Expat news in Mauritius
A new bill has been presented to parliament. Its aim is to legalize medical marijuana as well as prone rehabilitation rather than repression for drug users. Also in the news, an upsurge of viral infections with the change of season.
Work
The end of the pandemic has changed many things in the international labor market. Many developed countries seek highly-qualified economic immigrants to compensate for the workforce lost due to increased mortality, border closures and the Great Resignation in the USA. On the other side, countries providing these highly-skilled immigrants are losing them through a brain drain.
Mauritius will be illuminated this weekend. Indeed, the celebrations for the Diwali Festival start tomorrow in various regions of the island. Also in the news, more than 800 cases of gastroenteritis in just a week.
Mauritius is facing a shortage of foreign currency. Also in the news, the 600,000 tourists mark crossed and Air Austral resumes its flights to Mauritius and Rodrigues next month.
Formalities
This is, by no means, a ranking list! One will always find both good and not-so-good elements in any comparison exercise. Nevertheless, it must be said that some countries are especially known to have a cumbersome bureaucratic system. This can be experienced in all aspects of daily life, affecting locals and expatriates. Here is an overview of the countries known by expats for their lack of bureaucratic efficiency.
Our wallets are set to take another blow in the next few days as vegetable prices increase. Also in the news, about fifty brands of drugs are out of stock in private pharmacies.
The key repo rate is now at 3%. This is an attempt by the Bank of Mauritius to control inflation. Also in the news, a fixed fine of Rs 10,000 for noise nuisance will be enforced from tomorrow, Saturday October 1st.
There is a risk of severe drought this summer, authorities have announced. Also in the news, port, airport and sugar industry workers are threatening to go on strike if there is no improvement in their work conditions.
The prices of gasoline and diesel remain unchanged. A protest will be held on September 24 to demand lowered fuel prices to follow worldwide trends. Also in the news, Mauritius ranks in the top 10 of countries most favorable to economic freedom.
In the news this week, the Mauritian financial center is fully compliant with FATF requirements. Also in the news, a shortage of bananas and pineapples on the local market and an oil tanker gone adrift off the coast of Reunion island.
Work
Estonia, Croatia, Germany, Costa Rica, Cap Verde, Brazil, Ecuador, Cyprus, Mexico, Portugal, United Arab Emirates, etc. The list of countries issuing digital nomad visas keeps growing. While these new workers kept a low profile some years ago, they are now revolutionizing the labor market. Covid has propelled them, and thousands of workers are now moving abroad to combine a comfortable lifestyle with their professional careers. But who benefits from this new way of working? Locals are clenching their teeth as they face what they call “an invasion.”
To allow a better reintegration in the society to drug users, new threat of strike in the port and Mauritius under a strong swell warning... Here's what you should know from this week's news.
Road development remains one of the government's flagship projects. In addition to the metro, the government will also be introducing cycling paths across the island. Also in the news this week, Mauritius is preparing for the high tourist season.
The Metro Express will soon be extended to Côte d'Or, delays in the delivery and loading of containers in the port and more than 10,000 cases of acute respiratory infections since the beginning of the month... A summary of this week's news.
This week, Expat.com brings you the recipe for delicious taro root fritters also known as ‘gato arouy'. You will never want to eat anything else.
For more than a month now, the news has been dominated by an alleged case of ‘sniffing' involving the state. What is this about? Also in the news, the 500,000 tourist mark will be reached soon.
Moody's places Mauritius in the Baa3 category. Also, 8,000 cases of COVID-19 in just a month since sanitary measures have been lifted. The campaign for the second booster dose launched this week.
Fasil.mu, as the name suggests, aims to make things easier by digitizing government services and allowing various procedures and payment to be made from the comfort of your home.
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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