Rs 5 billion already allocated for the PRB, says the Prime Minister

Preparations for the upcoming report by the Pay Research Bureau (PRB) are well underway. Prime Minister Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam made this statement on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at the National Assembly in response to a Private Notice Question (PNQ) regarding the PRB report.

He reminded that the December 2024 report on the State of the Economy revealed a significantly higher deficit, unsustainable public debt levels, and weakened macroeconomic indicators, making strict budgetary measures necessary in the 2025-2026 budget. "The PRB exercise is being finalized within this framework of budgetary consolidation," he stated.

The Prime Minister noted that the PRB has always conducted a comprehensive review every five years, with the current report starting in March 2023. This exercise covers ministries, government services, local authorities, the Rodrigues Regional Assembly, and approximately 125 parastatal bodies. To date, over 675 meetings have been organized, 1,710 interviews conducted, and 17 site visits completed.

Dr. Navin Ramgoolam stated that it is premature to determine the implementation modalities, including timing, retroactivity, or funding methods, as financial implications are still being evaluated. "Although commitments were made during the election campaign, the budgetary situation inherited from the previous administration does not allow for immediate implementation," he said.

The Prime Minister further reminded that Mauritius currently holds the lowest sovereign rating (Baa3 - Moody’s), reinforcing the need to continue exercising financial prudence in accordance with the public debt management law. However, he confirmed that Rs 5 billion has been allocated in the 2025-2026 budget to support the implementation of the PRB report.