PM Ramgoolam said he had requested an independent review of a confidential draft agreement with Britain on the future of the Chagos Islands; Mauritius would have sovereignty, but a 99-year lease for the US-UK military base would also be secured

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