Mauritius

BoM declares war on money laundering

The new Rs 100, Rs 200 and Rs 1,000 notes that will come into circulation are an attempt to reverse the trend that is generated by the parallel economy, it is acknowledged in circles close to the Bank of Mauritius (BoM).

2 weeks, 2 days ago

Bank of Mauritius: Rajeev Hasnah and Gérad Sanspeur confirmed

The Bank of Mauritius issued a statement on Tuesday, December 3, to confirm the appointment of Rajeev Hasnah as First Deputy Governor and Gérard Sanspeur as Second Deputy Governor, effective Monday.

2 weeks, 4 days ago

New Rs 100, Rs 200 and Rs 1,000 banknotes have been put into circulation by …

New Rs 100, Rs 200 and Rs 1,000 banknotes were put into circulation by the Bank of Mauritius (BoM) on Monday, December 2.

2 weeks, 5 days ago

Agro & Food

Medine: Sugar cane harvest begins this Wednesday

Medine announces the start of the sugar cane harvest for the year 2024, which will begin this Wednesday, June 26 and continue until the beginning of December. The anticipated harvest of around 200,000 tonnes of cane is expected to result in a production of 21,500 tonnes of sugar, with extraction estimated at 10.75%.

6 months ago

Rodrigues: drilling to detect new groundwater and rehabilitation of Anse Raffin Dam to improve water …

The Rodrigues Public Utilities Corporation is stepping up measures to try to improve the supply of drinking water on the Island.

1 year, 1 month ago

Heavy rains: more than half of southern plantations affected

If facing the dry period, heavy rains are beneficial to our reservoirs, this is not the case for plantations, especially for the southern region and the central plateau.

1 year, 1 month ago

Auction sales outside the National Wholesale Market soon to be banned

Vegetable trade: auction sales outside the National Wholesale Market soon to be banned, according to the Agricultural Marketing Amendment Bill

1 year, 1 month ago

Fisheries: The Fisheries Bill presented for first reading to Parliament

The Fisheries Bill, in first reading in the National Assembly, was validated by the Council of Ministers, chaired by Steven Obeegadoo, on Friday, while the Prime Minister, Pravind Jugnauth, was in Rodrigues.

1 year, 2 months ago

Prime Minister Jugnauth Inaugurates The National Wholesale Market

The Prime Minister, Mr. Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, inaugurated Friday afternoon at Five Ways, Belle Rive, Wooton, the National Wholesale Market (NWM), a project worth some 450 million euros which aims to modernize industry and improve efficiency, market transparency and consumer satisfaction.

1 year, 4 months ago

Energy

Tamarin: the CEB inaugurates a new service center to facilitate residents

This center cost Rs 40 million, according to Alan Ganoo, elected representative for constituency number 14 and Minister of Transport.

1 year, 2 months ago

CEB: transfer of premises from Rose-Hill to Beau-Bassin

The customer service and cash office of the Central Electricity Board (CEB) in Rose-Hill will be transferred to Beau-Bassin from October 16.

1 year, 2 months ago

Energy: The URA awards its first renewable energy licenses

The Utility Regulatory Authority (URA) awarded its first electricity supply licenses during a ceremony held at its premises in Ebene on Thursday.

1 year, 7 months ago

Terragen will pay Rs 88 million of penalties to the CEB

C’est une affaire qui avait fait grand bruit l’an dernier. Terragen va verser environ Rs 88 millions au Central Electricity Board (CEB) en termes de pénalités, suite à un accord trouvé entre les deux entités.

1 year, 7 months ago

À partir du 1er février – CEB : hausse de 19% à 29,5% des tarifs

Les abonnés consommant moins de 300 unités par mois, chiffrés à 350 052, exemptés de cette majoration Fisib Sote

2 years ago

CEB : Du gaz naturel liquéfié pour répondre à la demande en énergie

Le gouvernement a donné son accord de principe à la mise en œuvre d’un projet concernant l’utilisation du gaz naturel liquéfié par le Central Electricity Board afin de répondre aux besoins du pays en électricité.

