Weekly: Headlines of the edition in which we peep behind the purple curtain!

15 février 2014

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Weekly: Headlines of the edition in which we peep behind the purple curtain!

To remake or not to remake? Peeping behind the purple curtain

The remake 2000 alliance seems to be called into question once again with the MMM’s leader, Paul Bérenger, admitting that there are two currents of thought within his party regarding whether to continue with the MSM or go into elections on its own. What is at the crux of the debate within the MMM? What are the positions being put forth?

INTERVIEW

Salil Roy: “The IPPs are looking to divide the community even more.”

With the end of sugar quotas currently making the headlines, Weekly talks to Salil Roy, president of the Planters’ Reform Association about whether the sugar industry can survive the storm.

SOCIETAL ISSUES

Dolphin watching in Black River: The abuse continues

The Tourism Authority tightened up the rules for dolphin watching a little over a year ago. According to Weekly’s sources, however, this measure didn’t have the desired effect as numerous skippers continue to behave in a way that harms dolphins. And they are getting away with it.

EDUCATION

Vets in Mauritius: Ignored at your own peril

It’s not the most glamorous field of work out there, but veterinary medicine in Mauritius is one of the fields that hold the most possibility. Weekly explains how being one of the most underrated professions out there might just possibly be the industry’s greatest strength.

WHAT’S ON

Off-road photography: Smile, you’re behind the camera

As mobile phones, tablets and phablets are all being equipped with camera functions, purists are still of the opinion that best pictures are taken with the best of cameras. To that effect, Fujifilm will shortly be releasing its XP 70 for all outdoor enthusiasts keen to indulge in picture-taking, either on mountain tops or while scuba-diving.

THIS IS MAURITIUS

Giant tortoises: How they will conquer the island once more

What happened to the tortoise who became the focus of a social media storm after a visitor had beaten it last week? Weekly has the answer. We take a deep dive into the lives of these majestetic animals, seeing that they are about to take back the island they once lost. In fact, your grandkids are likely to meet tortoises when taking a walk in the forest...