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Mauritius Telecom Foundation Launches New HSC Science Scholarship
16 minutes ago · ION News
Mauritius Fuel Losses: STC Bleeds Rs 5 Per Litre, PSA Deficit Hits Rs 3.56 Billion
27 minutes ago · ION News
Patrick Assirvaden: 'No Love Lost Between Me and Khushal Lobine'
29 minutes ago · Le Defi Media
Mauritius Cracks Down on Dolphin and Whale Watching Abuses at Sea
Mauritius is tightening its grip on dolphin and whale watching activities after years of reported abuses at sea. On Friday 9 October 2026, t…
2.61 kg of Cannabis Seized at SSR Airport in Sting Operation
Authorities at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam (SSR) International Airport in Plaine-Magnien have intercepted over 2.61 kilograms of cannabis hidd…
Kobita Jugnauth Submits Document at FCC in Suitcase Seizure Probe
Kobita Jugnauth, wife of former Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth, visited the Financial Crimes Commission (FCC) on Friday to submit…
Mahébourg: Man, 20, Arrested With Synthetic Cannabinoids and Rs 6,475
A 20-year-old unemployed man was arrested in Mahébourg on the evening of Thursday, 8 October 2026, after anti-drug officers found synthetic …
Soubass Lallbeeharry Appointed Head Court Usher in Mauritius
The Mauritius Judicial Service has appointed Soubass Lallbeeharry to the position of Head Court Usher, according to a report by Le Défi Medi…
Ammoru Pandaga: Rivière du Rempart's Grand Hindu Festival Explained
Every year in the coastal district of Rivière du Rempart, in the north-east of Mauritius, thousands of devotees gather to celebrate Ammoru P…
Trump Claims Deal With Putin for Millions of Tonnes of Russian Diesel
Donald Trump announced on Friday that he had reached an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin to supply millions of tonnes of dies…
'FROGS': The Mocking Acronym Putting France's Debt Crisis in Focus
Fifteen years after the "PIGS" label haunted southern Europe's debt crisis, a new unflattering acronym has emerged — and this time, it targe…
Magnitude 7.6 Earthquake Strikes Panama, Tsunami Alert Issued
A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck Panama on Friday, 9 October, sending hundreds of people fleeing from buildings in Panama City and triggeri…
Flydubai Co-Pilot Planned Suicide Attack on Tel Aviv Airport, UAE Prosecutor Says
An Omani co-pilot aboard a Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv was planning a suicide attack on Israel's Ben Gurion International Airport, th…
Mauritius Police Sergeant Arrested After Woman Shot in Camp-Levieux
A police sergeant has been arrested after a 27-year-old woman was shot and wounded in Camp-Levieux, a residential locality in the east of Ma…
Wesley Fofana Finally Leads Chelsea's Defence Under Xabi Alonso
Wesley Fofana is finally delivering on the enormous promise that led Chelsea to spend over €80 million on him back in the summer of 2022 — a…
Barcola Scoreless at Liverpool: Iraola Says He's Not Worried
Bradley Barcola arrived at Liverpool this summer with enormous expectations — and an enormous price tag. The French winger, 24, joined from …
Cristiano Ronaldo Suspended by Portugal After Walk-Out Row
Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended by the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) after walking out of his national team's training camp in C…
Ronaldo Answers His Critics With a Goal for Al-Nassr
Cristiano Ronaldo made a statement on the pitch this week, returning to action for Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr just days after a very public…
Mauritius Social Housing Bill Hits Rs 30 Billion — Only 2,332 Homes Ready by 2027
Mauritius's social housing programme is facing intense scrutiny after figures revealed the initiative carries a total cost of nearly Rs 30 b…
Mauritius NCA Bill: Can Officers Search Your Home Without a Judge?
