Vice Prime Minister of Mauritius


Vice-Prime Minister of Mauritius is an honorary title usually carried by up to two incumbent Ministers of the Government of Mauritius, that does not exist separately under the Constitution of Mauritius.
There is currently only one Vice-Prime Minister of Mauritius, namely Fazila Jeewa-Daureeawoo. She became the country's first female Vice-Prime Minister in November 2017, and is therefore the 9th highest ranking Mauritian citizen.
She is also currently the Minister of Local Government and Outer Islands.

Overview

In 2005, Dr. Navin Ramgoolam who was then the Prime Minister proposed a motion at the National Assembly to create offices for two Vice Prime Ministers. As the Constitution already provides an office of Deputy Prime Minister, the National Assembly voted against the bill. However they recognised that two cabinet ministers, who are important in hierarchy but are still not as powerful as the Deputy Prime Minister, shall be officially known as Vice-Prime Minister. As no specific office was created the VPM position is essentially an honorific title. Therefore, in case of absence, illness or sudden death of the Prime Minister, it is only the Deputy Prime Minister who takes on the role and responsibilities of Acting Prime Minister until the Prime Minister resumes office or another is appointed.

List of Vice Prime Ministers