2 years, 2 months ago

Finances

BoM declares war on money laundering

2 weeks, 2 days ago

Bank of Mauritius: Rajeev Hasnah and Gérad Sanspeur confirmed

The Bank of Mauritius issued a statement on Tuesday, December 3, to confirm the appointment of Rajeev Hasnah as First Deputy Governor and Gérard Sanspeur as Second Deputy Governor, effective Monday.

2 weeks, 4 days ago

New Rs 100, Rs 200 and Rs 1,000 banknotes have been put into circulation by …

New Rs 100, Rs 200 and Rs 1,000 banknotes were put into circulation by the Bank of Mauritius (BoM) on Monday, December 2.

2 weeks, 5 days ago

Bank of Mauritius: Rama Sithanen appointed governor

While Harvesh Seegolam's entourage was engaged in scholarly explanations to justify the latter's presence still at the Bank of Mauritius Tower, Rama Sithanen was appointed early in the Friday evening as the new governor.

1 month ago

Salary Adjustment: The “Remuneration Regulations” again “gazetted” under a different section of the law

The Remuneration Regulations were gazetted once again on Tuesday evening under a different section of the Act. According to the Ministry of Labour, this move is aimed at clearing up any confusion. The change came shortly after Business Mauritius raised concerns over the legality of the Remuneration Orders (ROs).

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Several private companies will not adjust salary this month

Despite government directives, several private companies will not proceed with salary adjustments for their employees this month. Le syndicaliste Narendra Gopee accuse le ministre du Travail d’avoir créé de la confusion.

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Hi-Tech

ICTA backtracks and announces lift of social media ban

Mauritius Telecom and Cellplus announce lifting of restrictions on social media

1 month, 2 weeks ago

ICTA orders temporary suspension of social media until November 11 for national security reasons.

It is a decision that has been generating reactions since this morning.

1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Supreme Court offline: A bug paralyzes the website

The recent and persistent malfunction of the Supreme Court website in recent days has caused concern among users seeking to access judgments rendered this year and previous years.

12 months ago

Economic Times of India: TCIL, Indian state-owned company, aims to modernise telecommunications networks in Mauritius

Indian technology to replace Chinese Huawei and ZTE telecommunications equipment also in Angola and Gambia Mauritius has accepted TCIL's proposal to undertake a proof of concept (PoC) on one of its islands with population around 25,000 inhabitants.

1 year, 1 month ago

SIM Card Re-Registration Starts October 31, 2023

From October 31, 2023, all SIM card holders in the Republic of Mauritius will be required to re-register their SIM cards. The deadline for re-registration is April 30, 2024, otherwise all SIM cards that have not been re-registered will be automatically deactivated.

1 year, 1 month ago

Slow internet speed: Two underwater cables damaged and reportedly under repair

You have no doubt observed that the internet connection has been slow since yesterday.

1 year, 4 months ago

Hospitality

Port Louis New Cruise Terminal Will Be Opened In November 2023

An important home port and port of call in the Indian Ocean, the country has developed its cruise infrastructure over the past decades, said Acting Director General of the Mauritius Ports Authority, Shakeel Goburdhone.

1 year, 2 months ago

Air Mauritius: Direct Mauritius-Geneva line from this Monday

The national airline now operates a direct line between Mauritius and Geneva in Switzerland.

1 year, 2 months ago

MTPA reveals its strategy to attract Indians

Mauritius as a premier destination for Meeting, Incentive Travel, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE), Big Indian Weddings and film shooting.

1 year, 4 months ago

The travel agency and the Mauritius Shipping Corporation pass the buck...

The travel agency and the Mauritius Shipping Corporation pass the buck: The real false advertising of a cruise in Agaléga is a hit… and relaunches the controversy

1 year, 4 months ago

Ouverture des régimes de visas en Afrique: Maurice améliore sa note

Le septième rapport sur l’Indice d’ouverture sur les visas en Afrique a été publié par la Banque africaine de Développement. Les conclusions du document ont été communiquées en début de semaine.

2 years ago

Passport and Immigration : 600 demandes de passeport journalières

Les « applications » pour l’obtention de passeport auraient considérablement augmenté en raison de l’intérêt croissant pour les voyages à l’étranger.

