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Mauritius Elections 2014: This Election Calls for Strategic Voting

Generally, voting can be thought of as tradition-based, policy-based or strategic-based. Tradition-based voting is when we vote for a particular person, party or alliance simply because our parents, ancestors or ourselves have always voted for that person, party or alliance. We may not know the policies at stake in an election but we already know […]

03 Dec 2014, Island Crisis

Robin Sharma à Maurice: Afin Que Vous Deveniez un Leader de Merde?

Robin Sharma est à Maurice et il est l’invité du PTR (Parti travailliste) à l’occasion du congrès Young Labour. Il a animé aujourd’hui un débat autour de « La Jeunesse et le Leadership ». Pour ceux qui ne le connaissent pas, Robin Sharma est un auteur et conférencier expert en leadership, de […]Read full article on Island Crisis: Robin Sharma à Maurice: Afin Que Vous Deveniez un Leader de Merde?.

03 Aug 2013, Island Crisis

Mauritius Corruption Exposed – Nitin Chinien vs MBC & MASA

Mauritian singer and ex-MBC RJ recently uploaded a controversial video on Youtube exposing unbelievable corruption in the country. The video is a direct assault on the current head of the MBC: Dan Callikan and the MASA. We invite you to view the video and further spread the word. Read full ...Read full article on Island Crisis: Mauritius Corruption Exposed – Nitin Chinien vs MBC & MASA.

24 Jul 2013, Island Crisis

Réforme Electorale a L’ile Maurice

Electoral Reform in Mauritius, does it sound like ” du déjà vu” to you? We’ve been hearing about it for nearly a decade (or more) but yes, we have only been “hearing” about it and the associated so called “behind the curtain” discussions between the main protagonists (You know who). ...Read full article on Island Crisis: Réforme Electorale a L’ile Maurice.

16 Jul 2013, Island Crisis

Tentative de Suicide de l’Attorney General Yatin Varma

L’Attorney General, Monsieur Yatin Varma a été admis aux soins intensifs de la clinique Darné ce matin suite à un malaise selon son service de presse mais selon ses proches, c’est la répercussion du stress accumulé ces derniers temps après l’affaire l’opposant a Florent Jeannot. (Lire plus). Depuis hier, une ...Read full article on Island Crisis: Tentative de Suicide de l’Attorney General Yatin Varma.

18 Jun 2013, Island Crisis

CNT Buses Mauritius – Killing Machines of the Government

A nice infographic about CNT buses in Mauritius and how they are disguised killing machines of those same people who beg you for power every 5 years. (Due to file size, it might take a while to load completely on slower connections). Thanks to Thierry M. for sharing this to ...Read full article on Island Crisis: CNT Buses Mauritius – Killing Machines of the Government.

05 May 2013, Island Crisis

Operation Lal Dora 1983 Mauritius – What Was It About?

Operation Lal Dora, 1983; when Mauritius was to be infiltrated by the Indian Military. So what is it all about? Most of you have already read or heard about it. It’s been in the news all over the world. Two days ago, 10th March 2013, an Indian newspaper, The Hindu, ...Read full article on Island Crisis: Operation Lal Dora 1983 Mauritius – What Was It About?.

12 Mar 2013, Island Crisis

Operation Lal Dora 1983 Mauritius – What Was It About?

Operation Lal Dora, 1983; when Mauritius was to be infiltrated by the Indian Military. So what is it all about? Most of you have already read or heard about it. It’s been in the news all over the world. Two days ago, 10th March 2013, an Indian newspaper, The Hindu, ...Read full article on Island Crisis: Operation Lal Dora 1983 Mauritius – What Was It About?.

12 Mar 2013, Island Crisis

Resignation of Michael Sik Yuen Mauritian Minister of Tourism

We’re in for a spicy politico-drama in Mauritius with the resignation of Michael Sik Yuen, Minister of Tourism today. According to Mamade Khodabaccus, the General Secretary of the Parti Mauricien Social Democrate (PMSD), Michael Sik Yuen, the Minister of Tourism has stepped down. However, the Minister’s press representative says otherwise! (Who’s ...Read full article on Island Crisis: Resignation of Michael Sik Yuen Mauritian Minister of Tourism.

20 Feb 2013, Island Crisis

Paul Berenger Diagnosed With Tonsil Cancer

The leader of the MMM and Opposition in Mauritius, Paul Berenger has been diagnosed with an early stage tonsil cancer affecting his left tonsil. The news was announced today during a press conference held by Paul Berenger himself and is indeed a tremendous shock to the local political world. It’s ...Read full article on Island Crisis: Paul Berenger Diagnosed With Tonsil Cancer.

23 Jan 2013, Island Crisis

Nandanee Soornack Back in Action for 2013

Just one week in the year 2013 and Nandanee Soornack is back to the headlines with a bang! A gagging order has been issued on a Saturday to prevent the news groups “La Sentinelle” and “Le Mauricien” to publish any … Continue reading →

08 Jan 2013, Island Crisis

Mauritius Municipal Election 2012 Results

Mauritius municipal elections results 2012 are already available for many wards in the different towns. Find below the latest results for the election. On the overall we can see a major win of the battle for the PTR/PMSD alliance. Port Louis Municipal Election Results 2012 Ward 1: PTR/PMSD: 0 MMM/MSM: ...Read full article on Island Crisis: Mauritius Municipal Election 2012 Results.

10 Dec 2012, Island Crisis

Mauritius Municipal Elections 2012 – Mashup of the Day

The Municipal elections 2012 in Mauritius was held yesterday, Sunday 9th December and as expected, “things” happened during an election campaign. While waiting for the counting and results which is scheduled for today, 10 December 2012, let’s have a look at the sweetest shits which have been reported both during ...Read full article on Island Crisis: Mauritius Municipal Elections 2012 – Mashup of the Day.

10 Dec 2012, Island Crisis

Cehl Meeah Cinema Part 2: Hervé Aimée Linked With Gros Derek

The cinema of Cehl Meeah continues. After the highly published issue concerning “Woman in politics”, Cehl Meeah is back in the headlines again. This time it is the pathetic declaration of war against the Minister of Local Government and Outer Islands, Louis Hervé Aimée. Transfer of 25 Million Rupees to ...Read full article on Island Crisis: Cehl Meeah Cinema Part 2: Hervé Aimée Linked With Gros Derek.

02 Dec 2012, Island Crisis

Mauritius National Budget Speech 2013

The much anticipated Mauritius National Budget Speech 2013 was delivered yesterday 9th November 2012 by the Mauritian Minister of Finance Xavier Luc Duval. As usual there are some who are pleased with the new projected decisions and others are more than pissed off with the budget plan. The much expected ...Read full article on Island Crisis: Mauritius National Budget Speech 2013.

10 Nov 2012, Island Crisis

Best Loser System in Mauritius: Should it be Abolished?

The Best Loser System in Mauritius (BLS) is a system designed to protect minority representation in Parliament. For this system to function, a candidate is required to specify the community he /she belongs to upon registration with the Electoral Commission. Failure to do so leads to disqualification. This is believed ...Read full article on Island Crisis: Best Loser System in Mauritius: Should it be Abolished?.

01 Oct 2012, Island Crisis