Author: Moris News

Mauritius, famous for its beautiful beaches and luxury resorts, is facing a slowdown in its tourist industry in early 2025. Fewer visitors are being recorded compared to the same time in 2024. This drop is having a strong effect on hotels, local tour companies, restaurants, and small businesses that depend on vacationers to make a living. When fewer holidaymakers come, the country also earns less money. Several reasons are causing this fall in visitor numbers. Weather issues, rising travel costs, and strong competition from other destinations all play a part. As the travel sector slows down, Mauritius is already trying…

Joe Lesjongard Reflects on Political Resilience After Historic Defeat Joe Lesjongard leads the opposition and heads the MSM. He recently spoke about the party’s 60‑0 defeat. In a frank interview, he shared his thoughts on the loss, the party’s future, and why political resilience matters. Facing the 60‑0 Defeat with Political Resilience Lesjongard admitted the final days felt brutal. However, he started confident and then sensed trouble. “As the election neared, I knew it would be tough to win,” he said. Nonetheless, his team stayed focused and kept working.a Moreover, he saw too much negativity. Personal attacks became the norm.…

Community Rallies Behind Small Business Rebuild A devastating fire in the Bronx has sparked a determined small business rebuild effort. The flames tore through six businesses on Burnside Avenue, leaving a once-thriving block in ashes. For the residents and shop owners, the damage was more than structural—it tore at the heart of the community. Owner Faces Loss but Refuses to Quit Jessica Betancourt, owner of Bronx Optical Center, knows how to bounce back. When her shop was damaged in 2020 during protests over George Floyd’s death, she reopened in just three weeks. However, this time, the road to recovery will…

The European Union has given €14.3 million to AFR-IX Telecom. Therefore, this funding will help expand the Medusa cable network into West Africa. As a result, the goal is to improve internet access, making it faster and more reliable for people and businesses. Medusa Cable to Improve Internet Access in West Africa Currently, many parts of Africa struggle with slow or unreliable internet. For instance, this affects daily tasks like studying or working. The Medusa cable network will solve these problems. Originally, it was built to connect Mediterranean countries. Now, it will extend to West Africa, offering better internet for…

The Champions League quarterfinal stage is now set. Real Madrid took the final spot after a dramatic penalty shootout win over Atlético Madrid. Atlético won 1-0 in regular time, making the score 2-2 on aggregate. However, Real Madrid held their nerve in the shootout and advanced. Arsenal to Face Real Madrid As a result of that win, Real Madrid will face Arsenal in the next round. Arsenal beat PSV Eindhoven in their round-of-16 clash. Therefore, fans can look forward to an exciting battle between two elite teams. The first leg is in London on April 8 or 9. One week…

Launching a National Conversation on School Discipline To address the growing crisis of indiscipline in School, the Minister of Education, Mahend Gungapersad, has launched a nationwide campaign focused on tackling disruptive behaviors and violence in the educational setting. The initiative started on Thursday, March 13, with a significant meeting held at Droopnath Ramphul College in Calebasses. This gathering brought together principals from state-run secondary institutions, as well as headmasters and deputy headmasters from both government and RCA primary schools within Zone 1. Purpose of the Meetings The primary objective of these regional meetings is to engage in open dialogue with…

Microsoft is preparing to enter the handheld gaming market, and it might be their smartest move in years. With Xbox Series X and S sales falling short this generation, a new device is in the works that could redefine how players experience Xbox games. The upcoming Xbox handheld is expected to blend console-style gaming with PC-level flexibility—and it could give Microsoft a serious edge over both Valve and Sony. A New Xbox Handheld Marks a Shift in Hardware Strategy While Microsoft has confirmed it’s not abandoning hardware, the company’s focus is shifting. The upcoming Xbox handheld won’t just be a…

A small plane crashed Sunday afternoon near a retirement community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, injuring all five people aboard. The crash occurred in the parking lot of Brethren Village, a retirement community in Manheim Township. The plane damaged around a dozen vehicles, but fortunately, no one on the ground sustained injuries. Emergency Response: Five People Injured in Plane Crash At approximately 3:18 p.m. ET, the Beechcraft Bonanza went down in the parking lot, prompting a large-scale emergency response. Firefighters and medical teams arrived within minutes and transported all five people on board to Lancaster General Hospital. Three of the injured…

Atlético Misses Big Opportunity to Overtake Barcelona Atlético Madrid suffered a late collapse in their away match against Getafe, ultimately losing 2-1 on Sunday in Matchday 27 of La Liga. As a result, the defeat cost them a great chance to temporarily overtake Barcelona at the top. Barcelona’s match had been postponed due to unexpected circumstances, giving Atlético a prime opportunity. Atlético Holds Second Place But Faces Real Threat Despite the loss, Los Colchoneros remain second with 56 points. Barcelona leads with 57 but didn’t play due to the sudden death of club doctor Carles Minarro Garcia. Had they won,…

Agreement Between India and Mauritius Aims at Strengthening Maritime Cooperation India and Mauritius have signed a new deal to improve ocean safety. Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Port Louis during Mauritius’ national holiday. During the visit, he met with Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam. The two leaders signed two key agreement. These deals aim to protect the ocean around both countries. They also promote teamwork and the sharing of knowledge. What Do the Agreements Cover? One deal involves the Indian Navy and the Mauritian Coast Guard. It lets them share real-time ship data. This can help stop crimes like smuggling and…