As announced in the 2025-2026 Budget, the Government is implementing an innovative strategy to combat mosquito-borne diseases by adopting the Sterile Insect Technique. This method involves releasing sterilized male mosquitoes into the wild to mate with females, thereby reducing the mosquito population and limiting the spread of diseases such as Chikungunya and Dengue.

A new indoor gym was officially inaugurated on July 18th at the Roche Bois Social Welfare Centre, providing an essential space for fitness, wellness, and social connection to the local community.

Society – A boat stranded on dry land, an altar erected at its bow, and faithful turned toward the ocean — the scene was rich in symbolism. On Sunday, July 13, 2025, the coastal village of Tamarin hosted the celebration of Sea Sunday, held each year on the second Sunday of July. The mass was presided over by Bishop Jean Michaël Durhône, accompanied by Fathers Mariusz Totlinski and Arnaud Bonassies, parish priest and vicar of Saint-Augustin respectively, as well as Father Jacq

Ruhee Stable will once again be able to count on the experience of French jockey Cédric Ségeon for the 2025 horse racing season. Having already ridden for the stable last year, the experienced rider is back in the saddle with ambition and determination.

The MTC Jockey Club (MTCJC) announced on Tuesday, July 16, that the official start of the 2025 racing season has been postponed by one week. Originally scheduled for July 26, the kickoff is now set for August 2, 2025, pending final approval from the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA).

The MTC Jockey Club (MTCJC) announced on Tuesday, July 16, that the start of the 2025 horse racing season has been officially postponed by one week. Initially scheduled for July 26, the season is now set to begin on August 2, 2025, pending final approval from the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA).

Sport – Excitement filled the air on Monday, 14 July 2025, as the finals of the Inter-College Sports Competition officially began at the Côte d’Or National Sports Complex. This major event brings together 11,357 students from 155 colleges across Mauritius and Rodrigues, competing in five disciplines: Athletics, Badminton, Football, Volleyball, and Table Tennis.

Centenarian – Idriss Rumjaun marked his 100th birthday on Saturday, 12 July 2025, during an official ceremony held at the Social Welfare Centre in Caroline, Bel Air Rivière Sèche. Surrounded by family, friends, and several government representatives, he was honoured for his remarkable life journey and longevity.

As Marie finally burst outside, the contrast between the damp chill of the open air and the stifling heat of the stable sent a shiver racing across her skin. Her breath came in short, ragged gasps, betraying the tension gripping her; each heavy inhale echoed the anxiety of the moment. Marcel’s lingering presence weighed on her like a constant shadow. His words still echoed in her mind, feeding a low-burning anger she struggled to suppress. Her thoughts spun wildly between wor

Society – On Friday, July 11, 2025, a new variety of cauliflower named “Local Cream” was officially launched in Réduit. This variety is the result of a collaboration between the Food and Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (FAREI) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), as part of a research programme that began in 2016.

South Africa – Young Mauritian rider Bhavish Soodoo has just reached a major milestone in his budding career: he has officially signed his jockey papers in South Africa, allowing him to now compete in official races as an apprentice jockey. He is currently based at the Port Elizabeth training campus, where he continues to hone his skills as he moves closer to his dream of making it in the professional horse racing world.

On Saturday, July 12, 2025, the horse racing season truly got underway with the first series of barrier trials at the Champ de Mars. While these trials are primarily meant as preparation for the horses and their trainers, the event nonetheless drew an impressive crowd—proof of the public’s unwavering passion for the sport.

The moment of truth is fast approaching for trainers and their horses: the first barrier trials of the season will take place this Saturday, 12 July 2025, on the main track at Champ de Mars, as a prelude to the official opening of the racing calendar scheduled for 26 July under the aegis of the MTC Jockey Club (MTCJC).

The composition of the new Board of Racing Stewards was officially announced on Friday, 11 July 2025, by the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA). This announcement forms part of the establishment of the Horse Racing Integrity Division (HRID), a recently created structure tasked with overseeing the integrity of horse racing in Mauritius.

The horse racing calendar for the 2025 season, submitted by the MTC Jockey Club (MTCJC), has been officially approved by the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA). In a press release issued on Friday, July 11, the regulatory body confirmed that the schedule has also received the green light from the Commissioner of Police’s office, subject to all safety measures being in place.

The foreman, a massive man with a weathered face, entered with heavy steps, his sheer size amplifying the sense of menace. His eyes, gleaming with a cruel glint, seemed to search for a weakness to exploit. He carried out his role with a disturbing zeal, as if relishing the mission he had been entrusted with. The orders were clear: keep Marie under pressure, no matter what.

Society – Young people with disabilities were in the spotlight during the musical show "Spektak Talan Mizikal", held at the Mahatma Gandhi Institute auditorium in Moka. The event, initiated by the Mauritius Recreation Council (MRC) under the aegis of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, aimed to offer a platform for artistic expression while fostering the social and cultural inclusion of youth with disabilities.

The sun was sinking behind the green hills of the Isola estate, giving way to a threatening twilight. The horizon, ablaze with red and gold just moments earlier, was now draped in a dark veil, thickened by the ominous clouds of the approaching storm. The wind, heavy with unsettling promises, swept through the tall grasses of the meadow and made the mango trees creak as their branches quivered, as though a sinister secret weighed upon them. In the distance, a bolt of lightning

Culture – The 9th edition of the Rodriguan Cultural Day was recently held in Pointe aux Sables, highlighting the richness and authenticity of Rodrigues Island’s culture. Organised by the Nelson Mandela Centre for African Culture Trust Fund in collaboration with the Mouvement Solidarité Rodrigues, the event brought together artists, artisans, and tradition enthusiasts around a shared goal: to promote and preserve Rodrigues' unique heritage.

On Isola, the turquoise sea hides as many secrets as it does reefs… and every breath of wind carries whispers of rivalry. Here, behind warm smiles, knives are sharpened in the shadows, and the scent of salt mingles with broken promises in the air.