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President’s Platinum Card Case : Prime Minister promises to unveil salacious secrets

In a press conference on Thursday afternoon at the Treasury House, the Prime Minister said that he is extremely shocked, following the announcement of the President of the Republic on Wednesday 14th March that she “rejects any prospect of resignation.” Pravind Jugnauth stated loud and clear that he will take the necessary decision and he has a few aces up his sleeve that he will reveal in due course.

World Consumer Rights Day 2018 : making digital marketplaces fairer

The International Consumer Rights Day was observed across the globe on Thursday. This year’s theme was “Making digital marketplaces fairer.” Indeed, e-commerce is gaining ground and even in Mauritius, digital markets are transforming the way people do business and personal transactions. But are consumers sufficiently protected?

Mustafe Dek Addisalam : “A turning point for Mauritius if Ethiopian Airlines enter the country”

In the context of the recent 50th Independence celebrations, Ethiopian Ambassador Mustafe Dek Addisalam was in Mauritius. He is based in Zimbabwe but at the same time accredited to Mauritius. Since 2016, he has been visiting Mauritius to further strengthen our ties. In an interview with News on Sunday, he elaborates on the diplomatic and economic ties between Mauritius and Ethiopia. He also reveals an eventual negotiation for Ethiopian Airlines to serve Mauritius.

Vashil Avinash Jasgray awarded Point of Light by the Queen

Her Majesty The Queen recognises Mauritian volunteer with Commonwealth Point of Light award. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has, on March 13th 2018, recognised Vashil Avinash Jasgray of Mauritius as the 29th Commonwealth Point of Light in honour of his exceptional voluntary work helping underprivileged young people in Mauritius, in the lead-up to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in London on 19-20 April.

How fashion brands are tackling modern slavery in Mauritius

Mauritius and Bangladesh are negotiating an agreement that could put an end to bonded labour once and for all, writes Cindy Berman from the Ethical Trading Initative. Mauritius may have a reputation as a tropical paradise, but for thousands of migrants working in its factories, it represents a limbo of debt and bonded labour. Many arrive from Bangladesh, attracted by the promise of a decent job so that they can send money home to their families. But the reality is that they end up trapped for months, even years, working to repay the huge fees charged by unscrupulous recruitment agents just to secure their job abroad.

Young Professionals - Age of retirement at 70: Is it a plausible measure?

Recently, there have been a lot of deliberations about increasing the age of retirement up to 70. With an ageing population and unemployment of young graduates, how will Mauritius cope? Should we really increase the age of retirement? If yes, what about the young graduates?