Expat news in Mauritius
Everyday life
From the resignation of former Minister of Foreign Affairs Nando Bodha and that of Minister of Commerce Yogida Sawmynaden to the announcement of a study on the effects of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine on Mauritians, here an insight into what's happening in Mauritius.
The Chinese New Year officially starts on the 12th of February. Here is how this day is celebrated by Sino-Mauritians.
Commemoration of the abolition of slavery, a new local case of COVID-19 and a victory at the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea regarding the Chagos case.
The anti-COVID vaccination campaign started in Mauritius on the 22nd of January. How are the sanitary authorities going about this and what does it mean for our borders?
Everyday life
Borders closed to travellers from Brazil and Japan, the launch of the COVID-19 vaccination campaign, four new COVID-19 cases recorded locally ... Here's a summary of what happened this week in Mauritius.
In this little village on the South-Eastern coast of the island, it seems time has stopped. Large streets that you can picture covered in cobblestone, the old buildings still made of stone and the multiple monuments you can see all remind you of the crucial role this little village has played in colonial Mauritius. The inhabitants, however, are well anchored in the present, especially after the Wakashio oil spill.
Everyday life
From the British expat who stopped a thief in Port-Louis, an agreement between Mauritian authorities and a lab for 260,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines to the Court of Investigation on the Wakashio... Here is this week's news in one read.
Nothing could get in her way to finding out if she could see herself living in Mauritius. Not even a global pandemic. Nina, a Bulgarian expat in the United Kingdom, is however, now stuck in Mauritius because of the restrictions between her host country and her dream host country. But she's not exactly complaining.
The Premium Visa has raised more than a few questions since its launch amidst the COVID-19 crisis last year. In this interview, Ken Poonoosamy, the acting CEO of the Economic Development Board of Mauritius, tells us a little more about the visa and how it benefits foreigners wishing to live on the island.
Everyday life
Lockdown. It is a word we probably wish we could leave in 2020. But with the new COVID-19 strains, a lot of countries are going back into emergency state and under lockdown. In Mauritius, we are enjoying our freedom but we did spend three months under lockdown last year. Here is how expats dealt with being on lockdown in paradise.
Mauritius has not had it easy in 2020. And that could be an understatement. Between the global health crisis which caused a three month complete paralysis of its economy and the oil spill caused by the MV Wakashio off its south-eastern coast, the island has struggled. As we step into 2021, Expat.com takes a look at the island's attractiveness to expatriates after this difficult year.
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Winter has arrived in Mauritius, bringing with it a craving for warm, comforting meals in the evening. What better way to satisfy this than with a delicious bowl of halim?
With World Environment Day just around the corner, Expat.com takes you on a journey to discover the iconic eco-friendly spots on our island.
Trail, festivals, theater... Looking for plans this month? Explore our June agenda!
Often described as an exotic paradise, Mauritius continues to attract retirees from around the globe. But what makes this island so appealing for those looking for a new home? Let's explore.
On the nights of Friday, May 10, and Saturday, May 11, our fellow Réunionnais were treated to a rare and captivating cosmic event: southern auroras illuminating the sky due to intense solar activity. What causes these auroras, and why were they barely visible in Mauritius? Expat.com has all the answers!
As temperatures begin to fall, the Mauritius Meteorological Service has released its forecast for winter 2024.
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