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Cobblers, Tailors, Bakers: Mauritius's Dying Trades Struggle to Survive
Walk through the streets of Port-Louis today and you will still find a cobbler hunched over a worn-out sole, or a tailor pressing fabric beh…
Chinatown Food and Culture Festival Returns to Mauritius in September 2026
Mark your calendars: the Chinatown Food and Culture Festival 2026 is coming back to Port Louis on **26 and 27 September**, offering two days…
The Mars Robot That Was Built for 90 Days and Lasted 15 Years
When NASA launched its Opportunity rover in 2003, scientists gave it a lifespan of 90 days. What followed was one of the most remarkable sto…
Sudoku: Why the World's Favourite Number Puzzle Is So Hard to Put Down
There's something almost hypnotic about a Sudoku grid. A small square of 81 cells, a handful of numbers already filled in, and suddenly half…
Chagos Deal: Mauritius and UK Tell Two Very Different Stories
When two governments describe the same phone call in writing, you expect roughly the same story. On 21 September, after Mauritian Prime Mini…
Rs 17 Million Heroin Seizure: Trial of Three Accused Confirmed at Assizes Court
Eight years after a major drug seizure shook Mauritius, the criminal trial linked to the case is moving forward. The Mauritius Assizes Court…
Mauritius Parliament Kreol Debate: Public Consultation Closes Today
Today, September 22, marks the closing deadline for citizens to have their say on one of the most culturally significant proposals in Maurit…
Plastic, Steel or Glass: Which Water Bottle Is Best for You?
Reusable water bottles have become a fixture of daily life in Mauritius. Whether it's a child heading to school in Quatre Bornes, an office …
Missing Woman in Mauritius: Lawyer to Ask Police Chief to Widen Search
The disappearance of a Mauritian woman named Monowara Begum has prompted legal intervention, with prominent human rights lawyer Me Rama Vala…
Showers Expected Across Several Regions of Mauritius Today
Residents across several parts of Mauritius should expect rainfall in the coming hours, according to a weather update issued by Météo France…
UK Pledges to Work With Mauritius and US on Diego Garcia Path Forward
The United Kingdom has pledged to work jointly with Mauritius and the United States to find "a way forward" on the future of Diego Garcia — …
Ramgoolam and Burnham Speak by Phone on Chagos Deal Progress
Mauritius Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam spoke by telephone with his British counterpart Andy Burnham on Monday afternoon, with the Chagos I…
Prescription Forms Stolen at Victoria Hospital: Two Suspects Held
Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the theft of official prescription forms from Victoria Hospital, one of Mauritius's large…
Drug-Positive Rider With No Licence Hits Police Officer in Port Louis
A motorcyclist riding without a valid licence and who tested positive for drugs struck a female police officer during a routine road check i…
Ramgoolam to Meet UK's Andy Burnham Monday Over Chagos Deal
Mauritius Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam is scheduled to meet with United Kingdom Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Monday for talks focused on…
Six Bids Filed to Buy Mauritius's Loss-Making State Casinos
Mauritius is moving to privatise its four state-owned casinos after a decade of mounting losses, with the government now confirming it has r…
Female Police Officer Injured During Road Check in Port Louis
A female police officer was injured during a road check operation in Port Louis, according to a report by Le Défi Media. The incident occurr…
Why Mauritian Men Are Going Bald Earlier Than Ever
A growing number of young Mauritian men are noticing significant hair loss as early as age 20 — and experts say the island's unique environm…
The Sofap Ltd Trophy: Live Horse Racing Action in Mauritius
Horse racing fans in Mauritius are tuning in for the Sofap Ltd Trophy, one of the latest competitive fixtures on the local racing calendar, …
Elderly Motorcyclist, 77, Critical After Truck Collision in Plaine-Verte
A 77-year-old man is fighting for his life in intensive care after a serious road accident in Plaine-Verte, a densely populated neighbourhoo…
The EDITH – Hinterland Cup G3: Live Racing in Mauritius
Horse racing fans in Mauritius tuned in for live coverage of the Hinterland Cup G3, one of the Group 3-classified races on the local thoroug…
Why Mauritians Choose Private Healthcare Despite the High Cost
Mauritius offers free public healthcare to all citizens through a network of government hospitals and area health centres managed by the Min…
French Woman 'Released From Cell' for Sex With Mauritius Officer
A serious police misconduct case has emerged in Mauritius after a French woman reportedly detained in police custody was allegedly removed f…
Body of a Man Found in a Ravine in Coromandel, Mauritius
The body of a man was discovered in a ravine in Coromandel, a locality on the western outskirts of Port Louis, Mauritius's capital city, acc…
Why Can't Mauritius Be as Clean as Other Islands, Asks Bhagwan
A pointed question is making rounds in Mauritian public debate: why does an island nation that markets itself as a paradise destination stru…
Bhagwan Vows Constituency No. 20 Will Stay MMM as Long as He Leads
Veteran Mauritian politician Rajesh Bhagwan has issued a firm public commitment to his party's hold on one of its traditional strongholds, d…
Former Mauritius MP Rajen Dyalah of Constituency No. 1 Dies
Mauritius has lost a former parliamentarian with the passing of Rajen Dyalah, who served as a member of the National Assembly for Constituen…
Gold vs. Costume Jewellery: How Mauritius Is Changing Its Taste
For generations, a gold chain, a pair of gold earrings, or a gold ring meant far more than a fashion accessory in Mauritius. Jewellery was b…
Pravind Jugnauth Questioned at Police HQ, Defends Silence
Former Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth was summoned to the Casernes Centrales — Mauritius Police Force headquarters in Port Louis — for a fo…
Bad Buy Sparked a Business: Sonya Padayachy's Genuine Leather Brand
A disappointing shopping experience — not a business school course or a family legacy — is what launched Sonya Padayachy into entrepreneursh…