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<B>Escape from horror</B>
They are relieved to be back in their native land. Rowtee Chummun, Lutchmee Moothoo and the latter’s daughter have managed to flee from the bombs in Lebanon with the help of the honorary consul of Mauritius in Beyrouth. Despite their ties with their adopted country, these Mauritian women could no longer stand such a situation of fear and anxiety since the attack by Israel on Lebanon. They had spent about twenty years in Lebanon, where the two women had quite a pleasant life and earned quite a good living. However, Lutchmee Mootoo “will not for the world go back to Lebanon”. For Rowtee Chummun, the only thing that could make her go back there would be that her partner, who has stayed there, has asked her to marry him.
Charges reduced for MCIT officers</B>
Four of the seven officers of the Major Crime Investigation Team (MCIT) allegedly involved in Rajesh Ramlogun’s death have had their charges reduced by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). Dhisiraj Jugdawo, Rashid Maudarbux, Kinsley Potié and Evans Levasseur are no longer charged with manslaughter but with conspiracy to commit serious bodily harm. They are also charged with conspiracy to hide facts on a suspect’s detention. The three others – Sudesh Lutchmun, Paramasiven Arnasala and Homadeven Manaroo – are still provisionally charged with manslaughter. Rajesh Ramlogun, arrested in connection with the murder of two ladies in Lallmatie, died while in police custody on 14th January.
New seafood processing plant</B>
Thanks to a partnership between Ireland Blyth Ltd and French company Sapmer, Mer des Mascareignes will start processing fresh fish for export to Europe, America and Japan. The new company should be ready to operate in mid-2007. According to Sapmer, seafood is even more valuable when it is processed. This is why MDM will process tuna, swordfish, sea bream, skate, crayfish and other species to add value to it. The investment will be some Rs 160 million. At the moment the company is waiting for the necessary permits to start the construction of the new factory in Port-Louis.
Gayan goes to court to fight residential tax</B>
Anil Gayan continues to mobilise people against the National Residential Tax. Even though there were not many people at his meeting in Nouvelle-France last Friday, he remains confident that he can fight this injustice. He is even taking the case to the Supreme Court this week because, with such a measure, he believes “the right to property is being destroyed”. He may even resort to the Privy Council if he deems it necessary. Even though some people present believe it would be a good idea to take to the streets to show their disagreement with the measure, Anil Gayan thought the resort to justice would be better as the Mauritian population does not have a “protest culture”.
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