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Belgique boostée par l'affaire Balogun
Dans le monde du football, les controverses ont parfois l'effet inattendu de souder un groupe. C'est précisément ce que les joueurs de l'équ…
Teen Student Caught with 102g of Cannabis in Coromandel
Authorities in Coromandel have arrested an 18-year-old secondary school student following the discovery of 102 grams of cannabis on his pers…
Budget 2026-27: Keeping Graduates in Mauritius
As Mauritius prepares its 2026–2027 national budget, economist Daneshwar Damry has placed a pressing issue front and centre: the growing exo…
Coupe du Monde 2026 : La Suisse en 8es
La Suisse a franchi une étape décisive dans la Coupe du Monde 2026 en dominant l'Algérie sur le score de 2 buts à 0, décrochant ainsi sa pla…
Hit-and-Run in Rose-Hill Leaves Pedestrian Dead
A pedestrian lost their life in Rose-Hill in what authorities are treating as a suspected hit-and-run incident, according to a report by Le …
Tuchel urges England to stay patient
Thomas Tuchel, the German tactician appointed as England's head coach, has sent a clear message to supporters and players alike: patience wi…
Paternité refusée : droits de l'enfant en jeu
La question de la paternité refusée soulève des enjeux juridiques et humains profonds à Maurice. Lorsqu'un père biologique refuse de reconna…
Mauritius Pension Reform: Key Expert Findings
Mauritius is edging closer to a significant overhaul of its pension system, following the release of an interim report by a government-appoi…
Ramgoolam reveals pension experts' pay
Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam has lifted the veil on the remuneration packages awarded to members of the government-appointed expert commis…
Pension Reform: Subron Calls for Public Voice
Trade union leader and political figure Ashok Subron has weighed in on Mauritius's ongoing pension reform debate, asserting that recent even…
Mauritius Pension Means Test: Who Are the Experts?
Mauritius is preparing for a significant shift in how it distributes its basic retirement pension, with a government-appointed committee of …
Gunness Trial: Defence Demands New Cross-Examination
The trial of Ajay Gunness took a significant procedural turn this week as the defence team formally requested a new cross-examination of the…
Ramgoolam Defends Pension Reform in Parliament
Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam stood firm in Parliament this week, defending his government's pension reform agenda during a heated Prime Mi…
Means Test May Cost Prayag SBM Vice-Presidency
Ashok Prayag's anticipated appointment as Vice-President of the State Bank of Mauritius (SBM) may be in jeopardy, according to a report by L…
Lesjongard to demand pension reform report
Opposition Member of Parliament Joe Lesjongard has confirmed he will use the parliamentary mechanism of the Private Notice Question (PNQ) to…
South Africa reach last 16 at World Cup 2026
South Africa have made history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, qualifying for the knockout rounds for the first time in the tournament's modern …
Showers Expected Across Mauritius Today
Mauritius is set to experience scattered showers throughout the day, according to the latest weather advisory issued by local meteorological…
CWA Workers Threaten Go-Slow Over Pay Disputes
A growing crisis is brewing at the Central Water Authority (CWA), where employees are raising serious concerns about the organisation's inte…
Pravind Jugnauth: 'I Will Meet You Soon'
Former Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth has sent a pointed message to his supporters, declaring in Creole: 'Mo pou vinn a zot rankont biento'…
Lobine appelle à réformer le secteur de l'eau
Khushal Lobine a pris position en faveur de réformes profondes dans le secteur de l'eau à Maurice, soulignant la nécessité d'une transformat…
Prison Guard Files Death Threat Complaint in Goodlands
A prison guard based in Goodlands has taken legal action against his neighbour after allegedly receiving death threats, according to a repor…
US Independence Day Celebrated at Balaclava Ruins
The United States Embassy in Mauritius marked a landmark milestone this week, celebrating 250 years of American independence at one of the i…
CCM may sue over Budget 2026-27 measures
The Congrès Citoyen Mauricien (CCM) has signalled its intention to pursue legal action against certain measures contained in the government'…
Mauritius Treasury: 'The Coffers Are Not Empty'
Amid mounting speculation about the state of Mauritius's public finances, government sources are pushing back firmly against suggestions tha…
New US Embassy in Mauritius Due in One Year
Mauritius is set to welcome a brand-new United States embassy within approximately one year, as construction works on the facility continue …
Ramgoolam Fires Back at Jugnauth on Pension Row
The ongoing political battle over Mauritius's pension system has taken a new turn, with Labour Party leader Navin Ramgoolam issuing a pointe…
Ramful Accuses Rivals of Stealing Workers' Pensions
In a sharp political broadside, Labour Party politician Ritish Ramful has turned the tables on his opponents, accusing them of being respons…
Two Arrested for Violent Home Robbery in Grand-Baie
Two suspects have been arrested by Mauritian police in connection with a violent robbery and assault at the private residence of a female ma…
Repeat Offender Attempts Suicide in East Police Cell
