U.S. Embassy Presents a “Ship-in-a-box” to the Mauritius Revenue Authority

On November 15, 2023, U.S. Ambassador Henry Jardine and Deputy Assistant Secretary Tobin Bradley from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs officially presented a “ship-in-a-box” to the Mauritian Revenue Authority in the presence of Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth. 

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United States Donates COVID-19 Vaccines to Mauritius

The United States Government, in partnership with COVAX, has donated 51,840 doses of the Pfizer bivalent COVID-19 vaccine by to the people of Mauritius. The 51,840 doses of the vaccine successfully arrived at Sir Seewoosagur International airport via COVAX in the presence of Mauritian Health Minister Kailesh Jagutpal and U.S. Ambassador to Mauritius Henry Jardine. …

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U.S. Embassy Partners with Seychelles Fishing Authority and Seychelles Investment Board

The U.S. Embassy partnered with the Seychelles Fishing Authority (SFA) and the Seychelles Investment Board (SIB) to organize a workshop titled “Promoting Sustainable Aquaculture Development.” During the workshop the participants discussed industry best practices and challenges. Read more. 

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Bilateral Mass Evacuation and Disaster Response workshop in Mauritius

A five-day bilateral Mass Evacuation and Disaster Response workshop took place from June 19 to June 23 as a collaboration between the United States Africa Command, the U.S. Coast Guard, and Mauritian security forces. The closing ceremony for the workshop was held at the Hennessy Hotel the afternoon of Friday, June 23, in the presence …

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U.S. Ambassador Henry V. Jardine Presents Credentials to President Roopun

February 22, 2023:  The new U.S. Ambassador to Mauritius, Henry V. Jardine, presented his Letter of Credence to His Excellency the President of the Republic of Mauritius Prithvirajsing Roopun at the State House in Reduit.  Ambassador Jardine also paid a courtesy call on Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth, National Assembly Speaker Sooroojdev Phokeer, and Secretary …

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U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration provides training in Undercover and Surveillance Techniques

February 7, 2023: The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is conducting a training on ‘Undercover and Surveillance Techniques’ in Mauritius this week. This is the DEA’s third training in partnership with law enforcement agencies in Mauritius. A total of six officers from the Anti-Narcotics Bureau of the Seychelles Police Force are participating in the training. The …

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Les États-Unis réaffirment leurs liens avec l’Ile Maurice lors du Sommet des Leaders Américains et Africains

Dans ses remarques lors du Sommet Etats-Unis-Afrique, le Président américain Joseph R. Biden a souligné que les États-Unis s’engagent à soutenir chaque aspect de la croissance inclusive de l’Afrique et à créer le meilleur environnement possible pour un engagement commercial soutenu entre les sociétés africaines et américaines :   “Les États-Unis misent tout sur l’avenir de …

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United States Reaffirms Ties to Seychelles and other African partners at the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit

During the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit this week, U.S. President Joseph R. Biden emphasized that the United States is committed to supporting every aspect of Africa’s inclusive growth and creating the best possible environment for sustained commercial engagement between African and American companies: “The United States is all in on Africa’s future.” The White House announced …

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U.S. Embassy Organizes Dive and Salvage Event

The U.S. Embassy to Mauritius and Seychelles, in collaboration with the U.S. Commander Task Force Sixty-Eight (CTF-68); the Seychelles Ports Authority; and the Seychelles Coast Guard, organized a Dive Engagement in Seychelles from December 3 – 23, 2022. During this engagement, 13 U.S. Navy divers from CTF-68 with specialized expertise and knowledge in dive and …

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Intercontinental Slavery Museum Launches Roof Renovation Project with Support of the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation

A ceremony was held at the Intercontinental Slavery Museum this morning, Friday, September 23, for the launch of a project to renovate the building’s roof. The project is being funded through the U.S. Department of State Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation. U.S. Embassy Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Andrew Kelly and the Chairperson of the …

