The Competition Commission held the Essay Contest 2026 Award Ceremony on 18 June 2026 at the Auditorium Octave Wiehe, University of Mauritius, Réduit, to celebrate and recognise students who demonstrated understanding on competition law and its relevance to current economic challenges.
The ceremony was held in the presence of the Honourable Michaël Yueng Sik Yuen, Minister of Commerce and Consumer Protection, as Chief Guest, and brought together students, educators, representatives of secondary schools and tertiary institutions.
This year’s essay contest focused on the theme:
“Discuss how competition law enforcement by the Competition Commission can contribute to addressing the rising cost of living in Mauritius.”
Participants explored how the Competition Commission, through enforcement and advocacy tools contributes to promoting competitive markets that benefit consumers and businesses.
The contest received participation from across the republic of Mauritius, with 132 submissions including 80 entries from secondary schools and 52 entries from tertiary institutions.
In his address, the Honourable Minister Michaël Yeung Sik Yuen commended the Competition Commission for organising a contest on an issue that remains a priority for Government. He stressed that Mauritius continues to face external pressures on prices due to global economic conditions, including supply disruptions and rising international costs. The Minister outlined measures implemented to support consumers, such as the Price Stabilisation Fund, subsidies on essential goods and the review of mark-ups on selected products. He highlighted that these must be supported by transparent markets, effective monitoring and strong competition. He reaffirmed the important role that the Competition Commission play in enforcing competition law and promoting markets that deliver fair prices, and better choices to consumers.
In his remarks, the Executive Director of the Competition Commission, Mr Vipin Naugah, emphasised that the contest aims to help students understand how competition affects everyday life through prices, quality, choice and business practices. Referring to the contest theme, the Executive Director noted that while many factors influencing the cost of living originate outside Mauritius, competition law plays an important role in ensuring markets remain fair and consumers are protected from anti-competitive conduct. The Executive Director reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to strengthening enforcement and promoting competitive markets that support consumer welfare and economic development.
Winners – Secondary School Category
1st Prize – Rs 50,000 and Trophy : Royal College Port Louis
2nd Prize – Rs 25,000 and Trophy : Eden College Girls
3rd Prize – Rs 10,000 and Trophy : BPS College
Winners – Tertiary Education Category
1st Prize – Rs 60,000 and Trophy : University of Mauritius
2nd Prize – Rs 30,000 and Trophy : University of Mauritius
3rd Prize – Rs 15,000 and Trophy : University of Mauritius
The Competition Commission expresses its appreciation to all students, facilitators, schools and tertiary institutions for their participation. Through initiatives such as the Essay Contest, the Competition Commission continues to promote awareness of competition law.
