Arts & Exhibitions: Gallery 9 King Street opened a Nick Cave photo exhibition, anchored by curator Danny Flynn’s book of Derek Ridgers’ 1984–1997 images, plus limited test prints, lithographic sheets and a local painting—topped with a DJ set drawing a crowd. Film & Culture (Mauritius on screen): “Prisoners of Paradise,” a new period romance set in 1925 Mauritius, follows Lucy (Ellie Bamber) and Krishna as love collides with a controlling uncle and financial plans. Celebrity & Travel: Shannon Elizabeth shared Mauritius water-views from Ilot Mangénie, continuing her wildlife-conservation life in South Africa after “American Pie.” Sports (local interest via global stage): Mauritius-linked Commonwealth Games coverage highlights Kingston University student Ellis Kottas’ 1500m final drama, while Mauritius’ broader sports spotlight also includes triathlon and regional events. Arts & Community (faith/spiritual gathering): A Sant Sansad at Sachkhand Nanak Dham featured Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji urging youth to reconnect with culture and using “Google vs Guru” as a message theme. Reef & Nature (creative inspiration): Great Barrier Reef recovery got a boost from monsoon conditions, with coral cover rising in key regions after recent bleaching.