A repeat offender held at a police station in eastern Mauritius attempted to end his life while detained in a police cell, according to repo…
Police Sergeant Denies Drug Bribe Claims on Facebook
A serving police sergeant in Mauritius has come forward to publicly deny serious allegations circulating against him on Facebook, in which h…
Mauritius Budget: The Pension Irony
Mauritius's annual budget is always a closely watched event, but this year's pension proposals have sparked a fresh wave of debate — and not…
Mauritius Hits 1.4M Tourist Arrivals Under New Gov
Mauritius has reached a significant tourism milestone, surpassing 1.4 million tourist arrivals — and the government is wasting no time in cl…
Mauritius Expands Food Subsidies on Basic Items
The Mauritian government has announced an expansion of its food subsidy programme, with several everyday staple products now added to the li…
Ronaldo Makes History at Six World Cups
Cristiano Ronaldo has once again rewritten the record books, becoming the first player in football history to score at six different FIFA Wo…
Mauritius Expands Food Subsidies on Staples
The Mauritian government has announced a new round of food subsidies targeting a range of everyday staple products, offering relief to house…
Mauritian Arrested for Drug Smuggling in Saudi Arabia
A 59-year-old Mauritian citizen has been arrested in Saudi Arabia after authorities discovered he was carrying illegal drugs, according to a…
Pension Funds Row: Private Workers' Rights at Stake
A growing controversy over pension fund management in Mauritius has come to a head, with prominent trade union leader Reaz Chuttoo raising s…
Four Arrested in Port-Louis Extortion Case
Authorities in Port-Louis have made significant progress in dismantling an alleged extortion and assault network, with the Criminal Investig…
Rs 65,000 Stolen from Sainte-Croix Hair Salon
A hair salon in the coastal locality of Sainte-Croix has become the latest victim of a brazen theft, with Rs 65,000 reported stolen from the…
France Heatwave: 40 Drowning Deaths Reported
A deadly heatwave sweeping across France has claimed at least 40 lives through drowning since June 18, according to a sobering announcement …
Budget 2026-27: Old-Age Pension Under Pressure
With the 2026-2027 Budget cycle now firmly on the political agenda, one issue is casting a long shadow over government planning: the sustain…
Réforme des pensions : Duval crie au scandale
La réforme des pensions proposée par le gouvernement continue de susciter une vive controverse à Maurice. Xavier-Luc Duval, leader du Parti …
Chagos Deal Hangs on UK Politics
The long-awaited agreement over the Chagos Islands continues to hang in the balance, with Mauritius standing to gain or lose Rs 10.6 billion…
Mauritius Pension Reform: Means Test Frozen
In a significant policy reversal, the Mauritian government has decided to freeze the so-called 'means test' that was set to determine eligib…
Barman Dies in Case-Noyale Motorbike Crash
A barman has tragically lost his life following a motorbike accident in Case-Noyale, a coastal village on the south-western tip of Mauritius…
Trump Threatens to Abandon NATO Allies
Donald Trump has once again rattled the foundations of the Western military alliance, threatening to withhold US support from NATO member st…
Mauritius Under Anticyclone Influence
Mauritius is currently under the influence of an anticyclone, bringing with it a period of relatively stable and calm atmospheric conditions…
Norway Beat Senegal 3-2 to Reach World Cup Last 16
Norway have booked their ticket to the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeating African champions Senegal in a gripping encounter t…
Call to Restore Universal Pension in Mauritius
Political figure Deepak Benydin has added his voice to growing calls for the restoration of Mauritius's universal basic pension, a benefit t…
Chagos Deal: Starmer Exit Won't Affect Deal
As political turbulence continues to surround the long-awaited Chagos Islands sovereignty deal, legal expert Gavin Glover has moved to reass…
Mauritius Pension Reform: A Necessary Shift
Mauritius is at a pivotal moment in its approach to retirement funding, with pension reform emerging as one of the most pressing economic de…
Licence Plate Fee May Face Legal Challenge
A new government levy on vehicle registration plates is facing potential legal opposition, with activist Salim Muthy announcing he is consid…
Andy Burnham Steps Closer to UK PM Role
Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester and one of the Labour Party's most recognisable figures, has taken a significant step toward a…
PM 'Badly Advised' by Inner Circle, Sources Say
A political storm is brewing in Mauritius after sources close to the government alleged that the Prime Minister was deliberately misled by a…
Pension Reform: Freezing Means Test Not Enough
Labour Party MP Dave Kissoondoyal has spoken out against the government's decision to freeze the 'Means Testing' mechanism applied to Maurit…
Messi devient seul meilleur buteur en Coupe du Monde
Lionel Messi a franchi une nouvelle étape légendaire dans sa carrière en devenant seul le meilleur buteur de l'histoire de la Coupe du Monde…
Two children die in hot car during France heatwave
Two young children have been found dead inside a vehicle in France during an intense heatwave, in a heartbreaking incident that has shocked …
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