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President Ameena Gurib-Fakim says traditional science can save Africa

President Ameena Gurib-Fakim says traditional science can save Africa

Award-winning biologist and current President of the island of Mauritius, Dr Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, urged Africa to pursue scientific independence so as to produce an Africa-centric science that will address the continent’s environmental problems. Speaking to the BBC in London, President Gurib-Fakim encouraged African education institutions to promote intra-African science, similar to intra-African trade, so as […]

Mismatch Between Local Employability and Imported Labour Recommendations Submitted – Mauritius

Mismatch Between Local Employability and Imported Labour Recommendations Submitted – Mauritius

The High Level Ministerial Committee set up under the Chairmanship of the Acting Prime Minister, Minister of Tourism and External Communications, Mr. Xavier Duval, to address the mismatch between local employability and imported labour has submitted its recommendations to the Government. The Committee has examined, among others, the unemployment situation, the increasing number of qualified […]

High Caesarean Sections Rate in Mauritius to Be Investigated

High Caesarean Sections Rate in Mauritius to Be Investigated

The Ministry of Health and Quality of Life will conduct a study to identify the reasons behind the high Caesarean sections (CS) rate in Mauritius, which stands at 47% of all deliveries. The announcement was made by the Minister of Health and Quality of Life, Mr Anil Gayan, this morning at Gold Crest Hotel in […]

Mauritius Urges NGOs to Be More Transparent in the Interest of the Public

Mauritius Urges NGOs to Be More Transparent in the Interest of the Public

Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) should operate with openness and transparency, sharing relevant information and knowledge in the interest of public health. The Minister of Health and Quality of Life, Mr Anil Gayan, made the appeal to NGOs today in Quatre Bornes during a press briefing on the Needle Exchange Programme and the Methadone Substitution Therapy Programme. […]

Mauritius Holds First European Union Model Council

Mauritius Holds First European Union Model Council

The first European Union (EU) Model Council which groups Lower Six students from different secondary schools to represent EU’s 28 Member-States kicked off this morning at the Mahatma Gandhi Institute, Moka. This EU Model Council is being held in the context of the “European Climate Diplomacy Day” and the “European Year for Development”. Moreover, the […]

Mauritius Elects First Female President

Mauritius Elects First Female President

Ameena Gurib-Fakim was on June 5 inaugurated as the sixth head of state of the Republic of Mauritius making her the first female president of the Indian Ocean Island. Speaking to TED global about her new post, she said, “It’s daunting. It is a huge responsibility. Something that requires a lot of psychological preparation, which […]

Fight Poverty – Mauritius Requires Extensive Partnership

Fight Poverty – Mauritius Requires Extensive Partnership

The private sector, civil society, well-off individuals and all those willing to help can be valuable partners in the fight against poverty and make of Mauritius a model. This was the gist of the message of the Minister of Technology, Communication and Innovation, Mr Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, at the ceremony of handing over of keys […]

New Mauritius President to Be Appointed

New Mauritius President to Be Appointed

Mr Rajkeswur Purryag, GCSK, GOSK, tendered his resignation as President of the Republic of Mauritius on 29 May 2015. At a special meeting held today, Cabinet has expressed its appreciation for the contribution Mr Purryag has made to the country during his tenure of office. The Prime Minister, Sir Anerood Jugnauth, GCSK, KCMG, QC, will […]

Bank of China Expresses Interest to Set Up Branch in Mauritius

Bank of China Expresses Interest to Set Up Branch in Mauritius

The Bank of China has expressed interest to set up a branch in Mauritius. This was announced by the Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Mr Vishnu Lutchmeenaraidoo, yesterday at Opium Restaurant, Audi Zentrum, Réduit, during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) pertaining to the Jinfei Zone at Riche Terre. Minister Lutchmeenaraidoo lauded […]

Year of Women Empowerment and Development Towards Agenda 2063: Mauritius

Year of Women Empowerment and Development Towards Agenda 2063: Mauritius

Over the years, the condition of women in Africa has certainly improved from what it used to be. Female life expectancy is increasing, more girls are going to school, more women are in paid workforce and many African countries have introduced laws to protect women’s rights. However, still more remains to be done in terms […]

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