Cover Story:

The stolen good market: Why it is thriving

Fencing stolen merchandise is brisk business in Mauritius. But what is it that drives this illicit trade? How far does it reach and what forms does it take? And is it a form of asset stripping the state and people?

INTERVIEW:

Emmanuel Richon: “The western idea of polygamy is very ethnocentric.”

On Friday the Blue Penny Museum in Caudan inaugurated We Have a Dream, an art exhibition dedicated to non-violence consisting of some 20 statues of people that spent their lives fighting for a cause through peaceful means.  In that context, Emmanuel Richon, curator of the museum, granted Weekly a brutally honest interview in which he did not shy away from criticizing many aspects of the Mauritian society including the educational system, which he believes is failing to foster a culture of non-violence.

ISSUES:

A&A Marketing scam: Why victims have to pay more

Weekly gives an update on the proceedings following the property scam bust and why victims are being asked to pay more to get their bungalows.

THIS IS MAURITIUS

Owning a pedigree dog: For the right or wrong reasons?

Something that used to be reserved for an elite part of society has since started trending with the danger being presented of fake pedigree dog breeders offering pets at cheaper prices. Weekly examines the workings of the world of pedigree dog breeding.

EDUCATION

Air Mauritius to train more local pilots

Air Mauritius is set to recruit a larger number of local pilots to reverse its current situation where nearly 60% of captains are expatriates. Would you have what it takes to become a pilot?

HEALTH

Fertility treatments: Maybe baby?

Weekly looks into the measures some people will go to in order to have children when they face fertility issues and what the local options and routes are.

CULTURE

Groundation concert: A musical confrontation

Internationally acclaimed group Groundation wowed the crowds last week. Weekly chatted to the band and got a glimpse into the inspiration behind their success.