July 21, 2020: The United States has a strong security partnership with Mauritius focused on strengthening coastal and maritime security capabilities. This partnership includes long-term education and training opportunities for Mauritians for Professional Military Education in the United States. U.S. Ambassador David Reimer recognized Krishnakumar Rajaram for earning a Master’s degree from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterrey California. Mr. Rajaram, participated in the Combating Terrorism Fellowship Program and wrote his thesis on: …
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By U.S. Embassy in Port Louis | 22 July, 2020 | Topics: Events, News
In response to significant worldwide challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of State temporarily suspended routine visa services at all U.S. Embassies and Consulates worldwide beginning March 20, 2020, and that suspension continues at this time. The U.S. Embassy in Mauritius will resume routine visa services as soon as possible but is unable …
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By U.S. Embassy in Port Louis | 1 July, 2020 | Topics: Events, News
April 28, 2020: The U.S. Embassy in Mauritius and Seychelles and the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) have donated 2900 KN95 masks and 200 face shields to the Seychelles Department of Health. The protective equipment will assist medical professionals who are the frontline heroes in fighting this epidemic. The United States has a strong …
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By U.S. Embassy in Port Louis | 28 April, 2020 | Topics: News
April 20, 2020: The U.S. Embassy in Mauritius and the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) have donated 2000 N95 masks, 21,000 gloves 1,100 shoe covers, and 875 protective suits to the Mauritius Ministry of Health and Wellness. The equipment will assist doctors, nurses, and medical professionals who are the frontline heroes in fighting this epidemic. …
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By U.S. Embassy in Port Louis | 20 April, 2020 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
In support of transparency, truth-seeking, and accountability, the U.S. Embassy declassified the following four cables from 1982 – 1984. The American people stand with all Seychellois citizens and victims who seek to learn the truth of what happened in the years following the 1977 coup d’état. 1982VICTOR01819 (PDF 105 KB) 1983VICTOR01240 (PDF 99 KB) 1984VICTOR01294 (PDF 103 KB) …
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By U.S. Embassy in Port Louis | 17 March, 2020 | Topics: News
PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE NOVEMBER 13, 2019 The United States congratulates the Government of Mauritius and its citizens on its recent peaceful national legislative elections. This successful election provides further proof of Mauritius’ position as one of the region’s strongest democracies. We congratulate Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth on his election. The United States looks forward to …
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By U.S. Embassy in Port Louis | 15 November, 2019 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
November 7, 2019 Event: Mauritius will hold parliamentary elections on November 7, 2019. Traffic may be extremely congested, and emergency services, such as ambulances and police, may take longer to respond. The availability of taxis or other transportation services may be limited. Restaurants and grocery stores may be closed. The U.S. Embassy in Port Louis will be closed on November 7, …
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By U.S. Embassy in Port Louis | 4 November, 2019 | Topics: Events, News
September 9, 2019 Mauritius will host a visit from Pope Francis on September 9, 2019. Traffic may be extremely congested, and emergency services’ ability to respond, such as ambulances and police, may be impeded. The availability of taxis or other transportation services may be severely limited. Restaurants and grocery stores may be closed. The U.S. Embassy in Port Louis will be closed on …
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By U.S. Embassy in Port Louis | 7 September, 2019 | Topics: Events, News
Join the 2nd annual English Language Learning and Teaching Conference at Curtin University on Saturday August 24, from 08:00 to 16:00 hrs. Plethora of local and international speakers will share their expertise on Creativity in the Classroom. Deadline to apply is Monday August 19. Click here for more information.
