COVER STORY

The Labour-MMM alliance: Drawing the battle lines

The Labour Party and the MMM have come up with a written agreement to cement an electoral alliance. So what will happen now? And, more importantly, where does everyone else stand?

INTERVIEW

Bertrand Giraud: “Slavery has nothing to do with skin colour”

It was an angry Bertrand Giraud that we met yesterday to talk about the polemic surrounding Le Morne designated site. He is disappointed by the bad press around a proposed project to set up an IRS around Le Morne Mountain – a designated world heritage site by the UNESCO. We open our pages for him to give his side of the story and he took the opportunity to dig into various sensitive issues, including slavery.

EDUCATION

Postgraduate scholarships: Insider tips to maximise your chances

Weekly takes a close look at the smorgasbord of scholarships available to postgraduate students from Mauritius. What are the best strategies for obtaining one? Weekly speaks to experts in the know.

THIS IS MAURITIUS

Mauritius as a global movie set: Ready, set… action!

More international film crews than expected have been flocking to Mauritius to benefit from the Film Rebate Scheme introduced last year. The next step: film industry courses to upgrade local talents. Is the island truly turning into a global movie set?

BUSINESS FOCUS

The energy sector: High voltage transition

The Central Electricity Board has recently announced an estimated Rs18bn investment to satisfy electricity demand up to 2022. Concurrently, Mauritius is pushing for a 35% target of renewable energy by 2025. This colossal investment is expected to curtail reliance on fossil fuels. Weekly looks into the changes the sector is undergoing and how this will all fit into a greener and more robust Mauritian economy.

HEALTH

New workout concept reaches Mauritius: Will Insanity solve your body issues?

Insanity, a high-intensity workout programme, is making a buzz in the fitness world. Now, the concept has reached Mauritian shores. Can Insanity make you stronger and leaner or is it just an insane trend that will soon blow over?