News Mauritius: Mauritius PM Pravind Jugnauth concedes defeat in parliamentary election
Pravind Jugnauth, the incumbent prime minister of Mauritius, has conceded defeat in the parliamentary election, saying his political alliance is headed for a major loss. “L’Alliance Lepep is heading ...
News Mauritius: India locks in Mauritius fuel deal, tightening energy grip in the Indian Ocean
IOC’s five‑year supply pact makes India anchor fuel partner for Mauritius amid global turmoil; New 27,500‑tonne marine bunker storage facility planned at Mer Rouge in Port Louis ...
News Mauritius: India, Mauritius expand energy cooperation beyond crude and refined petroleum products
India and Mauritius will deepen energy cooperation in biofuels and clean fuels as Mauritius prepares a National Biofuel Policy Framework.
News Mauritius: Underwater waterfall and 13 other Mauritius must-sees
No one needs help finding a beautiful beach in Mauritius, but there’s tons to explore away from the water as well. For a small nation, Mauritius overflows with scenic hikes through the mountains, holy ...
News Mauritius: Visiting Mauritius is worth every minute of travel - review
Mauritius is much more than just a beach destination – it’s a country with a unique culture, blending Indian, African, French, and British influences. One moment, I was working like any normal person, ...
News Mauritius: Mauritius Launches Business AI Adoption and Governance Survey to Measure Progress Against National Strategy
Mauritius has launched an AI Adoption, Readiness and Governance Survey to measure how local businesses are actually adopting and managing artificial ...
News Mauritius: The Forbes Guide To Planning For A Foreign Retirement
How six Americans picked retirement spots ranging from Mauritius to France. Start your own search with Forbes’ list of The Best Places To Retire Abroad in 2026.
News Mauritius: Mauritius election 2024: Amid wiretapping scandal, what’s at stake?
Some one million eligible voters in the Indian Ocean Mauritius will head out to vote on Sunday amid an explosive scandal that has implicated government figures in a covert wiretapping operation. Since ...
News Mauritius: Mauritius tax protocol to give Indian taxman more powers to probe offshore entities
Mauritius cabinet ratified a tax protocol granting Indian officials more questioning powers. This allows direct challenges to offshore entities suspected of tax evasion. The principal purpose test will deny treaty benefits if tax avoidance is a primary aim. This change follows the Tiger Global verdict and strengthens genuine substance requirements. The protocol aims to ensure treaty benefits are for legitimate commercial purposes.
News Mauritius: Mauritius holds parliamentary election with cost of living crisis key issue
People in Mauritius have casted their ballots in the parliamentary election that has been clouded by a wire-tapping scandal. Polls opened at 7am (03:00 GMT) and closed at 6pm (14:00 GMT) on Sunday in ...
News Mauritius: How Mauritius Tax Protocol Could Give India Powers To Probe Offshore Investments
Mauritius' decision to ratify the 2024 protocol amending its Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) with India could significantly strengthen India's ability to scrutinise offshore investment structures that are suspected of being created primarily to obtain tax benefits. While the protocol has not yet entered into force, it introduces a key anti-abuse provision known as the Principal Purpose Test (PPT), allowing tax authorities to deny treaty benefits where tax avoidance is considered one of the main objectives of an arrangement. The change could give Indian tax officials greater powers to directly question offshore entities claiming benefits under the India-Mauritius tax treaty, as per a report by The Economic Times (ET).
News Mauritius: Mauritius Unveils Five-Year Fintech Strategy To Become Africa’s Digital Finance Hub
The Government of Mauritius has launched its National Fintech Strategy 2026–2030, setting out an ambitious roadmap to position the island nation as Africa's ...
News Mauritius: Rights groups in Mauritius wary as police extend powers under Covid-19
During Mauritius' Covid-19 lockdown, the government passed tough quarantine legislation that has given the police extensive powers. Officials say the law is necessary to protect the population of the…
News Mauritius: Mauritius: The best Africa destination you know almost nothing about
Mauritius is a model of true democracy for every African country. It’s also one of Africa’s great destinations, located in the middle of the turquoise Indian Ocean, inhabited by a multi-racial, ...
News Mauritius: Mauritius Prez offers prayers at Kanaka Durga temple in Andhra
Mauritius President Dharambeer Gokhool visited the Kanaka Durga temple atop Indrakeeladri on Monday and offered prayers. He was accorded a warm welcome by government officials and representatives of ...
News Mauritius: Ramaphosa’s breakaway to Mauritius was ‘no secret,’ Presidency says
The Presidency says President Cyril Ramaphosa’s brief breakaway to Mauritius was “no secret” and that Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Gwede Mantashe was in charge of the country while the ...
News Mauritius: A different side of Mauritius, beyond its beaches
Located far out in the Indian Ocean, the island of Mauritius was once home to the dodo, a flightless bird that, without natural predators, had grown fearless and unwary. However, its peaceful ...
News Mauritius: PNC Championship closes out golf in America. Final official event of the year in Mauritius
The last week for golf this year takes place a world apart. Major champions are playing with relatives in the popular PNC Championship in Florida.
