Bonzour (Hello!) fellow Mauritian (and non-Mauritian too), welcome to the Mauritian Time Machine. The initial version was launched on 12th March 2018 (on the occassion of the 50th Anniversary of the Independence of Mauritius). The M.T.M. shows the evolution of Mauritius through time. You have to pick your birth date and it will show the evolution of the country as you grew up. Brace yourself and start now!
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[[2010s]]On 12th March 1968, Mauritius became indepedenent.
Source: <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-13882731"; target="_blank">Mauritius profile - Timeline - BBC News</a> (accessed on 12th March 2018).
Proceed to the year [[1969]].
Or go back to the [[Welcome]] page.In 1969, the opposition party Mauritian Militant Movement, led by by Paul Berenger, was founded.
Source: <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-13882731"; target="_blank">Mauritius profile - Timeline - BBC News</a> (accessed on 12th March 2018).
Proceed to the year [[1971]].
Or revert back to the year [[1968]].
You might also want to restart the machine by going to the [[Welcome]] page.In 1971, the first Export Processing Zone is created.
A state of emergency is declared until 1976 after strikes by the MMM (which received the support of unions). Its leadership was imprisoned.
Source: <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-13882731"; target="_blank">Mauritius profile - Timeline - BBC News</a> (accessed on 12th March 2018).
Proceed to [[1979]].
Or revert back to the year [[1969]].
You might also want to restart the machine by going to the [[Welcome]] page.In 1979, cyclone Claudette leads to critical damage and Mauritius seeks financial assistance from the IMF and World Bank.
Source: <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-13882731"; target="_blank">Mauritius profile - Timeline - BBC News</a> (accessed on 12th March 2018).
Proceed to [[1982]].
Or revert back to the year [[1971]].
You might also want to restart the machine by going to the [[Welcome]] page.[[1968]]
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[[1979]][[1982]]
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[[1992]]
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[[2017]]Sir Anerood Jugnauth is elected Prime Minister in 1982.
Source: <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-13882731"; target="_blank">Mauritius profile - Timeline - BBC News</a> (accessed on 12th March 2018).
Proceed to [[1985]].
Or revert back to the year [[1979]].
You might also want to restart the machine by going to the [[Welcome]] page.Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam, father of the nation, passes away in 1995.
Source: <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-13882731"; target="_blank">Mauritius profile - Timeline - BBC News</a> (accessed on 12th March 2018).
Proceed to [[1989]].
Or revert back to the year [[1982]].
You might also want to restart the machine by going to the [[Welcome]] page.A scandal involving drugs and members of the Parliament is releaved at the Amsterdam airport in 1989.
The Stock Exchange is opened in Port Louis.
Source: <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-13882731"; target="_blank">Mauritius profile - Timeline - BBC News</a> (accessed on 12th March 2018).
Proceed to [[1991]].
Or revert back to the year [[1985]].
You might also want to restart the machine by going to the [[Welcome]] page.In December 1991, the transition of Mauritius into a republic within the Commonwealth is approved by the Legislative Assembly.
Source: <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-13882731"; target="_blank">Mauritius profile - Timeline - BBC News</a> (accessed on 12th March 2018).
Proceed to [[1992]].
Or revert back to the year [[1989]].
You might also want to restart the machine by going to the [[Welcome]] page.In March 1992, Mauritius becomes a republic. The Legislative Assembly becomes the National Assembly and governor General Ringadoo becomes president.
Cassam Uteem is elected president in June.
Source: <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-13882731"; target="_blank">Mauritius profile - Timeline - BBC News</a> (accessed on 12th March 2018).
Proceed to [[1994]].
Or revert back to the year [[1991]].
You might also want to restart the machine by going to the [[Welcome]] page.Cyclone Hollanda leaves thousands homeless and leads to considerable damage in 1994.
Source: <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-13882731"; target="_blank">Mauritius profile - Timeline - BBC News</a> (accessed on 12th March 2018).
Proceed to [[1995]].
Or revert back to the year [[1992]].
You might also want to restart the machine by going to the [[Welcome]] page.Navin Ramgoolam, leader of the MLP, becomes Prime Minister in December 1995.
Source: <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-13882731"; target="_blank">Mauritius profile - Timeline - BBC News</a> (accessed on 12th March 2018).
Proceed to [[1999]].
Or revert back to the year [[1994]].
You might also want to restart the machine by going to the [[Welcome]] page.Mauritius secures a seat on the United Nations Security Council.
In September 2000, Sir Anerood Jugnauth, leader of the MSM, becomes prime minister.
The removal of the Chagossians from their home island in 1966 is declared illegal by the High Court in London in November 2000.
Source: <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-13882731"; target="_blank">Mauritius profile - Timeline - BBC News</a> (accessed on 12th March 2018).
Proceed to the year [[2002]].
Or revert back to the year [[1999]].
You might also want to restart the machine by going to the [[Welcome]] page.Cassam Uteem resigns as President in February 2002 ater refusing to sign the anti-terrorism bill. After the resignation of the Vice President as well, the law is eventually passed after the head of legislature becomes acting President.
Karl Hoffman is elected President.
The plan to create "Cyber Cities" is launched.
