Mauritius Times ePaper Edition: Friday 9 October 2026

The Mauritius Times, one of the island's longest-running independent English-language newspapers, released its Friday 9 October 2026 print edition in digital format.

The Mauritius Times has been a staple of Mauritian public discourse for decades, offering commentary, political analysis and news coverage spanning local affairs, business, society and international developments relevant to Mauritius.

The ePaper format allows readers in Mauritius and abroad, including members of the diaspora and expatriates, to access the full print edition online on the day of publication. This is particularly useful for readers outside the island who cannot access the physical newspaper.

This edition was published during a significant period for Mauritius, with ongoing court proceedings related to curfew breaches and civil unrest that shook the island in recent weeks, debates around proposed changes to the criminal responsibility age, and continued public interest in government programmes such as the Central Water Authority tank grant scheme, which drew nearly 18,500 applications in just four days.

Readers looking for in-depth coverage of Mauritian politics, legal affairs and social issues are encouraged to access the full edition directly through the Mauritius Times website or its authorised digital distribution channels.

What this means: For Mauritians living abroad and for international observers following events in Mauritius, digital newspaper editions like this one provide an accessible window into local reporting and editorial opinion that may not be covered in international media. The Mauritius Times editorial tradition of independent analysis makes each edition a useful resource for understanding the political and social climate on the island.

Source: Mauritius Times