Weekly: Newspaper fraud - Mauritian readers taken for a royal ride

Weekly just discovered that a British-based Mauritian newspaper has been culling entire issues of Weekly magazine to take out a monthly newspaper, mauritiusnow. Here’s the story of how a newspaper without journalists and based entirely on plagiarizing the local press established itself…and almost got away with it.

INTERVIEW

Reeaz Chuttoo: “I have seen so many ‘cosmetic’ disciplinary committees.”

Considered by many as a person who defends the rights of private sector workers, Reeaz Chuttoo is no stranger to speaking out. Weekly speaks to the trade unionist about May Day, labour laws, workers’ rights and how he thinks the workers’ situation could be improved.

L’EXPRESS @ 50

Back to the future

Pride and nostalgic moments, mixed with a strong sense of belonging were but few of the emotions roused when La Sentinelle held a grand 50^th anniversary celebration honouring founding member Dr. Philippe Forget, whose book was launched last Saturday.

HEALTH

Health and safety legislation

Preserving the welfare of the workforce?

Health and safety are two crucial factors that should actively be on the minds of employers regarding their employees’ welfare. It goes without saying that a safe workplace is a productive one and therefore is an essential part of any organisation no matter what the size or sector.

THIS IS MAURITIUS

Rude and arrogant tourist behaviour

Tourists are our lifeblood but how easy is it for professionals to keep a smile on their faces on occasions when tourists are rude, arrogant or treat them no better than they would a slave? Is the Mauritian tourism industry equipped to deal with unethical tourist behaviour? And exactly how outrageous does the conduct of our holidaymakers get when it is at its worst?

EDUCATION

Interview: Sara Denne-Bolton

In the context of the UN English Language Day celebrated last week, Weekly speaks to Sara Denne-Bolton, a regional English language officer from the US Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, who is currently in Mauritius to promote the learning and teaching of the English language.

CULTURE

The e-book’s time to shine

The National Library’s book festival held at Bagatelle Mall of Mauritius over the weekend had a card up its sleeve. For the first time in the history of the event, e-book gadgets were demonstrated alongside traditional books. Was the festival’s technological touch an innovative approach or an ill-advised attempt to fraternize with the traditional books’ sworn enemy?