Voici la Une du News on Sunday de ce vendredi 01 Février 2019

World Cancer Day

Messy Lifestyle a major Factor 

The World Cancer Day will be celebrated around the world on 4th February. In Mauritius, the situation is alarming as there are more than 2,000 new cases detected every year. The Specialized Cancer Care, which will be ready in a year, is expected to bring positive changes in terms of diagnosis and treatment. News on Sunday talks to various stakeholders to know what are the major causes of cancer among the Mauritian people and what types of treatments should be introduced to fight this deadly disease. 

Regional cooperation

Mozambique and its Numerous Opportunities

The President of the Republic of Mozambique, Filipe Jacinto Nyusi, is in Mauritius as guest of honour on the occasion of the commemoration of the 184th anniversary of the abolition of slavery in Mauritius. This State visit reminds us of the economic and cultural relationship we share with Mozambique. 

Australian High Commissioner Jenny Dee: “We need business people to better understand the opportunities in each other’s countries”

Australia Day was celebrated on 26th January in Australia and around the world. The day was officially celebrated by the Australian High Commission in Mauritius with a reception where there was the unveiling of an Australian Indigenous art exhibition. News on Sunday talks to the Australian High Commissioner, Jenny Dee, about the diplomatic ties between the two countries, the long-standing relation in areas of investment and tourism, the Australian education and others. 

Anand Nithoo

Making History in Field of Music

Anand Nithoo, 50-years-old, a Mauritian living at Quatre Bornes and founder of Ebanez Music, is making history in Mauritius as a music director, by recording his latest song with two living legends from Bollywood: Udit Narayan and Alka Yagnik, with lyrics by Anjaan Sagri from Mumbai. 

Pravasi Bhartiya Diwas 2019

The Mauritian Experience

The Pravasi Bhartiya Diwas Convention is over but the journey for many Mauritians still continues, as they are exploring other parts of the great land of their ancestors, India. As they travel across this big country, I asked a few of them  about their experience of PBD and Kumbh Mela, and the answers were not just emotional but also reached to the very core of their souls and every aspect of being of Indian origin. 

Education

Towards a More Inclusive and Equitable Approach

Recruiting 100,000 students by 2020 is one of the main aims for turning our knowledge centres in the pursuit of excellence. The Budget 2018-2019 emphasized on a more inclusive and equitable quality education through the implementation of several measures at the secondary, Technical and Vocational Education Training and tertiary education levels. A sum of Rs 17.2 billion has been earmarked for the expeditious implementation of educational changes and transformations and for bringing significant improvement in the education infrastructure.  

Animal studies and Biomedical Progress

Dr Cindy Buckmaster: “A complete and accurate understanding of research is necessary”

Mauritius received the visit of the world renowned advocate for animal welfare and biomedical progress, Dr Cindy Buckmaster, this week. A talk on the topic headed by the latter was conjointly organised by the Faculty of Science, University of Mauritius and Bioculture (Mauritius) Ltd on Wednesday 30th January. Dr Cindy Buckmaster tells us why animal studies are necessary to support the biomedical progress.