A new law being debated in Mauritius is raising serious civil liberties concerns — and two prominent lawyers are now breaking it down for th…
Maggots Found in Sesame Baguette Bought at Flic-en-Flac Supermarket
A disturbing food safety complaint has emerged from Flic-en-Flac, a popular coastal town on the west coast of Mauritius, after an internet u…
Supermarket Prices Rise in Mauritius: Chocolate, Soap and Toothpaste Hit
Shoppers in Mauritius are facing another round of price increases at supermarkets this October, with a range of everyday products — from cho…
Jugnauth Slams Ramgoolam's London Trip: '2 Weeks Off to Meet an Advisor for 30 Minutes'
Former Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth has launched a sharp attack on current Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam over his recent trip …
Mauritius GDP Gap: Is the Rs 164.9 Billion Hole Back on the Table?
A disputed number has resurfaced at the centre of Mauritian politics — and this time, it comes with an IMF document attached. Former Prime …
Young Woman Shot and Wounded in Camp-Levieux, Mauritius
A young woman was shot and wounded in Camp-Levieux, a residential locality in the east-central region of Mauritius, according to a report by…
Mauritius to Host Indian Ocean Arms Trade Treaty Conference in November
Mauritius is set to play host to a major regional diplomatic event focused on international arms control, after the Cabinet gave its approva…
Every Other Day Water Supply Hits Vacoas, Curepipe and Four More Towns
Thousands of households across six towns in central Mauritius are now receiving piped water on alternate days only, as the island's water sh…
US-Iran War: 81 Aircraft Lost or Damaged at Cost of Up to $3.3 Billion
The United States military suffered significant losses in aircraft during its recent operations against Iran, with 81 planes and helicopters…
Virgin to Challenge Eurostar Under the Channel from 2030
A new era of competition is coming to the Channel Tunnel. On Friday 9 October 2026, the Virgin Group officially unveiled the concept design …
Mauritius Expands Free Water Tank Grant to All Unequipped Homes
Mauritius is expanding its Water Tank and Water Pump Grant Scheme to cover all households that do not yet have water storage equipment, as t…
Mauritius Appoints Dr Soonarane to Lead Water Crisis Response
Mauritius has taken a significant step in tackling its deepening water crisis, with the Cabinet approving the appointment of Dr P. M. K. Soo…
Mauritius Warns UK: Settle Chagos Deal Now or Face Court
Mauritius has issued its clearest warning yet to the United Kingdom over the long-delayed Chagos Islands agreement: resolve the dispute quic…
Netflix's Kretz Family Luxury Real Estate Brand Lands in Mauritius
The Kretz family — the charismatic Parisian dynasty behind Netflix's hit real estate series *L'Agence* — has officially set its sights on Ma…
Mauritius Telecom Plans Scholarship for Runner-Up HSC Science Student
Mauritius Telecom (MT), the country's leading telecommunications provider, is planning to introduce a new scholarship for the highest-achiev…
Mauritius Water Crisis: XLD Urges Calm but Demands Government Act
Xavier-Luc Duval (widely known as XLD), leader of the Mauritian Social Democratic Party (PMSD) and a prominent opposition figure, has urged …
Mauritius STC Loses Over Rs 5 Per Litre on Petrol and Diesel
The State Trading Corporation (STC), the government-owned body responsible for importing and distributing fuel in Mauritius, is currently re…
Motorcyclist in Critical Condition After Belle-Mare Road Crash
A serious road accident on the coastal road of Belle-Mare, on Mauritius's east coast, has left a motorcyclist in a critical condition after …
German Kitesurfer, 57, Dies in Bel-Ombre Lagoon in Mauritius
A German tourist died while kitesurfing in the lagoon at Bel-Ombre, in the south-west of Mauritius, on the afternoon of Friday, 9 October. …
Mauritius Threatens Legal Action If Chagos Deal Stalls Further
Mauritius is prepared to launch legal proceedings if the long-running dispute over the Chagos Islands is not resolved quickly, according to …
US Imposes Sweeping Sanctions on the International Criminal Court
