Weekly: Headlines of the new edition 6 fev

2 février 2014

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Weekly: Headlines of the new edition 6 fev

COVER STORY

Corruption in Mauritius: Looking at the bigger picture

The European Union (EU) has recently produced some shocking numbers on the corruption problem in Europe. Analyses of the numbers show that a more nuanced understanding of the issue is needed. How does Mauritius compare? And what does Mauritius get wrong when it comes to understanding corruption?

INTERVIEW

Sylvio Michel: ““Francos don’t even want to acknowledge that they could have done a lot.”

In the context of celebrating the abolition of slavery on February 1, the issue of compensation for the descendants of slaves has been raised. Weekly speaks to Sylvio Michel of Les Vert Fraternels to ask hard-hitting questions about just who these descendants are and who should be made to pay the compensation. We also took the opportunity to ask about wider issues.

WHAT’S ON

Job resignations in the digital era: Would you use the “Quit-Your-Job” app?

Why slip out the door quietly the traditional way when technology can do it for you? Going digital when resigning from a job has the potential of becoming a future trend, experts believe. From job resignation videos on Youtube to the newly-developed Quit Your Job app for smartphones, Weekly tells you all you need to know.

EDUCATION

Joining the Legal Profession in Mauritius: A comprehensive guide

The legal profession, with the prestige and mystique surrounding the men and women in black, certainly commands respect. Year after year, increasing numbers of students choose to study law. Weekly considers what it entails to join the ranks of those who study, develop and apply the law in Mauritius.

HEALTH

Cancer in Mauritius: The evolution of an epidemic

Cancer is becoming a major health problem just after diabetes and heart disease and is evolving drastically. What is driving the epidemic? Is it becoming an ‘urban’ disease? And are there new varieties cropping up in Mauritius?

WE MARK THE SPOT

Le Bois Chéri restaurant: Where tea reigns supreme

Imagine a domain where tea is king. Whether you are a tea lover or not, Le Bois Chéri restaurant is an experience you cannot afford to miss.