Mauritian Politics

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).
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, ...
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 ...
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.
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 news pertaining to her and her family’s private life. While ...
L’affaire Nandanee Soornack! – New Star of Labour Party?

A storm in the tea cup! What comes out foremost of the recent municipal elections held on 9th December 2012 is not the defeat of the “PTR (Parti travailliste) –PMSD (Parti Mauricien Social Democrate)” alliance but rather an issue concerning a photograph of Nandini Soornack ,a labour party activist, taken ...
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 very good performance for the MMM/MSM alliance.
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 ...
Mauritius Villages Elections 2012 Results – Hats Off To The Women

The final results for the 2012 villages elections in Mauritius have been proclaimed in all the 130 villages by today evening. Elections, which took place this past Sunday 2nd of December 2012, has surprised many (specially after the media buzz from Cehl Meeah about women in politics), when 16 women were ...
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.
Cehl Meeah vs Women Doing Politics – What Do You Think?

Apparently, the best way to have mass media coverage in a small country like our’s is to publicly talk nonsense or even have a completely biased opinion, expressed using democracy as a shield. Once in a blue moon, the leader of the political party FSM, Mr Cehl Meeah comes to the front ...
Mauritius Village and Municipal Elections 2012 Cocktail

With the fast approaching Mauritius Village and Municipal Elections 2012, politics is at the forefront for this year end. While for many it’s the first step to enter the political arena while for a few it’s just a question of pride. Above all these, it’s a means to gauge the ...
Mauritius Budget 2013 – An overview

The most crucial financial exercise of the country, the Budget 2013 was presented by the vice Prime Minister and Minister of Finances, Xavier-Luc Duval on Friday 09 November 2012 at around 17h00. Measures for economic growth and social benefits, reducing the “Digital Divide”, bridging Mauritius to Africa and creation of ...
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.
Xavier Duval vs Bheenick – A Mauritian Financial War of Ego?

Three weeks to go for the most crucial financial exercise of country: the budget 2012/2013. At the eve of such an important event has war been declared between the Minister of Finance, Xavier Luc Duval and the governor of the bank of Mauritius, Rundheersing Bheenick? In this battle to hold ...
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 ...