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International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

Building an Inclusive Society

An Uphill Battle

122,700 Mauritians are affected by poverty. For a small country like Mauritius with around 1,286,240 inhabitants, it is alarming. The global agenda today is creating an inclusive world. Alone, the Government policies cannot create social inclusion. There is need for greater participation from all sectors to reach those left furthest behind and overcoming poverty in all its dimensions. How can we achieve greater social inclusion by enabling people from all walks of life to come together to respect the human rights and dignity of people living in poverty?

Foreign workers

What turns Them into Illegal Migrants?

The Tracking Team of the Passport and Immigration Office has over the past few weeks arrested several foreign nationals who have been illegally staying in the country. Among them, Bangladeshi and Indian workers and Malagasy visitors. The workers have left their employers since long and were working illegally while the visitors have overstayed while being on tourist visa. The trend of Illegal stayers is a growing phenomenon. But what are the reasons?

Sanjiv Bhasin: “All economic activities have a significant impact on population”

Sustainability is a real challenge for Mauritius, believes Sanjiv Bhasin, Chief Executive Officer of AfrAsia Bank. Recently, AfrAsia organized the first Bank Sustainability Summit gathering various stakeholders. In this interview, the CEO elaborates on what the Summit targeted and at the same time shed light on the concept of sustainability in Mauritius.

Ashish Beesoondial: Validating Theatre and Drama in Mauritius

Artistic director of the Caudan Arts Centre, Ashish Beesoondial takes keen interest in new voices and new creative work, particularly in Mauritius and in the region. Former lecturer in English and Drama, the theatre practitioner is currently developing further projects in an endeavour to promote the Arts in Mauritius. He shares with us his pathway into drama, why he believes that theatre / drama should be part of our curriculum, his objectives and projects in the pipeline.

Dilo Coco

Chic Crochet Clutches Inspired by Exotic Style

Pink, turquoise, yellow, green, in various colours and shapes, with sea shells, the hand-made crochet clutches are so cute and trendy that they are simply to die for.  Dilo Coco offers a range of crochet clutches to fashion lovers. The creator of the brand and woman entrepreneur Yolaine Eymeric shares with us how she made crochet clutches become the fashion must-haves.

Jens Erik and Dorthe Kjeldsen

Nordic Couple in the Midst of Seafaring Adventures

Jens Erik Kjeldsen, 63-years-old and Dorthe Hegelund Kieldsen, 66, are a native couple of Groenland who have set out on a long adventure at sea in their boat Kigdlua, meaning the burning fire. They have sailed to around forty countries, including a long stop-over in Mauritius since four months now.