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Mauritius Minister Sik Yuen Fires Entire STC Board of Directors
Mauritius Trade Minister Arvin Sik Yuen has confirmed that he has dismissed the entire board of directors of the State Trading Corporation (…
Trump Announces Last US Troops Are Withdrawing From Iraq
US President Donald Trump has announced that the last remaining American troops are withdrawing from Iraq, signalling a major moment in the …
Should Mauritius Parliament Speak Kreol, and Only Kreol?
A parliamentary Select Committee has been appointed in Mauritius to examine whether Kreol, the language spoken daily by the vast majority of…
Mauritius Plans National Crime Agency, But at What Cost to Civil Liberties?
Mauritius is moving closer to establishing a National Crime Agency (NCA), a new law enforcement body designed to confront the increasingly s…
Palestine: Who Bears Responsibility a Century After Balfour?
One hundred years after the Balfour Declaration helped set the modern Middle East on its current course, the Palestinian question remains on…
Should Mauritius Have Age Limits for Top State Posts?
A quiet but growing debate is taking shape in Mauritius: should there be an upper age limit for those appointed to the most powerful positio…
MMM Secretary-General: 'There Is No Post-Bérenger Party, Just the MMM'
In a wide-ranging interview with the Mauritius Times, Rajesh Bhagwan, Secretary-General of the Mouvement Militant Mauricien (MMM), pushed ba…
Mauritius Times ePaper Edition: Friday 25 September 2026
The Mauritius Times, one of the island's longest-running independent English-language weekly newspapers, has published its print edition for…
Bus Walkout on Exam Day Sparks Ministerial Fury at Mauritius CNT
Mauritius's Transport Minister has described a wildcat bus walkout on the first day of national examinations as "irresponsibility at its pin…
STC Board Sacked Over Cost-of-Living Delays, Says Minister Sik Yuen
Mauritius's Commerce and Consumer Protection Minister, Michael Sik Yuen, announced on Wednesday the dismissal of the entire board of directo…
Shakeel Mohamed Pushes Case-by-Case Housing Regularisation
Mauritius Housing Minister Shakeel Mohamed has signalled his intention to continue addressing irregular housing situations on a case-by-case…
UN Agencies Unite in Mauritius to Boost Island Nations' Development
Senior United Nations officials and government representatives gathered this Wednesday, 30 September, at the Maritim Resort & Spa in Balacla…
Jugnauth Stands Firm on Phone-Tapping Claim Despite Police Statement
Former Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth is refusing to back down from his position on phone-tapping equipment, even after the Mauri…
STC Board Sacked by Minister Michael Sik Yuen in Live Radio Announcement
The board of the State Trading Corporation (STC) has been dismissed by Minister Michael Sik Yuen, who made the announcement live on a privat…
Mauritius MP Warns Environment Minister Won't Attend COP
With just six weeks to go before the next UN Climate Conference (COP), opposition Member of Parliament Joanna Bérenger is raising the alarm …
STC Board Sacked: Minister Michael Sik Yuen Orders Dismissal
Mauritius Trade and Consumer Protection Minister Michael Sik Yuen has announced the dismissal of the entire board of directors of the State …
Mauritius Police Say They Briefed Jugnauth on Phone-Tapping Equipment
The Mauritius Police Force has stated that it gave detailed clarifications to former Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth concerning the procurem…
MTCJC Distances Itself from Lawyer Valayden's Blog Posts
The Mauritius Tamil Council of Justice and Charity (MTCJC) has issued a public statement clarifying that opinions published by lawyer Sanjee…
PMSD Backs NCA Reform But Warns Against Weakening the Police
The Parti Mauricien Social Démocrate (PMSD), one of Mauritius's main opposition parties, has expressed qualified support for the proposed Na…
Two New Members Sworn In to Mauritius Equal Opportunities Commission
Two new members have been sworn in to Mauritius's Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC), the independent statutory body responsible for tackl…
Michael Sik Yuen Files Complaint Over Fake News and Doctored Videos
Former Mauritian minister Michael Sik Yuen has filed a formal complaint with the Central Criminal Investigation Department (CCID) over what …
Fuel Promises vs Fuel Prices: Trust Erodes in Mauritius
A price rise hurts your wallet. A broken promise stays in your memory. That distinction may be at the heart of what is really happening in M…
SSR at 126: How Ramgoolam Shaped Mauritius's Foreign Policy
On 18 September, Mauritius marks the 126th birth anniversary of Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam, universally known as SSR, the man credited with l…
IMF Warns Mauritius: Public Finance Rules Are Broken
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a frank warning to Mauritius: the island's system for managing public money is not working.…
Frequently Asked Questions
What political system does Mauritius use?−
Mauritius is a parliamentary republic with a Westminster-style system. The National Assembly has 70 members elected every five years. The Prime Minister holds executive power, while the President is head of state with a largely ceremonial role.
When are the next Mauritius general elections?−
General elections in Mauritius are held every five years. The last election was in November 2024. The next is expected in 2029, unless the National Assembly is dissolved early by the Prime Minister.
What are the main political parties in Mauritius?−
The main political parties include the Labour Party, the Militant Socialist Movement (MSM), the Mauritius Militant Movement (MMM), and the Alliance parties that contest elections as coalitions. Politics often centres on economic policy, social welfare, and relations with India, France, and China.
Where does the Mauritius National Assembly sit?−
The National Assembly of Mauritius meets at the Municipal Theatre in Port Louis, which has served as the parliamentary building since independence in 1968.