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A new market is opening in Chemin Grenier

National SC-HSC Examinations: More than 21,000 candidates sit Cambridge exams

Beach access at Mauritius, an online map

Beach access: an online map to locate public access points to the sea

Financial services: BPO call centre Concentrix closes down, leaving 320 employees out of work

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“Building and Land Use Permit Fees” promulgated: new fees from 1 October

A new market is opening in Chemin Grenier

National SC-HSC Examinations: More than 21,000 candidates sit Cambridge exams

Beach access: an online map to locate public access points to the sea

Financial services: BPO call centre Concentrix closes down, leaving 320 employees out of work

Public holidays 2027 — An extra Monday off thanks to the new law

Online purchases: MRA fee of Rs 150 now in effect

“National Certificate of Education 2026”: The final exam schedule revealed

Back to school: Focus on the regulation of mobile devices

Monetary policy: The Monetary Policy Committee unanimously keeps the key interest rate unchanged at 4.75%.

Mauritius

“Building and Land Use Permit Fees” promulgated: new fees from 1 October

"Building and Land Use Permit Fees" enacted: new fees effective October 1st

12 hours ago

Financial services: BPO call centre Concentrix closes down, leaving 320 employees out of work

Numerous complaints pending at the Ministry of Labour. Alleged large-scale fraud at the Mauritius site and a member of senior management barred from performing their duties

3 weeks ago

Monetary policy: The Monetary Policy Committee unanimously keeps the key interest rate unchanged at 4.75%.

The Bank of Mauritius has decided to keep the Key Rate at 4.75%. While the global economy has shown resilience, growth prospects remain uncertain due to geopolitical tensions, particularly the conflicts in the Middle East.

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Hermès Properties to Submit New Permit Application for Fun Park, Including Two Additional Rides

Hermès Properties is preparing to submit a new Building and Land Use Permit (BLUP) application for its Fun Park at Tribeca Mall, as it works to meet the requirements set by the Quatre Bornes Municipality and secure approval to reopen the attraction.

1 month, 4 weeks ago

At the Port Louis oil terminal: 200-liter heavy oil leak, emergency response plan activated

A heavy fuel oil spill occurred yesterday afternoon, Tuesday, July 21, around 2:30 p.m., at the oil quay in the port of Port Louis, following a leak detected on a pipeline belonging to the company IndianOil.

2 months, 1 week ago

Around thirty MBC employees were laid off this Monday

Around thirty employees of the MBC were taken by surprise on Monday morning, July 20, 2026, when they received dismissal letters from the Human Resources Department.

2 months, 1 week ago

World

Large U.S. Military Cargo Plane Draws Attention in Mauritius

The recent arrival of a massive U.S. military transport aircraft at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport has sparked curiosity and speculation among observers in Mauritius.

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Iran launched unsuccesful attack on Diego Garcia, BBC understands

Iran launched an unsuccessful attack on Diego Garcia, the joint US-UK military base in the Chagos Islands, the BBC understands.

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Shipping Alert: MSC Surcharges to Drive Up Freight Costs in Mauritius

Mauritian importers and exporters are bracing for a significant spike in shipping costs. The Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), a key player in the island’s international trade, has announced new "War Risk Surcharges" for cargo moving between Africa, the Indian Ocean, and the Middle East.

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Flights disrupted: Emirates and Air Mauritius are adapting their programs

Several airlines have modified their schedules due to restrictions imposed in the region. Emirates has temporarily suspended its flights to and from Dubai.

7 months ago

La rumeur a enflé sur les réseaux sociaux quant à la présence d’Andry Rajoelina sur …

La Génération Z malgache vivant à Maurice réclame des réponses du gouvernement mauricien quant à l’atterrissage, à l’aéroport de Plaisance, d’un jet privé en provenance de Madagascar, lequel n’a pas été autorisé à se poser à l’ile de la Réunion.

11 months, 3 weeks ago

Mauritius–Antananarivo routes: free flight changes until October 6 due to unrest in Madagascar

Due to the social unrest currently affecting Madagascar, Air Mauritius has announced a series of measures to offer more flexibility to its passengers traveling to or from Antananarivo.

