[Government of Mauritius] Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam has been sworn-in as Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius, this afternoon, during a ceremony held at the State House, in Réduit. The newly appointed Prime Minister took the oath of Allegiance and oath of Office before the President of the Republic of Mauritius, Mr Prithvirajsing Roopun.

[State Department] The United States congratulates the people of Mauritius for their dedication to the democratic process and the newly elected government on its election victory. We look forward to working with Prime Minister-Elect Dr. Navin Ramgoolam on strengthening our bilateral ties. By expanding our partnership and deepening our cooperation, we can promote democracy, economic growth, and regional security to the benefit of both our countries and the Indian Ocean region.

[The Conversation Africa] Mauritius' communications regulator recently shut down access to social media platforms until a day after the upcoming general election, due to be held on 10 November 2024. The decision was reversed a day later. Nevertheless, the move came as a surprise to many - Mauritius is often touted as a beacon of democracy in Africa.

Navin Ramgoolam, 77, is appointed prime minister and begins his third stint in the job.

PORT LOUIS, Nov 10 - Mauritius was holding a parliamentary election on Sunday with Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth and his main rivals all promising to tackle a cost of living crisis in the Indian Ocean archipelago.

Mauritians are set to find out who will govern their Indian Ocean island nation for the next five years after a hotly disputed election race.

Mauritius' incumbent Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth said on Monday his political alliance was headed for a major defeat to a rival coalition led by a three-time former premier following Sunday's parliamentary election.

Mauritius opposition leader Navin Ramgoolam was confirmed as prime minister on Tuesday following a thumping election victory for his coalition that took every parliamentary seat on the main island.

From an island of 1.3 million, Lisette Williams was called to go abroad on OM’s ships and share the love of Jesus with the world.

As 1 million people head to cast ballots, the election results are likely to be announced on Monday.

port louis, mauritius — Mauritius held a parliamentary election Sunday in which Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth and his main rivals all promised to tackle a cost-of-living crisis in the Indian Ocean archipelago. Polls closed at 6 p.m. local time (1400 GMT) and results were expected Monday, according to the country's electoral body. The country of about 1.3 million people markets itself as a link between Africa and Asia, deriving most of its revenues from a flourishing offshore financial sector, tourism and textiles. Mauritius also receives aid from China. It has forecast 6.5% economic growth this year compared with 7.0% last year but many voters are not feeling the benefits. Jugnauth's Alliance Lepep coalition has promised to raise minimum wages, increase pensions and reduce value-added tax on some basic goods. It says it will use payments from the U.K. under an October agreement for Britain to cede the Chagos Islands while retaining the U.S.-U.K. Diego Garcia air base. "The alliance led by the prime minister is selling the economic prosperity card, with promises of more money to different segments of the population," said political analyst Subash Gobine. The opposition has also pledged to increase pensions as well as introduce free transport and internet services and reduce fuel prices. It is dominated by the Alliance du Changement coalition led by Navin Ramgoolam and two other parties running in the Linion Reform alliance, whose leaders, Nando Bodha and Roshi Bhadain, plan to alternate as prime minister if they win. Voters were picking lawmakers for the 62 seats in parliament for the next five years, from a list of 68 parties and five political alliances. Music instructor Ivan Mootooveeren, 41, who cast his ballot at a polling center in the capital, Port Louis, told Reuters he was voting for the opposition because the country needed a new direction. Another voter, David Stafford, 36, said young people would make the difference in the election. He did not say who he was voting for but added that people were looking for economic innovation and job opportunities as much as fiscal changes. Arvin Boolell, deputy leader of the Labour Party, a member of the opposition coalition, told Reuters voter turnout had likely exceeded 75%. The electoral body could not be immediately reached to give an official figure for turnout. Whichever party or coalition gets more than half the seats in parliament also wins the prime minister's post. Earlier this month, Jugnauth's government blocked social media platforms until a day after the election, citing national security concerns after conversations between public figures were leaked. It lifted the ban a day later after opposition parties criticized the move.

PORT LOUIS — Mauritius incumbent prime minister Pravind Jugnauth said on Monday that his political alliance was headed for a huge defeat following Sunday's parliamentary election. "L'Alliance Lepep is heading towards a huge defeat. I have tried to do what I can for the country and the population. The population has decided to choose another team. I wish good luck to the country," Jugnauth told reporters. Voters went to the polls to elect lawmakers for the 62 seats in parliament for the next five years, from a list of 68 parties and five political alliances. Whichever party or coalition gets more than half the seats in parliament also wins the prime minister's post.

