Archive · 26 Sep 2025
Mauritius Names Thakoor as New Central Bank Governor
Mauritius, a country in the Indian Ocean, has chosen a new leader for its central bank, which is like the country's money manager.
Priscilla Muthoora Thakoor, who used to work for the International Monetary Fund, will be the new Governor starting September 29th.
She's the first woman to hold the job and will serve for three years.
She replaces Rama Krishna Sithanen.
She's also getting help from a new Second Deputy Governor named Ramsamy Chinniah.
Her main tasks will be to solve internal issues, make the bank trustworthy again, and ensure the country's money stays stable, including tackling decisions influenced by connections.
Priscilla Muthoora Thakoor appointed as the new Governor of the Bank of Mauritius.
She is the first woman to hold the position.
Thakoor replaces Rama Krishna Sithanen, who is resigning.
Ramsamy Chinniah has been appointed as the second deputy governor.
Thakoor's main tasks are to stabilize the bank and regain public trust.
- Who
- Priscilla Muthoora Thakoor and Ramsamy Chinniah
- What
- Appointments to the Bank of Mauritius as Governor and Second Deputy Governor, respectively.
- When
- Announced Thursday, Thakoor's term starts Sept. 29
- Where
- Mauritius
- Why
- To end internal wrangling, regain public trust, and focus on financial stability.
- New Governor
- Priscilla Muthoora Thakoor
- Deputy Governor
- Ramsamy Chinniah
- Term Length
- Three years
- Start Date
- September 29
- Replaces
- Rama Krishna Sithanen
- Second Deputy Governor Replaces
- Gerard Sanspeur