Céliane Augustin
Céliane Augustin reports on social affairs for the Port Louis Daily Bulletin from Beau Bassin. She tracks education, health and community welfare across Mauritius, pursuing storylines that foreground everyday voices and service delivery. She files timely, source-driven pieces that explain policy impacts and local responses, and cultivates contacts in neighbourhoods and frontline services.
Articles by this author
Hidden Gem Near Paris Rivals Tropical Beaches With Impossibly Fine Sand
Parisian region offers hidden beaches with exceptional sand quality and accessible outdoor recreation.
Over 1,000 Child Abuse Cases Reopened in Indian Ocean Territories; Justice System Faces Re
Institutional review exposes gaps in victim support and specialized interview facilities.
Mauritius to Welcome New Priest in August Ordination Ceremony
Jesuit candidate to be ordained in diocesan celebration of religious vocations
Mauritius Pension Overhaul Threatens Retirees; Workers Plan Major Protest
Proposed changes to retirement benefits spark nationwide labor action and public concern.
Mauritius Beachfront Resorts Balance Luxury with Coastal Responsibility
Island resorts navigate environmental stewardship alongside premium guest experiences.
Island Travelers Gain Direct Route After Four-Year Flight Gap
Comores and Madagascar restore direct flights after four-year suspension, easing travel and commerce.
Reunion Adopts Five-Year Skills Plan to Combat Rising Joblessness and Economic Mismatch
Regional authorities commit to coordinated workforce development across the island through 2030.
Madagascar's Fuel Price Freeze Ends; Commuters Brace for Higher Transport Costs
Government lifts fuel price controls, threatening affordability of urban transport for working commuters.
Trade Summit Brings Thousands to Mauritius for US-Africa Economic Partnership
Health concerns delay major economic dialogue between Washington and African nations
Mauritius Government Moves to Silence Major Newspaper; Citizens' Access to Independent New
Government restricts newspaper distribution, limiting citizens' access to independent reporting.
Mauritius Budget Announcement Looms as Households Brace for Relief or Hardship
Mauritians await fiscal measures to ease cost-of-living pressures on household finances.
Urban Infrastructure Collapses Under Africa's Migration Wave; Housing Crisis Deepens
Rapid urbanization strains African cities as investment focuses on luxury development over affordable housing
Naval Standoff in South China Sea Reignites U.S.-China Strategic Rivalry
Competing accounts of military encounter intensify concerns over regional stability and economic disruption.
Simultaneous Crop Failures Across Continents Push Food Costs Higher for Struggling Househo
Climate disruptions and logistics constraints drive global food price increases
Youth Employment Crisis Deepens as AI Automation Reshapes Job Market Outlook
Younger workers express growing frustration as automation eliminates entry-level career pathways globally.
Official Inquiry Reports Face Legal Scrutiny Over Fairness Standards in Mauritius
Courts strike down damaging findings from Mauritius inquiry for breaching fairness standards.
Mauritius Seeks IMF Guidance as Tourism and Finance Sectors Face Mounting Pressures
Economic consultations address inflation, debt, and sector-specific recovery challenges
Island Nation Becomes Africa's Gateway for Global Corporate Expansion
Mauritius leverages institutional strength to attract multinational enterprises seeking continental operations.
International Tourism Surge Bolsters Mauritius Hotel Sector Into Summer Season
Mauritius maintains strong visitor demand from key European and Middle Eastern markets.
Mauritius Faces Economic Crisis as Climate Threats Intensify Coastal Damage
Island nation reframes environmental protection as economic necessity, not constraint.
Mauritius Weathers Global Headwinds as Tourism and Finance Sectors Stabilize
Economic resilience hinges on tourism recovery and financial sector stability amid global uncertainty.
Mauritius Builds Trade Hub Status with Aggressive Continental Commerce Strategy
Island nation leverages institutional strengths to deepen continental partnerships and investment flows.
Island Nation Targets African Fintech Leadership With Regulatory Reforms and Tech Talent
Mauritius leverages stability and talent to attract fintech investment across Africa