The Healthcare & Lifesciences Review in partnership with the Board of Investment Mauritius has published a comprehensive report on the Mauritian Healthcare and Life Sciences Industry.

The report features exclusive interviews of Her Excellency Dr. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, President of Mauritius, Mr. Ken Poonoosamy, Managing Director of the Board of Investment, Dr Arjoon Suddhoo, Executive Director of Mauritius Research Council,  Mr. Salim Ismail, Chairman & CEO, GROUPE SOCOTA and Heads of multinational and local companies, amongst others.

Dr. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim ranks 96th globally and 3^rd in Africa on the 2016 Power Women list of Forbes magazine.

The survey features 100 women from 29 countries who represent sectors such as politics, business, technology and philanthropy.

Cabinet has agreed to the proposal of the Government of Japan to open a Diplomatic Mission in Mauritius. Japan is the world’s third largest economy and is an important development and trade partner for Mauritius. Japan and Mauritius established diplomatic relations in 1969.  The opening of the Mission would further consolidate the existing bilateral ties, and strengthen collaboration in regional and international fora.  It would also give a boost to Japanese investment and tourism in Mauritius.

Guesthouse/Tourist Residence projects involving Non-Citizens

Following a communiqué issued by Ministry of Tourism & External Communications on 3rd May 2016, a non-citizen will not be allowed to invest in and manage a guesthouse/tourist residence.

A non-citizen will only be allowed to manage residential property under the following schemes:

  *   Integrated Resort Scheme (IRS)

  *   Real Estate Scheme (RES)

  *   Property Development Scheme (PDS)

and should satisfy the following criteria:

1. An individual owner of a residential property under IRS/RES/PDS cannot rent except if the application is made by the IRS/RES/PDS Company or a Property Management Company designated by the IRS/RES/PDS Company.
2. The minimum number of units should be six.
3. The non-citizen must have a track record in management and show evidence of previous managerial positions held in similar establishments.
4. Except for the Managing Director, all employees should be locals.

The announcement of inaugural Air Asia flight on 4th October 2016 bears testimony to the Prime Minister`s vision to make Mauritius a regional platform for trade, investment and services. 

The Government has a liberal approach to open air access. Thus, in line with the strategy to enhance air connectivity, Air Asia will operate three flights weekly to Mauritius as from 4th October 2016 and five flights weekly, as from July 2017.

To fully capitalize on the prospects presented by its vast ocean territory, the Government of Mauritius has launched an Expression of Interest (EOI) for Multi-client Geotechnical Surveys for Hydrocarbon Exploration in the Exclusive Economic Zone of Mauritius. The EOI, closing 29 June 2016, is the first step in the development of a new industry in Mauritius that could turn in a game changer for the country. Four blocks of 108,000 sq.Km, 18,000 sq.km, 20,000 sq.km and 228,000 sq.km respectively have been earmarked for prospection. Suitable companies, consortium or joint ventures are invited to join in the establishment of this new economic sector.

Click here to view the Terms of Reference

The Mauritius-Africa Fund Ltd is inviting submissions from local and international firms interested in the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) being developed by Special Purpose Vehicles in selected countries in Africa, namely Senegal, Madagascar, and Ghana.

Click here to view the EOI.

According to Dr. Kirubi, Mauritius is the best country to do business in Africa. It has positioned itself as a leader in economic freedom and is a success story of good governance in Africa.