Mauritius Arts & Heritage: A new exhibition at Gallery 9 King Street, “Sweet Labour,” runs July 2–August 1 and revisits the history of Indian indentured labour shipped to Mauritius after the 1833 Slavery Abolition Act, using screen prints of migrant labourers and ceramic sugar bowls inspired by colonial-era sugar cane plantation life. Local Culture & Lifestyle: A Port Louis day at Champs de Mars “the races” story spotlights how the turf club’s British-French colonial roots still shape today’s social mix, from free-entry for ladies to the Moka mountain backdrop and classic Mauritian food stalls. Fashion & Sourcing: Source Fashion returns to Excel London (July 7–9) with its biggest-ever edition—305 exhibitors from 19 countries/regions—plus a new Vietnamese pavilion and expanded Mauritius representation, signalling fresh demand for transparent, responsible supply chains. Entertainment & Media: Canal+ has pulled TF1 Group channels across France, French-speaking Switzerland and Africa after carriage talks broke down, affecting viewers of TF1, TMC, TFX, LCI and thematic channels like Histoire TV and Ushuaïa TV. Sports (Mauritius link): At the World Cup Round of 32, Sweden’s Glenn Nyberg will referee Spain vs Austria, with Mauritius’ Dahane Beida as fourth official. Travel & Premium Hospitality: Emirates announces next-generation lounge rollouts, with Mauritius scheduled for August, while One&Only launches sales for ultra-luxury private homes in Fiji opening in 2029.