A water outage has been reported in Beau-Bassin, Mauritius, with the Central Water Authority (CWA) undertaking emergency works. Residents are advised to take necessary precautions. Separately, former Prime Minister Paul Bérenger has called for the release of the judicial inquiry report into the Kistnen case. He also requested information on the Scotland Yard investigators involved in the case.
A social march was held under the banner of Platform Komun Sindikal to address pressing concerns, including the rising cost of living, working conditions, the water crisis, and pension system reform. The march aimed to bring attention to these issues and push for meaningful change. Meanwhile, Innodis has inaugurated two photovoltaic power plants as part of its transition to renewable energy.
The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) has brought together leaders from 56 member states in Antigua-et-Barbuda. The meeting focuses on accelerating partnerships and investments for a prosperous Commonwealth. In Mauritius, a free screening day for breast and cervical cancer was held in Rose-Hill to promote early detection and access to preventive services.
The Use of Pesticides Act is set to be strengthened by the end of the year, with stricter tolerance thresholds for pesticide residues on fruits and vegetables. This move aims to enhance food safety and environmental protection. Additionally, the National Human Rights Commission has re-launched recommendations from the Truth and Justice Commission, including land dispossession.
The Mauritian government has initiated consultations with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to gather feedback on the recent social unrest. The talks aim to understand the realities on the ground and inform future policy decisions. In education, exams canceled on October 13 will be evaluated based on students' performance in other subjects and across the Cambridge Zone 4.
Ten families have become homeowners through the National Housing Development Corporation's (NHDC) "10% NHDC" program, with eight households headed by women. This initiative supports low-income families in accessing affordable housing. Furthermore, Avipro, a Mauritian agro-food company, has marked 60 years of operations in the poultry and canning sectors.
The Business Facilitation Bill will be presented to Parliament after consultations, with the aim of enhancing Mauritius' attractiveness while maintaining economic credibility. The bill is expected to boost the business environment and promote economic growth.
Key points
- Former PM Paul Bérenger requests the release of the Kistnen case report
- Innodis inaugurates two photovoltaic power plants
- Mauritius strengthens pesticide regulations
