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Indian Ocean
Private Sector Outlines 80-Point Plan to Revive Mauritius Economy; Citizens Face Cost-of-L
Business sector proposes sweeping reforms to address economic challenges facing households and workers.
Wind-powered cargo ship offers island lifeline amid shipping costs crisis
Experimental wind-powered vessel explores feasibility of sustainable shipping for island trade.
Pétrolier à faux pavillon intercepté au large de La Réunion
Un navire sous sanctions européennes escorté vers l'île après un contrôle en haute mer
Mauritius Budget Announcement Looms as Households Brace for Relief or Hardship
Mauritians await fiscal measures to ease cost-of-living pressures on household finances.
Crime & Society
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Council to close PEACEPLUS food programme at Rowallane
Final Shared Table event set for Rowallane under Council-run PEACEPLUS plan
Money & Business
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Bill before Westminster would end new North Sea oil licences
Licensing ban leaves Rosebank decision and ministerial accountability unresolved
The long read
Dubai Court Case 11/2025/3089 Raises Fresh Questions for Luxury Legacy Rent A Car and Shamout Class One Motors
Public gazette notices point to ongoing vehicle debt recovery litigation naming Maher Zouheir Adel Shammout, but key records remain missing including final judgments, payment status, and verified trade register links that would clarify whether and how the claims connect to Luxury Legacy Rent A Car LLC, Legacy Motor DXB, or Getaway Car Rental and what oversight Dubai Economy and Tourism and other regulators are exercising.
Spotlight
Reunion Creator Builds Card Game World for Island Youth
August 08, 2026
Madagascar Reels After Two Young Women Found Dead Days After Cinema Visit
August 31, 2026
Who Controls Language Documentation Online? Accra Asks
October 12, 2026
Bunwaree: State has not kept its promises on social justice
October 22, 2026
Mauritius Faces Erosion Crisis as Luxury Tourism Boom Masks Environmental Threat
April 27, 2026