Expat news in Mauritius
Roches-Noires, a coastal village in Mauritius, is currently at the center of a heated debate surrounding a new real estate development project. The village, known for its untouched beaches, caves, and abundant flora, has managed to preserve its authentic charm. However, the announcement of a new smart city project by PR Capital has ignited passionate reactions, pitting project proponents against environmental advocates concerned about the potential risks to the region's ecologically sensitive areas.
Everyday life
This week, Mauritius made headlines with several noteworthy events. New data regarding inflation and tourism were published, World Environment Day was celebrated, and updates were made to the Safe City surveillance cameras.
Cost of living
The government has recently launched a new application called MOPRI, aiming to control the effects of inflation. This tool allows users to compare prices of products at different local stores.
Everyday life
In the news for the week of May 29, significant developments include the ban on vaping, the groundbreaking ceremony for a new US Embassy, and the election of new mayors and deputy mayors.
In the news this week, a festival to celebrate African arts and culture launched, municipal elections postponed and a mega-beach clean up organized.
Everyday life
In the news in Mauritius this week: a significant drop in the unemployment rate has been recorded, a technical committee to restructure fuel prices will soon be set up, and April 6 has been declared the National Sega Day.
Networking
Kenya star singer and media personality Anto Neosoul, performs for the first time in Mauritius. His music genre transcends Africa and blends many influences from Britain and America, as well as South African soulfoul singer. His sound is a mix of pop, jazz, soul and R&B, which in many ways blends perfectly with The Clarisse Sisters' influences. However, like our island unique Trio, Anto Nesoul will mesmerize you with his vocal abilities. Come and discover “Out of Africa”, a joint concert where Kenya meets Mauritius, to take you on a spectacular musical journey.
Everyday life
Thanks to its favorable legal, administrative and incentive environment, as well as its attractive initiatives for foreign investors, Mauritius is currently one of the favorite destinations for Europeans looking to settle overseas.
This week's news in Mauritius: supermarket prices set to drop, pharmacists oppose a new government reform, scams on WhatsApp, and the government wants to order more COVID-19 vaccines.
Everyday life
This week in Mauritius, Labor Day was celebrated by workers around the island, a new alarming ranking of the NGO Reporters Without Borders was published, and new figures on the country's public debt were released.
Numbeo, a statistical database, recently released its latest report on the cost of living in various countries. Unfortunately, Mauritius has not been immune to the global inflationary trend caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the conflict in Ukraine. Nevertheless, let's delve into the cost of living data for Mauritius, as presented by Numbeo.
Everyday life
This week, Mauritius recorded a sharp rise in the number of Covid-19 cases, and the Prime Minister held a speech at a conference on drug addiction. Also, the country is about to sign an agreement with the French Development Agency.
In Mauritius this week, there were a few notable news items. First, the National Assembly passed a law on waste management, while World Hemophilia Day was commemorated in Quatre-Bornes. Additionally, a trade agreement was signed with the United Kingdom, a draft agreement to address flooding in Rodrigues was announced and the world's most instagrammable hotel is found in Mauritius.
In the news this week, the numbers are promising regarding tourism for the first quarter of the year, MCB is once again the best private bank on the island and 30 recipients of a scholarship to study finance.
Mauritius is expected to experience notable economic growth, as reported by Statistics Mauritius. Also, the U.S. State Department's recent report on human rights practices in the country raises concerns about instances of police abuse, corruption, and lack of accountability. Additionally, the passing of Serge Lebrasse, a pioneer of Mauritian sega and a celebrated musical artist, has left a significant cultural void in the country.
The Metro Express in Mauritius is expanding its hours of operation on Fridays and Saturdays, starting this week. Since the launch of first phase of the Metro Express in September 2019, which connected Port Louis to Rose-Hill, the company has been working to expand the rail system. So where does the Metro Express currently stand and what can we expect in the future?
In the news this week, an amendment allows commercialisation of HIV self-test kits. Also, a new school calendar for public schools.
In the news this week, the Minister of Finance, Renganaden Padayachy is meeting with local artists ahead of the 2023-2024 budget, 27 endemic trees have been planted at La Citadelle as part of a reforestation program and household debt is on the rise.
Other Types
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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.
Looking for a fun family outing or a chance to meet new people and celebrate? Look no further. Here's our list of must-attend events for May!
For the past seven years, the Mama Jaz festival has established itself as a must-attend event for jazz enthusiasts in Mauritius. This year once again, the event delighted music lovers with a rich and diverse program, taking place at two emblematic sites: the Caudan Arts Centre and the Creative Park in Beau-Plan.
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