Mauritius

Excise tax increase: cigarette and cigarillo prices revised from this Friday

Following the announcement by Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Dr. Navin Ramgoolam, of a 10% increase in excise duties on tobacco products in the 2025-2026 Budget, the sector's main distributors have announced their new rates.

1 month ago

Budget 2025-26: The Event at the National Assembly

Navin Ramgoolam presented the 2025-26 Budget this Thursday, June 5. All MPs and ministers were present at the Parliament.

1 month ago

Chagos, Document: Mauritius-United Kingdom Agreement

Ramgoolam and Bérenger reveal the terms of the agreement, the rental of Diego Garcia will cost around Rs 6.2 billion per year

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Chagos, Document : l’accord Maurice-Royaume-Uni

Ramgoolam et Bérenger dévoilent les termes de l’accord, La location de Diego Garcia coûtera environ Rs 6,2 milliards par an

1 month, 2 weeks ago

MCB ATMs Experiencing Nationwide Outage

Since the morning of Tuesday, May 20, Mauritius Commercial Bank (MCB) ATMs have been experiencing a technical issue.

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Correction Error for 80 HSC Students: A New Certificate Coming Soon

Cambridge Admits to a Grading Error in Two Questions of the November 2024 Chemistry "Practical" Exam

1 month, 3 weeks ago

President Trump Approves Chagos Deal, UK Confirms

President Donald Trump has approved the Chagos agreement, the UK government confirmed on Tuesday, April 1. It is now up to the United Kingdom and Mauritius to finalize the terms of the archipelago’s transfer.

3 months ago

Shooting Session at Midlands Gallery Range: Residents Should Not Venture There

The SMF, GIPM, and NCG MARCOS will conduct a night shooting session on Wednesday, March 26, from 7 PM to 10 PM at the Midlands Gallery Range. Due to this activity, local residents are advised not to venture into the area during the exercise.

3 months, 1 week ago

Île aux Bénitiers to Close Next Week for Cleanup and deratization

In response to health concerns, access to Île aux Bénitiers will be prohibited starting next week. The Minister of Lands and Housing, Shakeel Mohamed, announced this measure, emphasizing the urgency of the situation.

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Rodrigues: Chief Commissioner to Present Budget Speech on March 28

Rodrigues Chief Commissioner has announced that he will deliver his budget speech on March 28. Emphasizing the need for greater equity, he urged the central government to address the disparities between Mauritius and Rodrigues.

3 months, 3 weeks ago

National Day Awards 2025: The Honorees of the 57th Anniversary of Independence

As every year, on the occasion of National Day 2025, the Mauritian government has honored several individuals for their contributions in various fields.

3 months, 3 weeks ago

National Celebrations of March 12: Narendra Modi, Chief Guest, in Mauritius early on the morning …

The theme of the 57th Independence Anniversary and the 33rd Republic Anniversary: "As One People, As One Nation"

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Return of the Chagos Archipelago: D-Day this Tuesday for Mauritius and the United Kingdom on …

The Mauritian government will then present the document to the Cabinet of Ministers within a prescribed timeframe for its approval.

4 months ago

SSR Airport will be closed from 7:10 p.m. this Wednesday following the level 3 cyclone …

SSR Airport will be closed from 7:10 p.m. this Wednesday following the level 3 cyclone alert. Air Mauritius offers free date changes due to cyclone Garance. Air Mauritius adjusts its flight plan. Several flights brought forward this Thursday

4 months, 1 week ago

Cyclone Garance: School or not tomorrow?

This is the question that Internet users are asking themselves. Mauritius is currently under a class 3 cyclone alert.

4 months, 1 week ago