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Brit boy, 6, 'detained in Mauritius over £1.6m drug smuggling plot'
The Mirror
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June 27, 2025
A six-year-old boy was among six British nationals detained abroad in a huge £1.6million drug-smuggling bust, according to reports. The group were stopped last Sunday at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU), the main international...
British boy, 6, 'detained in Mauritius over £1.6m drug smuggling plot'
Birmingham Live
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June 27, 2025
A six year old lad was reportedly among six Brits nicked arrested in a massive £1.6million drug-smuggling operation, according to reports. The group were halted last Sunday at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU), Mauritius' main...
Blitzboks wins Rugby Africa Sevens Cup in Mauritius
OFM
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Earlier on Sunday, they beat Zimbabwe 19-12 in the semi-finals at the Labourdonnais Sports Club, and defending champions, Uganda, 26-0 in the quarterfinals. Blitzboks head coach Philip Snyman said the Springbok Sevens ‘A’ squad applied themselves...
Mauritius to ignite skies with world-class kitesurfing at C Kite Festival 2025
Cape Town ETC
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June 20, 2025
The vibrant skies above the Indian Ocean are about to burst into a spectacular display of colour and adrenaline as the much-anticipated 4th edition of the C Kite Festival makes its grand return to Mauritius from 26 to 30 June 2025. Hosted at the...
Voices for Humanity Champions Human Rights in Mauritius with Manishwar Purmanund
WFMZ - Pennsylvania
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LOS ANGELES, June 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientology Network's VOICES FOR HUMANITY, the weekly series presenting heroic change makers from a variety of faiths, cultures and nations, working to uplift their communities, announces a new episode...
Media Moves: Burson launches AI-powered tool, Mscsports scores Telkom’s sponsorship business, African Bank appoints Elouise Boezak as head of communications
The Media Online
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June 20, 2025
The Media Online’s weekly round up of people, account and business moves in media. This week’s BIG move: Burson launches AI-powered tool to link reputation with business outcomes Burson, the global communications agency purpose-built to create...
Woman, 26, sues drunken bosses who threw her into pool at company retreat in Mauritius and left her with nerve damage
Daily Mail
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June 24, 2025
An events manager is suing her former Herbalife bosses for more than £250,000 after she was thrown into a swimming pool by drunken salesmen at a luxury hotel on Mauritius. Chloe Hewitt, 26, from Weybridge, Surrey, said she emerged from the water...
How Lululemon’s Anti-Dupe Lawsuit Became Free Marketing for Costco
The Business of Fashion
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July 4, 2025
Trademark lawsuits are nothing new in fashion, but Lululemon’s latest claim against American retailer Costco strikes a very au courant nerve. The activewear giant is suing Costco, the American retailer known for selling quality-controlled...
Leveraging asset declarations to strengthen integrity: Mauritius’ experience
World Customs Organization News
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Anyone who joins the Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA) is obliged to declare his/her assets and business interests, as well as those of his/her spouse and of his/her minor children (if applicable). A new declaration will have to be submitted every...
Ministerial Advisors & The Blurry Lines
Mauritius Times
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July 4, 2025
eMail Box There’s been a lot of debate recently about the number of advisors appointed by previous governments, the criteria for selecting them, and their exact role. The answers to these important questions often depend on the specific context,...
Ritz-Carlton’s new yacht Luminara offers luxury cruises and top-tier dining
The Manual - Oregon
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July 4, 2025
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection just set sail on its newest and largest ship yet. Departing from Monte Carlo, yesterday, July 3, Luminara marks the third ship in the brand’s growing fleet. With 226 spacious suites, each featuring private...
Mauritius tourism and hospitality sector positions itself as a sustainable investment hub ahead of API Forum 2025
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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June 17, 2025
Mauritius tourism and hospitality sector showcases sustainable growth and investment potential at the 2025 API Mauritius & Indian Ocean Forum, spotlighting eco-certified hotels, green financing, and smart resort development. Mauritius tourism and...
Comfortable Living: Apartments to buy in Mauritius
Intelligent Living
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June 23, 2025
Mauritius offers a unique blend of stunning natural beauty, modern infrastructure, and a relaxed lifestyle. Known for its scenic beaches and greenery, the island nation is quickly gaining popularity for its growth toward comfortable, sustainable...
Bowen Pan, the New Zealander who invented Facebook Marketplace, is home to give back to start-ups and tech companies
The New Zealand Herald
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July 5, 2025
His father, who had worked as a senior electrical engineer for a major shipping firm, took a job at a furniture factory. “It wasn’t a good landing experience,” Pan says. “But they worked their way up.” His mother went on to enjoy a long career at...
Media reports Africa to initiate new credit rating organization
MENAFN
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Africa is set to launch its first homegrown credit rating agency, the African Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA), by the end of September, according to a Bloomberg report. Backed by the Africa Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) under the African...
"Tea for Harmony: Yaji Cultural Salon" held in Port Louis, Mauritius
Xinhua News Agency
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Mauritian President Dharam Gokhool (3rd L) tries tea during a cultural event "Tea for Harmony: Yaji Cultural Salon" in Port Louis, Mauritius, June 7, 2025. (China Cultural Center in Mauritius/Handout via Xinhua) Guests pose for a group photo to...
Rekha played role of single mother in this film, three superstars were part of it, still it was called a disaster, lead actor was.., film is...
India.com
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July 4, 2025
Home Entertainment Rekha played role of single mother in this film, three superstars were part of it, still it was called a disaster, lead actor was.., film is… In this star studded film, Rekha played the role of a single mother. Three biggest...
KMC Mangaluru launches global oncology training with Mauritius delegation on Bebig Brachytherapy
Daijiworld News
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Media Release Mangaluru, Jun 20: The department of radiation oncology at Kasturba Medical College Mangaluru, in collaboration with Bebig Medical Systems, proudly announces a high-level international training programme on the SagiNova Brachytherapy...
FIFA once again deals with New World TV for World Cup and WWC rights
Sportcal
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June 19, 2025
New World TV (NWTV), the Togo-based satellite television network operating across sub-Saharan Africa, has snapped up rights to soccer's next two FIFA World Cups – one men's edition and one women's. Both the men's 2026 World Cup (to be held across...
Nonku Williams seemingly baptises Jojo Robinson during 'RHOD' Mauritius vacation
Briefly
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June 18, 2025
Nonku Williams recently attempted to baptise Jojo Robinson in the middle of the ocean The reality TV stars' trip to Mauritius suddenly turned into a cleansing ceremony, with Nonku instructing Jojo to take several dips underwater This comes after...