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Highlights of Health Statistics Report 2016

Highlights of Health Statistics Report 2016
Date:December 29, 2017|Domain:Health

​GIS – 29 December 2017: The estimated resident population for Mauritius as at 31 December 2016 was 1 221 150 compared to 1 220 530 as at 31 December 2015. The increase of 620 in the number of resident population, that is, 0.05%, is highlighted in t


Preparatory phase of Indian Ocean Island Games 2019 discussed with Mauritian Prime Minister

Preparatory phase of Indian Ocean Island Games 2019 discussed with Mauritian Prime Minister
Date:December 29, 2017|Domain:Youth & Sports

GIS– 29 December, 2017: The preparatory process leading to the Indian Ocean Island Games (IOIG) 2019 were at the fore of discussions during a meeting held yesterday in Port Louis between the Prime Minister, Minister of Home Affairs, External Communi


Mauritius poised to become the flagship of African countries, says Minister Lutchmeenaraidoo

Mauritius poised to become the flagship of African countries, says Minister Lutchmeenaraidoo
Date:December 28, 2017|Domain:Foreign Affairs

​GIS - Mauritius is poised to become Africa's foremost regional power with its opening to African countries. There is the need to reinvent Mauritius’ economic strategy by identifying new sectors and embark on new path of economic development through


Mauritius signs Bilateral Air Services Agreements with several countries

Mauritius signs Bilateral Air Services Agreements with several countries
Date:December 28, 2017|Domain:International Relations--Tourism

​GIS – 28 December, 2017:  The Mauritius delegation at the International Conference on Air Services Negotiations Event (ICAN) 2017, had air services negotiations with six countries, namely Chile, Ghana, Morocco, Namibia, Russian Federation and Lao P


Lack of discipline on the roads a major source of concern, says Minister Bodha

Lack of discipline on the roads a major source of concern, says Minister Bodha
Date:December 27, 2017|Domain:Public Infrastructure

​GIS – 27 December 2017: The lack of discipline of Mauritians on the roads is a major source of concern, with the death toll having already exceeded 150.This statement was made by the Minister of Public Infrastructure and Land Transport, Nandcoomar


Youth and Sports Minister highlights achievements for 2017

Youth and Sports Minister highlights achievements for 2017
Date:December 27, 2017|Domain:Youth & Sports

GIS - 27 December, 2017:  The introduction of the State Recognition Retirement Scheme for which a budget of Rs 5 million was earmarked, is a major milestone for the sports sector.   The Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr Stephan Toussaint, said at a


Mauritius and Madagascar strengthen collaboration to boost cruise ship passengers in Vanilla Islands

Mauritius and Madagascar strengthen collaboration to boost cruise ship passengers in Vanilla Islands
Date:December 26, 2017|Domain:Tourism --International Relations

GIS - 26 December, 2017:  Mauritius and Madagascar will concert their efforts in making of the Indian Ocean Vanilla Islands concept an attractive cruise ship destination and boost the number of cruise ship passengers, with the target of attaining on


Mauritius set to become a high-income country, says President of Republic

Mauritius set to become a high-income country, says President of Republic
Date:December 26, 2017

GIS - 26 December, 2017: The challenge for 2018 is to transform Mauritius into a high-income economy through the consolidation of traditional economic sectors and the acceleration of the economic diversification of new sectors. Government has alread


More Foire des Artistes should be organised, says Minister Roopun

More Foire des Artistes should be organised, says Minister Roopun
Date:December 22, 2017|Domain:Arts & Culture

GIS - 22 December, 2017: A Foire des Artistes, aiming to provide a platform for local artists of various disciplines to showcase their artistic creativity and sell their products, opened yesterday at Le Jardin de la Compagnie, in Port Louis in the p


Medals awarded to 193 Prison Officers for long service and good conduct

Medals awarded to 193 Prison Officers for long service and good conduct
Date:December 22, 2017|Domain:Law and Order

GIS - 22 December, 2017: A Medal Award Ceremony was held on 20 December 2017 for 193 Prison Officers at the Prison Training School in Beau Bassin in the presence of the Commissioner of Prisons, Mr. Premananda Appadoo and relatives of the recipients.