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Society

Crossing the divide: Women and a better voice, the invisible barrier

In Mauritius and worldwide, women are working more hours, having fewer children and focusing on their professional careers as varying governmental...

by Linley Bignoux in Mauritius on 15/04/2012

Environment

Mauritius fishing zone becoming depleted by European ships

Fisherman in Mauritius are struggling to maintain a decent wage because of overfishing in the fishing zone by European and other foreign fishing...

by Linley Bignoux in Mauritius on 03/04/2012

Environment

Mauritius strikes controversial deal to loan fishing zone to EU ships

Concerns from Mauritian fishing union Syndicat des pêcheurs de Maurice (SPM), and local fisherman as a deal between the European Union and Mauritius...

by Linley Bignoux in Mauritius on 18/03/2012

15/04/2012 - Crossing the divide: Women and a better voice, the invisible barrier - Mauritius - In Mauritius and worldwide, women are...
03/04/2012 - Mauritius fishing zone becoming depleted by European ships - Mauritius - Fisherman in Mauritius are struggling...
18/03/2012 - Mauritius strikes controversial deal to loan fishing zone to EU ships - Mauritius - Concerns from Mauritian fishing union...
18/03/2012 - Mauritian capital Port Louis and its people - Mauritius - Port Louis, the Mauritian capital, the...
18/03/2012 - Octans Riders Club Mauritius;Riding the freedom of the island - Mauritius - The Octans riders club, a group of bike...
10/03/2012 - Unions and Mauritian citizens demand the formation of a new republic - Mauritius - Unions and Mauritian citizens demand...
09/03/2012 - Mauritius Celebrates National Day - Mauritius - In a show of patriotism, Mauritians...
03/03/2012 - The sun-drenched island of Mauritius - Mauritius - In 2011 alone, Mauritius welcomed over...
16/12/2011 - Mauritius plans to tackle environmental issues head on with policy - Mauritius - In a large-scale effort by the...
21/10/2011 - Adriana Karembeu in Mauritius as Red Cross ambassador - Mauritius - Model Adriana Karembeu is in Mauritius...

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Crossing the divide: Women and a better voice, the invisible barrier

Society

Crossing the divide: Women and a better voice, the invi...

In Mauritius and worldwide, women are working more hours, having fewer children and focusing on their professional careers as varying governmental statistics suggest.The case for women ...
by Linley Bignoux, on 15th of April 2012
Mauritius fishing zone becoming depleted by European ships

Environment

Mauritius fishing zone becoming depleted by European sh...

Fisherman in Mauritius are struggling to maintain a decent wage because of overfishing in the fishing zone by European and other foreign fishing vessels.
by Linley Bignoux, on 3rd of April 2012
Kiteboaders - An expanding trend in East/South Mauritius

Sports

Kiteboaders - An expanding trend in East/South Mauritiu...

Kite boarding is steadily becoming a popular water sport in Mauritius and also a widespread sport generally worldwide. Le Morne in the south of Mauritius, coupled with east coast around...
by Linley Bignoux, on 27th of January 2009
Octans Riders Club Mauritius;Riding the freedom of the island

Sports

Octans Riders Club Mauritius;Riding the freedom of the ...

The Octans riders club, a group of bike riders who travel around the island and meet at different locations to express, discuss and practice their love of the open roads of Mauritius.
by Linley Bignoux, on 18th of March 2012
The sun-drenched island of Mauritius

Our World

The sun-drenched island of Mauritius

In 2011 alone, Mauritius welcomed over 960,000 tourists and projections of arrivals to the sun-drenched island are thought to be around 1 million for 2013. A main attraction is its enig...
by Linley Bignoux, on 3rd of March 2012
Mauritius strikes controversial deal to loan fishing zone to EU ships

Environment

Mauritius strikes controversial deal to loan fishing zo...

Concerns from Mauritian fishing union Syndicat des pêcheurs de Maurice (SPM), and local fisherman as a deal between the European Union and Mauritius is been struck to virtually loan out...
by Linley Bignoux, on 18th of March 2012
Mauritian capital Port Louis and its people

Our World

Mauritian capital Port Louis and its people

Port Louis, the Mauritian capital, the people and their movement seen from the streets. Mostly known for its beaches and hotels, there is another side to this nation of islanders.
by Linley Bignoux, on 18th of March 2012
Technical diving in Mauritius explores depths off of Port Louis

Sports

Technical diving in Mauritius explores depths off of Po...

FILE PHOTOS. Technical diving expeditions, where divers go more than 40 meters under water, expose an exotic and blissful world. Divers off the coast of Port Louis explore depths of up ...
by Linley Bignoux, on 25th of August 2011
Movement for the Progress of Roche Bois

Society

Movement for the Progress of Roche Bois

Within the epitome of the profound relation between poverty and education in Mauritius islands, an organization at the heart of social transition in an economically poor part of the isl...
by Linley Bignoux, on 4th of October 2011
Unions and Mauritian citizens demand the formation of a new republic

Politics

Unions and Mauritian citizens demand the formation of a...

Unions and Mauritian citizens demand the formation of a new republic as concerns that the present government of PM Navin Ramgoolam has to much control over workers rights, and environme...
by Linley Bignoux, on 10th of March 2012
Mauritius plans to tackle environmental issues head on with policy

Environment

Mauritius plans to tackle environmental issues head on ...

In a large-scale effort by the Mauritian government to tackle environmental degradation issues, the government says that environmental issues are to bet set in policy and be a primary f...
by Linley Bignoux, on 16th of December 2011
Mauritius Celebrates National Day

Our World

Mauritius Celebrates National Day

In a show of patriotism, Mauritians flocked to the beaches and pledged their allegiance, as leaders spoke of environmental sustainability and durability of the island republic at Champ ...
by Linley Bignoux, on 9th of March 2012
Adriana Karembeu in Mauritius as Red Cross ambassador

Society

Adriana Karembeu in Mauritius as Red Cross ambassador

Model Adriana Karembeu is in Mauritius as a Red Cross ambassador to help raise funds for the international organisations activities in the region. Port Louis. 21st October 2011
by nasseem ackburally, on 21st of October 2011
The Underwater Realm of Mauritius

Our World

The Underwater Realm of Mauritius

Magic and wonderful insights into the underwater world of Mauritius island. Port Louis. 2009-2011
by Linley Bignoux, on 3rd of October 2011
Mauritius Island ,hideaway in the Indian Oceans South West

Our World

Mauritius Island ,hideaway in the Indian Oceans South W...

With stunning seascapes and blue and green lagoons, coupled with crystal clear fluid tropical waters, Mauritius is a dream waiting to be discovered by the global holidaymaker or incline...
by Linley Bignoux, on 1st of October 2011
Mauritius letter of protest to President Obama

Politics

Mauritius letter of protest to President Obama

Members of "Free Palestine Now", a Mauritian organisation have submitted a letter of protest to US President Barack Obama through the US embassy in Port-Louis. Port Louis, Mau...
by nasseem ackburally, on 4th of June 2010
Demonstration outside Government House in Mauritius

Our World

Demonstration outside Government House in Mauritius

DMTX. Following a demonstration in front of the Government House in Port-Louis, Jayen Chellum, General Secretary of the Mauritius Association of Consumers (ACIM) was arrested for shavin...
by nasseem ackburally, on 19th of January 2010

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