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Bank of Mauritius Raises Key Interest Rate to 5%

Cybersecurity: Government Websites Temporarily Shut Down to Protect Data

PSAC Exams Begin: 16,264 Candidates Expected Across Examination Centres

The National Divali Show 2026, scheduled for October 24 at the Port-Louis Waterfront, has been cancelled.

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Bank of Mauritius Raises Key Interest Rate to 5%

Cybersecurity: Government Websites Temporarily Shut Down to Protect Data

PSAC Exams Begin: 16,264 Candidates Expected Across Examination Centres

The National Divali Show 2026, scheduled for October 24 at the Port-Louis Waterfront, has been cancelled.

Curfew Extended: Saint-Pierre and Quartier-Militaire Added to the List of Affected Areas

SC and HSC Exams: Buses to resume service at 6 a.m. Wednesday, Transport Minister confirms

Incidents Across the Country: Curfew from 8:30 p.m. This Tuesday Until 6 a.m. Tomorrow

Schools to Remain Closed on Wednesday, 14 October, but SC and HSC Exams to Go Ahead

All Schools to Close and Exams Postponed This Tuesday

Water crisis, Two Free Water Tanks and a Pump: How the Scheme Will Work

Mauritius

Bank of Mauritius Raises Key Interest Rate to 5%

The Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of Mauritius (BoM) has unanimously decided to raise the Key Rate by 25 basis points, from 4.75% to 5%.

17 hours ago

Cybersecurity: Government Websites Temporarily Shut Down to Protect Data

Several government websites and online services in Mauritius, including the National Assembly website, have been temporarily taken offline due to security concerns. The issue is linked to vulnerabilities in PHP, a technology used by many websites.

2 weeks, 6 days ago

Curfew Extended: Saint-Pierre and Quartier-Militaire Added to the List of Affected Areas

Two additional areas, Saint-Pierre and Quartier-Militaire, have been added to the list of locations covered by the curfew. The decision is outlined in the Curfew (No. 2) Order 2026, published in the Government Gazette on Wednesday, 14 October.

4 weeks ago

SC and HSC Exams: Buses to resume service at 6 a.m. Wednesday, Transport Minister confirms

Starting at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, candidates facing difficulties will also be able to request assistance via WhatsApp. They will be able to share their location to report their situation. SC and HSC candidates who arrive late at their examination centers this Wednesday, October 14, due to transport difficulties will not be penalized.

4 weeks, 1 day ago

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

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

1 month, 1 week 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

2 months 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.

7 months, 1 week 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.

7 months, 3 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.

8 months, 1 week 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.

8 months, 2 weeks 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.

1 year, 1 month 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, 1 month 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, 1 month 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, 5 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, 6 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, 7 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, 11 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.

3 years ago

Lifestyle

The National Divali Show 2026, scheduled for October 24 at the Port-Louis Waterfront, has been …

This was announced in a statement released by the Ministry of Arts and Cultural Heritage yesterday afternoon.

3 weeks, 2 days ago

Incidents Across the Country: Curfew from 8:30 p.m. This Tuesday Until 6 a.m. Tomorrow

Following incidents in several parts of the country, Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam has announced a curfew starting at 8:30 p.m. this Tuesday and ending at 6 a.m. tomorrow.

4 weeks, 1 day ago

Water crisis, Two Free Water Tanks and a Pump: How the Scheme Will Work

With water supply difficulties continuing, the government has announced a measure to help households better manage their domestic water reserves. However, while the equipment is supposed to be free, questions have been raised by suppliers, particularly over the value of the shopping voucher.

1 month ago

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 month, 1 week 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.

2 months 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.

2 months, 1 week ago

Education

PSAC Exams Begin: 16,264 Candidates Expected Across Examination Centres

The Primary School Achievement Certificate (PSAC) examinations begin this Thursday, 22 October, in Mauritius and Rodrigues, with a total of 16,264 candidates taking part.

3 weeks ago

Schools to Remain Closed on Wednesday, 14 October, but SC and HSC Exams to Go …

Classes have been suspended in Mauritius, Rodrigues and Agalega due to the security situation in the country.

4 weeks, 1 day ago

All Schools to Close and Exams Postponed This Tuesday

Due to the security situation in the country, the Ministry of Education has announced that all public and private schools, as well as technical and vocational training centres, including those run by MITD and ITET, will be closed on Tuesday, 13 October.

1 month ago

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.

1 month, 3 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).

2 months, 2 weeks 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.

2 months, 3 weeks ago