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Storm Warnings Persist: 90 km/h Gusts Hit Mauritius
Mauritius is experiencing dangerous weather conditions as meteorological authorities maintain active alerts across the island, with powerful…
Trump-Branded Ecstasy Pills Spark Red Alert
Authorities in the Netherlands have issued an urgent red alert warning over a dangerous batch of ecstasy tablets that have been circulating …
Mauritius Travel Fair: Last Day for Holiday Deals
Today marks the final opportunity for Mauritians to take advantage of the Salon du Prêt-à-Partir, the island's popular travel and holiday fa…
Mauritius Rupee: The Real Battle Is Economic
The debate around the Mauritian rupee's value has long been framed as a matter of monetary policy — interest rates, foreign exchange interve…
Strong Anticyclone Brings 90km/h Gusts to Mauritius
Mauritius is preparing for a significant bout of rough weather as a powerful anticyclone sweeps across the region, bringing with it wind gus…
Emirates adds Premium Economy to Mauritius route
Emirates is set to elevate the travel experience between Mauritius and Dubai, introducing its Premium Economy cabin on both of its daily fli…
Shreeya Bokhoree Wins Africa Designer Award
Mauritius is celebrating another milestone on the international stage as Shreeya Bokhoree, the island's representative at Miss World 2026, h…
Mauritius and Monaco Forge Diplomatic Ties
Mauritius and Monaco have officially established diplomatic relations, marking a significant milestone in the small island nation's ongoing …
Metro Express Links Curepipe to Réduit Sept 1
Mauritius is set to expand its Metro Express network with a new direct link connecting Curepipe and Réduit, scheduled to begin operations on…
Ramgoolam Faces 27 Questions at Parliament Return
As the Mauritian National Assembly prepares for its new parliamentary session, Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam finds himself at the centre of…
Orthodontist Attacked Stopping Burglar in Pointe-d'Esny
A shocking incident unfolded in Pointe-d'Esny, one of Mauritius's most sought-after coastal residential areas, when a local orthodontist was…
DistributeX: FCC Probes Mobile Phone Dealings
The Fair Competition Commission (FCC) of Mauritius has intensified its scrutiny of DistributeX, with mobile phones now emerging as a central…
Cold Front to Hit Mauritius This Friday
Mauritians should prepare for a significant shift in weather conditions starting this Friday, 28 August, as a cold front moves across the is…
Défi Training School: Free Path to Success
Dans un contexte où la mobilité sociale reste un défi majeur à Maurice, Le Défi Training School se positionne comme un acteur clé en offrant…
Cannabis seized at Plaisance Airport
Customs and security officers at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam (SSR) International Airport in Plaisance made a significant drug interception aft…
Australia's Teen Social Media Ban Is Failing
Australia made global headlines when it introduced one of the world's strictest social media bans for minors, prohibiting children under the…
Teen Stabbed in Goodlands Attack
A 19-year-old young man was stabbed in Goodlands, a town in the north of Mauritius, in a violent incident that has prompted fresh concern ov…
Ramdanee autorisé à voyager malgré accusation
Sanjiv Ramdanee, mis en cause dans une affaire d'entente délictueuse alléguée, a obtenu l'autorisation de voyager, selon les informations ra…
Rodrigues: A Budget Crisis Laid Bare
Johnson Roussety, a prominent political figure in Rodrigues, has issued a stark warning about the island's fiscal health, describing Rodrigu…
Rs 30Bn Oil Deal: No Proof Jugnauth Wrongdoing
As scrutiny intensifies around Mauritius's controversial Rs 30 billion petroleum supply contract, defence counsel Me Gulbul has stepped forw…
Neighbours Knew of Drug Links Before Fatal Incident
A troubling revelation has emerged from a Mauritian community following a recent incident linked to drug activity: neighbours say they had l…
Man Arrested in Rs 4.75M Money Laundering Probe
Mauritian law enforcement has made an arrest in a suspected money laundering case involving a sum of Rs 4.75 million, according to a report …
Mauritius Weather: Showers & Above-Average Temps
Mauritius is set for a mixed afternoon, with localised showers expected across parts of the island while temperatures remain notably above t…
Mauritius Weather Forecast: This Monday
Mauritius residents are advised to keep a close eye on the latest meteorological updates this Monday, as the Mauritius Meteorological Servic…
Roche-Bois Child Murder: Max Sentence Demanded
In the wake of a deeply disturbing tragedy in Roche-Bois, Mauritian advocacy organisation Raise Brave Girls has issued a firm public demand:…
Mechanic Crushed by Bus in Petit-Raffray
A tragic workplace accident claimed the life of a mechanic at Mont-Mascal, in the northern locality of Petit-Raffray, after he was crushed b…
Vegetable Prices Drop as Supply Surges
Mauritian consumers are enjoying a rare reprieve at the market stalls, as an surge in vegetable supply continues to push prices downward acr…
US Judge Blocks Visa Ban Affecting 75 Countries
A US federal judge has invalidated a broad immigration visa ban that targeted nationals from 75 countries, delivering a significant legal se…
Bus Driver Crushed to Death in Petit-Raffray
A bus driver lost his life in a fatal accident in Petit-Raffray, in the north of Mauritius, after being crushed beneath a bus. The incident,…
Targeting Welfare: Defending the Rich?
