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Mauritius is facing a water crisis: harvesting water from it...
Mauritius's water supplies are running very low. As a small island, it is affected by tropical cyclones, rising temperatures, rising sea levels, and a warming ocean. Rainfall levels have decreased by 8% over the last 10 years. The country's...

Mauritius is facing a water crisis: harvesting water from its rivers with 10 reservoirs can help – research
Mauritius’s water supplies are running very low. As a small island, it is affected by tropical cyclones, rising temperatures, rising sea levels, and a warming ocean. Rainfall levels have decreased by 8% over the last 10 years. The country’s...

Mauritius: Victory in diplomatic conflict with London but not for all Chagossians
Chagos Archipelago is shownon the map. Screenshot from the video “The Chagos Archipelago returns to Mauritius on the Tv5monde YouTube Channel After decades of political conflict, the United Kingdom will finally return the Chagos Archipelago to...

Mauritius tourism and hospitality sector positions itself as a sustainable investment hub ahead of API Forum 2025
Mauritius tourism and hospitality sector showcases sustainable growth and investment potential at the 2025 API Mauritius & Indian Ocean Forum, spotlighting eco-certified hotels, green financing, and smart resort development. Mauritius tourism and...

Youth for Human Rights Holds Historic meeting with President of Mauritius to Champion Human Rights and Social Justice
Port Louis, Mauritius – Recently, representatives of Youth for Human Rights Mauritius were privileged to engage in a landmark dialogue with His Excellency Dharambeer Gokhool, President of Mauritius, at the State House in Port Louis. This...

KTI showcases global vision at its ‘Growing Together’ distributor conference
Bulgaria-based, independent tobacco manufacturer KT International (KTI) held its KTI Distributor Conference 2025 from June 25–27 under the theme ‘Growing Together’, welcoming 50 distributor partners from more than 30 countries, reinforcing the...

Update: Chris Bertish postpones historic pacific crossing after safety concerns
Update: 2 July 2025 South African ocean explorer Chris Bertish has made the difficult decision to delay his ambitious solo Pacific crossing until 2026, just days after setting sail on what was meant to be a record-breaking 2,800-nautical-mile...

‘Key partner in Neighbourhood First policy’: PM Modi, Mauritius’ Ramgoolam vow to deepen strategic ties
India News In a phone call on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Mauritius counterpart, Navinchandra Ramgoolam, discussed strengthening the India-Mauritius Enhanced Strategic Partnership and exchanged views on key regional developments....

Voices for Humanity Champions Human Rights in Mauritius with Manishwar Purmanund
LOS ANGELES, June 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientology Network's VOICES FOR HUMANITY, the weekly series presenting heroic change makers from a variety of faiths, cultures and nations, working to uplift their communities, announces a new episode...

‘Key partner in Neighbourhood First policy’: PM Modi, Mauritius’ Ramgoolam vow to deepen strategic ties
India News In a phone call on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Mauritius counterpart, Navinchandra Ramgoolam, discussed strengthening the India-Mauritius Enhanced Strategic Partnership and exchanged views on key regional developments....

EXCLUSIVE: Fiji Airways launches new sustainability platform, ‘Maroroya’
Fiji Airways has launched a new sustainability framework called Maroroya – a Fijian word meaning “to protect”. “For us, Maroroya is more than just a concept; it’s a promise. A promise to safeguard Fiji’s pristine environment, its vibrant culture,...

Avinash Kanti Teelock takes charge as Director of Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority
The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) has announced the appointment of Avinash Kanti Teelock as its new Director, effective 30 May 2025. Teelock steps into the role with more than a decade of experience across leading hotel chains in...

Severe Weather Forces Crown Princess to Alter Course
Passengers aboard Princess Cruises’ Crown Princess’ 113-night world cruise have been notified that the ship will not be arriving in Cape Town, South Africa, as scheduled, due to a string of severe weather at sea. The announcement came directly...

Leveraging asset declarations to strengthen integrity: Mauritius’ experience
Anyone who joins the Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA) is obliged to declare his/her assets and business interests, as well as those of his/her spouse and of his/her minor children (if applicable). A new declaration will have to be submitted every...

Comfortable Living: Apartments to buy in Mauritius
Mauritius offers a unique blend of stunning natural beauty, modern infrastructure, and a relaxed lifestyle. Known for its scenic beaches and greenery, the island nation is quickly gaining popularity for its growth toward comfortable, sustainable...

Strawberry Guava: A Resilient Superfruit for Sustainable Farming and Niche Markets
Strawberry guava (Psidium cattleyanum) bearing vibrant, sweet-tart fruits that are both ornamental and nutritious. (Image: AI Generated) Strawberry guava (Psidium cattleyanum), also known as cattley guava, cherry guava, or lemon guava, is a small,...

Remembering Kristina Washer: A Life Devoted to Birds, Nature, and Environmental Justice
By Erika Matthews on June 20, 2025 Kristina Comley Washer, a brilliant light in the field of environmental science, passed away on June 9, 2025 at age 30. She was an avian researcher, environmental advocate, and teacher who inspired and taught so...

IMF Executive Board Concludes 2025 Article IV Consultation with Mauritius
The Mauritian economy continues to exhibit resilience with growth at 4.7 percent in 2024 and contained inflation. The growth outlook remains favorable, though risks are to the downside. Mauritius needs to recalibrate the macroeconomic policy mix...

Britain ‘must show commitment with cash’ after Chagos deal
Britain must show with more money and security guarantees that it is committed to its overseas territories after it gave away the Chagos Islands, the leader of the British Virgin Islands has said. Natalio Wheatley, who is also the president of the...
UPI Revolution in Bharat: 34 key milestones in digital payment journey & global expansion
In a remarkable display of digital payment dominance, Bharat’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) achieved a significant milestone in May 2025, surpassing global giant Visa with over 65 crore daily transactions. This makes UPI the fastest-growing...