It is sad to note that official statistics show that poverty is on the increase in Paradise. In 2002, official statistics had shown that 93,200 people were living below the poverty line. The 2012 census made in May of that year indicates 126,200. This indicates an increase of 33,000 in just a decade. Continue reading “Poverty in Paradise”
Author: Michel Sinnott
Paradigm in Paradise
Recently the Mauritius Post introduced post codes for my region. The Post service gave us a card with our new code for our address. On the card they requested that we tell our correspondents. So, you think, not a problem, it is just a matter of informing the usual list of people such as the bank and utility services. Think again. Continue reading “Paradigm in Paradise”
Religious Garden of Eden
Recently the U.S. Department of State released their International Religious Freedom Report for 2012. There is a section on Mauritius in this report which is generally positive. Continue reading “Religious Garden of Eden”
Terrible Road Accident
This morning just after 9am, Friday 3 May 2013, there was a road accident on the main motorway to Port Louis. A bus from the express CNT Blue Line coming from Vacoas to Port Louis and transporting +40 passengers rolled over several times. Continue reading “Terrible Road Accident”
Paraphilia in Paradise
Here in Mauritius, over the weekend and on Monday, three sexual attacks have been made on elderly women. In the latest attack an 80-year-old woman has died after being raped and beaten by a 25-year-old man. This young man was caught and apparently is an habitual offender who was wanted by the police. The other incidents involved the rape of 69 and 70-year-old women. Continue reading “Paraphilia in Paradise”