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#Navin Ramgoolam
Navin Ramgoolam is the Prime Minister of Mauritius and leader of the Mauritius Labour Party (MLP/PTR), the oldest political party on the island, founded in 1936. He returned to power following the Alliance du Changement's landslide victory in the November 2024 general election, defeating the outgoing MSM-led government of Pravind Jugnauth. Ramgoolam has previously served as Prime Minister from 1995 to 2000 and from 2005 to 2014, making him one of the most experienced political figures in Mauritian history. His current term has been defined early by the pension reform debate, a focus on economic recovery, and the government's approach to key social programmes. MauritiusNews.com covers all significant Ramgoolam government announcements, parliamentary speeches, policy decisions, and political developments as they happen. Bookmark this page for continuous coverage of Mauritius's Prime Minister.
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Ramgoolam reçoit le ministre saoudien du Hadj
Le Premier ministre Navin Ramgoolam a reçu, ce lundi 14 septembre, le ministre saoudien du Hadj et de l'Omra, le Dr Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rab…
Maurice veut plus de pèlerins au Hadj
Le gouvernement mauricien a officiellement formulé une demande auprès de l'Arabie saoudite pour augmenter significativement le nombre de pèl…
Lesjongard Hits Back at PM Over Energy Row
Former Mauritian minister Joe Lesjongard has fired back at Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam, accusing him of resorting to panic-driven politic…
The Quiet Power Behind Ramgoolam's Inner Circle
In Mauritian politics, power is rarely exercised solely from the front stage. Behind every major political figure lies a network of advisers…
Ramgoolam denies Ravatomanga link, blasts MSM
Labour Party leader Navin Ramgoolam has firmly rejected any suggestion of personal interference in the controversial Ravatomanga affair, ins…
579 Mobile Phones Seized in Mauritius Prisons
A striking figure has emerged from Mauritius's prison system: 579 mobile phones have been confiscated from penitentiary establishments betwe…
Soborun nommé à l'Equal Opportunities Commission
L'ancien diplomate Somduth Soborun a officiellement intégré l'Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) ce lundi 14 juillet 2026, après avoir prê…
Ramgoolam Faces 27 Questions at Parliament Return
As the Mauritian National Assembly prepares for its new parliamentary session, Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam finds himself at the centre of…
Ramgoolam: Ex-govt wasted Rs 5bn of public funds
Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam has launched a sharp attack on the previous administration, claiming that its financial mismanagement led to …
Ramgoolam Urges Discipline & Civic Unity
Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam has issued a direct appeal to the Mauritian public, urging both institutional rigour and active civic coopera…
Ramgoolam reveals pension experts' pay
Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam has lifted the veil on the remuneration packages awarded to members of the government-appointed expert commis…
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…
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…
Means Testing Frozen: PM Listens to the People
The Mauritian government's decision to freeze the controversial 'Means Testing' policy has been met with praise from Alliance Lepep MP Kusha…
Mauritius Cabinet Economic Committee Convenes Amid Middle East Tensions
Despite a temporary two-week ceasefire announced by United States President Donald Trump in response to the escalating military conflict in …
Stray Dog Crisis: International Animal Welfare Coalition Calls on Mauritius to Accept Expert Help
The International Animal Welfare and Protection Coalition (IAWPC) has once again extended an olive branch to the Mauritian government, urgin…
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Navin Ramgoolam?−
Navin Ramgoolam is the Prime Minister of Mauritius and leader of the Mauritius Labour Party (MLP/PTR). He won a landslide election victory in November 2024 and has previously served as Prime Minister from 1995 to 2000 and 2005 to 2014, making him one of the longest-serving political leaders in Mauritian history.
What are Navin Ramgoolam's key policies as Prime Minister?−
Since returning to power in November 2024, Ramgoolam's government has focused on pension reform, economic recovery, and reviewing social protection programmes. His government commissioned an expert panel to advise on the Basic Retirement Pension means test, one of the most debated policy proposals of his current term.