1 year ago

Doing Business

The Ministry of Labor is keeping a close eye on the payment of salary revisions …

Employers will have to make a first payment of salary revisions by the end of September, as required by law, stresses Maryaven Carramben.

2 years ago

Delay in implementing salary readjustment creates tension in workplaces

The report on salary relativity stays at Ministry of Labor: the ability of companies to pay poses a problem

2 years, 4 months ago

Damaged optical cables… banks down!

The undersea fiber optic cable SAFE was damaged “off the coast of Africa”, according to a press release from Mauritius Telecom issued on Friday. The consequence is that the Internet connection on all floors, in homes and in businesses, is disrupted.

2 years, 5 months ago

Amar Deerpalsingh: “a new salary increase could be fatal for many small businesses”

François de Grivel: “the weight of salary costs is becoming unsustainable for many companies”

2 years, 6 months ago

Seasonal work: employers want to employ young people aged 14 and over

The holiday period is an opportunity for many young people to make some pocket money for the holidays.

2 years, 10 months ago

Absa Mauritius inaugurates a Service Lounge at Tribeca Central, offering extended hours for its banking …

Absa Maurice presents its new Absa Service Lounge, open in the heart of Tribeca Central since Monday November 6.

2 years, 10 months ago

Lifestyle

A new market is opening in Chemin Grenier

A long-awaited project has finally become a reality in the south. Inaugurated on Friday, 25 September, the new Chemin Grenier market fulfils a commitment made as far back as 2012.

1 day, 9 hours ago

Beach access: an online map to locate public access points to the sea

Finding a public passage to the sea should now be easier. The Ministry of Housing and Lands has launched a digital map showing public beaches and the access points that allow people to reach the coastline. For the initial launch, four areas are covered: La Preneuse, La Mivoie, Tamarin and Flacq.

3 weeks ago

Public holidays 2027 — An extra Monday off thanks to the new law

Since Ganesh Chaturthi falls on a Sunday, Monday, September 6th will also be declared a public holiday in accordance with the new legal provisions.

4 weeks, 1 day ago

Online purchases: MRA fee of Rs 150 now in effect

A fee of Rs 150 introduced by the MRA (Mauritius Revenue Authority) applies from this Tuesday to imported goods intended for personal use and not for resale. This measure penalizes consumers, an increasing number of whom are shopping online.

1 month ago

New pension cards available at post offices

The renewal of pension cards continues at post offices across the country, in alphabetical order, until April 27.

5 months, 1 week ago

Household gas: the price of a 12kg cylinder increases from Rs190 to Rs250

The Council of Ministers has approved an upward revision of the price of a 12 kg household gas cylinder, which will increase from Rs190 to Rs250.

6 months ago

Education

National SC-HSC Examinations: More than 21,000 candidates sit Cambridge exams

The countdown is over. The Cambridge examinations begin today, 17 September, with the first Higher School Certificate (HSC) papers, before School Certificate (SC) candidates take their exams from tomorrow.

2 weeks ago

“National Certificate of Education 2026”: The final exam schedule revealed

The National Certificate of Education (NCE) exams will take place from October 2 to 16, according to the final schedule published by the Mauritius Examinations Syndicate (MES).

1 month, 1 week ago

Back to school: Focus on the regulation of mobile devices

After a four-week break, pre-primary, primary, and secondary school students return to school for the third and final term, from August 17 to October 30, 2026, dedicated to end-of-year assessments and exams.

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mobile phones are now banned in schools except in exceptional circumstances

The Council of Ministers approved the promulgation of the Education (Control and Use of Personal Mobile Devices on School Premises) Regulations 2026 on Friday, July 17.

2 months, 1 week ago

Schooling – Grade 1: Registration Opens Today

The countdown has begun for thousands of parents in Mauritius. Registration for entry into Grade 1 in 2027 will officially start in June, with a strict procedure put in place by the Ministry of Education.

4 months ago

Tertiary Education - From Thursday to Saturday: Open Days at UTM: the event for students

Choosing a university means choosing your future. It is a decisive step that shapes ambitions, skills, and professional paths. With this in mind, the University of Technology of Mauritius (UTM), located in La-Tour-Koenig, Pointe-aux-Sables, is opening its doors from Thursday to Saturday for its Open Days 2026.

7 months ago