In a provocative statement that has reignited debate around social policy in Mauritius, political observer Yvan Martial has taken a firm sta…
Mauritius Travel Fair Returns This August
Mauritius's most anticipated travel showcase, the Salon du Prêt-à-Partir, is making its return this August, promising holidaymakers the chan…
Mauritius Weather: Showers Then Clearing Skies
Mauritius is waking up to a damp start this morning, with scattered showers affecting parts of the island before conditions are forecast to …
Ramgoolam: Ex-govt wasted Rs 5bn of public funds
Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam has launched a sharp attack on the previous administration, claiming that its financial mismanagement led to …
Betamax: Bhunjun's Sharp Verdict on the Scandal
Prominent Mauritian businessman Veekram Bhunjun has weighed in on the long-running Betamax controversy, deploying a colourful Creole proverb…
Mauritius Eyes Ocean Wealth in Continental Shelf
Mauritius stands at a pivotal moment in its economic evolution, with growing attention turning to the nation's extended continental shelf as…
Mauritius Police Urge Suspect to Turn Himself In
Mauritian police have issued a public appeal urging an unidentified individual to turn himself in to the authorities, stating that doing so …
UAE Halts Trade With Iran After Missile Strike
The United Arab Emirates has announced the suspension of its commercial exchanges with Iran following the firing of two missiles, in a move …
Oil Prices Rise as US-Iran Talks Collapse
Global oil prices have edged higher amid growing concern over the breakdown of diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran, a develo…
Mauritius Heatwave: Temps 3°C Above Normal
Mauritius is currently in the grip of an unseasonable warm spell, with the Meteorological Services recording temperatures running as much as…
UAE Claims Iran Fired Two Missiles at Its Territory
The United Arab Emirates has made a serious allegation, claiming that Iran fired two missiles directed at its territory. The announcement ha…
Barça Signs World Cup Winner Rodri Officially
FC Barcelona has officially confirmed the arrival of Rodri, the Spanish midfielder and reigning World Cup champion, in what is shaping up to…
Cloudy Skies and Rain Expected Over Mauritius
Mauritius is set to experience a grey and unsettled start to the day, with cloudy skies and intermittent rainfall expected across the island…
Fake Travel Agency Scams 20 Mauritian Tourists
A fraudulent travel agency based in Palma has swindled approximately twenty Mauritian tourists in what authorities are treating as a serious…
New Suspect Arrested in Ongoing Mauritius Case
Mauritian law enforcement has made a new arrest in connection with an ongoing criminal investigation, according to a breaking report from Le…
Rain and 50 km/h Gusts Hit Mauritius Regions
Mauritius is experiencing unsettled weather conditions, with showers reported across several regions of the island alongside wind gusts reac…
Mauritius Fuel Prices Rise, Fares Under Pressure
Mauritius is feeling the pinch as fuel prices rise once again, placing renewed strain on public transport operators and consumers alike. The…
Judicial Errors in Mauritius: When Justice Fails
In a society built on the rule of law, few failures are more damaging than a miscarriage of justice. In Mauritius, judicial errors — whether…
Rose-Belle Drug Queen Re-Arrested in Mauritius
Authorities in Rose-Belle have once again placed a notorious figure behind bars — a woman locally known as 'La Reine du Sud' (The Queen of t…
Strong Winds Hit Mauritius: Sea Trips Warned Off
Mauritius is experiencing a bout of unsettled weather, with the Mauritius Meteorological Services issuing an advisory warning of wind gusts …
Two New Faces Reshape Mauritius Finance Rules
Mauritius's financial regulatory environment is undergoing a quiet but significant shift, as two new figures have been placed at the heart o…
Water Cuts Push Vegetable Prices Higher
Mauritius is bracing for a notable rise in vegetable prices as water restrictions continue to bite across the island. Farmers, already strug…
Ramgoolam Urges Discipline & Civic Unity
Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam has issued a direct appeal to the Mauritian public, urging both institutional rigour and active civic coopera…
Rough Seas Warning for West & South Mauritius
Mauritius is facing a period of unsettled weather, with the Meteorological Services issuing a clear advisory urging residents and visitors t…
Mauritius Nomination Row: Public Wants Answers
A nomination process in Mauritius has come under scrutiny, with citizens and observers calling for official explanations regarding the decis…
Mauritius Social Media Ban for Under-15s Blocked
A legislative push to ban children under the age of 15 from accessing social media platforms in Mauritius has been overturned, with freedom …
Parastatal Debt Surges Rs 5.27bn in Six Months
Mauritius's parastatal sector is once again under the fiscal spotlight after figures revealed a staggering Rs 5.27 billion increase in the c…
Joanna Bérenger Named Opposition Whip
Joanna Bérenger has been officially appointed as the new Opposition Whip in Mauritius's National Assembly, according to a report by Le Défi …
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