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01/08/2025

The Finance Bill 2025 has passed in Parliament with key amendments following intense debate.

With the bill passed, Members of Parliament begin their scheduled recess, set to return on October 6th 2025.

31/07/2025

The Mauritius Police has issued a traffic advisory ahead of the holy month of Shravan Maas 2025, which will be observed from Friday, August 1 to Sunday, August 3, 2025. In anticipation of increased activity, particularly around the Grand Bassin area, specific traffic measures have been announced for the Southern and Grand Bassin Divisions.

Effective from 1200 hrs on August 1, the Bois Cheri bypass will operate as a one-way route towards Grand Bois. Additional temporary diversions will be introduced in the areas of Grand Bassin, Bois Cheri, and La Flora, as needed.

Furthermore, Bois Cheri Road from the Tea Factory to La Flora Shivala will be designated a No Parking Zone in both directions to ensure smoother traffic flow and public safety.

The police have emphasized that any non-compliance with these regulations may lead to judicial proceedings. Authorities urge the public to cooperate fully with these arrangements to maintain order during the religious period.

31/07/2025

Mauritius Issues Advisory Following Tsunami Alerts in Russia, Japan, and Neighboring Regions

On 30 July 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade of Mauritius issued a communiqué warning Mauritian nationals abroad of tsunami alerts in several countries. The alerts follow a powerful earthquake that struck the Kamchatka Peninsula in eastern Russia, prompting tsunami warnings across parts of Russia, Japan, Alaska, Hawaii, China, the Philippines, and the US West Coast.

Mauritians currently in affected areas are urged to move to safer zones away from coastlines and follow local authorities’ guidance. A Crisis Cell has been activated to assist nationals in distress. Emergency support is available via hotline +230 405 2576 or email at [email protected] and [email protected].

The Ministry, along with its overseas Missions, remains on standby to offer consular assistance. Citizens are advised to stay alert to updates and ensure their safety amid the unfolding situation.

30/07/2025

A powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula at 11:25 a.m. local time on Wednesday, triggering widespread tsunami warnings across the Pacific. The quake, among the six strongest ever recorded, was centered offshore but powerful enough to send waves toward Japan, Hawaii, and the U.S. West Coast.

The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed the quake’s magnitude and location. Dave Snider of the National Tsunami Warning Center called it “a significant earth event,” underscoring the broad geographic scope of alerts from Alaska to Ecuador.

In Hawaii, tsunami sirens blared and evacuation orders were issued statewide. Alaska Airlines suspended all flights to Oahu, Kona, Kauai, and Maui in response. Tsunami waves also reached parts of Japan and eastern Russia, with reports of coastal damage and four whales found beached in Japan.

The earthquake hit approximately 250 kilometers from Japan’s Hokkaido island. Structural damage was reported at several ports, though the full extent of destruction is still being assessed.

As aftershocks continue and emergency teams mobilize, authorities around the Pacific Rim remain on high alert. The event serves as a stark reminder of the Pacific Ring of Fire’s volatility and the ongoing threat of seismic disasters.

29/07/2025

Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi🤩

29/07/2025

Mauritians in cinemas rigth now🤣😅

29/07/2025

Haiti is facing a full-scale collapse as gangs tighten their grip on Port-au-Prince, now controlling an estimated 90% of the capital, according to U.N. officials. Violence is spreading beyond the city into once-safe southern and eastern regions. Armored tanks now patrol the streets, but terrified, tearful residents are fleeing in panic. More than a million Haitians have already been internally displaced, the United Nations reports.

“Look at how the mothers of children, fathers of children are on the run,” said Jean Phillippe Marcel, a displaced resident of Delmas 30. “They’re throwing live babies into the flames. Oh my God, oh my God, why?” Marcel said gang members burned alive a local meat vendor and a neighbor, along with her child.

Ghada Fathy Waly of the U.N. Office on Drugs and Crime warned of Haiti’s unraveling governance as gangs take over trade routes, paralyzing commerce and triggering food and fuel shortages. A U.N.-backed Kenyan-led security mission is under-resourced, and aid from the international community remains limited.

Vigilante groups are rising, and U.N. data shows a sharp increase in sexual violence. Without swift global action, U.N. officials warn, Haiti could face the total collapse of state authority.

Source: NPR

28/07/2025

On Friday night, Défi Media’s main page, defimedia.info, was unexpectedly blocked from posting or sharing content for a full 24 hours. No warnings. According to Défi Media, Meta provided no reason. Just silence from Meta, the tech giant behind the platform.

With over 1.1 million followers, defimedia.info is a major news source in Mauritius. Its feed suddenly froze no updates from Friday evening to Saturday. The page stayed visible, but admins couldn’t publish anything. Meta’s technical support confirmed there were no rule violations yet provided no explanation for the block.

The rest of Défi Media Group’s digital ecosystem its website, YouTube channel TéléPlus, TikTok, and RadioPlus on Facebook functioned as usual. During the blackout, the newsroom shifted focus to those platforms, continuing to deliver the news and redirecting its audience.

