Digital Trust & Governance: Blockchain for Good Alliance and Bybit joined the Mauritius Internet Governance Forum, focusing on AI, cybersecurity and building trustworthy digital systems for small island states. Public Health & Care Access: Lilavati Hospital plans a super-speciality OPD facility in Kazakhstan from September, with specialist services and links back to Lilavati Mumbai—also noting its existing presence in Mauritius. Culture & Language: A debate piece argues for protecting Mauritius’ linguistic diversity, including Creole and Bhojpuri, while warning against “linguistic genocide.” Politics & Accountability: Mauritius’ drug crisis stays in the spotlight after the arrest of Véronique Leu-Govind’s husband and her resignation, raising questions on ministerial responsibility and safeguards. Parliamentary Standards: A Q&A-style legal commentary revisits ministerial responsibility and collective responsibility, after controversies around junior ministers and MPs. Community & Heritage: An online forum excerpt explores monuments and re-enactments in the Girmitiya indentured Indian diaspora, including how Mauritius and other islands preserve memory through cultural sites. Lifestyle Spotlight: Chelsy Davy shares rare family photos from her Mauritius “island life,” mixing celebrity glamour with everyday seaside moments. Trade Facilitation: SADC moves to simplify border procedures under a simplified trade regime, aiming to cut costs for small-scale traders across the region (including Mauritius). Science & Nature: New research challenges the “dodo was stupid” myth, suggesting the bird may have been smarter than assumed and adapted to low light.