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Intolerable Police Action

Intolerable Police Action

The firm reactions of the acting Prime Minister, Paul Berenger and the Attorney General Gavin Glover as well as the observations of Kushal Lobine to the arrest manu militari of journalist Jasodanand are most welcome.…

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THE SNOOP DOGS

THE SNOOP DOGS

Trust is to a government what blood is to the body. It fosters citizen engagement enabling social cohesion and remains vital for a functional democracy. With a growingly connected  world, Telecommunications networks being the backbone…

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Nomination des « Law Officers » comme Senior Counsel

Nomination des « Law Officers » comme Senior Counsel

La publication de la nouvelle liste des nominations au rang de Senior Counsel (SC) a déjà suscité de vives polémiques dans la profession légale. Mais l’inclusion de plusieurs « law officers » ainsi que l’actuel Directeur…

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THE ETERNAL QUESTION

THE ETERNAL QUESTION

With the newly elected government setting the wrong doings of the previous incumbent as benchmarks all while extending past practices and nurturing their own breed of sycophants,  building  trust in institutions is an impossible task.…

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THE HONG BAO CONNECTION

THE HONG BAO CONNECTION

On 3rd October 2021, the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) released a  bulk of 12 million leaked documents – The Pandora Papers. Analysing some of the documents, journalists from the  Organized Crime and Corruption…

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The Inglorious Roi

The Inglorious Roi

Hic ! My oh my, what a chap ! Who needs a booze or a joint to get high? The lyrics from his articles and speeches can drool any sober mate in ecstasy for days…

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Le Cocu, c’est vous !

Le Cocu, c’est vous !

Sa passion à lui, c’est gratter avec sa plume le vernis qui recouvre ceux qui nous gouvernent. Depuis dix ans, il s’est intéressé à une personnalité politique en particulier, et au cours de cet entretien,…

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OPEN LETTER TO THE MAURITIUS BAR COUNCIL

OPEN LETTER TO THE MAURITIUS BAR COUNCIL

The dark stain on the black gown   Dear members My heartfelt greetings to you all. It is the helplessness of the common man which guides me in this plea to your esteemed body of…

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WATERGATE – Yousouf Ismael will be charged

WATERGATE – Yousouf Ismael will be charged

The current  Secretary General of Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and Industry ( MCCI),  Yousouf Ismael has been facing investigations for his alleged involvement in a blurry  allocation of contract while being at the helm of…

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GOONDARAJ (Thugocracy)

GOONDARAJ (Thugocracy)

Thugocracy has mushroomed from the decay of capitalism and comprises  mainly of a triad of corrupt politicians, businessmen  and the executive, managing the affairs of the state. Behind the pretence of law & governance, lies…

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