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Mauritius News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Mauritius News Today is your daily source for the latest headlines and stories shaping Mauritius and the Indian Ocean region. From national politics and business developments to the economy, tourism, finance, technology, public safety, culture, entertainment, sports, and major events happening across the island, we bring you the news that matters most—in just a few minutes each day. Whether you're living in Mauritius, part of the Mauritian community abroad, or simply want to stay connected to…
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Infant Passenger Dies on Flight | Mauritius News
A heartbreaking incident unfolded aboard Air Mauritius flight MK747, en route from Chennai to Mauritius, when an infant tragically passed away mid-flight. Two…
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Concentrix Leaves Mauritius | Mauritius News
Concentrix is shutting down its Mauritius operations after six years, citing declining competitiveness, client losses, and rising costs — down from 870 to…
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Inflation Holds But Yearly Jump Rises | Mauritius News
Inflation hit a yearly high of 4.9% in August 2026, but the headline rate held steady at 4%, thanks to market hesitation and global calm—though currency…
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2027 Public Holidays Officially Set | Mauritius News
The government just locked in the 2027 public holiday calendar—complete with Ganesh Chaturthi on Sept 6, New Year’s Day, Thaipoosam Cavadee, Abolition of…
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Port Louis Gets $2.7B Upgrade | Mauritius News
Cargo Handling Corporation is pouring 2.7 billion rupees into a major port upgrade, securing giant ship-to-shore and hybrid rubber-tired cranes from Qingdao…
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Mauritius Seizes Boats in Drug Ring Probe | Mauritius News
Authorities in Mauritius have seized two boats from suspect Ravindra Chimajee as part of a major crackdown on a suspected drug trafficking ring linking…
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Air Mauritius Pays for Premature Retirement | Mauritius News
Air Mauritius is on the hook for over three million rupees after a former executive won a bitter legal battle over his forced early retirement in 2009. The…
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Mauritius Weather Alert: Severe Winds and Flood Risk | Mauritius News
Mauritius is bracing for severe weather as a powerful cold front and anticyclone slam into the island, triggering high winds, rough seas, and coastal flooding…
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Ministry Targets Struggling Students | Mauritius News
The Ministry of Education is sounding the alarm as students struggle with core subjects—math, English, and especially French—with pass rates plummeting. While…
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Ambulances and Scanners in Crisis | Mauritius News
Over a third of the Ministry’s ambulance fleet is idle, with 25 out of 65 grounded — five too old to fix, and others set to return soon but not enough to cover…
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Bank CEO Son Arrested for Drug Bust | Mauritius News
A 22-year-old son of a major bank CEO, Pranav Rahul Rubee, was arrested with over 15 million rupees worth of cocaine and crystal meth after allegedly trying to…
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Tragedy on the Road in Canot | Mauritius News
A horrific crash in Canot early Sunday claimed the life of 27-year-old Matthew Rohan Rosse, who was with relatives when their car veered off the road, flipped…
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MRA Forced Real Estate Auction | Mauritius News
MRA’s bold move: forcing a judicial auction of a Port Louis property to recover debt, marking a major first in real estate foreclosures — and happening amid…
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Mauritius Crackdown on Illegal Whale Tours | Mauritius News
Mauritius is cracking down hard on illegal whale and dolphin swimming tours, with the Tourism Authority ramping up water patrols and partnering with the ICT…
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Currency Ring Laundered Millions | Mauritius News
A massive currency exchange ring suspected of laundering 720 million rupees over two years—equivalent to 30 million rupees monthly—is under investigation by…
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Mauritius Central Bank Stabilizes Currency | Mauritius News
The Bank of Mauritius has stepped in six times this year to stabilize the rupee, injecting a total of 80 million USD into the market—most recently on September…
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Mauritius Builds National Crime Agency | Mauritius News
Mauritius is launching a major crackdown on crime with the creation of a National Crime Agency, modeled after the UK’s system to unify scattered investigative…
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Sixty-One? You Qualify for Retirement Pension | Mauritius News
If you turned 61 between Sept 1 and Dec 31, 1965, you’re now eligible for the Basic Retirement Pension—just announced Sept 4. Head to your local Social…
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Mauritius Airlines Future Council | Mauritius News
