Government rises betting tax on horse racing from 12% to 14% in 2020/2021 budget; the measure rises doubts on possible consequent rise of illegal betting

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

The government of Mauritius has banned access to social media websites ahead of the parliamentary elections on 10 November and they will be banned until 11 November, the day after the elections

Mauritius Meteorological Services outlined the 2024-2025 summer outlook for the Republic, with the aim of keeping the population informed and prepared for the coming season

A new variety of papaya, named Goldie, developed by the Agro-Food Research and Extension Institute, was presented by the Ministry of Agribusiness and Food Security at a sales exhibition at Réduit Agricultural Services