Africa-Press – Mauritius. The Mauritian Parliament resumed its session on Tuesday, October 28, with around sixty questions scheduled, including several directed to the Prime Minister. The agenda touched on diverse topics ranging from the Rs 5.5 million compensation granted to former Bank of Mauritius Governor Rama Sithanen to the damages caused to approximately 300 graves in the St. John Cemetery following recent floods. Chief Whip Stéphanie Anquetil will raise the case of the damaged graves, while Babita Thannoo will question the government about reported cases of contagious caprine pleuropneumonia among small goat farmers.
Adrien Duval is set to open the round of questioning for the Prime Minister, seeking details on the official delegation that accompanied him to India—its composition, the official roles of members, and the total government expenses, including airfare, accommodation, per diems, and the official program. His follow-up question concerns the basis on which the Rs 5.5 million compensation was determined for Rama Sithanen upon his resignation, along with information about his total remuneration and official trips abroad during his tenure.
Other MPs will raise issues of national policy and accountability. Quirin plans to question the Prime Minister about the National Agency for Drug Control’s annual budget, salaries, consultancy fees, and whether the government intends to grant Mauritian citizens abroad voting rights. Lobine will focus on synthetic drug consumption and trafficking, asking for data on arrests, quantities seized, and whether a national action plan or debate on cannabis decriminalization is forthcoming.
Several additional queries will probe into governance matters. Etwareea seeks transparency over recruitment practices at the Development Bank of Mauritius before the 2024 elections and the travel records and costs associated with the former director general. Luckeeram will ask about the names and remuneration of advisors employed by the previous Prime Minister, while Jhummun will focus on bank fees and their alignment with international standards. Babajee plans to question the government about a high-profile foreign investor’s assets and movements, suggesting a possible inquiry into the matter.
Finally, MPs such as Jugurnauth and Aumeer will explore operational and security concerns. Jugurnauth will inquire about the national helicopter fleet and related staffing plans, while Aumeer will question the dissolution of the Special Striking Team, its investigations into drug trafficking, and outcomes of its cases. Questions also cover the restructuring of national casinos and damages from the floods, illustrating a parliamentary session rich in oversight, accountability, and public interest issues.
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