Mauritius is launching a new aviation council to craft a bold, long-term strategy for Air Mauritius and national air travel, aiming to unlock economic growth…
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Bank Manager Sues for 100M Rupees | Mauritius News
A former bank manager is suing for over 100 million rupees, accusing top executives of workplace harassment, forced risk changes, and mental health abuse —…
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Justice on Paper vs Reality | Mauritius News
Mauritius’s top legal figure is sounding the alarm over a glaring gap between constitutional rights and real-world justice, warning that costly cases, delayed…
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Seasonal Workers Left in the Lurch | Mauritius News
Seasonal workers in Canada’s sugar industry have filed over 1,700 complaints since 2022—mostly about being fired, unpaid wages, and poor conditions—with 23…
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New Slip Lane Cuts Rush Hour Jams | Mauritius News
They’ve finally opened the new slip lane connecting Côte-d’Or to the M3 southbound — a 460-meter solution designed to slash rush-hour traffic jams. Completed…
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Mauritius Fish Exports Plummet | Mauritius News
Mauritius’ fish and seafood exports plummeted 25% in the first half of the year, losing over 11,000 tonnes—yet revenue only dipped 10%, revealing a troubling…
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Director General Under Fire | Mauritius News
A chilling death threat delivered with live ammunition to the Director General of the Financial Crimes Commission has sent shockwaves through the anti-drug…
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Driver Scammed Out of 75K Rupees | Mauritius News
A Pamplemousses driver lost 75,000 rupees after being duped into sending money to a fake recruitment agent promising him a job in France—only to find the…
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BOM STATS Launches Real-Time Economic Insights | Mauritius News
The Bank of Mauritius just launched BOM STATS — a sleek, user-friendly data platform built on African Development Bank tech — ditching clunky PDFs for…
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Mauritius Construction Materials Surge | Mauritius News
Mauritius’ construction sector is roaring back to life as cement and iron imports surge in the first half of 2026, signaling a strong rebound after last year’s…
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Mauritius Taxi Drivers vs Uber | Mauritius News
Taxi drivers in Mauritius are staging a bold legal and political showdown against Uber, demanding talks with top officials and filing a Supreme Court lawsuit…
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Gas Station Heist Uncovered | Mauritius News
At 1 AM, police raced to a gas station in Mapou after reports of a brutal break-in—padlocks shattered, racks ripped open, and gas cylinders vanished. Using…
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Nature as Business Strategy | Mauritius News
Biodiversity isn’t just good for the planet—it’s good for business, and corporate leaders in the Indian Ocean are taking note. Banks like Absa Mauritius are…
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Ambal Mootoosamy-Grenade Remembered | Mauritius News
A beloved activist and newly elected municipal councillor in Port-Louis, Ambal Mootoosamy-Grenade, passed away suddenly at age 40 after being hospitalized…
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Mauritius Sells Diplomatic Mansion for $2.1M | Mauritius News
Mauritius just sold its long-idle Washington D.C. ambassador’s residence — a sprawling 11-bedroom complex with tennis court and pool — for $2.1 million, ending…
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Rough Seas and Rain Ahead | Mauritius News
Rough seas, gusty winds, and chilly temps ahead—don’t hit the ocean today, it’s not safe. Waves up to 2.5 meters, wind blasting at 50 km/h, and rain rolling in…
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Oil Tarballs Wash Ashore at Pointe-d’Esny | Mauritius News
Oil tarballs and plaques washed ashore at Pointe-d’Esny beach on September 2, 2026, prompting a swift environmental response. Though no oil slick was found in…
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AGOA Extended Boosts Mauritius Trade | Mauritius News
AGOA just got a major extension through 2028, and Mauritius is celebrating — it means clearer export pathways to the U.S. and more time to negotiate a lasting…
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Spot Fake CDS Statements Before It's Too Late | Mauritius News
Investors, beware: fake CDS account statements are flooding the market, packed with misleading info and designed to set you up for scams. Authentic statements…
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Methadone Treatment Expands in Mauritius | Mauritius News
Methadone treatment in Mauritius is booming, serving 8,118 people by end of July—with 7,600+ being men. Launched in 2006 to fight HIV among injectors, the…
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Mauritian Legal Icon Nanda Passes | Mauritius News
A towering figure in Mauritian politics and law, Parasooramen Kistnen—known as Nanda—has passed away at 71 after a long illness. A loyal confidant of Sir…
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Guinea’s First Trained Sailors Set Sail | Mauritius News
