Content about Mauritius

It is the responsibility of the state to protect its citizens.The decriminalization of abortion should be seen as a step forward to strengthen women’s rights. In this new endeavour, women will not feel marginalised, especially in cases of unwanted pregnancies due to malfunction of foetus, rape or incest. Further, women should not be considered as mere objects of procreation.

Dear THE BAT,

Recent national and international events have turned the spotlights on an integral feature of our existence. A vital feature, which is prone to never-ending fluctuations, thrills, a balanced dose of humour and seriousness but which is still central in the running of most modern states. That feature is none other than politics.

This monument is found in the small village of Poudre d'Or – north west of Mauritius. It commemorates one of the most famous wreckages of the island: the Saint-Géran.
Built in Lorient in 1737, the Saint-Géran was among the naval fleet of the French East India Company.  It was wrecked in 1744 along the stretch of coral located opposite the village, near Ile Ambre. 

The Plaza theatre is one of our cultural and historical sites which we should strive to preserve. This theatre has brought much to the community but nevertheless it has been neglected since some years for some reason or the other.
This magnificent building is one of our most beautiful architectural edifices in Mauritius. It is unique by virtue of its Italian style. The Plaza was firstly built for theatrical purposes as the name ‘Plaza Theatre’ suggests, but for some reasons it was also used as a cinema house. It has staged many famous masterpieces.

Cabinet Ministers has approved on Friday 4th May, 2012 the presentation of an amendment of a criminal code for the purpose to authorise (legalize) the voluntary interruption of pregnancy in four specific cases only (1) If the continuation of the pregnancy jeopardises the life of the pregnant woman (2) If the pregnancy is a general risk of causing permanent damage to both the physical and mental health of the pregnant woman (3) If some medical specialists think that the foetus is a risk of abnormality or serious malformation or even of a physical or mental problem (4) If the pregnant woman h

Why should freedom of expression and freedom of the press be allowed? Why should a government which is doing what it believes to be right allow itself to be criticized? It would not allow opposition by lethal weapons. Ideas are much more fatal things than guns. Why should any man be allowed to buy a printing press and disseminate pernicious opinion calculated to embarrass the government?

L’Association of Trust and Management Companies, qui regroupe plusieurs opérateurs du secteur du Global Business, réaffirme avec force dans un communiqué rendu public cette semaine, que le centre financier mauricien en est un où il y a des opérations de substance, où il y a de la stabilité et de la transparence.

Dear MCB Friends,
Allow me to congratulate your venerable institution on your forthcoming 175th anniversary. I read with much interest your “Make a Wish” challenge to primary schools to think about the “Maurice Ile Durable” initiative, specifically how they would align themselves with the cherished goal of sustainability in resources and the environment.

 Challenges to Cross Border Investment
 Does 'Treaty Shopping' have a much more serious impact on Mauritius than the combined hedging scandals at Air Mauritius and State Trading Corporation?
What are the implications for International Economic Diplomacy? US 4,5 billion of India's US$ 8.99 Billion FDI  transits via Mauritius Offshore. Any Round Tripping loophole implies hefty Tax Revenue shortfalls for India.

Prostitute yourself not to the foreigners.
Remember the past scars of being raped continuously.
The yellow-feathered round stupid bird who became fat and stopped flying.

The Dutch.
They chased, raped, killed, ate and finished the last of the stupid and naive birds.

Look son.
Look, this is the picture of the stupid bird who stopped flying and when men came, he was unable to escape and he sat passively awaiting for his death.
Look how majestic of a bird he was...

As a young aspiring woman, I feel very concerned about the land question. The TJC report has shown the complexity surrounding the land issue. Who owned land, who stole lands and from whom etc. are questions that have to some extent been looked into by the commission. But opacity persists around the land question. Can we speak of Truth and Justice when there is so much opacity ?