The Government of Mauritius (French : Gouvernement de Maurice ) is the main authority of the executive power in the Republic of Mauritius . The head of the Government is the Prime Minister of Mauritius , who manages the main agenda of the Government and direct the ministers.
The 2012 Ibrahim Index of African Governance ranked Mauritius first in good governance .[ 1] According to the 2011 Democracy Index compiled by the Economist Intelligence Unit that measures the state of democracy in 167 countries, Mauritius ranks 24th worldwide and is the only African country with Full Democracy .[ 2]
Legislature [ edit ]
The National Assembly is the legislative branch of the government of Mauritius. The Assembly is made up of 70 Members elected in 21 constituencies , of which Rodrigues Island is one.[ 3]
Cabinet [ edit ]
Portfolio
Minister
Political Party
Term
Prime Minister
Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and National Development Unit
Minister of Rodrigues
Sir Anerood Jugnauth
MSM
2014-
Deputy Prime Minister
Minister of Tourism and External Communications
Xavier Luc Duval
PMSD
2014-
Vice Prime Minister
Minister of Housing and Lands
Showkutally Soodhun
MSM
2014-
Vice Prime Minister
Minister of Energy and Public Utilities
Ivan Collendavelloo
Muvman Liberater (ML)
2014-
Minister of Finance and Economic Development
Vishnu Lutchmeenaraidoo
MSM
2014-
Minister of Technology, Communication and Innovation
Pravind Jugnauth
MSM
2014-2015
Minister of Youth and Sports
Yogida Sawmynaden
MSM
2014-
Minister of Public Infrastructure and Land Transport
Nando Bodha
MSM
2014-
Minister of Education and Human Resources
Minister of Tertiary Education and Scientific Research
Leela Devi Dookhun
MSM
2014-
Minister of Health and Quality of Life
Anil Gayan
Muvman Liberater (ML)
2014-
Minister of Local Government
Anwar Husnoo
Muvman Liberater (ML)
2014-
Minister of Social Integration and Economic Empowerment
Prithvirajsing Roopun
MSM
2014-
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade
Etienne Sinatambou
MSM
2014-
Attorney General
Ravi Yerrigadoo
MSM
2014-
Minister of Agro-Industry and Food Security
Mahen Kumar Seeruttun
MSM
2014-
Minister of Arts and Culture
Santaram Baboo
PMSD
2014-
Minister of Industry, Commerce and Consumer Protection
Ashit Kumar Gungah
MSM
2014-
Minister of Gender Equality, Child Development and Family Welfare
Aurore Perraud
PMSD
2014-
Minister of Financial Services, Good Governance and Institutional Reforms
Minister of Technology, Communication and Innovation
Sudarshan Bhadain
MSM
2014-
2015-
Minister of Business, Enterprise and Cooperatives
Soomilduth Bholah
MSM
2014-
Minister of Social Security, National Solidarity and Reform Institutions
Fazila Daureeawoo
MSM
2014-
Minister of Ocean Economy, Marine Resources & Fisheries
Minister of Shipping and Outer Islands
Prem Koonjoo
MSM
2014-
Minister of Environment, National Emergency Centre and Beach Authority
Raj Dayal
MSM
2014-
Minister of Civil Service Affairs
Alain Wong
PMSD
2014-
Minister of Labour, Industrial Relations, Employment and Training
Soodesh Callichurn
MSM
2014-
Judiciary branch [ edit ]
Mauritius' Courts include the Supreme Court , the Court of Rodrigues , the Intermediate Court , the Industrial Court , the District Courts , the Bail and Remand Court , the Criminal and Mediation Court and the Commercial Court . The Chief Justice is head of the judiciary.
Local governments [ edit ]
Each city, town, village and district of Mauritius are administered, for the purposes of local government , by the local authorities; the municipal city councils, municipal councils, the district councils and the village councils.[ 4]
See also [ edit ]
References [ edit ]
External links [ edit ]
Government of Mauritius
Ministries
Prime Minister's Office
Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications
Minister of Rodrigues
Ministry of Energy and Public Utilities
Ministry of Finance and Economic Development
Ministry of Public Infrastructure, National Development Unit, Land Transport & Shipping
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade
Ministry of Housing and Lands
Ministry of Social Security, National Solidarity and Reform Institutions
Ministry of Education and Human Resources
Ministry of Agro Industry and Food Security
Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development
Ministry of Tertiary Education, Science, Research & Technology
Ministry of Information and Communication Technology
Ministry of Fisheries
Ministry of Youth & Sports
Ministry of Local Government and Outer Islands
Ministry of Arts and Culture
Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment
Attorney General
Ministry of Tourism and Leisure
Ministry of Health and Quality of Life
Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Consumer Protection
Ministry of Social Integration and Economic Empowerment
Ministry of Business, Enterprise, and Cooperatives
Ministry of Gender Equality, Child Development and Family Welfare
Ministry of Civil Service and Administrative Reforms
Parastatal Organisations
Central bank