The United States has imposed sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC), marking a significant escalation in Washington's lon…
37 Cannabis Plants and Synthetic Drugs Seized at Cité-La-Cure Home
Anti-drug officers in Mauritius have arrested a 27-year-old carpenter after seizing 37 cannabis plants and quantities of synthetic drugs fro…
Car Washer, 27, Arrested in Forest-Side Cannabis Raid by ADSU
A 27-year-old car washer has been arrested after anti-drug officers discovered cannabis at his home in Cité Atlee, a residential area in For…
Thieves Steal 820-Litre Water Tank from Vallée-des-Prêtres College
A secondary school in Vallée-des-Prêtres, a residential area in the north of Port Louis, was hit by an unusually brazen theft this week — wi…
Mauritius Water Crisis: Government Announces Package of Supply Fixes
Mauritius is facing one of its most serious water supply crises in years, and the government has responded with a package of measures aimed …
Maritim Hotel Management Mauritius Named Best Workplace 2026
Maritim Hotel Management Mauritius has claimed the top spot in the **Best Workplace in Mauritius 2026** ranking, in the category for organis…
Senior Lawyer Marc Hein Gives Gavin Glover Benefit of the Doubt on NCA
Senior Mauritian barrister Me Marc Hein has said he is willing to give the benefit of the doubt to Gavin Glover regarding the newly establis…
Tefal Pans Under Fire: Seb Group Sued Over 'Forever Chemicals'
Three environmental and public health organisations have launched a major legal offensive against one of France's most recognised industrial…
Mauritius Expands Water Tank Grant Scheme to All Unequipped Homes
Mauritius has extended its Water Tank and Water Pump Grant Scheme to cover all households that do not yet have water storage or pumping equi…
Self-Employed Man Arrested in Barkly Drug Raid by ADSU
A 29-year-old self-employed man was arrested on 7 October after a multi-unit police operation uncovered cannabis at his home in Résidence Ba…
ADSU Busts Three Men in Mare-Tabac Drug Stop
Anti-drug officers in Mauritius intercepted a vehicle on 7 October on the Royal Road in Mare-Tabac, a locality in the east of the island, le…
Family Pleads for Help Finding Missing Man Dharmendra Bisht
The family of a man named Dharmendra Bisht is appealing to the public for help after he went missing, according to a report by Le Défi Media…
Mauritius 'Zero Water Day' Could Hit by 29 November 2026
Mauritius is facing a worsening water crisis, with modelling based on current reservoir levels and daily consumption suggesting the island c…
CWA on High Alert as St-Paul Protests Disrupt Water Services
The Central Water Authority (CWA) — Mauritius's state-owned body responsible for the production and distribution of drinking water across th…
FCC Chiefs Summoned to Testify in Ravatomanga Affair
Two senior officials at Mauritius's Financial Crimes Commission (FCC) have been formally summoned to testify in the ongoing Ravatomanga affa…
Mauritius Water Crisis: The Hidden Toll on Health, Tourism and Business
When Mauritius's reservoirs and groundwater tables fall to historically low levels, the consequences extend well beyond the inconvenience of…
Century-Old Banyan Trees in Rivière-Noire Saved by Residents
A community campaign in Rivière-Noire, a coastal village on the western coast of Mauritius, has successfully protected a cluster of century-…
German Tourist, 57, Dies While Kitesurfing Off Bel-Ombre
A 57-year-old German national died while practising kitesurfing off the coast of Bel-Ombre, a resort village located on the south-western ti…
Water Crisis Splits Phoenix Politicians: One Acts, One Attacks
A water crisis is testing two politicians who represent the same constituency — and revealing very different instincts about what leadership…
NCA Bill: Can Mauritius's Supreme Court Still Strike It Down?
As Mauritius presses ahead with its controversial National Crime Agency (NCA) legislation, a critical question is emerging among legal profe…
Mauritius Telecom and AWS Partner to Digitise Government — But Can It Deliver?
Mauritius Telecom and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have announced a landmark partnership aimed at accelerating the digital transformation of th…
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