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U.S. Embassy organizes Forensic Disciplines Exchange in Mauritius

The opening ceremony for the Forensic Disciplines Exchange Event, organized by the Office of Security Cooperation of the U.S. Embassy to Mauritius and Seychelles, was held this morning at the new Mauritius Revenue Authority Integrated Customs Clearing Center (ICCC) in Le Chaland. Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth and U.S. Embassy Chargée D’Affaires Judes E. …

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U.S. Embassy and AMFCE announce participants of AWE Startup Challenge 2021

October 28, 2021: The U.S. Embassy in Mauritius and the Association Mauricienne des Femmes Chefs d’Entreprises (AMFCE) officially introduced the first 25 women entrepreneurs from Mauritius and Rodrigues who have enrolled in the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Startup Challenge 2021. The 25 women, who include two members of the Global Rainbow Foundation – a …

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U.S. Embassy donates two vehicles to Mauritius Red Cross

The U.S. Embassy in Mauritius, through USAID – US Agency for International Development, has donated one ambulance and one utility vehicle to the Mauritius Red Cross. This donation is part of the ongoing U.S. assistance to support Mauritius’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic and strengthen its public health capacity through a USAID grant of $500,000.  Read more.

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U.S. Embassy organizes workshop on the identification and care of victims of gender-based violence and human trafficking

September 24, 2021: The U.S. Embassy Port Louis organized a workshop on the identification and care of victims of gender-based violence (GBV) and human trafficking in Mauritius from September 20 to 24, 2021. The workshop was led by four U.S. Army officers, who have expertise in gender- based violence prosecution and victim care. The team …

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U.S. Embassy Awards Certificates and Prizes to Youth in Seychelles for Participation in IP Training and Brochure Design Competition

September 23, 2021: The U.S. Embassy and the Seychelles Institute of Art and Design (SIAD) organized a prize giving ceremony to award certificates of participation to students who attended the virtual training on intellectual property that was held on July 28-29 for the youth in Seychelles. Intellectual property protection is critical to fostering innovation and …

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U.S. Embassy awards REO Grant to Plant Conservation Action Group in Seychelles

21 September 2021: The Regional Environment Officers (REO) small grants program provides funding for projects that address environmental and public health issues. The U.S. Embassy has awarded a REO small grant of $5,000 to the Plant Conservation Action Group (PCA) to achieve this goal. PCA is a Seychelles environmental Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), created in 2002, …

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Community Journalism: Basic Principles for Effective Storytelling

This course identifies the principles of journalism and how to ethically and effectively share stories and information with your community. The course will look at how to responsibly gather information from reliable sources, how to ethically collect and disseminate information, what tools are available to community journalists, and what the best practices are when telling …

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United States Donation of Protective Equipment for Oil Spill Cleanup

September 24, 2020: The U.S. Embassy in Mauritius and Seychelles and the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) have donated oil spill personal protective equipment valued at $15,000 or 600,000 Rupees to the Mauritius Ministry of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change.  This equipment includes 700 waterproof coveralls and 2,664 heavy duty chemical resistant gloves …

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Ambassador Reimer’s Statement Congratulating Seychelles on the Passage of the Domestic Violence Act

We applaud the approval of the Domestic Violence Bill by the Seychelles National Assembly and the passage of this Act by President Faure.  The empowerment and protection of women and girls is a central part of U.S. foreign policy and national security.  The United States Africa Command in collaboration with the Seychelles Ministry of Family and the U.S. Defense Institute of …

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U.S. Embassy Provides R20 Million in Covid-19 Support for Mauritius

May 19, 2020: The U.S. Embassy in Mauritius through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is providing $500,000 (R20,000,000) to support Mauritius’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The U.S. Embassy and USAID have chosen the International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC) and Red Crescent Societies to implement this COVID-19 assistance in Mauritius. The U.S. …

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U.S. Embassy Provides Covid-19 Assistance to Mauritius

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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Congratulations on Mauritius’ Elections

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.  …

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