Arianne Navarre-Marie, Deputy Prime Minister: 'A New Chapter for Women'

"Today, as the Deputy Prime Minister, we have given an opportunity to all women, Mauritians or locals who live in towns or villages, who wish to serve their country," declared Arianne Navarre-Marie yesterday after her swearing-in ceremony. She now holds the positions of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Gender Equality.

This marks a historic moment that unfolded at the State House yesterday. Arianne Navarre-Marie has officially become the first female Deputy Prime Minister in Mauritius.