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”
Tag: Mauritius
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”
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?”
Stella Clavisque Maris Indici
Celebrating the 44th anniversary of independence of Mauritius. Continue reading “Stella Clavisque Maris Indici”
Time to plant my roots?
Under the provisions of the 1968 Mauritius Citizenship Act, Section 5, subject to meeting the conditions therein, I can be registered as a citizen. Continue reading “Time to plant my roots?”