Local news this week (30 Dec 22 – 5 Jan 23) in Mauritius : what you need to know

New directives have been given by the Office of the Commissioner of Police to its officers to enforce the regulations. It is, among other things, forbidden to use a garden hose, a sprinkler or any water pressure device “without a valid excuse” or even in an “unnecessary manner”. Any violation of these regulations will be punished in the case of a domestic consumer: the offender is liable to a fine not exceeding Rs 50,000 and a prison term not exceeding two years. In any other case, offenders are liable to a fine not exceeding Rs 200,000 and imprisonment not exceeding two years.