A new cargo ship, the Wontanara, just set sail from China — a 200-meter iron ore giant named “we are together” in Susu. Its historic maiden voyage carries…
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Surinam Car Scammer Appadoo Caught | Mauritius News
Police in Surinam have arrested Appanah Appadoo, a slick car scammer accused of swindling victims out of 5.4 million rupees by using fake IDs and bad checks to…
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Mauritius Prepares Armored Cars for Summit | Mauritius News
Mauritius is set to buy four or five new armoured vehicles ahead of the US-Africa Business Summit in December 2026, following security concerns over the Prime…
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Mauritius Notaries Get Historic HQ | Mauritius News
After 305 years, Mauritius’ notaries finally have their own official headquarters — a historic milestone celebrated in Port Louis on September 1, 2026. The new…
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Mauritius’ Hidden Tax on Borrowing | Mauritius News
Mauritius is trapped in a vicious economic cycle fueled by an “invisible tax” — banks charging interest spreads four times wider than in the Eurozone, crushing…
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Tanzania’s New Power Giant Online | Mauritius News
Tanzania just unlocked a game-changing energy future with the official launch of the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Station — a colossal 2,115-megawatt powerhouse…
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Niger’s Power Struggle Intensifies | Mauritius News
Niger’s coup leader General Tiani just survived a major internal power play — thwarting an attempted overthrow that could’ve reshaped the country’s fragile…
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Tragic Road Collision Claims Young Life | Mauritius News
A tragic road collision in Le Morne claims the life of an 18-year-old from Coteau-Raffin, who died early Monday after a crash involving a two-by-four vehicle…
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Mauritian Travel Slows but Trends Up | Mauritius News
Mauritian travelers took a slight pause in the first half of 2026, with 165,000 heading overseas—down 5,000 from the prior year. Global unrest, soaring costs…
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Swan Group Profits Surge Amid Revenue Dip | Mauritius News
Swan Group’s Q1 2026 results show soaring profits but a surprising drop in insurance revenue—despite global market chaos. General Insurance profits jumped from…
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Mauritius Co-ops Go Global | Mauritius News
Mauritius is unleashing its co-operative sector on the global stage with a bold new push: “Go-Export.” With over 1,400 co-ops and nearly 90,000 members, the…
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Emirates Boosts Mauritius Flights with Premium Economy | Mauritius News
Emirates is elevating the Mauritius to Dubai route starting September 2026, launching Premium Economy on two of their three daily flights—offering travelers a…
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Youth Leaders Map Mauritius' Future | Mauritius News
Mauritius’ youth leaders tackled urgent national issues at the National Youth Parliament, spotlighting the alarming “brain drain” where 70% of students…
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Seychelles Learns from Mauritius | Mauritius News
Seychelles’ Speaker Azarel Ernesta and a delegation of parliamentarians hit the ground running in Mauritius, locking in serious parliamentary diplomacy with…
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Africa’s Trade Stuck at Borders | Mauritius News
Africa’s trade is surging, but sluggish customs systems are crippling growth—trucks stuck at borders, costs soaring, businesses losing out. While the continent…
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Border Crisis Turned Political Football | Mauritius News
When over 60,000 migrants flooded into Ceuta, Spain, sparking chaos and loss of life, the U.S. didn’t focus on Morocco or border security—instead, political…
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Kensons Hotel and Minister’s Apartment Deal | Mauritius News
Kensons Hotel Ltd fires back at scandal rumors over its luxury apartment sale to Minister Shakeel Mohamed, insisting the deal was sealed months before he…
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Students Speak Up as Schools Respond | Mauritius News
Bullying and violence in Mauritian schools are rising, but a powerful shift is underway as students bravely break the silence—sparking bold new responses from…
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Bank of Mauritius Warns Against AI Scam | Mauritius News
Scammers are using AI deepfakes of Mauritius’ central bank governor and other big names to run a fake investment scam — and the Bank of Mauritius is sounding…
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US Diplomacy Pushes Africa Forward | Mauritius News
US Assistant Secretary Frank Garcia is on a high-stakes diplomatic blitz across Zambia, Ethiopia, and Kenya—just weeks after his tour of Nigeria, Côte…
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Land Rover Airbag Recall Alert | Mauritius News
Land Rover is recalling over 250,000 vehicles worldwide due to a critical airbag connector corrosion issue that could disable safety systems in crashes…