Weekly (06 June) : Headlines of the new edition

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Weekly (06 June) : Headlines of the new edition

COVER STORY

A&A Marketing under administration: What the victims can expect

As the fraudulent finance real estate empire of the Kessewnaths comes crumbling down, what will happen to those whom the family managed to con out of millions? What challenges will the authorities face in sorting out the mess and will the victims ever get to see their money again?

INTERVIEW

Suttyhudeo Tengur: “An LP/MMM alliance would be an ideal situation for Mauritius.”

Suttyhudeo Tengur is the president of the General Hindi Teachers’ Union. He talks to Weekly about the recent polemic surrounding the Council of Religions, why we need a lower student-teacher ratio, whether the civil service is being underappreciated, what his take is on the MITD saga, and his apparent dislike of Xavier Duval.

HEALTH

Deadly coronavirus a threat to the entire world: How afraid should Mauritius be?

An incurable new virus that scientists do not understand, known as the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV), has already caused the deaths of some 30 people. There have been no cases in Mauritius so far but WHO warns that no country is safe. Would Mauritius be able to handle an epidemic?

EDUCATION

Religious schooling: an alternative?

Should parents take a look at alternatives offered by private religious institutions and venture into different teaching methodologies?

ISSUES

Gay rights in Mauritius: How far have we come?

The lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community in Mauritius, grouped together by Le Collectif Arc-en-Ciel, held their 8th annual Rainbow Parade in Rose Hill on Saturday, just three days after the very first same-sex wedding in France had taken place. How far has Mauritius come when it comes to gay rights?

WHAT’S ON

A dummies’ guide to online tutorials

Learning how to do just about anything has become possible thanks to online tutorials found all over the internet but how reliable are the ‘tutors’ providing the various and far-reaching choices and should we exercise more caution when taking the lessons?

The Australian community: When “G’day” becomes “korek”

Australia is the happiest developed country in the world, according to a report released by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) last Tuesday. Are Australians living in Mauritius as satisfied with life? Weekly shines a light on the Australian community.