Mauritius got its independence from the British on 12th March, 1968. On this day, Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam became the first prime minister of independent Mauritius. Since then, there has been 4 other political leaders who have taken the helm of the nation by becoming the prime minister of the republic of Mauritius.
Before the position of prime minister, Mauritius had the position of a chief minister which existed from 1961 to 1968, while Mauritius was still under British rule. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam was the chief minister of Mauritius from 1961 till 1968. He served a total of 6 years and 168 days at this position.
After becoming the first prime minister of independent Mauritius, Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam served for 14 years and 110 days at this position till 1982. After him, Sir Anerood Jugnauth became the second Prime minister of independent Mauritius where he served for 13 years and 173 days in office from 1982 to 1995. Dr. Navin Ramgoolam took the charge from Sir Anerood Jugnauth and served the republic of Mauritius for 4 years and 271 days as the prime minister of the nation from 1995 to 2000. Sir Anerood Jugnauth came back in power in 2000 and remained in office for 3 years and 18 days till 2003. Paul Berenger of the MMM party held office of the prime minister from 2003 to 2005, serving a total of 1 year and 278 days. Dr. Navin Ramgoolam came back in power to become the prime minister of Mauritius again for a long period from 2005 to 2014; serving a total of 9 years and 165 days. Sir Anerood Jugnauth came back in power in 2014 and remained the prime minister till 2017. He served a total of 2 years and 37 days. The current prime minister of Mauritius, Shri Pravind Jugnauth held the office in 2017. He has been serving the chair of the prime minister of Mauritius for 5 years, 49 days and counting.
