Mauritius has a rich past not just recorded history but the one related to the building and development of a nation. There are facets of the growth of the nation which are fascinating. Examples are inauguration of the very first undersea cable allowing telephone communication or the first radio entertainment service. Continue reading “Heritage Saved”
Celebrating Work?
The 1st May is a public holiday in Mauritius, Labour Day. This day is the workers’ holiday celebrating their labour efforts. However, here, it has been turned into a political platform where party gatherings spill forth their venom at each other. Continue reading “Celebrating Work?”
It’s a Dog’s Life
The UK newspaper, Daily Mail and the Mail Online website, has published an article about the fate of stray dogs. Continue reading “It’s a Dog’s Life”
The Making of a Digital Nation
The World Economic Forum has published “The Global Information Technology Report 2012” on 4 April 2012. The report has dedicated a whole chapter about ICT sector development in Mauritius. Continue reading “The Making of a Digital Nation”
In the depths of despair
Mention paradise and you imagine an idyllic setting. A beautiful environment where everyone is happy and enjoying a blissful life. Well, you would be wrong. In Mauritius we have sunshine, turquoise sea, lovely beaches, nature reserves, a countryside that is so pleasing to the eyes and yet some people are depressed. Continue reading “In the depths of despair”