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The Latest Breaking News from Mauritius

Peter Baker Wins MCB Tour Championship And Legends Tour Order Of Merit Title

Baker carded three consecutive rounds of 67 to claim the title by a single stroke in Mauritius

Golf Monthly

‘We are resilient’: Mauritius slowly consolidates ecotourism gains

With tourism numbers on the rise in Mauritius, environmental campaigners are pushing for continued sustainability.

Al Jazeera

158 cadets pass out from Indian Naval Academy

At INA Ezhimala, 158 trainees from various courses passed out in a parade. 8 foreign cadets from 5 countries, incl. 1st international woman from Mauritius, were among them. Admiral R. Harikumar awarded medals to meritorious trainees. As part of Walk with MLA 2.0, 75 students & teachers from Irikkur constituency…

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Mauritius is the latest nation to decriminalise same-sex relations in a divided continent

The Mauritius Supreme Court has declared unconstitutional a law that criminalises consensual same-sex acts between adult men. The decision boosts the trend in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region towards decriminalisation. Now, a slight majority – nine out of 16 member states – do not prohibit gay and lesbian…

The Conversation

Mauritius sea sponge produces chemicals that can kill liver cancer cells – findings are a positive first step

For thousands of years, medicines have been developed from natural sources – mostly from plants. In recent decades, though, drug hunters have been looking at the immense diversity of marine organisms as potential sources of new medicines.

The Conversation

‘Kids whose insides are destroyed’: The return of drug abuse to Mauritius

Mauritius grapples with a drug epidemic of unprecedented proportions, years after use and peddling peaked in the ’90s.

Al Jazeera

Foreign office rejects Boris Johnson’s Chagos Islands handover fears

The former prime minister said Britain appeared to be ‘on the verge of a colossal mistake’ if it gives control of the islands to Mauritius.

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Congress prods SEBI to act against Adani firms, demands probe by JPC

Congress questions SEBI inaction on money laundering allegations against "Adani-linked entities". Jairam Ramesh doubts SEBI credibility, cites Mauritius regulator revoking two entities' licences. Raises doubts over Adani investments, calls for JPC probe in special Parliamentary session.

The Hindu

G20 Summit: PM Narendra Modi greets world leaders at Bharat Mandapam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday welcomed his counterparts from Bangladesh, Australia, Canada and Mauritius among others at the Bharat Mandapam venue at Pragati Maidan where India is hosting the long G20 Summit. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Hindenburg 2.0: OCCRP alleges Mauritius-based opaque funds invested millions of dollars in Adani stock

Citing review of files from multiple tax havens and internal Adani Group emails, OCCRP said its investigation found at least two cases where the “mysterious” investors bought and sold Adani stock through such offshore structures.

The Hindu

Adani stock manipulation exposed: Offshore trail points to two investors with links to Adani family

After the Hindenburg report accused the Adani Group of stock manipulation earlier this year, the conglomerate’s stocks had seen a sharp dip, and the Supreme Court had ordered a probe amid protests by opposition parties.

Newslaundry

The best holidays to book for September, from Italian villas to UK lakeside stays

Whether an Indian Ocean holiday in Mauritius or an escape to the Lake District takes your fancy, here’s some inspiration for after the school summer break

The Independent UK

HAL and Argentina Defence Ministry sign LoI for light and medium utility helicopters

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) and the Ministry of Defence of Argentina on Thursday signed a letter of intent (LoI) on productive cooperation and acquisition of light and medium utility helicopters for the armed forces of the Argentine Republic.

The Hindu

Deportation mum's cruel choice - leave disabled daughter behind or take her home to die

Kamisha Gobdurdhun moved to Australia in 2008 from the East African island nation of Mauritius and her daughter Sabiana was born a year later with a rare genetic condition

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Maharashtra Deputy CM Fadnavis meets Mauritius PM Jugnauth, other leaders in island nation; discusses stronger bilateral ties

Maharashtra DeputyCM Devendra Fadnavis met Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth and President Prithvirajsing Roopun, and held with them “positive discussions” on making the Maharashtra-Mauritius bond stronger

The Hindu

Fadnavis unveils Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s statue in Mauritius

The country has over 75,000 Marathi-speaking population and a Maharashtra Bhavan was built 25 years ago with funding from the Maharashtra government.

Irish Mirror

Michaela McAreavey documentary: Ex-hotel worker says 'I don’t know why they come and harass me'

Sandip Moneea, who was found not guilty of Michaela's murder, features in a new BBC documentary about the killing of the Tyrone teacher while on honeymoon in Mauritius in 2011

The Times of India

Vistara starts flight between Mumbai and Mauritius

MUMBAI: Vistara on Sunday started direct, 5x weekly flights between Mumbai and Mauritius, its officials said.

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Irish Mirror

Michaela McAreavey's family members recently met with Micheál Martin, Government confirms

It remains unclear what was discussed at the meeting with the Fianna Fail leader

Financial Times

Singapore and Hong Kong vie to be the Caymans of Asia

The two cities have set up new fund structures to lure wealth away from traditional offshore financial centres

The Times of India

Gautam Adani stock rout puts spotlight on billions flowing through Mauritius

The tiny island of Mauritius spent years trying to clean up its image as a base for murky money launderers and shell firms. The short-seller allegations against billionaire Gautam Adani are once again reviving questions about the country’s role as a tax haven for India’s tycoons.

The Times of India

Gautam Adani's older brother plays key role at embattled dynasty

MUMBAI: In August, as India’s Adani group neared the completion of its $10.5 billion purchase of two cement businesses, the conglomerate and its banks put out some particularly complicated filings.

The Conversation

Cyclones in southern Africa: five essential reads

Tropical cyclone Freddy was, on 21 February 2023, bearing down on Mauritius and Madagascar. Mauritius grounded flights and, news agency Reuters reported, emergency teams in four regions of Madagascar were braced for “heavy rains, floods and landslides”.

Daily Mirror

World's 10 best holiday destinations revealed including Majorca, Hawaii and Mauritius

Majorca, Mauritius, Hawaii, Kathmandu and the Serengeti have been featured in a TripAdvisor run down of the best and most sought after nature destinations in the world for 2023

Daily Mirror

Is it safe to travel to Mauritius? Latest updates as flights cancelled ahead of cyclone

Air Mauritius has had to cancel flights from London Heathrow as Ramgoolam International Airport is closed ahead of the arrival of Cyclone Freddy later this week

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