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

Around thirty MBC employees were laid off this Monday

Mobile phones are now banned in schools except in exceptional circumstances

Navin Ramgoolam presented Budget, 19.06.2026

Budget 2026-2027 - a boost for families, the elderly and vulnerable children: the major social announcements

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

Around thirty MBC employees were laid off this Monday

Mobile phones are now banned in schools except in exceptional circumstances

Budget 2026-2027 - a boost for families, the elderly and vulnerable children: the major social announcements

Schooling – Grade 1: Registration Opens Today

BOM: The key interest rate is set at 4.75%, with inflation projected at 5.5% in 2026.

New pension cards available at post offices

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

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

The heavy rain warning remains in effect until 6 p.m.

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.

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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.

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Budget 2026-2027 - a boost for families, the elderly and vulnerable children: the major social …

Before concluding the presentation of the 2026-2027 Budget, the Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Dr. Navin Ramgoolam, announced a series of social measures designed to better protect the most vulnerable.

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BOM: The key interest rate is set at 4.75%, with inflation projected at 5.5% in …

The Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of Mauritius decided on Wednesday, May 20, to increase the key interest rate by 25 basis points, raising it from 4.50% to 4.75%.

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The heavy rain warning remains in effect until 6 p.m.

Due to adverse weather conditions, schools and universities are closed. Classes are suspended in preschool, primary, secondary, and higher education institutions, both public and private.

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Two CEB engines out of service: authorities mobilize hotels and major electricity consumers to avoid …

Two production engines of the Central Electricity Board (CEB) are currently out of service, placing the national electricity supply under pressure. Authorities have therefore turned to hotels and large energy consumers to help stabilize the grid and prevent potential power outages.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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”

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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.

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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.

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Lifestyle

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.

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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.

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Port Louis: Central Market Closed This Wednesday and Thursday for Deep Cleaning

The iconic Port Louis Central Market (Bazaar Port Louis) will be exceptionally closed on Wednesday, March 11, and Thursday, March 12, 2026.

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Pensions: Post offices open until noon on December 31st

The payment of pensions for January 2026 will be brought forward to Wednesday, December 31, 2025, by decision of the Council of Ministers. Post offices will remain open until noon that day.

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Salary compensation: Rs 635 for those earning less than Rs 50,000

To support household purchasing power amid current economic conditions, the government has announced a monthly salary compensation of Rs 635 — equivalent to 3.7 % of the national minimum wage (Rs 17,110) — for all employees earning a base salary of less than Rs 50,000 per month.

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Pensions for January 2026 will be paid on December 31, 2025

The Cabinet has approved an exceptional early payment: January 2026 pensions will be disbursed on December 31, 2025 — because January 1 and 2, 2026 are public holidays, followed by a Saturday and Sunday.

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Education

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.

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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.

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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.

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Lauréats du HSC 2025 : 22 filles au sommet du classement, dont 11 au QEC

La République de Maurice célèbre aujourd’hui les accomplissements de ses étudiants en dernière année du secondaire avec la publication des résultats du Higher School Certificate (HSC) 2025.

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HSC: Results and announcement of winners this Tuesday

This Tuesday, February 10, candidates who took part in the Higher School Certificate (HSC) final examinations in 2025 will learn their results.

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Heavy rain warning: public and private schools closed

Due to the heavy rain warning issued this morning by the weather station, the Ministry of Education has announced the suspension of classes....

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