The recent elections in Mauritius, held on November 10, 2024, have resulted in a significant shift in the political landscape, leading to the formation of a new government under the leadership of Prime Minister Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam. Announced on November 22, 2024, this cabinet brings together a diverse group of ministers poised to address critical issues affecting the nation. Their policies and initiatives will likely have profound implications for the business community in Mauritius.
Below is an updated list of all the ministry contact information to help businesses and individuals connect with the relevant government departments.
Overview of the New Cabinet
Ministry of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications
Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam: As Prime Minister, he will oversee this ministry along with Finance and Rodrigues and Outer Islands.
Contact Details:
- Website: Prime Minister’s Office
- Address: Level 4 and 7, New Government Centre, Port-Louis
- Telephone: (+230) 201 2409
- Email: pmo@govmu.org
Ministry of Finance
Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam: As Prime Minister, he will also manage financial policies and economic strategies.
Contact Details:
- Website: Prime Minister’s Office
- Address: Ground Floor, Government House, Port-Louis, 11319
- Telephone: (+230) 260 1300
- Email: mofed-registry@govmu.org
Ministry of Housing and Lands
Shakeel Ahmed Yousuf Abdul Razack Mohamed: As Minister of Housing and Lands, Mohamed will focus on developing sustainable housing solutions and managing land resources effectively.
Contact Details:
Ministry of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change
Rajesh Anand Bhagwan: As Minister of Environment, he will focus on sustainable practices to combat climate change and enhance environmental protection.
Joanna Bérenger: Junior Minister for Environment will support Bhagwan in implementing environmental initiatives.
Contact Details:
- Website: Ministry of Environment
- Address: Ken Lee Tower, Cnr Barracks & St Georges Streets, Port Louis
- Telephone: (+230) 203 6200 – 212 7175
- Email: menv@govmu.org
Ministry of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries
Dr. Arvin Boolell: As Minister of Agro-Industry, he will work on enhancing agricultural productivity, ensuring food security, and developing the blue economy.
Fabrice David: Junior Minister for Agro-industry will assist Boolell in implementing agricultural and fisheries policies.
Contact Details:
- Website: Ministry of Agro-Industry
- Address: Level 8, Renganaden Seeneevassen Building, Cnr Jules Koenig & Maillard Streets, Port Louis
- Telephone: (+230) 212 0854 – 212 2940
- Email: moa-headoffice@govmu.org
Ministry of National Infrastructure
Govindranath Gunness: As Minister of National Infrastructure, Gunness will oversee the development and maintenance of crucial national infrastructure projects.
Contact Details:
- Website: Ministry of National Infrastructure
- Address: 11th Floor, Citadelle Mall, Corner Sir Virgil Naz & Dr Eugene Laurent Streets, Port Louis
- Telephone: (+230) 405 0700
- Email: ndu-hr@govmu.org
Ministry of Health and Wellness
Anil Kumar Bachoo: As Minister of Health and Wellness, Bachoo will focus on improving healthcare services and promoting public health initiatives.
Contact Details:
- Website: Ministry of Health
- Address: 5th Floor, Emmanuel Anquetil Building, Port Louis
- Telephone: (+230) 201 2175 – 201 1927
- Email: moh@govmu.org
Ministry of Tourism
Christian Harold Richard Duval: As Minister of Tourism, Duval will work on promoting Mauritius as a prime tourist destination and developing sustainable tourism practices.
Sydney Pierre: Junior Minister for Tourism will support Duval in implementing tourism strategies and initiatives.
Contact Details:
- Website: Ministry of Tourism
- Address: Level 5, Air Mauritius Centre, John Kennedy Street, Port Louis
- Telephone: (+230) 211 7930
- Email: mtou@govmu.org
Ministry of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity
Ashok Kumar Subron: As Minister of Social Integration, he will focus on social welfare programs and promoting national unity.
Kugan Parapen: Junior Minister for Social Integration will assist Subron in implementing social integration policies.
