Mauritius Cuts Tax Barriers for Retirees as Competitor Islands Multiply Globally

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Mauritius Cuts Tax Barriers for Retirees as Competitor Islands Multiply Globally

Mauritius maintains competitive edge in retiree visa programs despite growing global alternatives.

By Weng Fah Lim · August 05, 2026

Mauritius Emerges as Africa's AI Hub Amid Continent-Wide Tech Transformation Race

Crime & Society

Mauritius Emerges as Africa's AI Hub Amid Continent-Wide Tech Transformation Race

April 14, 2026

Island Paradise Solidifies Status as Africa's Top Choice for Global Travelers

Tourism and Island Life

Island Paradise Solidifies Status as Africa's Top Choice for Global Travelers

April 18, 2026

Madagascar Stays in Coface's Highest Risk Tier; D Rating Reflects Investor Concerns

Oceania

Madagascar Stays in Coface's Highest Risk Tier; D Rating Reflects Investor Concerns

July 25, 2026

Climate Chaos Triggers Food Cost Spike; Crops Wither Worldwide

Money & Business

Climate Chaos Triggers Food Cost Spike; Crops Wither Worldwide

May 26, 2026

Mauritius Overhauls Marine Resource Management Amid Climate Pressures

Politics & Governance

Mauritius Overhauls Marine Resource Management Amid Climate Pressures

May 02, 2026

Rider's Chain Fails Mid-Stage; Completes Race on Borrowed Bike

Rider's Chain Fails Mid-Stage; Completes Race on Borrowed Bike

By Weng Fah Lim · August 05, 2026

Mauritius Cuts Tax Barriers for Retirees as Competitor Islands Multiply Globally

Mauritius Cuts Tax Barriers for Retirees as Competitor Islands Multiply Globally

August 05, 2026

Cyclist Le Lan Claims Third Stage Win with Late Sprint at Bras-Panon

Cyclist Le Lan Claims Third Stage Win with Late Sprint at Bras-Panon

August 05, 2026

Reunion's Water Crisis Triggers Emergency Infrastructure Overhaul as River Flow Plummets

Reunion's Water Crisis Triggers Emergency Infrastructure Overhaul as River Flow Plummets

August 05, 2026

Pothin Wins Opening Stage of Tour Cycliste de La Reunion 2026

Pothin Wins Opening Stage of Tour Cycliste de La Reunion 2026

August 04, 2026

European Ministers Convene Over Ceuta Border Surge; 72,000 Crossings Strain Infrastructure

European Ministers Convene Over Ceuta Border Surge; 72,000 Crossings Strain Infrastructure

August 04, 2026

European Clubs Mobilize Before FIFA Vote; Copenhagen Assembly Signals Power Shift

European Clubs Mobilize Before FIFA Vote; Copenhagen Assembly Signals Power Shift

August 04, 2026

Cannabis Trafficking Ring Dismantled on Mauritius-Reunion Route; Junior Minister's Husband

Politics & Governance

Cannabis Trafficking Ring Dismantled on Mauritius-Reunion Route; Junior Minister's Husband

Husband of Junior Minister arrested in cross-island drug smuggling investigation

International Tourism Surge Lifts Mauritius Hospitality Bookings Into Summer

Tourism and Island Life

International Tourism Surge Lifts Mauritius Hospitality Bookings Into Summer

Gany's Polo GTI Sets Pace in Reunion Rally's Opening Day; 80 Teams Chase Lead

Oceania

Gany's Polo GTI Sets Pace in Reunion Rally's Opening Day; 80 Teams Chase Lead

Rising Global Instability Deepens Cost-of-Living Crisis Across Mauritius

Crime & Society

Rising Global Instability Deepens Cost-of-Living Crisis Across Mauritius

Energy Markets Brace for Supply Disruption as Middle East Tensions Escalate Near Critical

Money & Business

Energy Markets Brace for Supply Disruption as Middle East Tensions Escalate Near Critical

Mauritius Faces Economic Vulnerability as Tourism Dominance Threatens Growth

Oceania

Mauritius Faces Economic Vulnerability as Tourism Dominance Threatens Growth

Mauritius Budget Delayed to June; Government Faces Test on Household Relief Measures

Politics & Governance

Mauritius Budget Delayed to June; Government Faces Test on Household Relief Measures

Island Nation Emerges as Africa's Gateway for Global Capital and Regional Commerce

Oceania

Island Nation Emerges as Africa's Gateway for Global Capital and Regional Commerce

Mauritius Rolls Out Pre-Arrival Digital Visa System; Budget Confirms 2026 Launch

Tourism and Island Life

Mauritius Rolls Out Pre-Arrival Digital Visa System; Budget Confirms 2026 Launch

Beijing's Manufacturing Woes Deepen as Domestic Demand Weakens and Costs Surge

Money & Business

Beijing's Manufacturing Woes Deepen as Domestic Demand Weakens and Costs Surge

May 30, 2026

Trump and Xi Meet in Beijing Amid Trade War and Military Tensions

Politics & Governance

Trump and Xi Meet in Beijing Amid Trade War and Military Tensions

May 13, 2026

Island Paradise Faces Existential Threat as Erosion Undermines Luxury Tourism Appeal

Tourism and Island Life

Island Paradise Faces Existential Threat as Erosion Undermines Luxury Tourism Appeal

April 27, 2026

Mauritius Faces Urgent Call to Diversify Economy Beyond Tourism Reliance

Oceania

Mauritius Faces Urgent Call to Diversify Economy Beyond Tourism Reliance

April 23, 2026

Markets

Crime & Society

Police Fatally Shoot Mauritian Man Suspected in Wife's Stabbing Death

Mauritian man dies in police confrontation hours after wife's fatal stabbing in Madagascar.

Money & Business

Island Nation Positions Tech Innovation as Engine for Economic Growth

Strategic focus on AI, fintech, and digital services to diversify economic base

Money & Business

Mauritius Turns to Tourism Boom to Weather Economic Turbulence

Tourism receipts provide economic relief for island nation Mauritius amid global headwinds.

Mauritius Emerges as Africa's AI Hub Amid Continent-Wide Tech Transformation Race

Crime & Society

Mauritius Emerges as Africa's AI Hub Amid Continent-Wide Tech Transformation Race

Mauritius emerges as Africa's AI leader amid continent-wide adoption challenges.

Mauritius Faces Fiscal Crunch as Debt Burden Climbs to Rs 675.4 Billion

Politics & Governance

Mauritius Faces Fiscal Crunch as Debt Burden Climbs to Rs 675.4 Billion

International Tourism Surge Lifts Mauritius Hospitality Bookings Into Summer

Tourism and Island Life

International Tourism Surge Lifts Mauritius Hospitality Bookings Into Summer

Rising Global Instability Deepens Cost-of-Living Crisis Across Mauritius

Crime & Society

Rising Global Instability Deepens Cost-of-Living Crisis Across Mauritius

Energy Markets Brace for Supply Disruption as Middle East Tensions Escalate Near Critical

Money & Business

Energy Markets Brace for Supply Disruption as Middle East Tensions Escalate Near Critical

Mauritian man dies in police confrontation hours after wife's fatal stabbing in Madagascar.

— Jean-Marc Rivalland

How appointment timelines became a patronage narrative online

The long read

How appointment timelines became a patronage narrative online

Tracking parliamentary records, media framing, and what verification checks confirm so far

By Clarisse Mongelard · May 01, 2026