[Evening News]: 'Departure of Sithanen Costs 5.5 Million'

Summary for Tuesday, October 7, 2025:

Rama Sithanen is leaving the Bank of Mauritius with a compensation of 5.5 million rupees. Gérard Sanspeur will receive 512,000 rupees. These details were clarified by Navin Ramgoolam in response to a parliamentary question from the opposition leader at the National Assembly this morning. The Prime Minister added that suspicions of interference concerning Tevin Sithanen are already under investigation.

The annual report from the Ombudsperson for Children highlights serious shortcomings in the child protection system. Aneeta Ghoorah criticizes administrative delays, a lack of coordination between institutions, and late decisions. A total of 333 cases were recorded by the Office between September 2024 and August 2025.

Mauritius has a legal framework against human trafficking, but its enforcement remains limited. A recent trial in the intermediate court, concluded by the dismissal of a formal charge, illustrates the obstacles to prosecuting such cases. Since the beginning of the year, 22 cases have been reported.

Mauritian athletes returned home on Tuesday after making history at the Paralympic World Championships in New Delhi, thanks to their remarkable performances that put Mauritius on the international stage.