Mauritius

Pupils having only 3 credits at SC will not be excluded from pursuing their studies to HSC level; 'the 3-credit policy' has been reintroduced by new Minister of Education, reversing a measure taken by his predecessor that left too many out of school

The fishing community, which includes around 1900 artisanal fishermen, expressed their concerns to the Prime Minister, who reiterated the government's commitment to address their needs and improve their livelihoods

In an effort to support small tea planters, a free fertiliser distribution ceremony was held as part of the Tea Sector Support Scheme

Twenty scouts and several scout leaders were honoured for their dedication and contribution to the Mauritius Scout Association during the Founder's Day gathering held at the State House in Réduit

The Council of Southern African Football Associations will assist Mauritius in the development of youth football and regional sports competitions

Graduates who embarked on higher studies were urged to serve their country by contributing their knowledge, skills and experience gained at university by PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam

The road safety campaign on drink and drug driving was launched in Port Louis in the presence of the Minister of Land Transport, Osman Cassam Mahomed

Deputy PM has hinted that negotiations with the UK over the Chagos Islands are being held up over the amount of money involved for the UK 99-year lease for Diego Garcia, home to a major UK-US military airbase as per the original October agreement

The second licensing examination of the year for undergraduates called Medical Registration Examination was held on 10 December; it is held twice yearly prior to registration as general practitioner

3 years on, researchers concluded that the impact of the incident that saw 1.000 tonnes of Japanese oil spilled into the ocean is still being felt in the country's mangroves; it has been described as 'worst environmental disaster Mauritius has ever faced'

Prime Minister Jugnauth acknowledged the 'serious defeat' of his coalition, the Alliance Lepep, in the parliamentary elections held on Sunday; his rival Ramgoolam, leader of the Alliance of Change coalition, thus marks a remarkable political comeback