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Natural disaster risk report for Fiji launched

The Fiji Times · August 13, 2025

FIJI is the first country in the Pacific to have a model disaster risk finance study report, a commitment introduced and launched by the India-based Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva...

Explosion Erupts Aboard Ship In Baltimore Harbor [VIDEO]

The Bay Net - Maryland · August 19, 2025

BALTIMORE— A fireball ripped through the bulk carrier W Sapphire on Monday, August 18, 2025, as the vessel sailed outbound from Baltimore near the site of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge, igniting an emergency response from the U.S. Coast...

Sun Siyam Pasikudah – a serene and sustainable haven in Sri Lanka

Hotel Designs · August 15, 2025

Charged with breathing new life into an outdated resort, the brief was clear: to create a refined yet characterful escape that blends seamlessly with its coastal surroundings. Studio Sixty7 took inspiration from the island’s textures, tones, and...

GIFT City and FinTechs Fuel India’s Next Wave of Global Investment

Mint · August 18, 2025

The traditional Indian investment portfolio is undergoing a transformation. A new generation of investors is looking beyond domestic assets and want to expand their ambit to global options, driven by a desire for diversification, a hedge against a...

India Sends 10 Electric Buses To Mauritius In Major Boost To New Delhi-Port Louis Ties

ABP Live · August 7, 2025

Port Louis: Indian High Commissioner to Mauritius Anurag Srivastava has officially handed over the first batch of 10 electric buses (e-buses) to Mauritian Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam in a significant boost to New Delhi-Port Louis...

Mauritius: New guidelines for legal persons

Business Ghana ·

Nafiisah Jeehoo, Senior Associate, Bowmans Mauritius In boardrooms and breakrooms alike, three letters are quietly reshaping the way leading companies think about their futures. Like in many other places in the world that have rallied behind them,...

B Lab Africa Pre-Summit Webinar Ignites Action for Purpose-Driven Partnerships to Shape Africa’s Future

South Africa Today · August 18, 2025

The B Lab Africa Pre-Summit 2025 Webinar, themed Africa’s Readiness in Action: Forging Purpose-Driven Partnerships for a Regenerative Future, brought together a diverse and influential mix of entrepreneurs, SMEs, investors, policymakers, and...

Mauritius receives first batch of Indian-built electric buses from SWITCH Mobility

Saur Energy ·

SWITCH Mobility, the electric vehicle arm of India’s Hinduja Group, has delivered the first 10 units from a 100-bus order to the National Transport Corporation (NTC) of Mauritius, part of a government-to-government gift from India. The fleet of...

When a diver approached this weird marine animal in Mauritius, he wasn’t expecting it to do this

Discover Wildlife · August 11, 2025

A diver in Mauritius captured a rather private moment when he spotted a sea cucumber having a bathroom break. Photographer Ian Haggerty was exploring the reef with Ocean Spirit Scuba Diving when he came across the sea cucumber doing its business....

Mauritius receives the first ten electric buses from India

The Assam Tribune · August 7, 2025

Port Louis, Aug 7: Indian High Commissioner to Mauritius Anurag Srivastava has officially handed over the first batch of 10 electric buses (e-buses) to Mauritian Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam in a significant boost to New Delhi-Port Louis...

Chagos Islands deal will see Mauritius ‘receive £35bn over 99 years’

The Independent (U.S.) · August 11, 2025

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Ground stop issued for Denver Airport as more than 800 flights delayed amid severe weather

The Mirror US · August 10, 2025

All flights have been halted at Denver International Airport on Sunday afternoon after severe thunderstorms moved into the region causing a flurry of delays and cancelations. The Federal Aviation Administration said the ground stop will last until...

IPT Africa becomes first fintech from Mauritius selected for the Visa Accelerator Program

Technext · August 8, 2025

IPT Africa, a B2B global cross-border payments company, has become the first financial technology company from Mauritius to be selected for the Visa Accelerator Program, following its selection into the prestigious Visa Accelerator Program –...

NNN pushes for regional food security

New Era ·

ANTANANARIVO – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, in her first address to the 45th Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit as Namibia’s Head of State, has called for greater cooperation and urgency to ensure food security is not just a...

Qair secures financing for hybrid solar + storage project in Mauritius

Energy Global · August 8, 2025

Qair has announced the closing of a new loan to support the implementation of a hybrid solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Mauritius. This project builds upon Qair’s long-standing presence in the Indian Ocean and...

India hands over 10 electric buses to Mauritius, boosting green partnership

Madhyamam · August 7, 2025

Port Louis: In a significant step towards deepening development cooperation, India on Wednesday handed over the first batch of 10 electric buses to Mauritius. The ceremonial handover took place at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Public...

World News | India Hands over First Batch of 10 Electric Buses to Mauritius Under Grant Assistance

Latestly · August 7, 2025

Port Louis [Mauritius], August 7 (ANI): In a major step in strengthening of the 'green partnership' between India and Mauritius and as part of the shared vision for a more sustainable and climate-resilient future, the High Commissioner of India to...

India's Kotak International granted licence for investment activities in the UAE

The National News ·

Kotak International, the global investment management unit of India's third-largest private bank Kotak Mahindra, has received a licence to conduct investment activities in the UAE, allowing it to tap into the country's substantial Indian expat...

Switch Mobility exports first 10 e-buses to Mauritius as a special gift

Financial Express ·

The deployed electric buses have been engineered to meet the demands of Mauritius’ urban transit landscape. SWITCH Mobility flagged off the first batch of 10 electric buses (out of 100 E-buses) for the National Transport Corporation (NTC) of...

India hands over 10 electric buses to Mauritius

News Today Net · August 8, 2025

Indian High Commissioner Anurag Srivastava formally handed over the e-buses to Mauritian Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam, in the presence of several ministers, junior ministers, and senior dignitaries. The event marks a milestone in the two...