Victoria Hospital's radiotherapy unit shut down over safety failures
Cancer patients relying on radiation treatment at Victoria Hospital face disruption after the national nuclear regulator ordered the department closed on 5 May, citing unacceptable risks to the public and environment.
The Radiation Safety and Nuclear Security Authority, RSNSA, invoked emergency powers after the Ministry of Health failed to guarantee adequate protection levels during medical exposures — a direct breach of the Radiation Safety and Nuclear Security Act. The closure stays in place until the Ministry proves every identified failing has been fixed.
Frozen veg, chips, margarine: five staples just got more expensive
Another round of price rises has hit supermarket shelves across the island. Frozen vegetables, chips, margarine, tinned tomatoes, and laundry detergent are all up, with the increases taking effect immediately.
Industry data points to more hikes coming in the days ahead. For households already stretched by a year of climbing costs, this is one of those weeks where the weekly shop quietly gets more expensive and nobody officially announces a crisis.
And we haven't even had the budget yet.
Rs 95 million found sitting in MASA accounts — arts minister calls for forensic audit
Arts and Cultural Heritage Minister Mahen Goondeea has pledged a forensic audit of Rs 95 million discovered dormant in the Mauritius Society of Authors accounts, promising the funds will go entirely to artists. Speaking at an awards ceremony Wednesday evening, Goondeea dismissed reports that the Ministry was planning to claim the money, calling the allegations "lies" and "nonsense." An independent firm has been brought in to trace the origin of the funds and identify the rightful beneficiaries.
A Plaine-Verte depot catches fire — for the second time
A major blaze tore through the Nanhuck depot in Plaine-Verte on Wednesday afternoon, the second time the building has gone up in flames. Emergency services were called at 1:25 pm. Residents in the surrounding neighborhood reported widespread panic as thick smoke filled the area.
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Baby Ezekiel is home – After weeks of uncertainty, little Ezekiel Aaron Cleo landed back in Mauritius on Thursday afternoon — a moment his family and a country full of well-wishers had been waiting for.
Three more medals at Africa Champs – Mauritius swimmers added three podium finishes in Oran on Wednesday — silvers for Aidan Li Ying Pin in the 100m breaststroke and Anishta Teeluck in the 200m backstroke, plus a bronze.
Police sergeant stays behind bars – A sergeant accused of sexually assaulting a 21-year-old female colleague had his bail application rejected at the Souillac district court on Wednesday.
Mauritius and Réunion tighten security ties – A joint sub-committee meeting in Port Louis on Thursday sealed a new agreement to intensify cross-border crime and drug trafficking cooperation between the two islands.
Certificate of Character Bill passed – Parliament adopted the Certificate of Character Bill with amendments on Tuesday, a law designed to help people with past convictions reintegrate into society by controlling what appears on their official record.
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