Presentation on the U.S. Electoral Process
U.S. Chargé d'Affaires Troy Fitrell led a talk on the U.S. Electoral Process on Wednesday January 25 at the N. Saddul College in Vacoas (center). Students and teachers from neighboring high schools attended.
Mauritian PM Meets Deputy USTR
The Deputy USTR Ambassador Demetrios Marantis paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister of Mauritius, Dr. Navin Ramgoolam. He was accompanied by the delegation including Assistant USTR Florizelle Lizer and representatives of the Department of State and USAID.
U.S. Delegation Visits AGOA Beneficiary
Ambassador Marantis and the U.S. delegation then visited Plastinax Austral, which exports over 60% of its total production to the U.S. Plastinax Austral is a good example of a company benefitting from AGOA, with its exports to the U.S. expected to increase by 30% in 2012
U.S. - Mauritius: New Engagements
Chargé d’Affaires Troy Fitrell hosted a reception on Martin Luther King Day (MLK) on January 16. It was an opportunity for guests to learn about MLK through a paper show especially displayed. The Deputy USTR Demetrios Marantis and graduates of an educational program were also honored at this event.
Additional Embassy Information
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The 2012 Election Cycle begins now! YOUR VOTE COUNTS!
All absentee voters must register to participate in the 2012 elections, even if you have registered in previous years. You may mail your registration, the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA), via the U.S. Embassy in Port Louis. 2012 Election Cycle »
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Diversity Visa Program: DV-2013 Entry Instructions
The online registration period for the 2013 Diversity Visa Program (DV-2013) will begin at www.dvlottery.state.gov on Tuesday, October 4, 2011, at noon, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) (GMT-4), and conclude on Saturday, November 5, 2011, at noon, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) (GMT-4). (DV 2013 page) »
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J-1 Visa
The Exchange Visitor (J) non-immigrant visa category is for individuals approved to participate in work-and study-based exchange visitor programs. Participants are integral to the success of the program. Here you can learn more about obtaining the J-1 Visa and other relevant visas. (J-1 Visa Page) »
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Holiday Closure
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Abolition of Slavery
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
The U.S. Embassy will be closed on this day. For other holidays observed, please consult the full holiday listing.
eJournal USA
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Making Their Mark: Black Women Leaders
This issue of eJournal USA profiles African-American women of the 20th and 21st centuries who have made significant contributions to many spheres of American life. It also offers insights into how earlier generations of African-American women serve as touchstones for the present generation.
