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Mauritians Going For Jihaad in Syria as Rebels!

A group of young Mauritian muslims are reportedly among the rebels fighting in Syria. The news was reported (which weirdly went unnoticed) by a local newspaper “Star” some weeks ago. Find below an extract of the article as shared on […]

13 Sep 2013, Island Crisis

Commerce des Primates Ile Maurice – Le Royaume-Uni Boycott Des Sucrieres Mauriciennes

Communiqué de Presse Londres, Royaume-Uni – Des militants britanniques ont lancé un boycott du sucre mauricien en raison des liens qu’entretient l’île avec le commerce des primates en vu d’expérimentation animale. L’organisation, Anti Vivisection Coalition (“AVC”) est en train de […]

08 Sep 2013, Island Crisis

Island of Shame: A Dogs Assassin in Mauritius

While we’re always bragging about Protection of Animals in Mauritius on the National TV, the reality out there is far from being similar to the multidimensional brain soap broadcast to you. Nothing new about the “not-so-famous” exportation of poor monkeys […]

06 Sep 2013, Island Crisis

The Transport Paradoxes in Mauritius

While we are far from the days of the 1980′s where the government was asking the population to fill the pot holes on the roads with soil and sugar cane leaves because of the simple reason that the government had […]

26 Aug 2013, Island Crisis

Unbelievable: Soreze CNT Accident Bus Conductor To Be Sued

Adding insult to injury, the bus conductor and survivor of the Soreze CNT bus accident (May 3rd 2013) which killed 10 people will most likely be SUED by the Mauritian justice and that is on request of our laudable (#sarcastically) police force. The recent serious accident at Soreze has left many […]Read full article on Island Crisis: Unbelievable: Soreze CNT Accident Bus Conductor To Be Sued.

18 Aug 2013, Island Crisis

UOM: University of Mediocracy – EX V.C Ramesh Rughooputh Explains

Ramesh Rughooputh, ex-Vice Chancellor of the University of Mauritius Mediocracy explains his point of view to Lexpress in this exclusive interview. It’s been nearly one week that Ramesh Rughooputh has been sacked by the UOM. This decision remains unexplained, looks so politically “biased” and above all, is being worshipped by […]Read full article on Island Crisis: UOM: University of Mediocracy – EX V.C Ramesh Rughooputh Explains.

13 Aug 2013, Island Crisis

Mauritian Bus Fares Increase – Do You Agree?

As expected (or not), all public bus tickets prices are increasing today Monday 12th August 2013. You will onward have to pay an additional of Rs 2 on each trip and obviously the holy government did not bother about your opinion before finalizing upon this decision. After all why should […]Read full article on Island Crisis: Mauritian Bus Fares Increase – Do You Agree?.

12 Aug 2013, Island Crisis

CNT Employees On Strike – Acts of Vandalism Observed

Hundreds of employees of the CNT are on strike since today morning and paralysing a major part of the public transport chain in Mauritius. But the most unscrupulous act related to this strike is the vandalism approach taken by a minority of those employees. Indeed, since today morning, there have been ...Read full article on Island Crisis: CNT Employees On Strike – Acts of Vandalism Observed.

26 Jun 2013, Island Crisis

The Parking Dilemma at Ebene Cybercity Mauritius

The outcry against the bad planning at Ebene Cybercity continues! With tall buildings growing like mushrooms, the urge for parking spaces has increased dramatically at the Ebene cybercity. Dhanram Naugah, the executive president of the Business Parks of Mauritius Limited (BPML) recently announced the construction of a Parking Tower in ...Read full article on Island Crisis: The Parking Dilemma at Ebene Cybercity Mauritius.

25 Jun 2013, Island Crisis

Ki Pe Arive Dans Maurice – Episode 1

Ogmantation la paye minis “Mo tan dire” ban minis ek depite pe gagne ene gran ogmentation lapay. Mo bien contan pou zotte paski zotte fine bizin atan 5 an, “mo tan dire“. Moi herezma tou les lanee mo gagne mo ogmentation. Mo pension vieyes ogmente pa par boucou me li ...Read full article on Island Crisis: Ki Pe Arive Dans Maurice – Episode 1.

24 Jun 2013, Island Crisis

Accident Between CNT Bus and School Van at Camp-Levieux

A serious road accident occurred today morning at Camp Levieux, Rose Hill between a CNT bus (2576 JUIN 00) and a school van (1310 AP 95). 11 children and the driver have been wounded. 3 kids are reportedly injured to the head. Photo: Via Lexpress “Nu déplore ceki fine arrivé ...Read full article on Island Crisis: Accident Between CNT Bus and School Van at Camp-Levieux.