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By U.S. Embassy in Port Louis | 9 July, 2019 | Topics: American Spaces, Embassy, English Language Learning, Events, News
The Embassy of the United States of America, the Regional English Language Office Southern Africa, the English Language Fellow Program and the English Speaking Union are hosting the second annual English Learning and Teaching (ELLT) Conference in Mauritius. The theme of the conference, happening on Saturday August 24th, 2019, is “Creative Teaching and Learning”. This …
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By U.S. Embassy in Port Louis | 27 June, 2019 | Topics: American Spaces, Education, Embassy, English Language Learning, News
Use Your Voice, Use Your Vote Port Louis, April 29, 2019: Are you aged between 18 and 22 years old? Are you interested in politics? Will you vote for the first time in the next election? Register for the FREE Youth Political Engagement Conference organized by the Embassy of the United States of America. …
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By U.S. Embassy in Port Louis | 6 May, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Embassy, Events, News
The Embassy of the United States of America to Mauritius and Seychelles is accepting applications for the 2019 Fall Residency with the International Writing Program at the University of Iowa. The deadline to submit application is April 3, 2019 Program Overview: The International Writing Program (IWP) is an internationally known annual forum at the University …
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By U.S. Embassy in Port Louis | 25 March, 2019 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, News
On March 18, 2019 Ambassador Reimer opened his residence to the fine arts students of the Mahatma Gandhi Institute (MGI) for a viewing of his “Art in Embassies” collection, “one of the biggest american modern art collection in Africa.” Inspired by the collection, the students sketched in the gardens of Macarty House led by their …
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By U.S. Embassy in Port Louis | 20 March, 2019 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Education, Embassy, News
The American Film Showcase (AFS) has partnered with South by Southwest (SXSW) to bring five (5) international filmmakers to the annual SXSW Conference and Festival in Austin in March 2019. Their time at the festival will be devoted primarily to the Convergence Track, which focuses on use of interactive media through Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented …
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By U.S. Embassy in Port Louis | 10 December, 2018 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, News
George Herbert Walker Bush, who served as the 41st President of the United States, died on November 30 at the age of 94. Ambassador Bill Hagerty issued a statement saying, “My family and I extend our deepest sympathies to the Bush family. President George H.W. Bush’s leadership, humility, and commitment to public service inspired me …
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By U.S. Embassy in Port Louis | 4 December, 2018 | Topics: News
Call for Applications for Students and Mentors 2019 Pan-Africa Youth Leadership Program Deadline: Monday, December 17, 2018 The Embassy of the United States of America is accepting applications for the 2019 Pan-Africa Youth Leadership Program (PYALP). This U.S. Department of State-funded program offers secondary school youth (ages 15-18) and adult educators the opportunity to explore …
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By U.S. Embassy in Port Louis | 28 November, 2018 | Topics: News, U.S. Embassy in Port Louis
The EducationUSA adviser is running several sessions at the U.S. Embassy for students during the month of November. If you are interested in any one of the below, send an email to MaherallyIM@state.gov to confirm your attendance or call at 202-4453. There are also skype sessions with admissions officers of U.S. universities. This is an opportunity to learn …
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By U.S. Embassy in Port Louis | 31 October, 2018 | Topics: Alumni, American Spaces, Education, Embassy, Events, News
The International Writing Program Women’s Creative Mentorship Program Call for Applications from Young Emerging Mauritian Female Writers Deadline: January 1, 2019 The Embassy of the United States of America is pleased to announce a brand new initiative, the International Writing Program (IWP) Women’s Creative Mentorship Program. Working in collaboration with the Department of State’s …
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By U.S. Embassy in Port Louis | 12 October, 2018 | Topics: Alumni, Art & Culture, Culture, Education, Gender Issues, News
The U.S. Embassy Mauritius is aware of an ongoing tender scam using our name to fraudulently request sample items or money. If your business receives a tender from EmbassyTenders.com,” usa@embassytenders.com or info@embassytenders.com , please do not act on this request.
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By U.S. Embassy in Port Louis | 12 September, 2018 | Topics: News
Come join the first ever English Language Teaching and Learning Conference in Mauritius. It’s happening on September 6, 2018 at the Open University of Mauritius, in Curepipe. Click here for more information on this free event! RSVP by August 31st on ESUMAU@intnet.mu
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By U.S. Embassy in Port Louis | 20 August, 2018 | Topics: Education, Embassy, Events, News
The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy to Mauritius and Seychelles is pleased to announce a funding opportunity through the Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This document outlines our funding priorities based on availability of funds, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions detailed in …
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By U.S. Embassy in Port Louis | 25 July, 2018 | Topics: Business, Embassy, Gender Issues, Health Issues, Human Rights, News, Notification, U.S. Embassy in Port Louis, U.S. Virtual Presence Post in Seychelles
