AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoLand & Food Security: A new reflection on Mauritius-linked land struggles argues that “invade the land” can mean community food gardens and school-meal support, while also pointing to corruption and wastage in feeding schemes. Catholic Community in Diaspora: Mauritian Catholics in Moorebank, Sydney held the annual Père Laval Mass in French and Mauritian Creole, followed by a food fair raising funds for the Diocese of Port-Louis. Culture Exchange: Mauritius marked Mid-Autumn with a three-day showcase, “A Moonment to Remember,” featuring Chinese music, arts and performances across University of Mauritius, Middlesex University, and a concert for Mauritian alumni. Diplomacy & Film: President Dharambeer Gokhool met Türkiye’s new ambassador in Port Louis, prioritising blue economy, climate/disaster management, and cultural exchange via Türkiye’s film/TV industry plus education links. Education & Mobility: The UK updated its reciprocal social security agreements list, including Mauritius, affecting how cross-border workers handle contributions and benefits. Arts & Literature: Mauritian author Ananda Devi returns with an ambitious epic blending history, memory and the marvellous, set around a sugar-plantation community and a “lost paradise” in the island’s southeast.
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