13 Jun 2013, Island Crisis

Mauritian Curse and Alferfoutisme – Wiser After The Event 3

2013 is cursed. Not just for Mauritius but for the whole world. Keeping aside the usual (well, it’s a shame we call these incidents ‘usual’) rape, gang rape, rape of elderly women, rape of handicapped children, bestiality, murder, serial killings, fratricide, patricide, theft of all kinds, and the list is ...Read full article on Island Crisis: Mauritian Curse and Alferfoutisme – Wiser After The Event 3.

05 Jun 2013, Island Crisis

Attorney General Yatin Varma Accused of Hitting Civilian

It seems that, nowadays everyone is trying to be Batman in Mauritius. And this time, we have Mr Yatin Varma, our “Honorable” Minister of Justice (Attorney General). The latter is involved in an incident where he reportedly hit and wounded a 19 year old driver. A police inquiry (which we’ll ...Read full article on Island Crisis: Attorney General Yatin Varma Accused of Hitting Civilian.

05 May 2013, Island Crisis

Accident at Soreze – 3 May 2013 – Multiple Casualties

A deadly road accident occurred today morning on the highway of Soreze Paille involving a CNT Blue Line bus heading toward Port Louis. Several dead and wounded are being reported. We’ll update this page as soon as we have more information. Stay in touch. (Follow the updates below). 09:35: Unconfirmed ...Read full article on Island Crisis: Accident at Soreze – 3 May 2013 – Multiple Casualties.

03 May 2013, Island Crisis

Residential Care Homes in Mauritius – Wiser After the Event [2]

We have recently experienced our ineffectiveness at handling a flash flood causing the demise of 11 people and damaging personal belongings in flooded houses. We are, today, faced with yet another predicament which calls upon us to review our competences in respect of caring for susceptible persons in residential care homes. ...Read full article on Island Crisis: Residential Care Homes in Mauritius – Wiser After the Event [2].

02 May 2013, Island Crisis

48 Hours of Horror in Mauritius: 3 Rape Cases

Mauritius may have lived the most barbaric of rape crimes, during the past few days! The local police stations have recorded three rapes cases involving elderly women as victims. Such atrocities make the heart ail and cry in agony. In the past years, we have seen violence getting to an ...Read full article on Island Crisis: 48 Hours of Horror in Mauritius: 3 Rape Cases.

24 Apr 2013, Island Crisis

Aid For 30.03.13 Victims in Mauritius Successful

Our aid operation for the victims of the 30.03.13 flood on Wednesday has been very successful and I would like to extend a big THANKS to all the donors and participants who were there for the distribution of some 80 freshly prepared meals and other non perishable goods. We eventually ...Read full article on Island Crisis: Aid For 30.03.13 Victims in Mauritius Successful.

06 Apr 2013, Island Crisis

Join Us To Help Mauritius – Aid Operation For 30.03.13 Victims

Following the flash floods of Saturday 30th March 2013, the Island Crisis team together with our partners, Tidal Waves Ltd, Icy Evolution and AutoCar Mauritius and along with other volunteers (readers and friends) will be organizing an aid operation this week. We are also seeking the generosity of our blogger friends of ...Read full article on Island Crisis: Join Us To Help Mauritius – Aid Operation For 30.03.13 Victims.

01 Apr 2013, Island Crisis

Open Letter To Mauritius Prime Minister After Deadly Flood of 30 March 2013

This is an open letter to the Prime Minister of Mauritius, Dr Navin Ramgoolam from a citizen of Mauritius following the deadly flood of 30th March 2013 where as at right now, 11 people are confirmed dead and several others missing. Reproduced with permission from Gaël ETIENNE. Monsieur le Premier Ministre, ...Read full article on Island Crisis: Open Letter To Mauritius Prime Minister After Deadly Flood of 30 March 2013.

01 Apr 2013, Island Crisis

Torrential Rain Alert Mauritius – 30th March 2013

Torrential rain strikes again in Mauritius on this 30th March 2013. Since the last few hours, Mauritius is facing non-stop heavy rainfall across the Island and dozens of accidents have already been reported and the most notable one involving over 15 vehicles who have just collided against each other near ...Read full article on Island Crisis: Torrential Rain Alert Mauritius – 30th March 2013.

30 Mar 2013, Island Crisis