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Mauritius: 22nd African Championships: Launching of Website, Promotional Video, and Official Song

After having hosted two editions of the African Championships in 1992 and 2006, Mauritius is once again preparing to become the capital of African athletics

In the context of the 22nd African Championships which will take place from 08 to 12 June 2022 in Mauritius, the official website, the song, and the promotional video were launched, this afternoon, at Côte d'Or National Sports Complex in the presence of the Minister of Youth Empowerment, Sports and Recreation, Mr…

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Mauritius: High Commissioner Pathan calls on the Speaker of the National Assembly

Discussions with the Speaker were very cordial and pertained to the strong bilateral relations that both countries share as well as on parliamentary diplomacy

The High Commissioner of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Mauritius, Mr Muhammed Arshad Jan Pathan, paid a courtesy call on the Speaker of the National Assembly, Mr Sooroojdev Phokeer, today, at his Office, in Port Louis. In a statement following the meeting, the High Commissioner highlighted that discussions with the Speaker were very cordial and pertained to the strong bilateral relations…

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Mauritius: Pakistani High Commissioner pays courtesy call on VPM Dookun-Luchoomun

He also spoke of the promotion of tourism, in terms of how Pakistan can benefit from the Mauritian expertise in this sector

The High Commissioner of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Mauritius, Mr Muhammed Arshad Jan Pathan, paid a courtesy call on the Vice-Prime Minister (VPM), Minister of Education, Tertiary Education, Science and Technology, Mrs Leela Devi Dookun-Luchoomun, today, at her office in Phoenix. Discussions mainly centered on the opportunity of cooperation in…

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Mauritius: The memory of former President Karl Auguste Offmann honoured this morning

Mr Boissezon paid tribute to his unflinching patriotism and devotion for the Republic

A condolence book was opened this morning at the Sir Harilal Vaghjee Memorial Hall, in Port-Louis, to pay tribute to the former President of the Republic of Mauritius, Mr Karl Auguste Offmann, GCSK, following his demise on 12 March 2022. The Acting President of the Republic of Mauritius, Mr Marie…

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Mauritius: Stakeholders participate in capacity-building workshop on preparing bankable projects to access climate finance

The aim of the workshop is to strengthen institutional capacities to mobilise funds from international donors

A capacity-building workshop on preparing bankable projects to access climate finance opened, this morning, at Caudan Arts Centre, Port Louis, in the presence of the Minister of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change, Mr Kavydass Ramano. The aim of the workshop is to strengthen institutional capacities to mobilise funds…

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Flag raising ceremony in Réduit marks National Day celebrations of the Republic of Mauritius

The ceremony was also marked with a parade by the different units of the Police Force

A flag raising ceremony was held, today at noon, at the State House in Réduit, to mark the 54th anniversary of the Independence and the 30th anniversary of the Republic of Mauritius. The President of the Republic, Mr Prithvirajsing Roopun, the Prime Minister, Mr Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, and the Minister of Arts…

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First Day Cover and New Postage Stamp mark 30th Anniversary of the Republic of Mauritius

The Ministry of Arts and Cultural Heritage has set up a logo competition on the theme of Mauritius Kestrel, and the logo of the winner of the competition will be used to issue a new stamp

A First Day Cover on the Mauritius Kestrel which has been declared the National Bird of Mauritius in the context of the 30th Anniversary of the Republic of Mauritius and a new postage stamp, were launched, this morning, at Pétrin Visitor’s Centre, in Pétrin, by the Minister of Information Technology, Communication and…

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Mauritius: Revamping process of Youth Centres across Mauritius presented

The revamping of the 23 Youth Centres, an initiative of the National Youth Council under the aegis of the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sports and Recreation

A presentation of the revamping process of Youth Centres to Youth Hubs across Mauritius was held, this afternoon, at the Côte D’Or National Sports Complex in the presence of the Minister of Youth Empowerment, Sports and Recreation, Mr Jean Christophe Stephan Toussaint. The revamping of the 23 Youth Centres, an…

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Mauritius: Prime Minister reiterates determination to fight drug trafficking and ensuring maritime security

Maritime security has become a priority with Government’s vision to tap the potential of the blue economy owing to the country’s vast Exclusive Economic Zone

The Prime Minister, Mr Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, reaffirmed his relentless determination to fight drug trafficking while highlighting that the record seizure of drugs since 2015 amounts to some Rs 4.3 billion at land and Rs 1.6 billion at sea.  He was speaking at the inauguration of the New Poudre d’Or National Coast Guard (NCG) Post in…

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Mauritius: Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Secretary-General meets Prime Minister to renew partnership in priority areas

Secretary-General Farisi underlined that discussions focused on strengthening the ongoing relationship and partnership between IORA and Mauritius and the way forward

The Secretary-General of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA), Mr Salman Al Farisi, paid a courtesy call, this afternoon, on the Prime Minister, Mr Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, at the Treasury Building, in Port-Louis. In a statement after the meeting, Secretary-General Farisi underlined that discussions focused on strengthening the ongoing relationship…