"(No. B/161) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floréal) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands …"
(Withdrawn) EDB – MR S. M., DEPUTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER – APPOINTMENT TERMS & CONDITIONS
"(No. B/176) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floréal) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the cycle lanes incorporated into thirteen road projects across 31.4 kilometres at the cost of …"
(Withdrawn) ELECTRONIC MONITORING BRACELETS – TIME FRAME 39
"(No. B/184) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floréal) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the Pesticides Regulatory Office, he will, for the …"
(Withdrawn) Madam Speaker: So, now, we go to Dr. Aumeer! RENT-TO-OWN SCHEME – ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS, HOUSING UNITS AVAILABILITY & EXPECTED DELIVERY DATES
"(No. B/203) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floréal) asked the Minister of Tourism whether, in regard to the proposed introduction in the Assembly of amendments to the Tourism Act for the enhanced protection …"
(Withdrawn) LAGOONS – SWIMMING & SPEED LIMIT ZONES – DEMARCATION ZONES
"(No. B/243) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floreal) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands …"
Reply: With regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed by the Bank of Mauritius that in the first report of the Conservator submitted in March 2024, …
"(No. B/256) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floréal) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands …"
(Withdrawn) STATE SECONDARY SCHOOLS – STUDENT POPULATION BELOW 150 – STAFFING DETAILS
"(No. B/280) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floréal) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the Pesticides Regulatory Office, he will, for the …"
(Withdrawn) 8000 HOUSING UNITS – CONTRACT VALUE – ARSENAL PROJECT
"(No. B/296) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floréal) asked the Minister of Health and Wellness whether, in regard to the proposed introduction in the Assembly of amendments to the Tourism Act for the enhanced …"
(Withdrawn) TAMARIN PUBLIC BEACH – TOILET FACILITIES & AMENITIES – DESILTING WORKS
"(No. B/319) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floréal) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands …"
The Prime Minister: Thank you, Madam Speaker. As the House is aware, section 49 of the Constitution provides that the official language of the Assembly shall …
"(No. B/321) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floréal) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands …"
The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, as the hon. Member is aware and is indeed the whole population, the previous Government left us with a disastrous fiscal …
"(No. B/351) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floréal) asked the Minister of Tourism whether, in regard to the proposed introduction in the Assembly of amendments to the Tourism Act for the enhanced protection …"
Mr R. Duval: Merci, Madam la présidente. Les activités d’observation des dauphins et baleines et de nage avec les dauphins sont pratiquées sur la côte …
"(No. B/380) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floréal) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the Pesticides Regulatory Office, he will, for the …"
(Withdrawn) TWAHA ACADEMY – ALLEGED AGGRESSION & ILL-TREATMENT MINORS CASE – INQUIRY
"B/405 The Honourable First Member for Vacoas and Floréal (Ms Joanna Bérenger) To ask Dr the Honourable Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, …"
"(No. B/429) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floréal) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the Renewable Energy Hybrid Facilities projects in respect of SPV 30MW Belle Vue 2 …"
Mr Assirvaden : M. le président, je souhaite aborder en priorité la partie (c) de la question. Selon les informations communiquées par le Central Electricity …
"(No. B/446) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floréal) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard to foreign workers, he will – (a) for the benefit of the House, obtain …"
(Withdrawn) PESTICIDES REGULATORY OFFICE – OFFICERS POSTING – REDUCTION REASONS
"(No. B/449) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floréal) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the Pesticides Regulatory Office, he will, for the …"
(Withdrawn) WATER SUPPLY – MUDDY/MURKY WATER COMPLAINTS –REMEDIAL MEASURES
"(No. B/505) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floreal) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands …"
The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, with your permission, I will reply to Parliamentary Questions B/505 and B/511 together, as they relate to the same subject …
"(No. B/522) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floréal) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the incorporation of cycle lanes into 13 road projects, he will, for the benefit of the …"
Mr Gunness: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, as the House may be aware, in 2020, the then Government adopted a policy decision to include cycle lanes in all newly …
"(No. B/556) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floréal) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard to the recruitment of foreign workers, he will, for the benefit of the House, …"
