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Rural Tax

Are we ready for it?

The Mauritius Tax Payers Association, through its chairman Sandragassen Rungasawmi, is asking the Government to introduce the rural tax, in the wake of pre-budget consultations. The rural tax has for long been a taboo subject in Mauritius, and the last time a similar tax was introduced, it had serious sociopolitical consequences, forcing the Government to backpedal. Are we ready for it today?

Olivier Schmitt: “Medical tourism is a budding industry but there is room for development”

Recently, Welkin Hospital and Clinique Darné have been rebranded under C-Care. The CEO of C-Care, Olivier Schmitt, talks about both hospitals highlighting upcoming major projects. He also refers to robotic surgery, medical tourism and the health sector. He believes that the medical tourism is a budding sector but robotic surgery is a complex process.

International Day of Families

How fragmented families impact on economy and society

It is highly believed that family is the basic unit of society. Confucius has rightly said that “the strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home.” For the International Day of Families celebrated on 15th May 2019, Mauritius chose to celebrate under the theme “A United Family, A United Country.” Strong families are considered to be the building blocks of strong societies and strong communities are the building blocks of strong nations.  Experts elucidate on this issue. 

Geetanjalee Koodun, President of Rotaract of Petit Raffray

Serving society with love and empathy

A charming young lady full of passion for bringing change in society, Geetanjalee Koodun is the President of Rotaract of Petit Raffray and her aim is to be of useful assistance to people, especially to those in need. She is also an enthusiast of nature, an advocate for team spirit and courtesy towards each other.

Meet the Expats

Shahin-Uddin Sardar

A journey of struggle to success in Mauritius

Muhammad Shahin-Uddin Sardar, 39, is the founder director of BCC School at Guibies, Pailles. Born in Bangladesh, Shahin-Uddin settled in Mauritius in September 2002. He got married to a Mauritian and since then has settled in our country as an expat.

National Leather Strategy

Revamping leather industry in Mauritius

The launching of a National Leather Value Chain Strategy by the Minister of Business Soomilduth Bholah took place on Wednesday 15th May at Voilà Hotel, Bagatelle. Prepared by consultants from the Africa Leather and Leather Products Institute (ALLPI), COMESA in collaboration with SME Mauritius, this strategy aims to give a new makeover to the leather sector in the country.

Educators Science Workshop

A hands-on introduction to teach kids and empower teachers

A series of workshops to empower pre-primary and lower primary school teachers to teach science were organised this week by the Rajiv Gandhi Science Centre. Lady (Dr) Sue Dale Tunnicliffe, from University College London, UK, was the facilitator for those workshops, which brought together 80 pre-primary educators and another 80 educators from the primary level.