Mauritius Mauritius

Four pc economic growth targeted

Martin Petri, an officer of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), who led a delegation to Mauritius from January 19 to February 2, predicted that an economic growth of four per cent is expected in Mauritius this year.

04 Feb 2011, The Independent Daily

Penalty points to reduce accidents

Motorists will have to be more careful as the driving licence with penalty point system will soon be introduced in Mauritius.

02 Feb 2011, The Independent Daily

Mauritius scores on fight against human trafficking

The United States embassy met with several representatives of the Ministry of Gender Equality, Child Development and Family Welfare, Mauritius Police Force and NGOs to discuss ‘An assessment of trafficking in persons in Mauritius’. The discussion took place on Wednesday at the council room of the Municipality of Port Louis.

28 Jan 2011, The Independent Daily

PM quizzes judge over Chagos issue

The dispute between Mauritius and UK over the Chagos archipelago is back on the agenda. Prime Minister Dr Navin Ramgoolam, who was participating at a conference hosted by French judge Roony Abraham from the International Court of Justice (ICJ), Hague, asked him about the options available to Mauritius to win back the island.

28 Jan 2011, The Independent Daily