Expat news in Mauritius
Noémie, a French expat living in Mauritius,shares with us her journey, motivations, and challenges faced on the island. With a lifelong passion for animals, Noémie combines her love for horses with her involvement in the real estate sector, making significant contributions to both expat and local communities.
Drivers need to be on their guard as fines for around thirty traffic offenses are set to increase shortly. Additionally, hospitals have recently reported a surge of 5,000 respiratory infection cases.
This week was marked by a tragedy on the Metro Express tracks, new government commitments in the fintech sector, a promising report on inclusivity, and the transfer of part of HSBC's operations to Absa Bank.
Mauritius has experienced a week brimming with notable announcements and ambitious projects. The government has prioritized infrastructure upgrades, enhanced environmental protection, and wider sector access for Indian workers.
This week in Mauritius the first Tiny Forest in the region was launched thanks to Alteo, new figures from Statistics Mauritius reveal data on unemployment and the country's budget deficit and casino employees demand better working conditions.
This week in Mauritius: AI leadership, equal opportunities, banking growth, and SIM card registration delay.
This week, Mauritius is strengthening its ties with the United States in the Indian Ocean. Meanwhile, dengue and leptospirosis continue to concern health authorities, and a new solar power plant has opened in Bambous.
This week, Mauritius and Saudi Arabia signed an agreement, recent data highlighted an increase in national reserves, and the Information & Communication Technology Authority (ICTA) disclosed the current number of registered SIM cards.
Since the start of the year, Mauritius has been grappling with an alarming rise in leptospirosis cases, with twenty reported instances, including five in April alone. This spike in cases is closely linked to the rainy season, which creates ideal conditions for the spread of this disease.
This May started with the premiere of a new local movie, "Âme Cœur," by artist Ryan Krishna Appadoo, better known by his pen name, Daarka. Careful, however, as the movie is in French and Creole.
This week, Mauritians celebrate Labor Day, cope with an outbreak of conjunctivitis, and review new findings from Statistics Mauritius about local household incomes.
A recent study by the Land Drainage Authority (LDA) has identified 306 flood-prone zones in Mauritius, with 62 of these being classified as high risk. This article explores how these vulnerabilities affect residents and suggests ways to better prepare and manage flood risks.
This week in Mauritius: Parliament passes the French Speaking Union Bill, a U.S. report outlines human rights concerns, and torrential rains cause widespread damage.
This week in Mauritius, the IMF predicts a 4.9% growth, the dengue epidemic persists, and a new law for the protection of people with disabilities was passed.
The deadline for re-registering SIM cards has been pushed back in favor of maintaining the status quo, preventing the state from deactivating unregistered SIM cards before April 30th.
This week in Mauritius was marked by significant developments across various fronts. Here's a breakdown.
Amidst Mauritius' pressing environmental challenges, the government has introduced an ambitious bill aimed at replacing the outdated Environmental Protection Act. This legislative move holds significant potential for shaping the nation's ecological trajectory.
This week has been eventful in Mauritius, with the MCB falling victim to a hacker attack, the release of new tourism statistics, the decision to maintain the BoM's key interest rate, and the passing of Azize Asgarally, a significant figure in Mauritian politics.
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Leisure
June 2026 is shaping up to be a rich and eclectic month in Mauritius. Between retro nights, live concerts, food festivals, theatre performances, sporting events and immersive experiences, this month's agenda is brimming with appointments for every taste and every age. Iconic venues such as the Café du Vieux Conseil, the Caudan Arts Center, and the Trianon Convention Center will host memorable moments, while unusual sites like the Ruines de Mon Rocher or the Domaine de L'Aventure du Sucre promise truly extraordinary experiences. Here is our selection of unmissable events this month.
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Magellan
Wrong permit, wrong structure, underestimated banking delays: some relocations to Mauritius fall behind from the very first weeks. Not because the island is complicated. But because the steps were not prepared in the right order.
Work
A tech entrepreneur for more than twenty years and based in Mauritius for the past five, Breno Le Gal has built a career that bridges digital innovation, craftsmanship and local entrepreneurship. After founding Ewa's Kitchen, an artisanal business born from a deeply personal journey, he went on to create Crafty, an AI-powered management solution designed to support artisans and independent creators. In this interview, Breno shares his entrepreneurial journey, his perspective on the challenges facing Mauritian artisans, and his vision for a more accessible digital future for small businesses.
Everyday life
The recent filmed assault of an Italian tourist at Grand Bassin sent shockwaves across the country. It exposes long-hidden fractures beneath the island's idyllic reputation and has reignited the debate around safety for foreigners in Mauritius. In fact, questions about security have been multiplying on social media for some time now. But should expats and those planning to move to Mauritius in the near future be worried?
Health system
Mauritius is looking to accelerate the development of medical tourism and attract more international patients. According to official figures, over 4,000 international patients travel to the island each year for medical care or wellness stays. This number has been steadily rising since 2015, yet it remains modest compared with major regional hubs.
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Mauritius Telecom
In a context where energy efficiency and mobility are essential, Work From Home has become a necessity. To support this shift, Mauritius Telecom is proposing exceptional offers designed to transform every Mauritian home into a high-performance workspace and study hub.
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