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Mauritius Tourism Hit a Record in 2025 — But Africa Is Lapping It
Mauritius set a new tourism record in 2025, welcoming 1,436,250 visitors — up from 1,382,177 the previous year. On the surface, it sounds li…
Big Data Degrees Are Booming in Mauritius — But Where Do Students Train?
Courses in Big Data, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence are multiplying across Mauritius. Students are learning to work with large dat…
Oundé: The Forgotten Mauritian Sweet That Tells a Story
Walk through a Mauritian market or neighbourhood street and you'll recognise the classics: dholl puri flatbreads, gâteau piment chilli fritt…
The Gentlemen Season 2 Is on Netflix — Here's What to Expect
Sharp suits, sprawling English country estates, dark humour, and plenty of criminal intrigue — Guy Ritchie's *The Gentlemen* is back for a s…
412 Students Compete in Mauritius National Spelling Bee 2026
Spelling a difficult word aloud, letter by letter, in front of a live audience — that is the challenge at the heart of the National Spelling…
myT Hikes Residential Plans by Rs 25 — Subscribers Say They Got No Warning
Mauritius's leading fibre broadband provider myT — operated by Mauritius Telecom — has quietly increased monthly fees on certain residential…
Bin Ali Curumthaullee Wins Autonexx Trophy 2026 Rally in Mauritius
The Mauritian rally calendar delivered another exciting weekend as the Autonexx Trophy 2026 took place across two stages, with competitors t…
UK Air Traffic Control Failure Cancels Dozens of Flights Again
The United Kingdom has suffered another significant air traffic control (ATC) failure, resulting in dozens of flight cancellations and wides…
FCC Raises Rs 10.7 Million Auctioning Seized Vehicles in Mauritius
The Financial Crimes Commission (FCC) of Mauritius has raised Rs 10.7 million through the public auction of vehicles that had been seized as…
156kg Cannabis Seizure: Prosecution Cites 'Reasonable Suspicion' Against Gulshan Govind
A significant drug case is unfolding before the Mauritian courts, with prosecutors asserting that there is "reasonable suspicion" to implica…
SUN Group Posts Rs 1.52bn Profit and Repays Rs 500m to MIC
Mauritian diversified conglomerate SUN Ltd has posted a net profit of Rs 1.52 billion in its latest financial results, while also repaying R…
Land Dispute Suspected as Motive in Saraswatee Mootia Murder
Mauritian investigators are reportedly focusing on a land sale as the likely motive behind the murder of Saraswatee Mootia, according to a r…
Mauritius Fuel Prices Set to Rise 10% as First Tanker Arrives
Mauritius is bracing for a significant increase in fuel prices, with reports indicating a rise of approximately 10% is on the horizon. The t…
EDB Pushes Mauritian Exporters to Embrace AI and Digital Tools
Mauritius's Economic Development Board (EDB) is stepping up pressure on local export industries to modernise, pushing businesses to integrat…
Chagos Talks: Bancoult Hopes Ramgoolam-Burnham Call Signals Progress
Olivier Bancoult, the leader of the Chagos Refugees Group (GRC) and the most prominent voice for the displaced Chagossian community, has exp…
Marriages in Mauritius Drop 2.4% in First Half of 2026
Marriage is becoming less common in Mauritius. New demographic data published by Statistics Mauritius — the government agency responsible fo…
Mauritius to Face ESAAMLG Anti-Money Laundering Review in 2027
Mauritius is set to undergo a formal evaluation of its anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) framework in 2027, …
FCC Seizes Original Video in Mamy Ravatomanga Case From Nasser Bheeky
Mauritius's Financial Crimes Commission (FCC) has obtained the original video recording held by Nasser Bheeky as part of its investigation i…
Mauritius Spent Rs 45.25 Billion on Civil Service Pay in One Year
Mauritius spent Rs 45.25 billion on civil service remuneration over the course of a single year, according to figures reported by Le Défi Me…
LGSC to Drop Rehired Ex-Employees From Privy Council Appeal
The Local Government Service Commission (LGSC) has announced that the names of former employees who have been rehired will be withdrawn from…
Parents Who Abandoned Baby at Mauritius Hospital Jailed 11 Years On
A Mauritian couple has been handed prison sentences eleven years after they abandoned their newborn baby at a hospital in Mauritius — a case…
Is Winter Finally Over in Mauritius? What the Data Shows
Mauritius does not follow the four-season calendar familiar to much of the world. Instead, the island operates on two distinct seasons: a ho…
Tomato Prices Triple at Mauritius Wholesale Market in One Year
Tomatoes — known locally as *pomme d'amour* — have become significantly more expensive for Mauritians over the past year, with official data…
Mauritius Man Sentenced to 12 Months in Prison for Bounced Cheque
A Mauritian court has sentenced Mamade Abdel Zakir Ramputh to twelve months in prison following his conviction for issuing a bounced cheque …
Ramgoolam and Burnham Speak by Phone on Chagos Deal Progress
Mauritius Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam spoke by telephone with his British counterpart Andy Burnham on Monday afternoon, with the Chagos I…
4x4 and Boat Among Assets at FCC Réduit Auction in Mauritius
The Financial Crimes Commission (FCC) of Mauritius is set to hold a public auction at Réduit, with two high-profile items drawing attention:…
Murder of Woman in Triolet Plantation Solved, Suspect Arrested
Mauritian police have made an arrest in the murder of Saraswatee Mootia, a woman in her sixties who was found dead at her plantation in Trio…
UN and IMF Sound Alarm on Mauritius: What Both Reports Reveal
Mauritius is facing scrutiny from two of the world's most influential international institutions. Both the United Nations (UN) and the Inter…
Drug-Driver Death Sentence of 5 Years Slammed as Too Lenient
A five-year prison sentence handed to a driver found to be under the influence of drugs at the time of a fatal road accident in Mauritius ha…
