Expat news in Mauritius
Everyday life
With more than 600,000 cars on Mauritian roads, finding a parking spot is no easy feat. That is especially true in cities around the island, Port-Louis, Beau-Bassin / Rose-Hill, Quatre-Bornes, Curepipe and Vacoas because parking is paid in cities but not in rural areas. Here is how the parking system works in Mauritius.
Everyday life
While India grants a credit line to Mauritius for the financing of several projects, and local port activities resume, a study reveals the decline of the Mauritian middle class is in decline.
Mauritius has been on the blacklist of the European Union since June 19, 2020. A situation that remains worrying for Mauritius as an international financial centre. But as the relevant authorities are working hard to pull the country out of the blacklist, the future does not seem so bleak.
Publication of several listed company accounts, a zip line accident, protests and a Rodriguan tour in Mauritius. Here is the news for the week of February 15, 2021.
Mauritian cuisine would not really be Mauritian cuisine if it was not for Gato Pima. These snacks, made with yellow split peas, are a must-try. Here is the recipe.
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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After several years in the technology sector, Benoit Debellaire returned to Mauritius with the ambition of making business management simpler for local entrepreneurs. In 2020, he founded B-Wi and later developed BoS, a Mauritian cloud-based platform designed to reduce paperwork, automate everyday tasks, and bring essential business tools into one place. In this interview, he discusses his entrepreneurial journey, the challenges of building a local tech company, and the role digitalization and artificial intelligence can play in the future of businesses in Mauritius.
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What can you expect when you move to Mauritius when it comes to the school holidays? This will vary depending on whether you opt for an international school or a local government school; if you choose an international school, it varies again based on whether it is a French-speaking school or an English-speaking school. Before we even look at what expats do during their school holidays you need to understand how schooling works in Mauritius.
Work
From opening a startup's first international office in Dubai to scaling and selling a successful events-tech company before launching a new AI venture from Mauritius, Aymeric de Guerre has built his career around identifying opportunities and taking calculated risks. As the co-founder of Duodeal, he is rethinking how businesses create and deliver commercial proposals through artificial intelligence and interactive customer experiences. In this interview, he reflects on the milestones that shaped his entrepreneurial journey, the lessons he has drawn from working across international markets, and why he believes Mauritius has the potential to become a leading hub for innovation and startups.
Leisure
July promises to be especially lively in Mauritius despite the whims of Mother Nature. With a number of concerts, festivals, sporting competitions, electro nights, networking events, and outdoor gatherings, there will be something for everyone throughout the month. Whether you've just arrived or you're a regular on the local events scene, our selection will help you make the most of this month.
Work
In just a few years, Mauritius has built an entrepreneurial ecosystem that is visible, structured, and supported by serious public-private partnerships. But beneath this momentum, deep obstacles persist for expat entrepreneurs: a market too small to scale on one's own, funding that dries up at the worst moment, and a talent shortage that nobody had truly anticipated. An overview of a maturing ecosystem, and what it means for foreign entrepreneurs who have chosen Mauritius to grow their business.
Everyday life
What if a plane ticket could change the course of your life? For Célia Debove, that's exactly what happened. At 32, she made the bold decision to leave behind the beauty salon she had spent eight years building, her loyal clients, and the life she knew in northern France to start over in Mauritius. It wasn't an escape, but a conscious choice to live in alignment with the person she had become through years of solo travel, self-discovery, and personal growth. Now based in the south of the island, she helps travelers design meaningful experiences and encourages women who dream of traveling alone to take their first step into the unknown. In this interview, she reflects on the doubts, challenges, and opportunities that shaped her journey.
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