Contact Details:
- Website: Ministry of Social Integration
- Address: R. Seeneevassen Building, J.Koenig Street, Port-Louis
- Telephone: (+230) 207 0625 / 207 0626 / 207 0627
- Email: msiep@govmu.org / mss@govmu.org
Ministry of Financial Services and Economic Planning
Dr. Jyoti Jeetun: As Minister of Financial Services and Economic Planning, Jeetun will work on strengthening the financial sector and developing economic strategies for growth.
Contact Details:
- Website: Ministry of Financial Services
- Address: 8th Floor, SICOM Tower, Wall Street, Ebène
- Telephone: (+230) 404 2400
- Email: financialservices@govmu.org
Ministry of Energy and Public Utilities
Patrick Gervais Assirvaden: As Minister of Energy and Public Utilities, Assirvaden will focus on developing sustainable energy solutions and improving public utility services.
Contact Details:
- Website: Ministry of Energy
- Address: Level 6, Air Mauritius Centre, President John Kennedy Street, Port Louis, Mauritius
- Telephone: (+230) 210 3774 – 75 – 76 / Registry: (+230) 210 3774 – 75
- Email: mpu@govmu.org / psmepu@govmu.org
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade
Dhananjay Ramful: As Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration he will manage Mauritius’ international relations and trade policies.
Rajen Narsinghen: Junior Minister for Foreign Affairs will support Ramful in diplomatic and international trade matters.
Contact Details:
- Website: Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Address: 8th – 11th and 14th Floor, Newton Tower, Sir William Newton Street, Port Louis
- Telephone: (+230) 405 2500
- Email: mfa@govmu.org
Ministry of Youth and Sports
Darmarajen Nagalingum : As Minister , Nagalingum will focus on developing youth programs .
Karen Foo Kune-Bacha: Junior Minister for Sports will assist Nagalingum in implementing sports initiatives.
Contact Details:
- Website : Ministry Youth & Sports
- Address : 7th – 8th Floor, Citadelle Mall, Cnr Sir Virgil Naz and Louis Pasteur Street, Port- Louis
- Telephone : + 206 1555 / 206 1579
- Email :mysopenreg@govmu.org
Ministry of Labour and Industrial Relations
Muhammad Reza Cassam Uteem: As Minister , Uteem will work on improving labor conditions .
Contact Details:
- Website :Ministry Labour
- Address : Level 1-11, Victoria House, Corner St Louis and Barracks Streets, Port-Louis
- Telephone:(+230) 207 2600
- Email :mol@govmu.org
Ministry of Land Transport
Mahomed Osman Cassam Mahomed: As Minister , Mahomed will focus on improving public transportation .
Contact Details:
- Website :Ministry Land Transport
- Address :11th Floor , Air Mauritius Centre , John Kennedy Street , Port Louis
- Telephone :+2302103824
- Email :mlt@govmu.org
Ministry of Gender Equality and Family Welfare
Marie Arianne Navarre-Marie: As Minister , Navarre-Marie will work on promoting gender equality .
Anisthta Babooram: Junior Minister for Gender Equality will assist Navarre-Marie in implementing family welfare policies.
Contact Details:
- Website :Ministry Gender Equality
- Address : 7th Floor, Newton Tower, Sir William Newton Street 11328, Port-Louis
- Telephone : (+230) 405 3300
- Email :mwfwcd@govmu.org
Ministry of Commerce and Consumer Protection
John Michaël Tzoun Sao Yeung Sik Yuen: As Minister , Yeung Sik Yuen will focus on promoting fair trade practices .
Contact Details:
- Website : Ministry Commerce
- Address : evel 2, SICOM Tower, Wall Street, Ebène Cybercity, Ebène 72202
- Telephone : (+230) 460 2500
- Email :mcom@govmu.org
Ministry of Tertiary Education , Science & Research
Dr. Kaviraj Sharma Sukon: As Minister , Sukon will work on enhancing higher education opportunities .
