Spouse of the prime minister of Mauritius explained

Post:Spouse of the Prime Minister
Body:Mauritius
Insignia:Coat of arms of Mauritius (Original version).svg
Insigniasize:100px
Insigniacaption:Coat of arms of Mauritius
Incumbent:Kobita Jugnauth
Incumbentsince:23 January 2017
Formation:12 March 1968
Inaugural:Lady Sushil Ramgoolam
Residence:Clarisse House
Salary:None

The Spouse of the Prime Minister of Mauritius is the title given to the wife or husband of the Prime Minister of Mauritius. To date it has been held by only 5 women, the current holder is Kobita Jugnauth.

Public role

The role of the Prime Ministerial Consort is not an official office and as such they are not given a salary or official duties, however, is still generally regarded as a public figure, frequently accompanying the prime minister on campaign and other public appearances, and often hosting dignitaries at the prime minister's residence. The spouse of the Prime Minister of Mauritius frequently participates in humanitarian and charitable work.

List of spouses of the Mauritius prime ministers

NameTerm beginsTerm endsPrime Minister
Lady Sushil Ramgoolam12 March 1968 30 June 1982Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam
Lady Sarojini Jugnauth30 June 198215 December 1995Sir Anerood Jugnauth
Veena Ramgoolam15 December 1995 11 September 2000Dr. Navin Ramgoolam
Lady Sarojini Jugnauth12 September 20007 October 2003Sir Anerood Jugnauth
Arriane Bérenger7 October 20035 July 2005Paul Bérenger
Veena Ramgoolam5 July 2005 14 December 2014Dr. Navin Ramgoolam
Lady Sarojini Jugnauth14 December 201423 January 2017Sir Anerood Jugnauth
Kobita Jugnauth23 January 2017CurrentPravind Jugnauth

See also