The Black Rhino which should have left the harbor of Port-Louis this Tuesday, January 18 for Port Mathurin could not do it. We have learned that three crew members have tested positive for Covid 19. And as required by the health protocol, the cargo ship is therefore blocked in Mauritius until further notice.
This cargo ship should carry 17 containers and most of them contain food products for the Rodriguan market.
With this problem, the risk of shortage of certain products is not to be ruled out in the coming days in Rodrigues.
In addition, the ship should also carry 7 police vehicles to reinforce the forces of law and order for the election campaign, the regional elections will take place on February 19 while the presentation of candidates will take place on January 22.
The Mauritian authorities are currently working to find a solution, especially since the Mauritius Trochetia arrived in Agalega last Monday.
Another solution will have to be found in order to avoid a possible shortage of certain food products in the island.
