by drmu | Jul 7, 2010 | Environment, Mafia at work, Name and shame, Social justice, Tourism
Yesterday a dozen or so concerned citizens were battling to defend the rights of Mauritian citizens and to halt the privatisation of the public domain. Led by General Georges Ah Yan, the freedom fighters were battling the Beach Authority at the District Council in...
by drmu | Jun 29, 2010 | Mafia at work, Name and shame
Today’s joke is the Ombudsman, Mr S&M Hatteea, although one might say that the Office of the Ombudsman has been a joke since Independence. For those who don’t know, the purpose of the Ombudsman is to help a member of the public who has suffered...
by drmu | Jun 11, 2010 | Health, Human rights, Name and shame
Wednesday, May 26, 2010 (London, UK and Port Louis, Mauritius) – UN human rights monitors have warned against the reintroduction of the death penalty for drug offences in Mauritius, suggesting instead a range of public health interventions designed to address drug...
by drmu | May 27, 2010 | Economy, Name and shame, Social justice
Today’s joke comes from Dr. Vasant Bunwaree, Minister of Education and Human Resources. An article in today’s News Now, quotes him as saying: We must remember that recent research shows that the brain is at its peak performance between the age of 55 and...
by drmu | May 18, 2010 | Chagos islands, Name and shame
An article in today’s News Now quotes Arvin Boolell’s plans to pursue the Chagos issue with Britain. It then continues: Meanwhile, British High Commissioner (BHC) to Mauritius John Murton has said no final decision has yet been taken concerning the...
