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UK to return last African colony to Mauritius ending years of dispute

The deal follows years of negotiations over the future of the Chagos Islands, one of which is home to a crucial joint UK and US military base.

03/10/2024

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Beyond the beach: things to do in Mauritius

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A honeymoon idyll and beachgoer’s paradise, Mauritius is legendary for its powdery white sands and crystal waters, but rest and relaxation is only half the story.

12/06/2024

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Mauritius, at the crossroads of culture

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Centuries of migration and colonial influences have shaped the island of Mauritius to make it one of the fascinating countries on earth.

05/06/2024

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Mauritius, a paradise on earth

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For a small island nation, Mauritius is home to a breathtaking diversity of species.

29/05/2024

Destinations

Food, foliage and fairways: Is Mauritius the island that has it all?

Mixing postcard-perfect landscapes with luxury accommodation and outdoor adventures, Mauritius is the golden holiday ticket for travellers in 2024.

10/11/2023

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How is Rodrigues becoming more sustainable?

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Located approximately 370 miles off the northeast coast of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean, Rodrigues Island boasts to be the most authentic of the Mascarene Island. The population derives a living mainly from fishing, local crafts, agriculture, livestock farming and tourism.

02/12/2022

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Here’s why you should visit Rodrigues

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Rodrigues embraces a creole life through its music, dance and cuisine.

02/12/2022

Meet The Locals

Fishing, comradery and riding a Harley: A French ex-pat in Mauritius

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Little did Pierre know when he went to play golf at his local course in France one Sunday morning that it would lead to him buying a house with his wife Marianne in Mauritius and discovering a whole new way of life.

29/11/2022

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Why Eugen Louis Rothen retired from Switzerland to Mauritius

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When he retired in the spring of 2021, Eugen recalled the "beautiful vacation" he had had with his wife on the island in 2019.

22/11/2022

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Mauritius: From honeymoon to forever home

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From honeymoon to forever home: How Mauritius made this couple's dreams come true

31/10/2022

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Strong winds, flooded roads as cyclone winds hit Mauritius and Reunion Island

Tropical cyclone Batsirai has passed within about 130 kilometres (80 miles) of the holiday paradise, bringing heavy downpours and winds of around 120 kilometres per hour

02/02/2022

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Mauritius – bringing you closer to nature

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Turquoise lagoons, volcanic craters, humid swathes of subtropical rainforest alive with the chatter of birds – Mauritius has a variety of landscapes the envy of countries several times its size.

24/11/2021

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International travel is back, and Mauritius lies waiting

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Bathed in year-round sunshine and lapped by warm, clear waters, Mauritius’ broad white beaches, among the world’s most spectacular, have finally been able to reopen to visitors.

01/11/2021

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Tropical island opens 14 ‘resort bubbles’ for vaccinated travellers

An accelerated vaccination rollout for tourism workers has allowed Mauritius to reopen its borders to international travellers.

19/07/2021

Nature

Extraordinary photos of the world’s first underwater climate protest

An activist from Greenpeace held placards while floating in the water above seagrass meadows in the Indian Ocean.

18/03/2021

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Mauritius arrests captain of ship that spilled over 1,000 tons of oil

The MV Wakashio was meant to stay 16 kilometres from the coast but it was less than 2 kilometres from the shore when it sank.

18/08/2020

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Mauritius is racing against time to reduce oil spill damage

The ship has spilled more than 1,000 tons of fuel already.

17/08/2020

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Work underway to remove Japanese oil spill ship in Mauritius

Tug boats will pull the bow — the smaller part of the shipwrecked MV Wakashio — out to sea and allow it to sink.

17/08/2020

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Stranded tanker breaks in two off the coast of Mauritius

The container is leaking tonnes of oil into a protected marine park home to mangrove forests and endangered species.

16/08/2020

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Mauritius oil spill: Volunteers use hair and stockings to limit damage

“We will never be able to recover from this damage. This is a full-blown ecological disaster.”

10/08/2020

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Mauritius races to contain oil spill and protect coastline

The Indian Ocean island's prime minister declared a state of emergency and appealed for international help after a ship leaked oil on a coral reef.

09/08/2020

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Mauritius sounds alarm as grounded bulk carrier leaks oil

Authorities in Mauritius has declared a "state of environmental emergency" after a bulk carrier that ran aground offshore began spilling tons of fuel into the Indian Ocean.

08/08/2020

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Mauritius declares state of environmental emergency after oil leak

Thousands of species around the pristine lagoons of Blue Bay, Pointe d’Esny and Mahebourg are at risk of drowning in a sea of pollution, Greenpeace warned.

08/08/2020

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Mauritian PM dissolves parliament and calls November general election

The Indian Ocean island will hold a general election on November 7.

06/10/2019

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Where are the Chagos Islands and why do they matter to the UK?

Pope Francis has called for the UK to honour a UN resolution calling for it to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius

11/09/2019

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Watch live: The WTA Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony in Mauritius

In partnership with Mauritius

The event, which will award this year's winners, will bring together around 400 leading figureheads in the tourism industry and decision-makers from Africa and the Indian Ocean.

31/05/2019