Mauritius announced numerous tax relief measures for investors and for wealthy foreign individuals in its newly released Budget.

Traders are allowed to export this quantity till March 31

Aid to the Maldives has been cut by 48%, reducing the grant from ₹770 crore to ₹400 crore, reflecting strained diplomatic ties following the election of pro-China President Mohamed Muizzu.

Mauritius parliamentary election: Economic promises, alliances, and voter expectations in the Indian Ocean archipelago

Impact on India investments via Mauritius likely to be minimal

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Hear about travel to Mauritius as the Amateur Traveler talks to Corinne Vail from ReflectionsEnroute.com about her visit to this warm island paradise.

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Professor Philippe Sands QC, Professor of Law, UCL 
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Chair: Dr Leslie Vinjamuri, Director, US and Americas Programme; Dean, Queen Elizabeth II Academy, Chatham House

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Event participants

Professor Philippe Sands QC, Professor of Law, UCL 
Richard Burt, Managing Partner, McLarty Associates
Chair: Dr Leslie Vinjamuri, Director, US and Americas Programme; Dean, Queen Elizabeth II Academy, Chatham House

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Event participants

Professor Philippe Sands QC, Professor of Law, UCL 
Richard Burt, Managing Partner, McLarty Associates
Chair: Dr Leslie Vinjamuri, Director, US and Americas Programme; Dean, Queen Elizabeth II Academy, Chatham House

From an island of 1.3 million, Lisette Williams was called to go abroad on OM’s ships and share the love of Jesus with the world.

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National Measures 1. Foreign travel restrictions All foreign travel through the port and the airport of Mauritius have been banned from 19 March to 02 April 2020. 2. National curfew The Curfew  Order: In connection with the unfavourable develop...

Employment law considerations Whilst considering the health and safety recommendations implemented by the Government, the Occupational Safety and Health Act 2005 (OSHA), also establishes legal principles guiding employers and employees in dealing wi...

Mauritius has published in its Official Gazette legislation to enact measures announced in the territory's latest Budget, contained in The Finance (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2019.

In line with the international movement towards more transparency and exchange of information, Mauritius has taken a significant step to enhance its exchange of information legal framework and has signed the Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters.

Following the first meeting of the Inclusive Framework on BEPS in Japan, on 30 June-1 July, and recent regional meetings, more countries and jurisdictions are joining the framework. The Inclusive Framework on BEPS welcomed Macau (China), Mauritius and Ukraine bringing to 90 the total number of countries and jurisdictions participating on an equal footing in the Project.

Today at the OECD Headquarters in Paris, Mahess Rawoteea of the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development of Mauritius, signed the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (the MLI) in the presence of Douglas Frantz, OECD Deputy Secretary-General.

Imports from Mauritius in Germany decreased to 3538 EUR THO in February from 3735 EUR THO in January of 2020. Imports from Mauritius in Germany averaged 4013.82 EUR THO from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 10599 EUR THO in September of 2000 and a record low of 1419 EUR THO in October of 2011. This page includes a chart with historical data for Germany Imports from Mauritius.

The SEMDEX decreased 576 points or 26.41% since the beginning of 2020, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Mauritius. Historically, the Mauritius Stock Market (SEMDEX) reached an all time high of 2308.30 in March of 2018. The Mauritius Stock Exchange Semdex Index is a major stock market index which tracks the performance of all companies listed on the Stock Exchange of Mauritius. It is a free-float, capitalization-weighted index.

IP Addresses in Mauritius increased to 289734 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 266357 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Mauritius averaged 167640.05 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 289734 IP in the first quarter of 2017 and a record low of 28544 IP in the third quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for MauritiusIP Addresses.

Temperature in Mauritius increased to 25.95 celsius in December from 24.31 celsius in November of 2015. Temperature in Mauritius averaged 23.53 celsius from 1787 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 27.74 celsius in February of 1998 and a record low of 19.24 celsius in August of 1790. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mauritius Average Temperature.

Precipitation in Mauritius increased to 120.49 mm in December from 71.91 mm in November of 2015. Precipitation in Mauritius averaged 160.80 mm from 1901 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 824.94 mm in February of 1987 and a record low of 11.67 mm in October of 1957. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mauritius Average Precipitation.

Military Expenditure in Mauritius decreased to 22 USD Million in 2018 from 24 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in Mauritius averaged 12.75 USD Million from 1968 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 24 USD Million in 2016 and a record low of 1.60 USD Million in 1968.