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Transport

Electrifying Future for Hybrid Vehicles

Since 2009, there has been a real a surge for hybrid vehicles in Mauritius. From a total of 43 in 2009 to 9,067 (September 2018), we see that more and more hybrid cars are popping up in our small island. Are hybrid vehicles becoming the way forward and represent the epitome of twenty-first century travel?

Ron Kaufman: Learn to Build a Sustainable Service Culture

For decades now, Ron Kaufman has helped various companies on every continent in building a culture of excellence service. The top world speaker Ron Kaufman was in Mauritius for a workshop on 30th October at Trianon Convention Centre. In a small exclusive interview, this renowned person provides some insight on the importance of service.

Alvin Jeeawock: “An Emerging Market will be a powerful generator of performance”

Swan Wealth Managers Ltd, a subsidiary of the SWAN Group, launched its new investment product, Swan Emerging Markets Fund this week. SWAN Emerging Markets Fund targets primarily Asian and Latin American countries. In this interview, Alvin Jeeawock, Manager of Investments of Swan Wealth Managers elaborates on the idea behind the creation of an Emerging Markets Fund. Mauritius, as a country that desires to forge ahead as a viable economy, will definitely benefit if invited to join such markets.  

ACCA High Achievers

Putting Mauritius on the World Map

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) organised an Award ceremony at The Core at Ebene to reward the Mauritian students who obtained the best exam results in September 2017, December 2017, March 2018 and June 2018 on Wednesday 31st October. 69 shields were offered to students who were ranked 1st, 2nd and 3rd at national level or who achieved the best results. Two Mauritians, Keshav China-appadu and Amina Dousoruth, were in the limelight as they both ranked first globally.

World Cities Day

Urbanism and its Constraints

World Cities Day was observed on 31st October 2018. According to the United Nations, better managed cities lead to a better quality of life. The theme this year is “Building Sustainable and Resilient Cities.” In Mauritius, two recent developments will further contribute towards meeting these objectives: The launch of the National E-Licensing project to improve administrative processes and the strengthening of laws to crack down on illegal construction.

Khandini Rajmun Goraya

A Fashion Coach with a Strong Mind

Having less clothes, buy only what you need while flattering your style and body type: This is the concept behind The Minimalist. Launched by Khandini Rajmun Goraya in January 2017, the Grooming and Image Building company aims to redefine men and women’s dressing sense in order to allow them to project the right image and impression anywhere they go. The style coach shares with News on Sunday her stylish pathway in the fashion world and reveals her styled up mission.