Overview

• Agenda for AMERC Plenary Meeting

The agenda of the AMERC Plenary Meeting will be posted on the IOSCO AMERC website (members-only section)

• Agenda for AMERC Public Conference
  

Registration is closed.

Venue

The Westin Turtle Bay Resort & Spa, Mauritius

Balaclava

For more information about the hotel, please visit the below link:

https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/mrutb-the-westin-turtle-bay-resort-and-spa-mauritius/overview/

• Details on the proposed Accommodation/Hotels

Complementary Transport from/to the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport to/from the hotels mentioned in the accommodation tab will be provided by the FSC Mauritius.

The FSC Mauritius will also provide transportation from/to the:

• above-mentioned hotels to/from the venue of the AMERC Plenary Meeting and AMERC Public Conference
• social events 

Delegates are requested to check the Visa Requirements of their respective countries by clicking here.

Social events

Welcome Cocktails – 19 February 2024   Venue: The Westin Turtle Bay Resort & Spa, Mauritius, Balaclava Time: 18h30 – 21h30 Dress code: Casual Smart   For more information on the venue, please visit the below link: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/mrutb-the-westin-turtle-bay-resort-and-spa-mauritius/overview/
Gala Dinner – 20 February 2024   Venue: L'Aventure du Sucre, Beau Plan, Pamplemousse, Mauritius 21001 Time: 17h30 – 22h30 Dress Code: Formal/ National Costume   For more information on the venue, please visit the below link: https://aventuredusucre.com/fr/
Excursion – 22 February 2024	Due to prevailing weather conditions in Mauritius, the excursion scheduled for 22 February 2024 has been cancelled.

Information Note for Participants

• Working Languages

 The event and all related documentation will be in English.

• Information about Mauritius

Mauritius is located approximately 2000 kilometres to the Southeastern coast of Africa and lies East of Madagascar on 20°5, 57.5E. The country covers an area of 1865 kilometres and has 330 kilometres of coastline. Mauritius is 45 kilometres in width and 65 kilometres in length.

Being of volcanic origin and generally sheltered by barriers of coral reefs forming natural, safe, crystal-clear lagoons, Mauritius has long been a dream destination. Known to the Arabs as early as the 10th century, but officially «discovered» in 1505 by the Portuguese navigator Pedro Mascarenhas, the island was occupied successively by the Dutch (1598-1712) and the French (1715-1810), and was ceded to Great Britain in 1814 through the Treaty of Paris. On 12 March 1968, Mauritius became independent. The Republic Day was proclaimed on 12 March 1992.

The various population movements of the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries have made of Mauritius a unique blend of different races, cultures, and religions. People of European, African, Indian and Chinese origins have created a multiracial society where the various cultures and traditions flourish in peace and harmony.

Since independence in 1968, Mauritius has developed from a low-income, agriculturally based economy to a middle-income diversified economy with growing industrial, financial, and tourist sectors. For most of the period, annual growth has been in the order of 5 percent to 6 percent. This remarkable achievement has been reflected in more equitable income distribution, increased life expectancy, lowered infant mortality, and a much-improved infrastructure. The economy rests on sugar, tourism, textiles and apparel, and financial services, and is expanding into fish processing, information and communications technology, and hospitality and property development.

Practical information

• Currency

The local currency is Mauritian Rupee (MUR). Bureau de Change (Foreign Exchange Dealers) and ATM cash machines are available all around the island.

For more information on currency exchange rate, click here.

• Credit Cards

Credit cards are normally accepted by banks, hotels, restaurants and tourist shops.

• Electricity Supply and Voltage

Electricity in Mauritius is 220 Volts, alternating at 50 cycles per second. If you travel to Mauritius with a device that does not accept 230 Volts at 50 Hertz, you will need a voltage converter. Outlets in Mauritius generally accept 2 types of plug namely two round pins and two parallel flat pins with ground pin.

• Climate

Mauritius enjoys a mild tropical maritime climate throughout the year. The country has two seasons: a warm humid summer extending from November to April and a relatively cool dry winter from June to September. The month of October and May are commonly known as the transition months.

Mean summer temperature is 24.7 degrees Celsius and mean winter temperature is 20.4 degrees Celsius. The temperature difference between the seasons is only 4.3 degrees Celsius. In February, on the western coast the temperature varies between 25 to 33 degrees Celsius and the level of humidity is high.

• Tourist Information

The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) may be contacted for further tourist information. Their offices are located at the SSR International airport and in Port Louis. The contact numbers are +230 2031900. For more information about Mauritius please click here.

• Communications

Mauritius has a good telecommunication network with three main operators namely Mauritius Telecom, Emtel, and MTML. Both domestic and international calls can be made through fixed lines or mobile phones.

• Emergency Phone Numbers

• Health

Participants to check with the relevant authorities regarding any vaccination prior to entry to Mauritius.

• Language

Most people in Mauritius are bilingual and are equally fluent in English and French. Creole and French are the main languages in the everyday environment and several oriental languages are also spoken.

• Shopping

Shopping hours in our main cities range from 09.30 hrs to 21.30 hrs (Monday-Saturday). Some shops are open till noon on Sundays and public holidays. Many duty-free shops and modern shopping centres (Le Caudan Waterfront, La Croisette, Coeur de Ville, Bagatelle Mall of Mauritius, Cascavelle Mall, Phoenix Commercial Centre, Riche Terre Mall – Riche Terre, Curepipe, Floréal Square, Orchard Centre and Tribeca) offer a wide choice of products.

Please note that shops close early on Thursdays in the regions of Flacq, Rose-Hill, Curepipe and Quatre- Bornes.

• Driving

People in Mauritius drive on the left-hand side of the road and give way to the right. Foreigners with a driving licence issued by a Competent Authority in their respective countries are allowed to drive during their stay in Mauritius.

• Important Links

For enquiries related to the IOSCO Africa Middle East Regional Committee (AMERC) Public Conference, Conference Venue, Social Events, Online Registration, Transfers, etc. please contact the AMERC 2024 Organisation team on below:

Contact Persons:

• Ms. Shaminah NEETOO
• Ms. Doris HART-LALANDE
• Mr. Kevin LAM KAM CHEUNG
• Mr. Muhilraj SEEDOYAL

For queries related to IOSCO:

Contact Persons:

• Ms. Raluca Tircoci-Craciun
• Mr. Josafat De Luna-Martinez