauritius.

Minister Boolell Graces Centenarian Celebration of Marie Lydie Rouillon

[Government of Mauritius] Mrs Marie Lydie Rouillon, born on 5 April 1925, has joined the select group of the centenarians of Mauritius. She celebrated her birthday, yesterday, in the presence of her family members in Quatre Bornes. The Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries, Dr Arvin Boolell, and other dignitaries also graced the event.

Twenty African Countries, Including Poorest, Hit with High Trump Tariffs

[allAfrica] The country that President Donald Trump declared "nobody's ever heard of" during his 4 March address to Congress has been hit with the highest U.S. tariffs in the world. Lesotho tops the list of 20 African nations upon which the White House has announced what it calls "reciprocal" tariffs, which add to the baseline imposed on every country.

National Budget 2025-2026 - PM Ramgoolam Launches Budget Consultations

[Government of Mauritius] This Government aspires to usher in a new socioeconomic paradigm anchored in the principles of meritocracy, efficient economy and social justice, which is underpinned by the resolve of extending support to the most vulnerable and providing equal opportunity for all.