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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

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

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

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

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.

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

The State Partnership Programme Agreement with the New Mexico National Guard and the Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement with the United States of America (USA), will contribute to strengthen the operational capabilities, resilience and preparedness of Mauritius in addressing contemporary security challenges through cooperation with trusted international partners. The Prime Minister,

The Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands, Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam, informed the National Assembly, yesterday, that 611 new firearm licences were issued and 4,264 licences were renewed between 1st January 2021 and 25 June 2026. Replying to

The Prime Minister, Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam, informed the National Assembly, yesterday, that Mauritius maintains a liberal visa regime while ensuring robust immigration controls to safeguard national security and facilitate legitimate travel in response to a Parliamentary Question on the issuance of visas to foreign nationals. The Prime Minister explained that,

The 250th anniversary of the independence of the United States was celebrated yesterday at a reception organised by the Embassy of the United States of America in Mauritius at the Ruins of Balaclava, Maritim Resort & Spa, marking two and a half centuries of democracy, liberty and international partnership. The