Republic of Mauritius · National Assembly2024–2026 · 26ᵉ THERE MAY BE ERRORS OR INCONSISTENCIES Wednesday, 20 May 2026

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Ministry / Portfolio

Arts and Culture

Minister of Arts and Culture
Questions addressed
29
Answered
26
Not answered
3
Answer rate
90%
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Mr Ramkalawon
4
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3
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3
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3
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2
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2
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2
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2
Most recent

All questions addressed to Arts and Culture

13 May
Answered

the circulation of offending images of sacred places and world heritage sites in the media, he will state if…

asked by Mrs Savabaddy · Port-Louis North and Montagne Longue

"(No. B/490) Ms A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Arts and Culture whether, in regard to the circulation of offending images of sacred places and world heritage …"

Reply

Mr Gondeea: Madam Speaker, on 06 February 2025, I was informed by the Le Morne Heritage Trust Fund, a parastatal body under the aegis of my Ministry, of two …

17 Jun
Answered

the provision of duty-free facilities to priests, religious federations and religious associations for the p…

asked by Ms Anquetil · Belle Rose and Quatre Bornes

"(No. B/569) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Minister of Arts and Culture whether, in regard to the provision of duty-free facilities to priests, religious federations and …"

Reply

Mr Gondeea: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with regard to the provision of duty-free facilities for the purchase of motor vehicles by priests, religious federations …

8 Jul
Answered

the holding of public concerts by event organisers and artists, he will state the terms and conditions appli…

asked by Mr Quirin · Beau Bassin and Petite Rivière

"(No. B/615) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Arts and Culture whether, in regard to the holding of public concerts by event organisers and artists, he will state the …"

Reply

Mr Gondeea: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, at the outset, I wish to inform the hon. Member and the House that my Ministry is not responsible for processing permits or …

22 Jul
Answered

the part-time music teachers currently working at the Conservatoire National de Musique François Mitterrand,…

asked by Dr Ms Thannoo · Quartier Militaire and Moka

"(No. B/743) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo ( Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Arts and Culture whether, in regard to the part-time music teachers currently working at the Conservatoire National de …"

Reply

Mr Gondeea: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Conservatoire National de Musique François Mitterrand, that the part-time music teachers do not receive any …

29 Jul
Answered

the eleven schemes included in Financial Year 2025– 2026 in terms of financial assistance to artists, he wil…

asked by Mr Edouard · Rodrigues

"(No. B/795) Mr J. Edouard (Fourth Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Arts and Culture whether, in regard to the eleven schemes included in Financial Year 2025– 2026 in terms of financial assistance to artists, …"

Reply

Mr Gondeea: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the eleven schemes which have been included in the Financial Year 2025-2026, have as overall objective, to provide …

28 Oct
Answered

the local artists, he will state whether his Ministry has developed a clear roadmap to ensure the effective…

asked by Mr Quirin · Beau Bassin and Petite Rivière

"(No. B/933) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Arts and Culture whether, in regard to the local artists, he will state whether his Ministry has developed a clear roadmap …"

Reply

Mr Gondeea: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with regard to local artists and the Status of the Artist Act, my Ministry has initiated a review of the legislation in …

2 Dec
Answered

the Mauritius Tamil Cultural Centre Trust, he will state if financial support from Government is being envis…

asked by Mr Adrien Duval · Port-Louis North and Montagne Longue

"(No. B/1131) Mr A. Duval (Fourth Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Arts and Culture whether, in regard to the Mauritius Tamil Cultural Centre Trust, he will state if financial support …"

Reply

Mr Gondeea: Madam Speaker, with due respect, before addressing the question on funding, it is important for this House to recall the circumstances surrounding …

2 Dec
Answered

the national heritage site of Château Bénarès, he will state whether a site visit been carried out thereat b…

asked by Dr Ms Daureeawo · Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac

"(No. B/1158) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Arts and Culture whether, in regard to the national heritage site of Château Bénarès, he will state whether a …"

Reply

Mr Gondeea: Madam Speaker, Château Bénarès, located in the district of Savanne, was designated as a national heritage site on 06 May 2022 in view of its …

