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Regional cooperation

Special economic zones looking for entrepreneurs

We have been talking about regional special economic zones in the region for quite some time. While the objective is to develop the emergence of a new cross-border regional venture, the idea did not really yield the expected results, hence the decision of the authorities to relaunch the sector and appeal to potential investors to seize the opportunities. But will entrepreneurs respond?

Daniella Bastien: “Being happy at work creates engagement”

Anthropologist, artist and ‘Happiness Manager’, Daniella Bastien is someone who wears many hats. The woman professional, who is a former lecturer as well, shares with News on Sunday her role in this particular job, the importance of employees’ emotional well-being at work, how companies should provide supportive environment to their employees and why she believes that ‘Happiness Manager’ will become one of the most demanding jobs of the 21st century. 

Budget 2019/2020: Populist measures

Does the Prime Minister have hand free?

Expectations are high for the forthcoming 2019/2020 Budget, as it is the last one of the present legislature before the next general elections. However, several challenges on the social and economic fronts lie ahead. How much leeway does our Minister of Finance have to come up with a budget that will meet the expectations and demands of the people, the private sector, trade unions and others? Is it wise for him to come up with a populist budget?

Tony Giles

A blind world traveller visits Mauritius

Can the beauty of Mauritius be felt without actually seeing it? Can a visually impaired person appreciate the beauty of our island as much as a usually normal person with eyes would? Let me introduce you to Tony, he is blind but has seen Mauritius with as much appreciation as any other seeing person. I talked to him about how he manages to travel without seeing and how his unique experience of feeling Mauritius was.

Krish Goorye

Young tattoo artist forges ahead

His inborn talent and passion for art has led this young man into the world of tattoos. Aged 23, Krish Goorye, who dreamt of becoming an art lecturer, is now a promising tattoo artist. The gifted artist, who was ranked in the Top 3 on the Arts Side for Laureates in year 2015, shares with News on Sunday his atypical pathway, his inspirations and challenges in the tattoo world. 

Mental Health

Old age comes with its debilities that need caregiving

Dr Dhyaneswarnath Balkee, Practice and Research Nurse from UK at the Chisty Shifa Clinic Port Louis, shares with us his views on the mental health problem prevailing among our elderly. He trusts that by promoting mental health and detecting problems early, nurses and carers can help the elderly in achieving optimal satisfaction and function.

Juanita Lagaillarde

Born to fly with Emirates

Working as a cabin crew is a once in a lifetime experience. So many young men and women grow up dreaming about working for an international airline and traveling the world. Getting hired, however, is not so easy but not impossible either. Juanita Lagaillarde, a young Mauritian, a cabin crew of Emirates, shares her experiences. In just four years, she has travelled to around 38 countries.