2 years ago

Infrastructure

Communiqué d’Air Mauritius : Fermeture de l’aéroport Plaine-Corail et annulation des vols

Bheki devrait passer à 100 km de Rodrigues dans les petites heures du matin, ce mercredi

1 month ago

Renovation of the Fort Georges Power Plant in Les Salines: CEB victim of a Rs …

A police investigation has been initiated.

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Air Mauritius loses seven places in the latest ranking of the best airlines in the …

The service offered by the national carrier is in decline, laments Raj Ramlugun.

5 months, 3 weeks ago

After 6 years, Dass Mootanah leaves the management of Metro Express Limited

Das Mootanah turns to an international adventure

5 months, 4 weeks ago

In-depth study for a second port in Mahébourg

The PM reported budgetary allocations of around Rs 5 million for 2024/25 and Rs 10 million for 2025/26, representing the costs of consultants who will begin an in-depth study on the possibility of having a second port in the region of Mahébourg, Vieux-Grand'Port and Bois-des-Amourettes.

6 months ago

Construction of a State Trading Corporation warehouse: An important milestone for the resilience of Mauritius

The government is committed to maintaining an uninterrupted supply of essential goods, so that whatever challenges the global context may present, Mauritius remains resilient.

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Manufacturing & Services

Scandals at Global Equestrian Limited: Allegation of mistreatment and exploitation of foreign workers

Two Sri Lankans denounce to the Ministry of Labor of Soodesh Callychurn the mistreatment of which they were victims within the company of Jean-Michel Lee Shim In an irregular situation, six others of them who work in Balaclava expelled, Tuesday evening

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Contrats publics pour des constructions inférieures à Rs 20 M réservés aux petits entrepreneurs

« Les contrats publics inférieurs à Rs 20 M seront réservés aux petits entrepreneurs », a déclaré le ministre des Finances lors de la présentation du Budget, ce mardi 7 juin.

2 years, 6 months ago

Plus de 200 employés d’usines manifestent

Rien ne va plus à l’usine Star Knitwear de Nouvelle France et celle de Rossana Textiles à Coromandel. Plus de 200 employés ont manifesté leur colère devant le bâtiment du ministère du travail, ce mercredi 24 juin.

4 years, 6 months ago

BPO et centres d’appels : Un secteur dans le flou

Vers une délocalisation massive des activités à Madagascar ?

4 years, 8 months ago

Conséquence de Covid-19 : IBL abandonne son projet de rachat de General Construction

Le couperet est tombé pour General Construction ! Alors que le groupe IBL avait annoncé officiellement en juin dernier le rachat de 100% du Share Capital de cet acteur majeur du secteur du bâtiment, le premier conglomérat du pays vient d’appliquer brutalement les freins en annonçant qu’il n’ira pas de l’avant avec ce rachat, Covid-19 oblige…

4 years, 8 months ago

Business Mauritius : Liste des services essentiels établie aujourd’hui

Après l’entrée en vigueur de confinement national annoncé hier par le Premier ministre, Pravind Jugnauth, Business Mauritius, avec la collaboration de tous ses membres partenaires, définira aujourd’hui une liste des secteurs et sociétés de « services essentiels », pour obtention de laissez-passer pour les employés liés à ces services. C’est ce qui ressort d’un communiqué diffusé par Business Mauritius hier soir.

4 years, 9 months ago

Politics

Government of Change: 16 out of 25 ministers will make their debut

The new government's cabinet has finally taken shape. 23 ministers were sworn in on Friday, December 22, at the State House, including two female ministers and four junior ministers.

4 weeks, 1 day ago

With one day to go until cabinet announcement, potential list emerges as lobbying continues

Political discussions are in full swing as the list of ministers is being finalized.

1 month ago

Navin Ramgoolam officially appointed Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius

The announcement was made this evening by the Office of the President of the Republic. Navin Ramgoolam, leader of the Labour Party and the Alliance for Change, has been officially appointed Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius.

1 month, 1 week ago

Élections 2024 : les électeurs renversent les leaders adverses de l’Alliance du Changement

Le verdict des urnes est sans appel.