Source: <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-13882731"; target="_blank">Mauritius profile - Timeline - BBC News</a> (accessed on 12th March 2018).
Proceed to the year [[2003]].
Or revert back to the year [[2000]].
You might also want to restart the machine by going to the [[Welcome]] page.Pravind Jugnauth becomes the leader of the MSM.
In September 2003, Paul Berenger becoems the island's first non-Hindu Prime Miniser, after the handing over by Sir Anerood Jugnauth.
Source: <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-13882731"; target="_blank">Mauritius profile - Timeline - BBC News</a> (accessed on 12th March 2018).
Proceed to the year [[2005]].
Or revert back to the year [[2002]].
You might also want to restart the machine by going to the [[Welcome]] page.Navin Ramgoolam returns as Prime Minister in July 2005 after winning the General Elections.
Source: <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-13882731"; target="_blank">Mauritius profile - Timeline - BBC News</a> (accessed on 12th March 2018).
Proceed to the year [[2006]].
Or revert back to the year [[2003]].
You might also want to restart the machine by going to the [[Welcome]] page.In April 2006, hundreds of Chagossians visit the Chagos Archipelago.
Source: <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-13882731"; target="_blank">Mauritius profile - Timeline - BBC News</a> (accessed on 12th March 2018).
Proceed to the year [[2008]].
Or revert back to the year [[2005]].
You might also want to restart the machine by going to the [[Welcome]] page.In May 2008, British House of Lords support the UK government's appeal against the court ruling. The Chagossians are no longer allowed to return home.
Source: <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-13882731"; target="_blank">Mauritius profile - Timeline - BBC News</a> (accessed on 12th March 2018).
Proceed to the year [[2010]].
Or revert back to the year [[2006]].
You might also want to restart the machine by going to the [[Welcome]] page.Navin Ramgoolam is again elected as Prime Minister after the victory of the ruling coalition in the General Elections in May 2010.
In June 2010, Mauritius and France agree to jointly manage Tromelin island.
Mauritius launches a legal battle against the creation of a Marine Protection Area around the Chagos Islands in Decmeber 2010.
Source: <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-13882731"; target="_blank">Mauritius profile - Timeline - BBC News</a> (accessed on 12th March 2018).
Proceed to the year [[2011]].
Or revert back to the year [[2008]].
You might also want to restart the machine by going to the [[Welcome]] page.In August 2011, the MSM quits the government due to corruption allegations. Pravind Jugnauth, its leader, is later arrested.
Source: <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-13882731"; target="_blank">Mauritius profile - Timeline - BBC News</a> (accessed on 12th March 2018).
Proceed to the year [[2012]].
Or revert back to the year [[2010]].
You might also want to restart the machine by going to the [[Welcome]] page.Sir Anerood Jugnauth steps down as President in March 2012 to join politics again.
In June 2012, a deal is signed with Britain to allow suspected pirates to face prosecution in Mauritius.
The claim by the natives of the Chagos Archipelago to return back to their islands is rejected by the European Court of Human Rights in December 2012.
Source: <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-13882731"; target="_blank">Mauritius profile - Timeline - BBC News</a> (accessed on 12th March 2018).
Proceed to the year [[2013]].
Or revert back to the year [[2011]].
You might also want to restart the machine by going to the [[Welcome]] page.Eleven persons die after flash floods in Port Louis in March-April 2013.
Mauritius will not host the 2015 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting after boycotting the 2013 event in Sri Lanka due to the neglect of human rights in the country. The events took place in November 2013.
Source: <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-13882731"; target="_blank">Mauritius profile - Timeline - BBC News</a> (accessed on 12th March 2018).
Proceed to the year [[2014]].
Or revert back to the year [[2012]].
You might also want to restart the machine by going to the [[Welcome]] page.The Alliance Lepep wins the General Elections in December 2014.
Source: <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-13882731"; target="_blank">Mauritius profile - Timeline - BBC News</a> (accessed on 12th March 2018).
Proceed to the year [[2016]].
Or revert back to the year [[2013]].
You might also want to restart the machine by going to the [[Welcome]] page.In November 2016, Britain makes it clear that Chagossians can no longer return to the Chagos Archipelago.
Source: <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-13882731"; target="_blank">Mauritius profile - Timeline - BBC News</a> (accessed on 12th March 2018).
Proceed to the year [[2017]].
Or revert back to the year [[2014]].
You might also want to restart the machine by going to the [[Welcome]] page.In June 2017, the UN General Assembly votes to refer the dispute between Britain and Mauritius over the Chagos Islands to the International Court of Justice.
In November 2017, Mauritius is cited in the "Paradise Papers".
Source: <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-13882731"; target="_blank">Mauritius profile - Timeline - BBC News</a> (accessed on 12th March 2018).
Revert back to the year [[2016]] or fly into the outer space (or choose the safer route of reseting the machine by going to the [[Welcome]] page).There are four days of rioting in February 1999 after the death of Creole singer Kaya in police custody.
Source: <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-13882731"; target="_blank">Mauritius profile - Timeline - BBC News</a> (accessed on 12th March 2018).
Proceed to [[2000]].
Or revert back to the year [[1995]].
You might also want to restart the machine by going to the [[Welcome]] page.