Charges reduced against Anusha?s mother

The mother of three year-old Anusha, Rajinee Munusami, was released on bail after the police accepted to reduce the charges against her from murder to ?wounds and blows? on her child. Anusha died on14th July in hospital of septicaemia caused by bodily wounds. Since the beginning of this sordid story, Rajinee Munusami has kept on incriminating her former partner, Anteleno Tossé, who committed suicide after Anusha?s death. Ryan, Anusha?s five-year-old brother, has always told the police Anteleno was the one who ill-treated him and his sister. He is under the custody of the Child Development Unit but his mother is already thinking of ways of getting him back home.

Record number of dangerous drugs seized

The Anti Drug and Smuggling Unit (Adsu) consider they made a ?record seizure? of Subutex with the arrest of Sada Curpen last Thursday. As he was arrested in Trou-aux-Biches, the police found 3,500 Subutex tablets on him representing a value of some Rs 3.5 million. While this substance is legal and used as a drug substitute in France, it is considered as a dangerous drug in Mauritius and a cause of devastation in drug addict circles. The Adsu is convinced that there are more arrests to come.

Towards a cleaner Mauritius

The ministry of the Environment has published a white paper with measures and proposals to make Mauritius a greener, cleaner and more beautiful island. This will give birth to an action plan with a ten-year strategy. But before this, the ministry intends to start a series of consultations with all stakeholders this week. The objective of the white paper is to make sure the whole public is aware of the environment. The creation of an Environment Court is included in the white paper to make sure environmental problems are dealt with quickly. Likewise, the authorities will be stricter as far as pollution or recycling is concerned.

Upmarket new residential area in Trianon

A new high-class residential area will be ready in Trianon early next year. Emerald Park, promoted by MaxCity Properties and Glory Fortune Ltd, will involve a residential area ? one open and another enclosed ? as well as a commercial area nearby. The promoters point out that the new park will be aesthetic, green and practical. People wanting to buy a plot of land there will have to abide by strict regulations and specifications. ?The emphasis laid on planning will be the main difference between Emerald Park and other residential areas,? explained Danny Fon Sing, one of the promoters.