As we get into 2015 I take a moment to ponder on the end of 2014. A trio had planned to have an end of year Skype contact. Sadly the most important member of the trio, Stan, died. Continue reading “Tribute”
Category: Organizations
Paradise Saved
On Wednesday, 10th December 2014, the paradise nation held elections. The outcome of the voting probably averted what could have been disaster. Continue reading “Paradise Saved”
Remembrance
On Remembrance Sunday, 9 November the official ceremony was held at the monument in Curepipe. However, on Tuesday 11 November (Armistice Day) the British High Commission organised a wreath laying ceremony at the monument at Phoenix cemetery. Continue reading “Remembrance”
Unity in Diversity?
Election fever time in Mauritius. Various spheres of the Mauritius population are preparing for upcoming elections. At the time of writing no date has been announced but speculation is that it could be sometime at end of 2014. Continue reading “Unity in Diversity?”
Welfare State
Is Mauritius becoming the dream Welfare State ? In these times it would seem so. The system and the mentality here seems to promote it. Either willingly or not the authorities are offering so many social facilities to people at the lower-end of the income scale. Continue reading “Welfare State”