“You have great value in the eyes of God”: Catholic Bishop to Artists in Mauritius

“Live your art as a vocation placed at the service of beauty,” the Catholic Bishop said, explaining that authentic beauty reveals the goodness of God and brings hope to the human heart. Quoting St. Pope John Paul II, he reminded artists that their gifts …

Air Mauritius confirms suspension of seven managers

Air Mauritius (MK, Mauritius) has confirmed it has suspended seven managers, including CCO Laurent Recoura, pending an internal probe following findings from an independent forensic investigation into historic aircraft sales. In a brief statement to ch- …

The allure of Le Morne: Discover the art of living exquisitely on Mauritius’ most iconic shore

At the foot of Mauritius’ UNESCO-listed Le Morne mountain, on the South-Western tip of this Indian Ocean paradise, is a slice of exquisite luxury: The St. Regis Le Morne Resort. Nestled against a dramatic mountain backdrop, The St. Regis’ 172 colonial- …

The Mauritius Edit: One island, three distinct escapes

Mauritius has long been synonymous with idyllic beaches and effortless luxury, but no two stays on the island are quite alike. Whether you're dreaming of elevated gastronomy and personalised service, meaningful family moments or a restorative wellness …

This Mauritius hotel has a floating restaurant above a nature-filled lagoon

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15 unforgettable things to do in Mauritius in 2026: The experiences that made my 7-day trip truly special

Mauritius turned out to be so much more than the postcards let on. I went in expecting the usual—perfect white sand, luxury resorts, and blue water as far as you can see. It definitely has all of that, but the actual island has a completely different side …

Air Mauritius vows tough action over concerns raised by fleet renewal probe

Investigation focused on management rationale for aircraft disposal and acquisition. Air Mauritius is vowing strong action, including disciplinary proceedings and referrals to law enforcement, following concerns raised during in-depth investigation into a …

What next for Chagos Islands as handover deal with Mauritius thrown into doubt

Beyond the Air Mauritius Scandal: The Imperative of Governance Reform

Editorial The recent parliamentary disclosures regarding Air Mauritius, followed swiftly by the suspension of seven senior managers, mark a watershed moment in the governance of our state-owned enterprises. For years, the national carrier — once the pride …

Mauritius Supreme Court restrains rights issue in aid of LCIA case

(Credit: Shutterstock/ulric francois) The Supreme Court of Mauritius has reportedly restrained an African oil and gas company from conducting a US$100 million rights issue pending the outcome of an LCIA arbitration brought by one of its shareholders.  …