Renewable Energy: A Long Way to Go

Former United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon once stated that renewable energy has the ability to lift the poorest nations to new levels of prosperity. European countries have already started benefiting. In Mauritius, we have been hearing a tremendous lot about this concept and some projects have already been set up. But where have we reached? Are we going in the right direction? Or is there still a long way to go? Experts answer these pertinent questions.

Budget 2018/2019 priorities

Shaping the New Mauritius with Modern Infrastructure

The preparation of the forthcoming Budget 2018/2019 revolves around ten main priorities of the present government. We analyse each priority, starting this week with the top priority on the list of the ministry of finance: shaping the new Mauritius with modern infrastructure.

Clara Calou: “Women should be Independent and Assertive”

Clara Calou is the President of the AMFCE (Association Mauricienne des Femmes Chefs d’Entreprise), owner of a consultancy company named Positive Management Ltd, council member of the MCCI (Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and Industry), and is a board member of other organisations. She dedicates most of her time to social work and mentoring for women. The role model shares with us her views on the progress and future of the Mauritian women.

Winter Season: Precautionary Measures Essential

Are you feeling a little cold these days? Well, winter is already here. Even though we are expecting a temperature above the usual average for some days this year, it is still essential for each of us to take our precautionary measures in order to fight the various issues that will crop up this winter season.

Miss Universe 2018

Varsha Ragoobarsingh: Crowned Queen Twice Over

Her gaze, her smile, her perfect runway skills and charming stage presence made her a queen with two crowns. Varsha Ragoobarsingh is a well-known figure in the fashion and beauty pageant world. After being crowned as Miss Eco Mauritius in 2015, Varsha has been recently crowned Miss Mauritius Universe 2018. A meet is a must with this beauty Queen.

MEET THE EXPATS

Natalie Shylova: From the Ukraine to Planning Weddings in Mauritius

Originally from the Ukraine, Natalie is the kind of person who always looks on the bright side of life. During the interview, she explained that everything she has ever needed always falls straight into her lap. One day, Mauritius was calling and through the powers that are out there, she ended up settling down here, planning beautiful, elegant weddings and living the life of her dreams with her husband and two young children.