Mauritius night market plan delayed to 2026
Minister Ranjiv Woochit will not implement the night market project in 2026 due to necessary preparations.
The proposed Night Market project in Mauritius remains under consideration, with no implementation planned for 2026. A consultation meeting was held on Friday, November 6, but further examination of several points is required before a decision can be made. Minister of Local Government Ranjiv Woochit stated that necessary precautions must be taken.
Key concerns for the Night Market project include public safety and health, requiring consultation with health services, firefighters, and ambulance personnel. The interests of merchants, shops, and other economic actors will also be reviewed, with authorities having already received proposals and grievances. Minister Woochit explained that the initial meeting aimed to consider all these proposals.
Further meetings are scheduled as the dossier requires more work before a final decision can be reached by the Cabinet. The minister indicated that many aspects need examination and preparation, and decisions cannot be made lightly, especially given letters and grievances from shops, mosques, and other traders. The Cabinet will make the ultimate collective decision.
Why it mattersThe Night Market project's implementation is delayed, affecting merchants, shops, and other economic actors.