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CTSP Calls on Government to Declare Public Holiday Tuesday
The Confederation of Trade Unions of Mauritius (CTSP, Confédération des Travailleurs des Secteurs Public et Privé) has formally called on th…
Metro Express Still Suspended Tuesday as Network Inspection Continues
Metro Express services remain suspended on Tuesday morning, with no resumption announced as inspections of the light rail network continue. …
Mauritius Civil Service to Operate Normally Tuesday, PMO Confirms
The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has confirmed that the Mauritian civil service will operate normally on Tuesday, despite widespread unrest…
Mauritius NCA Law: Can It Be Used to Target Political Opponents?
Mauritius's newly enacted National Crimes Agency (NCA) law has raised serious concerns among legal experts and politicians about whether it …
Bus Services Disrupted Across Mauritius on Tuesday Morning
Bus services operated by the United Bus Service (UBS) were disrupted at the start of Tuesday morning operations, adding to the difficulties …
Work Status Tuesday 13 October: No Official Decision Announced
As Mauritius grapples with widespread civil unrest following violent incidents in several neighbourhoods, many workers and employers are ask…
Bruneau Laurette: 'Sainte-Croix Is Under Control' After Unrest
Civil society activist Bruneau Laurette has declared that the situation in Sainte-Croix, one of the flashpoints of recent civil unrest in Ma…
Rodrigues at 24: Is the Island Truly in Charge of Its Own Future?
In 2001, Rodrigues, the small volcanic island lying roughly 560 kilometres east of Mauritius, achieved a landmark milestone: regional autono…
Long Queues at CWA HQ as Mauritians Rush for Water Tank Subsidy
Mauritians turned out in large numbers at the headquarters of the Central Water Authority (CWA) in Saint-Paul, on the outskirts of Port Loui…
Who Is Accountable for Mauritius's Rs 164.9 Billion GDP Gap?
A figure of Rs 164.9 billion has been thrust into the centre of Mauritius's public debate, and with it, the urgent question: who is responsi…
Mauritius Ends Turbulent Week With Shooting and Water Crisis
Mauritius has closed out one of its most difficult weeks in recent memory, with two overlapping crises testing public patience and confidenc…
Trump Announces 'Energy Ceasefire' Between Russia and Ukraine
US President Donald Trump has announced what he is calling an 'energy ceasefire' between Russia and Ukraine, in which both sides have agreed…
ION News Airs 'The No Name Plate' Live Broadcast
ION News, one of Mauritius's leading online news platforms, aired a live broadcast under the title The No Name Plate. The segment was stream…
Mauritius Water Crisis: Opposition Leader Baboolall Finally Speaks Out
Chetan Baboolall, who became leader of the opposition in Mauritius following the November 2024 general election, has built a reputation for …
PM Ramgoolam Cancels Rodrigues Trip After Camp-Levieux Shooting
Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam has cancelled a scheduled visit to Rodrigues Island, originally planned for Sunday 11 October, according to a…
Mauritius Social Housing Costs Soar to Rs 30bn for 8,000 Homes
A government-commissioned audit has exposed serious cost overruns, delays, and governance failures in Mauritius's flagship social housing pr…
Mauritius Water Crisis: Belcourt Slams Desalination Plan as 'Ecological Gamble'
Patrick Belcourt, leader of the opposition movement En Avant Moris, has sharply criticised the government's handling of Mauritius's ongoing …
Khushal Lobine: 'Water Should Not Become a Political Battleground'
As Mauritius continues to grapple with chronic water shortages, intermittent supply cuts, and a crumbling distribution network, water sector…
PM Ramgoolam Cancels Planned Visit to Rodrigues Island
Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam has cancelled a planned visit to Rodrigues, the autonomous island that forms part of the Republic of Mauritiu…
Bérenger Blasts Minister Assirvaden Over CWA Crisis: 'Act Now'
Opposition leader Paul Bérenger has launched a sharp public attack on Minister Patrick Assirvaden, demanding he take decisive action over th…
FMP Holds Press Conference: What the Party Said
The Forward Mauritius Party (FMP) held a press conference that was broadcast live by ION News, one of Mauritius's leading online news platfo…
Mauritius Doubles Down on Chagos and Tromelin Claims at UN General Assembly
Mauritius has used one of the world's most prominent international stages to firmly reassert its territorial claims, telling the United Nati…
Mauritius Wins World Consumer Protection Award 2026
Mauritius has scored a significant international recognition in consumer rights, with the Ministry of Commerce and Consumer Protection winni…
Patrick Assirvaden: 'No Love Lost Between Me and Khushal Lobine'
Mauritian politician Patrick Assirvaden has made no secret of the difficult relationship he shares with Khushal Lobine, stating bluntly that…
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.