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Tourism in decline

Playing the blame game?

A slight decrease in overall tourist arrivals during the first quarter of this year, compared to last year coupled with a sharp decline in Chinese tourists visiting Mauritius in 2018, is sending shivers down the spine of stakeholders in the industry. Is it a seasonal weakness or does it indicate a more serious underlying issue? The debate has been going for some weeks now.

Raj Dayal suspended from MSM 

Raj Dayal, Member of Parliament, has been suspended from MSM Party on Thursday, following  a decison taken at the Political Bureau. This was announced by the leader and the Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth himself. The reason given: The absence of the latter at the 1st May Rally and Political Bureau meeting held on Thursday without any prior notice. Raj Dayal has been asked to provide an explanation to the leader.

It should be noticed that last week, Raj Dayal had met the Prime Minister as he was not satisfied with the way he was being treated following the “bal couleur” case. Raj Dayal was elected in the Constituency No 9 and was Minister of Environment. He had stepped down after he was accused of being implicated in the “bal couleur” case. In a recent affidavit, he stated that he was forced to step down by the Mentor Minister Sir Aneerood Jugnauth for five weeks until investigation is completed.

Roland Dubois: “Shelf life of traditional skills set will be reduced over the coming decades”

The first ever “Training and Employment Magazine Mauritius” was recently launched by Roland Dubois. This magazine, as stated by Roland Dubois, is targeted towards the youth, unemployed or already on the labour market, their parents, employees, teachers and trainers as well as employers. In this interview, Roland Dubois elucidates the importance of e-learning and its collaboration with Udemy, biggest provider of online learning in the world. 

Decline in Savings

Are we becoming a nation of spendthrifts?

Saving is key for a society to adequately provide for its future. According to the recent IMF Report Staff Report for The 2019 Article Iv Consultation, the private saving rate in Mauritius has been declining for years, contributing to a lower national saving rate and a sizable current account deficit. Why is such a situation prevailing? What could this decline in savings lead to? Experts in the finance and banking sector voice their concerns about this alarming situation. 

Yugesh Bundhoo

Awarded Best Global Peace Ambassador worldwide

Mauritius should be proud of this young man who is setting a trend by being a role model for the current and future generations through his hard work, determination and willingness to put Mauritius on the global platform. Recently awarded as Best Global Peace Ambassador Worldwide by Global Peace Chain in South Africa, Yugesh Bundhoo, a resident of Morcellement St André, shares this enriching experience with the readers of News on Sunday. 

Sita Saminaden: “The economic environment is conducive for women”

Sita Saminaden, Director of Stephen Business School, talks to News on Sunday about how she realised her dream, the challenges facing small entrepreneurs and what she thinks must be done to further promote SMEs in Mauritius. 

Minimalist yet bold

A cup of freshness with Katia Moochooram: “Whatever you want, if you work hard for it, you can achieve it”

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