Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam imposed a curfew after days of unrest that first began over water shortages.
The UK is reviewing its deal to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, the defence secretary has said.
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has confirmed the review after Donald Trump told Andy Burnham the deal was "terrible".
The release of the geckos on the African island is part of conservation efforts to save the species.
West Yorkshire-based Savitri Cameron retires as an NHS nurse after 55 years of service.
The disruption in oil supplies has caused shortages and concerns in several African countries.
The Maldives is threatening international legal action to press its claim for control of the Chagos Islands.
It come after a minister said the UK is discussing "concerns" with the US, after President Trump criticised the deal.
The president says the UK must "not give away" Diego Garcia, shortly after the US appeared to have backed the deal.
