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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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Duval Urges Gov't to Scrap Pension Reforms
During the ongoing budget debates in the National Assembly, opposition Member of Parliament Adrien Duval made a forceful appeal to the gover…
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.