(Withdrawn) CONSTITUENCY NO.18 – DRAINS CONSTRUCTION
"(No. B/559) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floréal) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the Pesticides Regulatory Office, he will, for the …"
(Withdrawn) SAINT-CROIX – SOCIAL WELFARE CENTRE – DEMOLITION – NEW BUILDING
"(No. B/565) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floréal) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands …"
The Prime Minister: Madam Speaker, recently, the Economic Development Board (EDB) has received multiple enquiries from foreigners who have expressed interest …
"(No. B/577) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floréal) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands …"
(Withdrawn) MUDDY/MURKY WATER SUPPLY – COMPLAINTS – REASONS & REMEDIAL MEASURES
"(No. B/597) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floréal) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the M4 Motorway linking the Rivière du Rempart District to the Grand Port District via …"
(Withdrawn) BANCO VALOR INTERNATIONAL LTD – INVESTMENT BANKING LICENCE – DUE DILIGENCE EXERCISE – OUTCOME
"B/620 The Honourable First Member for Vacoas and Floreal (Ms Joanna Bérenger) To ask the Honourable Minister of Arts and Culture – Whether, in regard to the claims for arrears of late Mr J. N. É., also …"
"(No. B/637) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floreal) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands …"
Ms J. Bérenger: Yes, je voudrais savoir quelles mesures ont été prévues pour prévenir toute forme d'optimisation fiscale ou de restructuration visant à …
"(No. B/670) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floreal) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard to foreign workers, he will – (a) for the benefit of the House, obtain and table …"
Mr Uteem: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, when I took office in November 2024, there was a total anarchy in the recruitment of foreign workers to work in Mauritius. …
"(No. B/687) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floreal) asked the Minister of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change whether, in regard to the severe erosion occurring at the Tamarin public beach …"
(Withdrawn) BLACK RIVER DISTRICT – SCAVENGING SERVICES – CONTRACTOR/S
"(No. B/707) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floréal) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether in regard to the M4 Motorway linking the Rivière du Rempart District to the Grand Port District via …"
(Withdrawn) SUPERMARKETS LEVYING CHARGES – REMISES DE FIN D’ANNÉE & MARKETING FEES – IMPACT
"B/723 The Honourable First Member for Vacoas and Floreal (Ms Joanna Bérenger) To ask Dr the Honourable Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, …"
"(No. B/740) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floréal) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to the lease of 25,5 arpents of Pas Géométriques situated at Salines Koenig, Rivière Noire, to …"
Mr Mohamed: Madam Speaker, I'm informed that Stella di Mare Mauritius Limited was granted a 60-year industrial lease over part of the Pas Géométriques and …
"(No. B/754) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floréal) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to the proposed amendments to Policy A1 under the Outline Planning Scheme allowing for the …"
Mr Mohamed: It is B/754, n'est-ce pas? Madam Speaker, Government remains fully committed to the protection of prime agricultural land for food security, …
"(No. B/759) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floréal) asked the Minister of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change whether, in regard to the construction of 25 residential building units at …"
(Withdrawn) CENTRAL ELECTRICITY BOARD – SECURITY SERVICES – CONTRACTS
"B/792 The Honourable First Member for Vacoas and Floreal (Ms Joanna Bérenger) To ask Dr the Honourable Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, …"
"(No. B/805) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floréal) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard to Mrs M. M. B., a Bangladeshi worker reported missing by the Bangladesh High …"
Mr Uteem: Madam Speaker, at the outset, I wish to declare my interest in the matter as Mrs M.M.B. used to work as carer for my mother who is 80 years old. My …
"(No. B/810) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floréal) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the Mauritius Society for Animal Welfare, he will …"
The Minister of Local Government (Mr R. Woochit): Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with your permission, I shall reply to Parliamentary Question B/810. The Mauritius …
"(No. B/813) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floréal) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the 30th Session of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission, …"
The Minister of Local Government (Mr R. Woochit): Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with your permission, I shall reply to Parliamentary Question B /813 regarding the …
"(No. B/877) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floréal) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands …"
Reply (The Minister of Commerce and Consumer Protection): I wish to inform the House that Government has not taken the view that the Competition Commission of …
