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Princes eyes £1.5bn London listing as Branston and Napolina owner...
Princes Group, the food manufacturer behind store-cupboard staples including Branston, Napolina, Batchelors, Flora, and Crisp ‘N Dry, has announced plans for a London stock market float that would value the company at around £1.5 billion. The...

The top beaches to visit in Mauritius in 2025
These beaches offer a unique blend of natural beauty, rich culture, and unforgettable experiences. The beaches are not only stunning but also diverse. Photos supplied. Advertorial BUSINESS NEWS - Mauritius, often referred to as the jewel of the...

Combined Maritime Forces Welcomes Mauritius as its 47th Member
MANAMA, Bahrain – Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) welcomed Mauritius as the 47th member of the world’s largest maritime security partnership, Aug. 12. “Your membership in CMF is a testament to Mauritius’ commitment to the rules-based international...

Mauritius Prime Minister Requests Central Bank Governor to Step Down Amid Power Struggle
In a dramatic turn of events that has sent ripples through the financial corridors of the Indian Ocean island nation, Mauritius Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam has formally requested the resignation of Central Bank Governor Rama Sithanen. This...

Genetically Still Cave Men, Environmentally in the Digital Age
8 Reading Time: 2 minutesThe concept of genome lag suggests that we have not fully caught up with the demands of the world we now inhabit. Although we spend much of our lives in confined spaces, paying bills and finishing spreadsheets, our...

Princes Tuna and Napolina firm plots London IPO
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Major Liverpool employer to make huge 'growth' move
Princes' Foods product range in 2024 with brands including Napolina pasta and tomatoes, Princes tinned fish and fruit, Jucee squashes, Branston beans, Flora and Olivio oils, and Crosse & Blackwell soups(Image: Patricia Niland) Food giant Princes...

Stitelmann keeps the lead as Mini Globe Race 2025 leaves for Mauritius
Catch up on the latest updates from the Mini Globe Race 2025 Leg 3, including highlights from the stopover and strategic choices from the race's top contenders. Spirits high and water-tanks freshly topped up, the last of the Mini Globe Race 2025...

French vines take root in Mauritius: A taste of future vintages by 2028
Sourced from the Loire and under the supervision of a Burgundy viticulturist, the vines were planted by Agrïa in the presence of Dr Arvin Boolell, Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries. The hope is for a first white...

Global cooperation key to biodiversity conservation
People view audiovisual materials of flora and fauna at an exhibition during the 5th World Congress of Biosphere Reserves in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, on Monday. WANG CHUAN/FOR CHINA DAILY Amid increasing global challenges, experts from around...

Mauritius PM Strengthens Ties
Visit Overview: Mauritius prime minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam is currently on an official visit to india, focusing on strengthening bilateral ties between mauritius and India. Tribute at Rajghat: On Tuesday, PM Ramgoolam paid homage to mahatma...

Rolla weather data at 7:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 22
Regular contributor to this column, Martha Furman Kojro from over north or Doolittle, writes, “On Monday, Sept. 22, I wish a happy fall to all!” The Weather Insider had to check The Old Farmer’s Almanac, and yes, by golly, today is the autumnal...

Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita Welcomes Guests Back
Following an extensive seven-month enhancement project, Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita emerges anew, ready to captivate guests on the lush east coast of Mauritius. With Bambou Mountain and a shimmering turquoise lagoon as its dramatic...

MCB Capital Markets advises CIEL on Africa’s first $31 million sustainability-linked bond
Port-Louis. MCB Capital Markets (MCBCM) has strengthened its reputation as a sustainable finance leader after advising CIEL Limited on the successful issuance of a $31 million Sustainability-Linked Bond (SLB), the first of its kind in Africa by a...
MCB Capital Markets advises CIEL on issuance of Africa’s first USD 31m sustainability-linked bond
Port- Louis, Mauritania: MCB Capital Markets (MCBCM) has advised international Mauritian Group (CIEL) on the issuance of a MUR 1.45 billion (USD 31m) Sustainability-Linked Bond (SLB), the first of its kind in Africa for a diversified investment...

Scientists Highlight Coral Bleaching Threat in Mauritius in Latest Whitepaper
Coral bleaching is devastating reefs across the globe, threatening marine biodiversity, coastal protection, and the livelihoods of millions who depend on healthy oceans. To highlight this topic, scientists from leading sustainability consultancy,...

Investigation Reveals Shocking Failures in Wakashio Oil Spill Disaster
Five years after the MV Wakashio ran aground on Mauritius’s south-east coast, causing the island nation’s worst maritime environmental disaster, the long-awaited Court of Investigation report has finally been made public, revealing shocking...

Mauritius PM Ramgoolam Meets FS Vikram Misri, Discusses Multifaceted Bilateral Partnership
(MENAFN- IANS) Varanasi, Sep 11 (IANS) Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam met Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in Varanasi on Thursday and discussed the multifaceted bilateral partnership between New Delhi and Port Louis. "Foreign...

Mauritius PM Ramgoolam Discusses Bilateral Cooperation With FS Vikram Misri In Varanasi
Varanasi, Sep 11 (IANS) Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam met Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in Varanasi on Thursday and discussed the multifaceted bilateral partnership between New Delhi and Port Louis. "Foreign Secretary Vikram...

Mauritius has benefitted from India’s generous assistance and expertise in key sectors: Ramgoolam
Mauritius has benefitted from India’s generous assistance and expertise in key sectors: Ramgoolam Varanasi: Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam on Thursday lauded India’s continuous assistance over the years, highlighting that the...