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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 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 1995–2000 and 2005–2014, 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.