What’s troubling isn’t just the disruption it’s the lack of transparency. How can a media outlet be locked out of a key platform without any justification? This incident underscores the imbalance of power between global tech companies and local media. Meta controls the rules, the enforcement, and the appeals process often behind a wall of silence.

For Défi Media and others, this raises a hard truth: even the most compliant pages aren’t immune to arbitrary shutdowns.

28/07/2025

In a major breakthrough, Indian forces eliminated three high-value foreign terrorists, including Suleman Shah, the mastermind behind the brutal Pahalgam terror attack. Code-named Operation Mahadev, the joint mission by the Army, CRPF, and Jammu & Kashmir Police unfolded in the Harwan region near Srinagar, acting on precise intelligence.

Suleman Shah, also known as Hashim Moosa, was a Lashkar-e-Taiba operative and former Pakistan Army personnel. He orchestrated the April 22 massacre in Pahalgam, where 26 innocent civilians targeted solely for their faith were murdered in cold blood. The victims were gunned down while on on holiday. The attack sent shockwaves across the nation and the world.

Alongside Suleman, terrorists Abu Hamza and Yasir were neutralized in a fierce firefight. All three were foreign nationals and top-tier operatives.

Operation Mahadev is still underway, with combing operations continuing. As Defence Minister Rajnath Singh initiated the Operation Sindoor debate in Parliament, this strike stood as a powerful message: those who spill innocent blood on Indian soil will be hunted down without mercy.

27/07/2025

Starting next month, Mauritian subscribers to foreign streaming services will be hit with a 15% Value Added Tax (VAT). This move, part of the latest Finance Bill proposal, targets digital and electronic services from foreign providers including movies, music, e-books, games, software, and more.

Platforms like Netflix, Disney+, Spotify, and Apple TV+ will be forced to charge extra. A Rs 455 subscription to Netflix, for instance, will now cost Rs 523.25. That’s Rs 68.25 more for the exact same service.

The bill requires foreign providers with significant turnover to appoint a local tax representative to handle VAT payments. Customers will be identified as Mauritius-based through billing details, IP addresses, or banking information. In short, if you live in Mauritius and use these services, you’re paying more.

For everyday users, this means higher monthly bills across the board without any added benefit. It’s essentially a tax on entertainment, education, and digital convenience. With the cost of living already high, this move will strain household budgets further.

The platforms won’t absorb the cost consumers will. And the change applies across the board to all paid digital services accessible in Mauritius. Your invoice will now show the full, taxed amount.

25/07/2025

Mauritius has entered a new chapter in its economic development with the creation of ER Group, born from the merger of two major players: ENL and Rogers. Officially launched on July 1, 2025, and presented to the public on July 23 at ER House in Vivéa Business Park, this strategic move consolidates over 7,400 employees across 13 countries, with a market capitalization of Rs 13 billion.

ENL, Rogers’ majority shareholder since 2012, led the merger to simplify group structure, enhance governance, and accelerate decision-making. The move was approved in June by shareholders and regulatory bodies.

Gilbert Espitalier-Noël, Group CEO of ER Group and ENL post-Scheme, emphasized that the aim is not size for its own sake, but to create “a more agile, efficient, and resilient company.” Philippe Espitalier-Noël will oversee the Finance, Hospitality & Travel, and Logistics sectors, while leading sustainable development in Bel Ombre and Case Noyale.

ER Group spans seven sectors, including agribusiness, real estate, and technology. Its SEM listing on July 9 at Rs 41.50 per share reflects a 30% discount on its NAV of Rs 59.66. ENL post-Scheme will trade at Rs 0.01 per share.

While the merger creates significant potential, it raises concerns about market concentration and governance challenges. Integrating cultures and managing scale will be crucial. ER Group now faces the real test: delivering sustainable, inclusive growth at home and beyond.

25/07/2025

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met King Charles at Sandringham to mark a landmark UK-India trade deal aimed at boosting both economies. Following the formal signing at Chequers with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, Modi’s visit to the King’s Norfolk estate symbolised the strengthening of a historic relationship.

The deal, three years in the making, slashes tariffs on whisky, cars, and medical devices exported to India, while opening UK markets to Indian textiles, seafood, and jewellery. It’s projected to boost the UK economy by £4.8 billion annually and create over 2,200 jobs.

Modi hailed the agreement as “a blueprint for our shared prosperity,” highlighting access for Indian goods and a reduced cost of British imports that will benefit millions.

A significant outcome was the agreement on social security exemptions for workers on secondment, an "unprecedented achievement" welcomed by India. The pact also includes collaboration on defence, climate, education, and crime prevention.

At Sandringham, Modi gifted a tree to be planted in the King’s honour, echoing his environmental campaign promoting maternal tributes through tree planting.

Starmer called it “the most significant post-Brexit deal,” but it was Modi’s leadership that delivered a win-win moment for both nations.

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