31 Mar
Answered

the Mauritius Society of Authors (MASA), he will – (a) for the benefit of the House, obtain therefrom, infor…

asked by Mr Quirin · Beau Bassin and Petite Rivière

"(No. B/174) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Arts and Culture whether, in regard to the Mauritius Society of Authors (MASA), he will – (a) for the benefit of the …"

Reply

Mr Gondeea: Madam Speaker, with regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed by the Mauritius Society of Authors (MASA) that it has been able to maintain …

31 Mar
Answered

the Mahebourg Museum, he will state the expected re-opening date thereof, giving details of the renovation w…

asked by Mr Lukeeram · Mahebourg and Plaine Magnien

"(No. B/225) Mr C. Lukeeram (Third Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Arts and Culture whether, in regard to the Mahebourg Museum, he will state the expected re-opening date thereof, giving …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) MAURI-FACILITIES – NATIONAL CLEAN UP CAMPAIGN – SERVICES & RESOURCE ALLOCATION

7 Apr
Answered

the project for the inauguration and opening of the La Tour des Hollandais at Vieux Grand Port, he will, for…

asked by Mr Ramdass · Vieux Grand Port and Rose Belle

"(No. B/312) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Arts and Culture whether, in regard to the project for the inauguration and opening of the La Tour des Hollandais at …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) RODRIGUES – FLOODING – ACCACIA DRAIN WORKS & PORT MATHURIN PHASE 3 DRAIN PROJECT

14 Apr
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the project for the inauguration and opening of the La Tour des Hollandais at Vieux Grand Port, he will, for…

asked by Mr Ramdass · Vieux Grand Port and Rose Belle

"(No. B/360) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Arts and Culture whether, in regard to the project for the inauguration and opening of the La Tour des Hollandais at …"

Reply

Mr Gondeea: Madam Speaker, in regard to the project at La Tour des Hollandais located at Vieux Grand Port, I am informed by the National Heritage Fund, which …

14 Apr
Answered

the digitalisation of the National Archives, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain therefrom informa…

asked by Mr François · Rodrigues

"(No. B/363) Mr J. F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Arts and Culture whether, in regard to the digitalisation of the National Archives, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain …"

Reply

Mr Gondeea: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the National Archives Department that the Digitalisation Programme, which is an ongoing exercise, has already …

14 Apr
Answered

the Mahebourg Museum, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to the expected re-openin…

asked by Mr Lukeeram · Mahebourg and Plaine Magnien

"(No. B/365) Mr C. Lukeeram (Third Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Arts and Culture whether, in regard to the Mahebourg Museum, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMS – MAURITIAN CANDIDATES – PERFORMANCE & REMEDIAL MEASURES

21 Apr
Answered

the Mahebourg Museum, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to the expected re-openin…

asked by Mr Lukeeram · Mahebourg and Plaine Magnien

"(No. B/424) Mr C. Lukeeram (Third Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Arts and Culture whether, in regard to the Mahebourg Museum, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as …"

Reply

Mr Gondeea: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the National History Museum of Mahebourg, which is a national heritage building dated back to the French colonial period, …

21 Apr
Answered

drama, music and arts, he will state whether consideration will be given for the setting up of appropriate i…

asked by Mr Ramkalawon · Flacq and Bon Accueil

"(No. B/430) Mr C. Ramkalawon (Third Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of Arts and Culture whether, in regard to drama, music and arts, he will state whether consideration will be given for the setting …"

Reply

Mr Gondeea: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, in regard to the question, I wish to state unequivocally that this Government attaches the highest importance to the …

28 Apr
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the proposed setting up of a cultural desk that would act as a one-stop shop for concert organisers and arti…

asked by Mr Ramkalawon · Flacq and Bon Accueil

"(No. B/540) Mr C. Ramkalawon (Third Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of Arts and Culture whether, in regard to the proposed setting up of a cultural desk that would act as a one-stop shop for concert …"

Reply

Mr Gondeea: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, in regard to the proposed setting up of a cultural desk that would act as one-stop-shop for concert organisers and artists, …