Everything about Mauritius

The constitution guarantees freedom of expression and of the press. State-owned Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) operates radio and TV services and generally reflects government thinking. It is funded by advertising and a TV licence fee. Private radio stations were introduced in 2002.

Daily newspapers and weeklies offer balanced coverage in several languages. They are often critical of both the government and the opposition parties. Two media groups - Le Mauricien Ltd and La Sentinelle Ltd - dominate the press scene.

Television is the most-popular medium. Multichannel TV is available in Port Louis. Internet access is widely available, especially in urban areas.

BBC World Service radio is available via a mediumwave (AM) relay. Radio France Internationale is relayed on FM.

The press

·  L'Express - daily

·  Le Mauricien - daily

·  Le Matinal - daily

·  Mauritius Times - English-language weekly

Television

·  MBC - state-run, operates three channels and a service for Rodrigues Island

Radio

·  MBC - state-run, broadcasting in English, French, Indian languages and Chinese. MBC stations include Radio Maurice 1 and 2, Kool FM, Taal FM, One World FM and Radio Rodrigues.

·  Top FM - private FM station, Bollywood music and Western pop

·  Radio One - first private radio station

·  Radio Plus - private