Contact Details:
Ministry Industry SME & Cooperatives
Sayed Muhammad Aadil Ameer Meea: As Minister , Ameer Meea will focus on industrial development .
Contact Details:
- Website : Ministry Industry
- Address : Level 7, Air Mauritius Centre, President John Kennedy Street , Port Louis
- Telephone: (+230) 210 7100
- Email: mind@govmu.org
Ministry Education & Human Resource Development
Dr. Mahend Gungapersad: As Minister , Gungapersad will work on improving educational standards .
Contact Details:
- Website : Ministry Education
- Address : Level 3, MITD House, Phoenix, Mauritius
- Telephone: (+230) 686 2402 / 686 2403 / 601 5200
- Email：moeministeroffice@govmu.org / moeps@govmu.org
Ministry Information Technology Communication & Innovation
Dr. Avinash Ramtohul: As Minister , Ramtohul will focus on advancing digital infrastructure .
Contact Details:
- Website: Ministry IT
- Address：Level 7, SICOM Tower, Wall Street, Ebene Cyber City, Ebene
- Telephone: (+230) 401 3500
- Email: mtci@govmu.org
Ministry Public Service & Administrative Reforms
Lutchmanah Pentiah: As Minister , Pentiah will work to improve public service efficiency .
Contact Details:
• Website: Ministry Public Service
• Address：Sicom Building 2, Corner Chevreau & Rev Jean Lebrun Street, Port-Louis
• Telephone: (+230) 405-4100
• Email: civser@govmu.org
Ministry Local Government
Ranjiv Woochit: As Minister , Woochit will focus on strengthening local governance .
Fawzi Allymun: Junior Minister for Local Government will assist Woochit in implementing local governance initiatives.
Contact Details:
• Website: Ministry Local Government
• Address：Level 3, Emmanuel Anquetil Building, c/r S.S.R. & J. Koenig Streets, Port-Louis
• Telephone: (+230) 212 1805 / 201 3925 / 201 2155
• Email：mlg@govmu.org
Ministry Arts & Culture
Mahendra Gondeea: As Minister , Gondeea will work to promote Mauritian arts .
Véronique Leu-Govind: Junior Minister for Arts & Culture will support Gondeea in implementing arts programs.
Contact Details:
• Website: Ministry Arts & Culture
• Address：7th Floor, Renganaden Seeneevassen Building, Port-Louis
• Telephone: (+230) 212 2112
• Email: moac@govmu.org
Business Implications
The newly formed cabinet is expected to influence various aspects of business in Mauritius significantly:
- Economic Policy Direction:
The new government may introduce shifts in economic policies that could impact the investment climate. Businesses should prepare for potential changes in taxation and regulatory frameworks that could affect operations.
- SME Support Initiatives:
With a focus on small and medium enterprises (SMEs), there may be new initiatives aimed at fostering growth within this sector. This could include access to funding or support programs designed to enhance competitiveness.
- Digital Transformation Efforts:
The appointment of a dedicated minister for Information Technology highlights the government’s commitment to advancing digital infrastructure. Businesses should anticipate initiatives that promote digital economy strategies which could enhance efficiency and innovation.
- International Trade Relations:
Under the leadership of Dhananjay Ramful as Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration alongside his junior minister Rajen Narsinghen’s support for international trade matters businesses should monitor potential new trade agreements or adjustments to existing policies that could open up new markets or opportunities.
- Sustainable Business Practices:
The emphasis on environmental sustainability led by Rajesh Anand Bhagwan may result in new regulations or incentives for businesses adopting sustainable practices. Companies focusing on eco-friendly operations may find themselves at an advantage as regulations evolve.
- Tourism Sector Recovery Strategies:
With Christian Harold Richard Duval at the helm promoting tourism development efforts alongside junior minister Sydney Pierre’s support for tourism strategies post-pandemic recovery is likely to be prioritized. This could lead to increased investment opportunities within the tourism sector.
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