Expat news in Mauritius
This week's headlines include adjustments in local bank interest rates, a shark attack on two tourists in Tamarin, the resumption of Air Mauritius seasonal flights to Geneva, and more. Additionally, a British man was apprehended at Plaisance airport with 20 kg of cannabis.
Sovereignty over Chagos Islands, declining unemployment, and updates on tropical storm Ancha headline the week's news in Mauritius.
The situation is dire. Reservoir levels and groundwater reserves across Mauritius are in sharp decline. Even more troubling, no significant rainfall is forecast for the coming weeks. The reality is clear: the country is already in the throes of an early drought. Here's a deeper look at the crisis and practical steps you can take to prepare.
This week in Mauritius, several issues are drawing attention. Employers are urging businesses to hold off on implementing the government's wage adjustments, Plaisance Airport receives international recognition, road accidents are on the rise, and much more.
Dominating this week's headlines: no change in gasoline or diesel prices. Additionally, employers face a December deadline to resolve back pay from recent salary revisions, while authorities report a significant drug seizure involving cannabis from La Réunion.
A foreign currency drought in Mauritius, the removal of the lien certificate requirement for vehicle purchases, and yet another round of Air Mauritius flight delays… Here's a breakdown of this week's key events.
The Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA) has launched this year's online tax declaration and payment campaign via a press communiqué this week. Who needs to file, and what's new in 2024?
This week, authorities are also sounding alarms over potential water shortages by the close of the year and a precarious year-end ahead in terms of water supply. On a brighter note, Mauritius celebrates its inaugural Paralympic medal and second Olympic medal, while a new drug makes a dramatic debut on the local market, accompanied by a string of eye-catching events.
This week's updates bring a mix of relief and optimism, with financial support measures unveiled for businesses, a notable drop in vegetable prices, a surge in tourist arrivals, and the rollout of a new digital identity card.
This week, the headlines are dominated by the relentless surge in drug prices, a government-announced pay rise for civil servants stirring debate, and the harrowing murder of a Russian woman that has sent shockwaves through the community.
This week's headlines are buzzing with news of a potential chicken shortage affecting markets across the country, a newly unveiled pay scale in the private sector, and Mauritius clinching a spot in the Top 10 best investment destinations in Africa.
Inflation, safety and respiratory infections… Expat.com brings you the news of this week.
Top news this week: Three Air Mauritius planes grounded and Mauritius maintains a Baa3 rating in the latest Moody's report.
Construction in Mauritius has always been a dynamic and rapidly expanding sector. However, in August 2024, the sector will face a new surge in the prices of construction materials, affecting both large projects and small renovations. This price increase is due to a series of global and local factors, leading to significant repercussions for expatriates and residents planning construction projects on the island.
Cost of living
This week in Mauritius, price surge for construction materials, growing disenchantment with democracy in, Air Mauritius flights to Rome suspended and much more.
This week in Mauritius, rising shipping costs, price hikes on imported fruits, foreign investment in real estate and more…
Food supply is a crucial issue for Mauritius, an island that imports a significant portion of its food. This week, the local egg shortage has made headlines, and the steady rise in prices over recent months continues to worry consumers. The closure of the Suez Canal highlights the island's vulnerability to global disruptions. How can Mauritians and expatriates adapt to this volatility and ensure their food security?
This past week has seen a range of significant developments across Mauritius, spanning economic updates, public health concerns, agricultural advancements, and cultural innovations. Here are the main stories.
Other Types
Work
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.
Everyday life
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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