[Evening News]: "I Felt Something Heavy"

Summary for Friday, March 13, 2026:

• The family of Rebecca Laretif breaks their silence following her murder. Her brother criticizes the lack of transparency and pressure from the center. He announces plans to bring the case before the Mauritian courts. The center's director denies any responsibility in this tragedy, stating that he will allow the police to conduct a thorough investigation.

• The gas shipment expected yesterday will now only arrive next Tuesday. This delay is due to an extended stopover of the ship in the Maldives. Minister Sik Yuen reassures that current supplies are sufficient for 29 days.

• Mauritius is preparing to buy its fuel directly from the Indian government. This agreement with Indian Oil aims to secure our strategic reserves. The government hopes this will stabilize pump prices.

• The government is calling for everyone’s cooperation in the fight against Leptospirosis. Anil Baichoo announces a national awareness campaign on the importance of hygiene. The Lord Mayor also declares that the central market will be cleaned and treated for rats again within six months.

• Meanwhile, on the island of Réunion, the eruption of the Piton de la Fournaise is intensifying with three lava flows cutting across the RN2 road. The flows are now engulfing the road with a spectacular width of 260 meters. This unprecedented situation in 19 years is mobilizing the Volcanological Observatory on-site.

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