BMWs and Ford Rangers Draw Crowds to FCC Public Auctions in Mauritius
Public auctions held by the FCC — the Forensic and Corruption Court in Mauritius — are drawing significant interest from buyers looking to s…
316 Mauritius Police Officers Honoured for Long Service and Good Conduct
Three hundred and sixteen police officers in Mauritius have been awarded the President's Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, a prestigious …
Prescription Forms Stolen at Victoria Hospital: Two Suspects Held
Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the theft of official prescription forms from Victoria Hospital, one of Mauritius's large…
Mauritius Cop Accused of Sex With Detainee at Sodnac Station
A troubling case of alleged sexual misconduct within the Mauritius Police Force has come to light, involving an officer accused of having se…
BMW 330i Sold for Rs 1.3 Million at FCC Public Auction in Mauritius
A lucky bidder known only as Rajen secured a 2020 BMW 330i worth Rs 1.3 million at a public auction organised by the Financial Crimes Commis…
Bank of Mauritius Absorbs Rs 17.2 Billion in Early September Debt Drive
Mauritius's sovereign debt market saw a surge of activity in early September 2026, with the Bank of Mauritius (BoM) and the government's Tre…
FCC Under Scrutiny: Tough Talk, But Key Questions Remain
Mauritius's Financial Crimes Commission (FCC) made history on 8 September by holding its first-ever press conference — a carefully staged ev…
Mass Grave in Sri Lanka: Remains of 572 People Unearthed Amid Tamil Civilian Massacre Allegations
The remains of 572 people have been discovered in a mass grave in Sri Lanka, deepening a decades-long controversy over alleged massacres of …
Trump-Xi Summit in the Works as US and China Talk AI and Trade
Senior officials from the United States and China are in active discussions to organise a new summit between President Donald Trump and Chin…
Mauritius Road Safety: Minister Osman Mahomed Warns of Penalties
Mauritius's Minister of Land Transport, Osman Mahomed, has publicly reminded road users of the penalties that apply under the country's road…
Sewers Used as Drug Stash: Two Arrested by ADSU in Rose-Belle
Anti-drug officers in the south of Mauritius have made an unusual discovery — a drug cache hidden inside a sewer drain — after arresting two…
Trump and Macron Set for High-Stakes Meeting in New York
US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron are set to meet in New York on Monday, in what will be one of the most closel…
Rs 350M FCC Scandal: Why Hasn't Karl Élysée Been Questioned?
Mauritius's Financial Crimes Commission (FCC) — the country's dedicated anti-financial crime agency — is reportedly working to authenticate …
Gusts Up to 50 km/h Expected Across Mauritius Today
Mauritius is set to experience strong wind gusts of up to 50 kilometres per hour, according to a forecast issued by the Mauritius Meteorolog…
Trump Administration Prepares Heavy Sanctions Against the ICC
The Trump administration is preparing a package of serious sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court (ICC), according to reportin…
Who Picks Mauritius's New Crime Agency Chief — And How?
Mauritius is in the process of establishing a National Crime Agency (NCA) — a new law enforcement body expected to become one of the most po…
Mauritius Plans AI in Schools — But Will Budget and Training Be Enough?
Mauritius is pushing artificial intelligence into its classrooms — but as the 2026/27 national budget sets out ambitious plans, analysts and…
Mauritius Records 1,560 Drug Cases and Rs 1.3bn in Seizures in 2026
Mauritius is on track for another high-volume year in drug enforcement, with 1,560 drug-related cases registered by police between January 1…
ADSU Officers Attacked With Machete in Poste-de-Flacq Drug Raid
A routine anti-drug operation in Poste-de-Flacq turned violent on Wednesday, 16 September, when officers from the Anti-Drug and Smuggling Un…
Drug-Positive Rider With No Licence Hits Police Officer in Port Louis
A motorcyclist riding without a valid licence and who tested positive for drugs struck a female police officer during a routine road check i…
CCTV Footage Identifies Suspect in Saraswattee Mootia Murder Case
Investigators probing the murder of Saraswattee Mootia have identified a suspect after reviewing closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage ca…
Air Mauritius Ranks 52nd Globally for Cabin Crew at Skytrax 2026
Air Mauritius has secured a strong double ranking at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards, placing 52nd globally and 2nd across Africa for …
Ramgoolam to Meet UK's Andy Burnham Monday Over Chagos Deal
Mauritius Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam is scheduled to meet with United Kingdom Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Monday for talks focused on…
Murder Suspect in Saraswatee Mootia Case Confesses During Police Interrogation
The suspect arrested in connection with the murder of Saraswatee Mootia has confessed to the crime during his interrogation by the Drug Crim…
Mauritius Inflation Holds Steady at 4% in August 2026
Mauritius's headline inflation rate remained flat at 4% in August 2026, according to the latest data published by the Bank of Mauritius (BoM…
Mauritius Minister Urges Public to Report Illegal Dumping Sites
Mauritius's Environment Minister Rajesh Bhagwan has issued a public appeal urging residents to report illegal dumping of waste, known locall…
Suspect Arrested in Murder Case of Saraswatee Mootia in Mauritius
Mauritian police have made an arrest in the murder case of Saraswatee Mootia, according to a report by Le Defi Media, one of Mauritius's lea…
Mauritius Import Bill Set to Hit Rs 325 Billion in 2026
Mauritius's import bill is on track to reach Rs 325 billion by the end of 2026, up from roughly Rs 315 billion in 2025, according to the lat…
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