Weekly: Headlines of an intriguing edition

30 mars 2014

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Weekly: Headlines of an intriguing edition

COVER STORY

Nirvi Management premeditated scam: Was the FSC asleep?

After the real estate scam surrounding A&A Construction, it’s now the turn of the investors at Nirvi Management, the finance wing of the Kessewnaths’ crumbling empire, to find out exactly how much of a blow they are going to suffer. The story points to a serious regulatory failure. How was a company like this able to stay in business for so long?

WHAT’S ON

Insults on Facebook: Where freedom of expression ends and crime begins

The arrest of the 28-year-old who insulted the prime minister on Facebook raised a question: exactly how thin is the line between cyber crime and freedom of expression? What Facebook posts can get you handcuffed? Weekly takes a closer look.

INTERVIEW

Ciaran Burns, energy expert: “Fuels will continue to be seen as a fall-back to rely on”

Weekly speaks to energy expert Ciaran Burns about the challenges and realities of renewable energy and seeks his evaluation of the different aspects of our Maurice Ile Durable concept.

EDUCATION

Forensic studies: Not quite CSI

Forensic studies are undergoing an image boost with the proliferation of TV shows like CSI. But is the profession really as glamourous as shown on TV? What does it look like in Mauritius? And what kind of issues should young Mauritians contemplating a career in forensic medicine prepare themselves for?

BUSINESS FOCUS

Banking on bunkering: Port Louis’ new niche

As one of the most modern facilities in the region, the Port Louis harbour is embarking on what could well become its flagship in the years to come. A recent amendment to the Consumer Protection (Control of Imports) Act sufficed to propel the sector of bunkering into the high sea. Weekly removes the husk on this novel economic activity getting ahead of the future.

WE MARK THE SPOT

The YU Lounge: A luxury travel experience

Love to travel but dread the airport stress? You are not alone. More and more Mauritian travellers opt for personalised lounge services when they go on trips. The YU Lounge at the SSR International Airport is becoming an increasingly popular choice. What is the hype all about?