"(No. B/883) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floreal) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the Building and Land Use Permit issued to Morcellement Baobab Ltd. for the construction of 25 …"
Mr Woochit: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed by the District Council of Black River that Morcellement Baobab Ltd submitted a total of seven applications …
"(No. B/886) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floréal) asked the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade whether, in regard to Israel, he will state the scope of the …"
Mr Ramful: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, Mauritius has consistently maintained a principled and long-standing position in support of the legitimate rights of the …
"B/906 The Honourable First Member for Vacoas and Floreal (Ms Joanna Bérenger) To ask the Honourable Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations– Whether, in regard to the Progress Declaration adopted at …"
"(No. B/916) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floréal) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands …"
The Prime Minister: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, as a Small Island Developing State with an Exclusive Economic Zone of around 2.3 million square kilometres, …
"(No. B/925) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floréal) asked the Minister of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change whether, in regard to the recent sewage spill at Pointe aux Sables, he will, …"
The Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries (Dr A. Boolell): Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I shall reply to the question. I wish to …
"(No. B/938) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floréal) asked the Minister of Education and Human Resource whether, in regard to primary schools’ textbooks, he will – (a) for the benefit of the House, obtain …"
Dr. Gungapersad: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the PQ contains several sub-parts and each part will warrant that I provide ample details and information to the …
"(No. B/943) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floréal) asked the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations whether, in regard to the recommendations of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Work Permit Issues …"
Mr Uteem: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, in January 2025, Government set up an Inter- Ministerial Committee on work permit issues under my chairmanship and comprising …
"(No. B/962) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floréal) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands …"
The Prime Minister: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that the State Investment Corporation entered into a Shareholders' Agreement on 29 August 2015 with …
"(No. B/997) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floréal) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to potato seeds provided by the Agricultural Marketing …"
Ms J. Bérenger: Linn sove ? Madam Speaker: Qu’est-ce qui se passe ? The hon. Minister is not here? (Interruptions) It is all right. We will wait for you. …
"B/1001 The Honourable First Member for Vacoas and Floreal (Ms Joanna Bérenger) To ask Dr the Honourable Minister of Education and Human Resource – Whether, in regard to the post of Administrator at the …"
"B/1014 The Honourable First Member for Vacoas and Floreal (Ms Joanna Bérenger) To ask Dr the Honourable Minister of Financial Services and Economic Planning – Whether, in regard to Mr S. K., she will, for …"
"B/1029 The Honourable First Member for Vacoas and Floreal (Ms Joanna Bérenger) To ask Dr the Honourable Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, …"
"(No. B/1054) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floreal) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to water security, he will state whether decision has been taken by Government to …"
Mr Assirvaden: M. le président, le dessalement et la réduction du non-revenue water constitue les piliers essentiels et complémentaires de notre stratégie …
"(No. B/1064) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floréal) asked the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Gender Equality and Family Welfare whether, in regard to the recent allegations of mismanagement at the SOS …"
Ms J. Bérenger: Merci. L'honorable ministre peut-elle nous dire si le personnel de l'institution, mis à part la dame qui sera promue Village Manager et qui, …
"B/1079 The Honourable First Member for Vacoas and Floreal (Ms Joanna Bérenger) To ask Dr the Honourable Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries – Whether, in regard to …"
"B/1081 The Honourable First Member for Vacoas and Floreal (Ms Joanna Bérenger) To ask Dr the Honourable Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, …"
"B/1098 The Honourable First Member for Vacoas and Floreal (Ms Joanna Bérenger) To ask the Honourable Minister of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change – Whether, in regard to La Tour …"
"B/1114 The Honourable First Member for Vacoas and Floreal (Ms Joanna Bérenger) To ask the Honourable Minister of Energy and Public Utilities – Whether, in regard to water security, he will (a) for the …"
"B/1135 The Honourable First Member for Vacoas and Floreal (Ms Joanna Bérenger) To ask Dr the Honourable Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries – Whether, in regard to the …"