1 month, 1 week ago

Two days after the anonymous letter against the Police Commissioner, a new missive lands at …

The sender makes serious allegations of corruption against a senior figure in the administration of justice in Mauritius.

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Rodrigues, Regional assembly: Reconstitution of the Tourism Advisory Committee and assistance plan for football teams

The Rodrigues Regional Assembly met this Friday, June 21 under the chairmanship of the chief commissioner, Franceau Grandcourt.

6 months ago

Real Estate

Logement social : la construction de 12000 maisons débutera en 2023

Les bénéficiaires du « Roof Slab Grant » ont reçu leur chèque, hier, au cours d’une cérémonie organisée par la National Housing Development Company Ltd (NHDC), en collaboration avec le ministère des Terres et du logement, au Mumtaz Mahal Reception Hall, Curepipe.

2 years ago

ENL développe une nouvelle Smart City à Gros-Bois

Les résultats du groupe ENL pour la période de neuf mois se terminant le 31 mars 2022, sont en nette amélioration par rapport à la même période l’année dernière. Le chiffre d’affaires progresse de 43%, passant à Rs 13,4 milliards. Tandis que les profits nets s’élèvent à Rs 608,3 millions, contre des pertes de Rs 1,3 milliard pour la période correspondante du précédent exercice.

2 years, 6 months ago

Côte-d’Or: une fourmilière de coûteux projets d’infrastructures

Ces derniers jours, cette localité de Moka est sous les feux des projecteurs. Elle file au galop avec un nouvel hippodrome, qui n’en est pas le seul projet.

2 years, 7 months ago

Opération « Gro deal Finansye » : Omnicane cède 67% de ses actifs à la …

La filiale de la Banque de Maurice désormais propriétaire d’une Smart City et de 503,52 arpents de terres contre une bouée de sauvetage de Rs 4,45 milliards

2 years, 10 months ago

Cabinet: introduction du Construction Industry Development Board (Amendment) Bill au Parlement

Le Cabinet a lors de sa réunion hebdomadaire, présidée par le Premier ministre, Pravind Jugnauth, vendredi 2 avril avalisé plusieurs décisions et en pris note d’autres. L’une de principales décisions est l’introduction d’un projet de loi, le Construction Industry Development Board (Amendment) Bill.

3 years, 8 months ago

Trou-d’Eau-Douce : Un ministre accusé d’occuper illégalement un terrain

Cette affaire remonte à 2007 et avait été traitée dans le sillage des travaux sur la dépossession des terres. Depuis dimanche, elle a refait surface avec le rassemblement d’Affirmative Action contre la discrimination.

4 years, 5 months ago

Trading

New surcharges applied from December 15 by CMA CGM for port congestion in Mauritius

As of December 15, new surcharges will be applied for port congestion affecting cargoes bound for Mauritius. Importers are suffering a new blow.

1 month ago

Exports to the United States: sales increase to $131.3 million

Exports from the textile and clothing sector fell by 67%.

1 year, 2 months ago

Exportations : Bholah annonce des carnets de commandes remplis jusqu’à avril

En guise de bilan de l’année sur la performance du secteur industriel pour cette année, le ministre du Développement industriel, Sunil Bholah, a annoncé que les carnets de commandes sur le front des exportations sont remplis jusqu’à avril de l’année prochaine.

2 years ago

Importations : Hausse de 5,3 % en août 2022 par rapport à juillet 2022

La balance commerciale visible affiche un déficit de Rs 16 858 millions en août 2022, supérieur de 11,2 % par rapport à juillet 2022 et de 61,8 % par rapport au mois correspondant de 2021.

2 years, 2 months ago

16E Assemblée annuelle de la MEXA: Gouvernement et secteur privé s’accordent sur la résilience des …

Les données sur la performance des exportations en 2021 témoignent des perspectives de croissance du secteur et invitent à œuvrer pour la transformation de ses entités et saisir les opportunités de développement.

2 years, 7 months ago

Economie: un «rebranding» de la destination Maurice qui ne se limite pas au tourisme

Le gouvernement s’attend à une croissance économique de 7 % à 8 %, misant sur la performance du secteur touristique et des exportations.

2 years, 9 months ago