Extension of Bank of Mauritius COVID-19 Support Measures 44. Let me now move on to the Support Programme introduced by the Bank in March 2020. In consultation with relevant stakeholders, the Bank has reassessed the measures and has taken the following decisions to further assist economic operators, households and individuals. a.
The Bank’s Special Relief Amount of Rs5 billion has been extended from 30 June to 30 September 2020 to enable economic operators impacted by COVID-19 to have access to concessionary credit facilities at 1.5 per cent from banks. b. The repayment period is also being extended from 30 months to 48 months. c. The moratorium period is being increased from 6 to 9 months.