Press Releases
2012 Press Releases
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“Yes You(th) Can” – Seeking Young Mauritian Leaders!
The U.S. Embassy, in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Sports, is organizing a youth residential seminar for youth on December 15 and 16. The objective of this seminar is to sensitize youth, as a very important segment of the Mauritian population, on fundamental issues and encourage them to become leaders in their communities and wider environment.
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International Law Enforcement Agency Training for Mauritian Officers
Seven Mauritians were on a six-week training program at the International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA), Gaborone, Botswana. These include 3 officers from the State Law Office and 4 from the Mauritius Police Force.
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American Hip Hop Artists in Mauritius for Two Free Concerts
American Hip Hop artists ‘Epiphany’ and ‘Ferocious’ performed at free concerts, organized by the U.S. Embassy in collaboration with the Ministry of Arts and Culture and the Institut Français de Maurice (IFM).
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Secretary Clinton’s Remarks on Middle East Protests and Video
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton made remarks at an event in Washington following the attacks in Libya and with respect to the situation in the Middle East.
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Minister Mireille Martin on “Women as Political Leaders” International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP)
Minister of Gender Equality Mireille Martin has been selected as the Mauritian representative in the “Women as Political Leaders” of the Department of State’s IVLP Program, from September 15 to October 6 in the U.S.
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Coastal East Africa Solid Waste Management Workshop
The Ministry of Local Government and Outer Islands, in collaboration with the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the Embassy of the United States of America, hosted the “Coastal East Africa Solid Waste Management Workshop” in Mauritius from 10-13 September 2012.
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U.S. and Mauritius Work Together to Protect Children in Criminal Court System
Second phase of workshop to train court administrators, magistrates and judges for a more efficient handling of children as victims and witnesses in the Mauritian criminal court system.