Mauritius: Latest news in Mauritius, October 6th, 2026

Here are the notable developments and news reports from Mauritius around October 6, 2026:

• Digital Public Services & Traffic Law Enforcement: The Government Information Service (GIS) announced that starting October 30, 2026, motorists will be able to pay traffic fines digitally via the Supreme Court Portal, part of the broader national push toward public service digitalization.

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• Chagos Archipelago Diplomacy: The UK–Mauritius sovereignty negotiations remain a focal point of international debate following renewed scrutiny and diplomatic reviews in London and Washington, as diaspora and Chagossian advocacy groups continue to call for clear resettlement guarantees.

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• Economic Indicators & Trade: Official updates noted that Mauritius advanced three spots to rank 50th in the latest Global Innovation Index (GII). Concurrently, corporate governance transitions made headlines with a newly restructured board of directors at the State Trading Corporation (STC).

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• Social & Healthcare Initiatives: The Ministry of Health and elderly welfare agencies marked recent International Day of Older Persons programs by lowering the qualification age threshold for state-sponsored home medical visits to 85, reinforcing geriatric support across districts.

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