UK, Mauritius vow to reach Chagos deal 'quickly'

The UK and Mauritius vowed Friday to reach a historic treaty as soon as possible to hand control of the strategic Indian Ocean Chagos Islands to the Mauritians. The two sides have held “a series of productive, ongoing conversations and exchanges” to …

Brown, Pepperell share second round lead at Mauritius Open

Denmark’s Hamish Brown made a fast start to card his second successive 68 for a share of the second round lead with England’s Eddie Pepperell at eight under-par in the DP World Tour’s Mauritius Open at Mont Choisy Le Golf on Friday. Brown sunk three …

UK Hints Chagos Islands Deal With Mauritius Is Being Looked At Again

FILE - This image realeased by the U.S. Navy shows an aerial view of Diego Garcia. (U.S. Navy via AP, File) The Foreign Office has suggested the agreement to hand the Chagos Islands over to Mauritius is under review after previously presenting it as a done …

Aussie Gale blows up a storm at the Mauritius Open

Australian Daniel Gale has battled into contention in the Mauritius Open, shooting the best round of the day in the European tour event with his seven-under par 65. The 28-year-old Sydneysider had struggled with a disappointing opening 76 on Thursday but …

Britain and Mauritius eye swift Chagos treaty amid uncertainty

2024: A Turning Point in Mauritius’ Political Evolution

Editorial The year 2024 will be remembered as a pivotal moment in the political history of Mauritius. After nearly a decade of rule marked by malpractices, questionable dealings, and autocratic tendencies, the MSM-led government was ousted in a decisive …

Mauritius Times ePaper Friday 20 December 2024

Read More… Become a Subscriber Mauritius Times ePaper Friday 20 December 2024 An Appeal Dear Reader 65 years ago Mauritius Times was founded with a resolve to fight for justice and fairness and the advancement of the public good. It has never deviated from …

UK and Mauritius want to finalise Chagos treaty ‘as quickly as possible’

The UK and Mauritius have been holding talks and hope to finalise the deal to hand back the Chagos Islands “as quickly as possible”. They held a “series of productive, ongoing conversations and exchanges” on finalising the treaty, the countries said in a …

Britain and Mauritius eye swift Chagos treaty amid uncertainty

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain and Mauritius both want to finalise a treaty over the future of a U.S.-British military base in the Chagos Islands as quickly as possible, they said on Friday, after Mauritius' new government cast doubt on the deal. Britain …

Pepperell birdie blitz earns first round lead at Mauritius Open

England’s Eddie Pepperell birdied four of his last five holes to post a six under-par 66 for a one stroke lead after the first round of the DP World Tour’s Mauritius Open at Mont Choisy Le Golf on Thursday. Pepperell, 33, who has two previous wins on tour, …