Exciting News! Are you an English Teacher? Do you want to share successful techniques with like-minded enthusiastic English teachers? Maybe you have teaching techniques that you have developed and mastered in the Mauritian context and that help you teach English beyond the exam, integrating communicative, creative, collaborative and/or critical thinking skills into the classroom? Maybe …
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By U.S. Embassy in Port Louis | 24 July, 2018 | Topics: American Spaces, English Language Learning, Events, News, U.S. Embassy in Port Louis | Tags: Conference, Education, English language
The U.S. Embassy is aware of an ongoing tender scam using our name to fraudulently request sample items or money. If your business receives a tender from a “Mr. Kerry Collins,” usa@embassytenders.com or info@embassytenders.com , please do not act on this request and contact us immediately at Portlouis_GSO@state.gov U.S. Government procurement follows strict regulations outlined in the U.S. …
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By U.S. Embassy in Port Louis | 26 March, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Commercial Opportunities, Embassy, Events, News, Notification
Call for applications 2018 Fall Residency with the International Writing Program Deadline: March 28, 2018 Note: Open to citizens of Mauritius, Rodrigues and Seychelles only The Embassy of the United States of America to Mauritius and Seychelles is pleased to announce a call for applications for the 2018 International Writing Program (IWP) Fall Residency, …
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By U.S. Embassy in Port Louis | 6 March, 2018 | Topics: Culture, Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges
Africa Regional Services’ Soccer Envoy Kelsey Perlman had a stellar week-long program in Mauritius from July 30-August 6. Kelsey’s program kicked off on July 30, where at the invitation of our partners and collaborators – the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Mauritius Football Association – she attended the final of the Council of …
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By U.S. Embassy in Port Louis | 7 August, 2017 | Topics: Africa, Education, Embassy, Events, Gender Issues, News, U.S. Embassy in Port Louis | Tags: Africa Regional Services, football, gender equality, soccer, Soccer Envoy, Sports Diplomacy
Wednesday July 19, 2017 – Macarty House, Vacoas Each year, the U.S. Embassy sponsors its Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO) program for all students who have been accepted into undergraduate/graduate programs at various universities and colleges in the United States that start that Fall, including Fulbright and Humphrey Exchange participants. The PDO is hosted by the Embassy’s …
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By U.S. Embassy in Port Louis | 26 July, 2017 | Topics: Education, Events, News
From a creative writing class with authors to a talk with NGOs on how to help children express their emotions through art to discussing the creative industry with entrepreneurs, spoken word artist, writer and social entrepreneur Dasha Kelly Hamilton had a busy schedule during her stay in Mauritius.
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By U.S. Embassy in Port Louis | 13 April, 2017 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Education, Embassy, Events, Gender Issues, News, U.S. Embassy in Port Louis | Tags: iip; slam;
Chargé d’Affaires Dr. Melanie Zimmerman hosted an afternoon tea in celebration of International Women’s Day. We were glad to have the participants of the recent The Leadership We Want conference with us!
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By U.S. Embassy in Port Louis | 27 March, 2017 | Topics: Alumni, Chargé D’Affaires, Embassy, Events, Gender Issues, Human Rights, News | Tags: WID; International Women's Day; alumni
Mauritius hosted Cutlass Express 2017, a 9-day military training exercise designed to improve cooperation, coordination, and collaboration among 250 participants from 14 partner nations to increase maritime safety and security within the Indian Ocean and off the coast of Africa. Sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) and conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa NAVAF) in partnership …
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By U.S. Embassy in Port Louis | 1 March, 2017 | Topics: Africa, News | Tags: cooperation, CutlassExpress, military
Our EducationUSA Adviser participated in the annual International Education and Career Fair 2017 which was held mid-February at Swami Vivekananda International Convention Centre in Pailles. If you couldn’t make it but are interested in higher studies in the U.S., drop us an email on irc_portlouis@state.gov.
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By U.S. Embassy in Port Louis | 1 March, 2017 | Topics: Education, News | Tags: EducationUSA
Thinking of applying to a short-term academic program in a U.S. college or university? The EducationUSA Academy will hold its 2017 summer session during the months of June, July, and August. The Academy provides international youth aged 15-17 with the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to submit strong applications for future admission to colleges and …
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By U.S. Embassy in Port Louis | 1 March, 2017 | Topics: Education, News, Study in the U.S. | Tags: EducationUSA
NCIS Agent Jennifer Cartaino announced the 2016 Mandela Washington Fellows – Mervin Pool, Aaron Bonnelame, Fabianna Bonne, Karine Rassool, and Vanessa Telemaque this afternoon at Augerine Restaurant in Beau Vallon.
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By U.S. Virtual Presence Post in Seychelles | 13 April, 2016 | Topics: News
Ten Seychellois journalists were trained by international journalist Eduardo Cue in “Investigative Journalism” during two two-days workshops. An initiative of the embassy in collaboration with the Association of Media Practitioners Seychelles (AMPS)
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By U.S. Virtual Presence Post in Seychelles | 11 April, 2016 | Topics: News
Ambassador Shari Villarosa met with Seychellois students, activists and members of the police force at the American Corner Seychelles to discuss civil rights and the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King.
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By U.S. Virtual Presence Post in Seychelles | 5 February, 2016 | Topics: News
