
Government to adopt comprehensive approach in fight against drugs, states PM
Government remains fully committed to adopting a comprehensive approach in the fight against drugs, combining robust law enforcement and border security measures with prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and social reintegration initiatives. The Prime Minister, Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam, made this statement yesterday in the National Assembly in reply to a Parliamentary Question

Prime Minister outlines Mauritius’ strategic approach to air services liberalisation
Mauritius is pursuing a policy of gradual liberalisation of air access through bilateral agreements to enhance international connectivity while ensuring fair and equal opportunities for the continued development and growth of the national carrier, Air Mauritius Ltd. The Prime Minister, Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam, made this statement yesterday in the National

Strong friendship ties between Mauritius and France highlighted on 14 July Celebrations
A reception celebrating France’s National Day was hosted yesterday by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the French Republic to the Republic of Mauritius, Mr Frédéric Bontems, in Floréal. The President of the Republic of Mauritius, Mr Dharam Gokhool; the Prime Minister, Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam; the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food

Mauritius and Ethiopia explore opportunities to deepen economic and trade ties
The Prime Minister, Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam, received, this afternoon at the New Treasury Building in Port Louis, the State Minister for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Ambassador Hadera Abera Admassu. The Ambassador headed a delegation comprising the Director General for African Affairs at

PM Ramgoolam reasserts commitment to national unity and social cohesion
Government will be ruthless against anyone who jeopardises national unity and social cohesion and remains resolute in its determination to ensure that Mauritius continues to be a peaceful, inclusive and harmonious society. Any new measure must remain proportionate and consistent with constitutional protection for freedom of expression. This was the

Prime Minister outlines measures to manage fiscal impact of pension decision
Government has decided not to proceed with the means test for the State Age Pension (SAP), as announced in the 2026–2027 Budget Speech, and has initiated measures to mitigate the resulting impact on public finances. The Prime Minister, Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam, made this statement, today in the National Assembly, while

La Journée de la culture Rodriguaise celebrates Rodrigues’ heritage
GIS – 09 July 2026: “Our unity in cultural diversity is the bedrock that empowers the Republic to withstand any challenge,” affirmed the Prime Minister, Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam, this afternoon, during the celebration of La Journée de la culture Rodriguaise, at the Nelson Mandela Centre for African Culture, in Pointe

Prime Minister meets Singapore’s High Commissioner to Mauritius
The Prime Minister, Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam, received the non-resident High Commissioner of the Republic of Singapore to the Republic of Mauritius, Mr Lim Ming Yan, this afternoon, at the New Treasury Building in Port Louis. In a statement, the High Commissioner expressed his pleasure at being back in Mauritius, praising

PM Ramgoolam reaffirms Government’s commitment to youth empowerment and sports development
Government remains firmly committed to investing in youth and sports, recognising their vital role in promoting healthy lifestyles, fostering national unity and steering young people away from the drug scourge, said the Prime Minister, Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam, yesterday, at the official reopening of the Sir Rabindranath Ghurburrun Stadium in Triolet.

PM discusses digital collaboration with Orange Middle East Africa CEO
Telecommunications, digital transformation, connectivity and emerging technologies were at the centre of discussions yesterday evening as the Prime Minister, Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam, received the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Orange Middle East Africa (MEA), Mr Yasser Shaker, during a courtesy call at the New Treasury Building in Port Louis. Mr
