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June 3, 2026, 8:12 pm
A Framework for the Future of Digital Finance
- [L'Express] As digital finance continues to evolve, this Model Law chiselled by the Commonwealth Secretariat stands as a testament to what international cooperation can achieve: a shared foundation for secure, transparent, and inclusive financial systems that serve people first. It was drafted by Maxine L. Binns, Susan Jarvis, and Loretta Joseph, with input from a distinguished group of legal practitioners, regulators, and technical experts from across the Commonwealth and beyond. This breadth of expertise gives the
'Ecocide' - When Harm to Nature Becomes a Crime
- [L'Express] In April, Parliament created an offence new to our law: ecocide. This significant step was made through the Anti-Money Laundering, Combatting the Financing of Terrorism and Countering Proliferation Financing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, which, amongst others, amended the Environment Act 2024. With this, Mauritius now belongs to a small, but growing, group of states that treat the gravest destruction of nature as a crime in its own right.
UN Climate Resolution Carries Major Importance for Mauritius and Vulnerable Island Nations
- [L'Express] A landmark resolution adopted on the 20th of May by the United Nations General Assembly is being qualified as a major turning point in the global fight against climate change particularly for vulnerable island nations such as Mauritius. The resolution, adopted with overwhelming international support, received 141 votes in favour, including the vote of Mauritius. The strong backing reflects growing recognition that climate change is no longer only an environmental issue, but also a matter of international
Supply Teachers Speak Out - Same Work, Different Treatment
- [L'Express] We wish to bring attention to the lived reality of supply teachers in Mauritius - a group that plays a crucial role in keeping schools functioning every single day, yet continues to face serious structural inequalities. Supply teachers are expected to fully perform as classroom teachers, yet under very different conditions. This raises important questions that deserve the Ministry and public reflection. If a teacher is trusted to run a classroom, manage learners, deliver lessons, and meet curriculum
The FCC Guidelines and Judicial Functions
- [L'Express] The Financial Crimes Commission (FCC) has issued Guidelines on the Preparation and Implementation of Standard Operating Procedures Manuals by Public Bodies. The FCC has included among the institutions that have to comply with the Guidelines bodies established or set up under any enactment which perform judicial or adjudicative functions. Failure by any person to adopt and enforce the guidelines issued by the FCC may lead to legal consequences as provided under section 141(5), and the punishment ranges
CAA Awards Championships to Botswana, Mauritius, Algeria
- [Ghanaian Times] The Council of the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) has selected Gaborone in Botswana and Port Louis in Mauritius to host the African Senior Athletics Championships in 2028 and 2030, respectively.
