Tag: Mauritius
India grants Mauritius $100 million for procurement of defence assets
The Indian government has offered Mauritius a $100 million loan to fund the procurement of Indian-made aircraft and naval security equipment for the Mauritius...
Corail Helicopteres on the front lines of Mauritius oil spill with...
On 25 July 2020, the Japanese bulk carrier Wakashio ran aground on a reef in Mauritius. Very quickly, Corail Helicopteres mobilised an Airbus Helicopters...
ISS: Mauritius battles a growing synthetic drugs problem
For decades Mauritius has been a popular destination for traffickers of traditional drugs such as heroin and cannabis. Despite the hefty prison sentences the...
Coronavirus in Mauritius
Mauritius confirmed its first three cases of coronavirus, government said in a statement.
“It concerns three Mauritian nationals who travelled back to Mauritius recently aged...
Mauritius votes on Thursday
Mauritius’ leader Pravind Kumar Jugnauth is banking on accomplishments including a minimum wage law to win a general election on Thursday but could face...
Mauritian Parliament dissolved
Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth dissolved parliament and said the Indian Ocean island will hold a general election on November 7.
The country,...
Air Mauritius takes delivery of its first A330neo
Air Mauritius has taken delivery of its first A330-900, on lease from ALC, during a ceremony held in Toulouse. The National carrier of the...
India completes refit of Mauritian patrol vessel
The Indian Navy has completed the refit of the 32 year old Mauritius Coast Guard service vessel MCGS Guardian.
In a statement, the...
India boosting naval capabilities of Mauritius
Following an official visit of Indian President Ramnath Kovind to Mauritius on 12 March, it was announced that India would provide the...
Mauritius Coast Guard commissions new patrol vessel
Mauritius has commissioned into service its second patrol vessel, CGS Valiant, which was built by India's Goa Shipyard Limited, during a ceremony...
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Joint Standing Committee on Defence shows short memory span
Parliament’s Joint Standing Committee on Defence (JSCD) publicly acknowledged the “exceptional leadership” of outgoing SA National Defence Force (SANDF) Chief General Solly Shoke last...
