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mai 2, 2013
Improbable Indian

I am born and bred Mauritian, but at least 75% of my origins hail from India… with the rest classifiable as ‘miscellaneous’. I was raised Catholic by my Christian mother, dabbing into Hinduism during the occasional events on my father’s side of things, making me as confused with myself as I was uncomfortable with acknowledging this duality… much to my mother’s credit, unfortunately.

I am born and bred Mauritian, but at least 75% of my origins hail from India… with the rest classifiable as ‘miscellaneous’. I was raised Catholic by my Christian mother, dabbing into Hinduism during the occasional events on my father’s side of things, making me as confused with myself as I was uncomfortable with acknowledging this duality… much to my mother’s credit, unfortunately.

March 1, 2013
Lincoln - His place in History

Among the many things my father taught me is the passion for cinema. I started watching Hollywood movies as from the age 8 and have enjoyed seeing hundreds of masterpieces in the cinema halls of Port-Louis.

Among the many things my father taught me is the passion for cinema. I started watching Hollywood movies as from the age 8 and have enjoyed seeing hundreds of masterpieces in the cinema halls of Port-Louis. What I have learned from the movies is tremendous and I am glad I have shared this passion with my wife and children.

February 6, 2013
JUGEMENT DU JUGE BALANCY : «Nandanee Soornack can have no reasonable expectancy of Privacy»

SN 57/13 (WI 4610) IN CHAMBERS

In the matter of:

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF MAURITIUS

Applicant

Mrs Nandanee Soornack

v

1. Le Mauricien Ltd, publisher and printer of weekly newspaper “Week-end” and also printer of daily newspaper “Le Mauricien”
2. Jacques Rivet, Director of Respondent No. 1
3. La Sentinelle Ltée, publisher of daily newspaper “L’Express” and weekly newspaper “L’Express Dimanche”
4. Denis Ithier, Directeur Général of daily newspaper “L’Express” and weekly newspaper “L’Express Dimanche”
5. Raj Meetarbhan, Editor in  Chief of daily newspaper “L’Express”
6. Rabin Bhujun, Editor in Chief of weekly newspaper “L’Express Dimanche” of 3, Rue des Oursins, Baie du Tombeau

Respondents

JUDGMENT

SN 57/13 (WI 4610) IN CHAMBERS

In the matter of:

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF MAURITIUS

Applicant

Mrs Nandanee Soornack

v

1. Le Mauricien Ltd, publisher and printer of weekly newspaper “Week-end” and also printer of daily newspaper “Le Mauricien”
2. Jacques Rivet, Director of Respondent No. 1
3. La Sentinelle Ltée, publisher of daily newspaper “L’Express” and weekly newspaper “L’Express Dimanche”

January 11, 2013
Capacity to govern

Entitling his budget speech ‘Rising to the challenges of a world in transition’, the Minister of Finance states his objectives and puts a high premium on the quality of our human resources in the following terms:

Entitling his budget speech ‘Rising to the challenges of a world in transition’, the Minister of Finance states his objectives and puts a high premium on the quality of our human resources in the following terms:
“Leveraging on the resourcefulness and determination of our people, we will guide our country next year to more prosperity, higher standards of living, better public services, a cleaner environment and a more just society”.

décembre 21, 2012
2012: The Year in Review

January: PM thinks we should benchmark against Trinidad & Tobago, a country which had an income level per capita similar to ours when he first became PM but which now has one twice ours. Messi grabs third consecutive Ballon d'Or. 

 2012: The Year in Review

novembre 20, 2012
Leading from Behind

 Leading from the front is a conventional type of leadership that we all know.  It implies getting up on a podium, giving a speech and inviting people to follow.  But it seems that the world is in search of a different kind of leadership which takes the back seat and moves people towards taking responsibility and creating the shared vision.

 Leading from the front is a conventional type of leadership that we all know.  It implies getting up on a podium, giving a speech and inviting people to follow.  But it seems that the world is in search of a different kind of leadership which takes the back seat and moves people towards taking responsibility and creating the shared vision.

novembre 16, 2012
Boolell Explains Romney's Defeat

And part of the explanation is that trickle-down economics doesn't work. Interesting. Would the Minister kindly then tell us (i) what has been tried in Mauritius since 2005 and (ii) whether it has worked? Sounds like a PQ, eh? But it's not. So I can ask this last part: (iii) is that consistent with the DNA of the Labour Party?

And part of the explanation is that trickle-down economics doesn't work. Interesting. Would the Minister kindly then tell us (i) what has been tried in Mauritius since 2005 and (ii) whether it has worked? Sounds like a PQ, eh? But it's not. So I can ask this last part: (iii) is that consistent with the DNA of the Labour Party?

novembre 11, 2012
THE VIEW FROM WASHINGTON: For U.S.-Africa relations, a second Obama term could be a plus

American voters gave Barack Obama a second term on Tuesday, affirming that he should have more time to finish the agenda he proposed when first elected in 2008.

American voters gave Barack Obama a second term on Tuesday, affirming that he should have more time to finish the agenda he proposed when first elected in 2008. That could be good news for African countries like Mauritius that trade with the United States, as Obama has pledged his support for renewal of the African Growth and Opportunity Act, which will expire in 2015.

novembre 8, 2012
US PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION 2012: Real democracy in motion!

Millions of people around the globe watched the most expensive and decisive presidential election that took place in the most powerful country in the world and without any doubt it was a feisty fight between the red and blue states.  

Millions of people around the globe watched the most expensive and decisive presidential election that took place in the most powerful country in the world and without any doubt it was a feisty fight between the red and blue states.   
Both President Barack Obama and Republican Presidential Nominee Mitt Romney fought a very long campaign in an increasingly tight poll and the beauty of it is that both candidates behaved in a civilised, matured and professional manner.

novembre 5, 2012
A Perspective from the U.S.: OBAMA VERSUS ROMNEY

Politics is the buzzword on campus here. In fact, political fervor is buzzing across the U.S. With the 2012 presidential election quickly approaching, the American people are closely following developments in the race.

Politics is the buzzword on campus here. In fact, political fervor is buzzing across the U.S. With the 2012 presidential election quickly approaching, the American people are closely following developments in the race. President Obama, a Democrat, is vying for his second term as President of the United States, but in his way stands Republican Party nominee Mitt Romney, the former governor of Massachusetts.

octobre 17, 2012
Biden-Ryan Debate Felt More Presidential

Than the one Romney won against Obama. Biden was definitely more confident and slammed his opponent with the 47% controversy.

Than the one Romney won against Obama. Biden was definitely more confident and slammed his opponent with the 47% controversy. It was also a very relevant debate for us here in Mauritius because we are grappling with almost identical issues (save the military ones): low and unsustainable tax rates that create a debt mountain and hinder growth, competitiveness (btw, no one advocated any idiotic "competitive depreciation"), health care and even abortion.