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<B>Rush for mosquito repellent</B>
Even though the Health ministry is adamant that the chikungunya virus is decreasing, there is no question of reducing prevention. As promised during his visit in Mauritius, Indian president Abdul Kallam has taken the necessary steps to send a 79-ton cargo of repellents. Hence, 200,000 items have been distribu-ted for free in 139 places throughout the island. There was a real crowd in the different regions; some people even went to two different places to get more free repellents. The campaign was such a success that some people could not obtain the pro-ducts as they were out of stock; but the ministry has committed to call at their homes to give them what they need.
<B>No smoking please!</B>
The Health ministry, in collaboration with the World Health Organisation, is resorting to extreme measures for smokers. It is launching a competition to help people quit smoking from 2nd to 29th May. To participate, you can either fill in the form published in the press or available in hospitals and other community health clinics; otherwise you can enrol online on the government portal until1st May. The first three winners will get cash prizes of Rs 25,000, Rs 15,000 and Rs 10,000.
More relaxed flying on MK</B>
Air Mauritius has launched its e-ticket between Paris and Mauritius. This new system should benefit both travellers and the company. The latter is expected to save more than Rs 100 million each year thanks to that method as soon as it extends it to all destinations. As for tra-vellers, they will be more relaxed. They will no longer need to carrytickets along but only a ‘memo’. Even if they forget it, their references can be found online. Likewise, travellers will be able to make changes without going to the agencies as they will be able to do it online or by phone.
<B>Highly explosive case for MCIT</B>
The Director of public prosecutions (DPP) has recommended the re-opening of the police enquiry into the death of Labour executive member, Rajeshwur Indur. The latter died from cyanide poisoning in February 2003 but the police have never managed to shed light on this suspicious death. As soon as the Major Crime Investigation Team (MCIT) obtained the green light, it started to investigate by questioning the victim’s mother. Then, the MCIT will probably question his close friends. One of them is the victim’s business partner who may have received Rs 7 million from him before he died. In police circles, this file is said to be “highly explosive” as it could involve high personalities.
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