PAS is the party to watch! The party to watch in Malaysia’s next General Elections is the Islamists PAS. They are capable of derailing the opposition’s plans in capturing Putrajaya and their manifesto indicates why. There is little expectation of PAS itself performing well at the upcoming general election. To take just one example,
35 years ago 35 years ago, the breaking-up of the MMM-PSM 60-0 government! 35 years ago to date, the country lived through a historical moment. March 1983: The MMM, headed by Paul Berenger, left the coalition government. That was nine months after seizing power in June 1982. On 11th June, the MMM-PSM trashing of the Labour Party with a 60-0 victory became a
hidden hands The hidden hands of the US in Gurib-Fakim's fall? Hidden hands did play a big role in the downfall Ameenah Gurib-Fakim. Sources say the Americans, infuriated by Mauritius push for the return of Diego Garcia, divided the Mauritius government. In a move to weaken the Mauritian government, the U.S. played the divide and rule game. According to the
OCT 2014 OCT 2014: FSC signed MoU with Angolans October 2014, the Mauritius financial services commission signed a MoU with the Comissão do Mercado de Capitais, Angola. The deal underlines the importance of increasing international activity in the financial market. The MoU also deals with the corresponding need for mutual cooperation and consultation among financial regulators. This is to
coup Law-savvy Presidents needed to spare us another scare? Law-savvy Presidents neede? Will it be a necessity and mandatory for would be Presidential candidates to be law-savvy in order to spare us another scare? Is this possible? The recent crisis surrounding the case of exiting President Ameenah Gurib-Fakim is the focus point. Experts – in law and politics – are clamouring
What does Gurib-Fakim know that we don’t know? Resigning president Ameenah Gurib-Fakim says she will reveal some juicy information at the press conference. This is due to happen after she leaves the state house. However, there are multiple speculations circulating about her intent and motives. People are asking whether she knows more than the political power can chew?
vietnam-strategic-australia Vietnam in greater strategic partnership with Australia Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc wants to tie his country’s defence interests closer to Australia’s. It is a strategic partnership that he hopes will move forward. The partnership is necessary for both nations as China becomes a dominant force in this region. Ahead of the special Asean-Australia
failed-labour-meddling Failed Labour meddling emerges in President's move? Did Ramgoolam gave it away during the media conference Is it a failed Labour meddling in the President Ameenah Gurib-Fakim’s move to institute an inquiry to self-absolve herself? This is what is now apparent following the latest developments in Mauritius. The Labour Party leadership today said MP Shakeel Mohamed’
Illegal power grab by Ameenah Gurib-Fakim? The law society is divided on the unprecedented move by President Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, overriding legislative powers in Mauritius. Her institution of a commission of inquiry to investigate her good self is seen as a coup against the legitimate government of Mauritius by some. But others are saying it is a
Elections Stability for Russia is stability for the world Malaysians are expecting a general election by the middle of this year but relatively few are aware that Russia will be having their own presidential elections on March 18, just one of many areas of interest that both countries share. With the elections in the Russian Federation, it is hoped
Vietnam, New Zealand enhances cooperation Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his New Zealand counterpart, Jacinda Ardern, agreed to maintain their current level of cooperation. Both indicated that in politics, the two sides concurred to maintain the exchanges of delegations, especially high-level ones while strengthening people-to-people exchanges. The two sides also agreed to implement
North Korea Trump-Kim: Whose end game it is? U.S.President Donald Trump is making up to his promises of meeting with North Korean leader Kin Jung Un. The decision to meet Trump points to a certain weakness on the North Korean side. It also credits Trump for his riding rough against Kim. However, we believe there are
Independence day PM Pravind remains unfazed, leads country in celebrations PM Pravind Jugnauth successfully lead the celebrations in Mauritius for the country’s 5oth independence anniversary. This is a new era in the country’s history. The younger Jugnauth’s name is now engraved in history, successfully leading these celebrations. The son of Aneerood Jugnauth the man who changed Mauritius
Garib-Fakim New York Times Gurib-Fakim gets full coverage in the New York Times Mauritius President to Step Down Amid Row Over Credit Card Spending The president of Mauritius, who was accused of using a credit card issued by a charity to buy clothes and jewelry worth tens of thousands of dollars, will step down, the prime minister announced on Friday. Prime Minister Pravind
Ameenah Gurib-Fakim Game over in the rise and fall of the first woman President-elect We are witnessing the rise and fall of the first woman president-elect of Mauritius. And we believe there is a fine lining to it. In this time in the new century, it is harder to get rid of elected reps. This is due to the high-level abuses of power that
Vietnam to work with India in strategic partnership VGP – Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang talked with nearly 300 Indian politicians, professors, researchers, scholars and students at the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library in New Delhi on March 4 morning (local time) during his three-day State visit to India. The following is the full text of President Tran Dai
Anti-corruption rating Anti-corruption rating risks slipping down Mauritius is risking a lot more than we can think of, including slipping down in the anti-corruption global rating. But there is a lot more at stake. There is the reputation of the Island nation and its acceptability to foreign investors as a place where their investment will be safeguarded.
blackmail What is the crime? What is the crime? When you are in a democracy and you are accused but you refuse to admit it. It is a crime. And with news, fake or not, going around in Mauritius that you are blackmailing those who sabotaged you? It is a crime of the highest degree
hopeful Deotam Santokhee emerges as potential Presidential hopeful Mr Deotam Santokhee, a former advisor to MMM’s leader Paul Berenger, is the latest name to emerge as a Presidential candidate. The vetting is ongoing within the government for the President to relinquish her post. But the MSM is also looking at the next person who will replace the
Indian blow to Mauritius Indian Ocean Strategy: India to dump Port Louis for Mahe? In its Indian Ocean strategy, India may finally opt to work with the Seychelles rather than with Mauritius. If this happens, it will be an Indian blow under the belly to Mauritius. Will New Delhi’s strategic deal with the Seychelles become the cornerstone of its Indian Ocean strategy? This
Majority of MP's in favor of no-confidence vote against President A majority of MP are in favor of a no-confidence vote against the Mauritius President. WFTV can ascertain that the no-confidence motion by Opposition MP Shakeel Mohamed gained traction among MP’s. “A majority will vote for the motion. “Many among the MSM MP’s support the idea that the
Labour Party Dr Sudesh Lallchand wooed by Labour? Dr Jawaharlall Lallchand is another name that the Labour Party expects to catch. Mr Lallchand, also known as Sudesh Lallchand is the chair of the Mauritius Shipping Corporation Ltd. He is close to MSM top-gun Nando Bodha, we are told. Bodha is also on the Labour party’s list. The
Trump the global trade warrior: What a surprise! Trump as a global trade warrior? What a surprise it is? Not at all, if we may say so. While experts are predicting a global trade war is on the horizon, it actually started with Trump’s electoral campaign. A global trade war is inevitable altogether. The OPEC oil war
public housing Stunning revelations: Children are going hungry in rich Malaysia! Stunning revelations: Are children going hungry in rich Malaysia? A study by the UN children’s programme says it is the case. The study shows youths living in US$30-a-month public housing units suffer more from stunting. it says those in Ghana are less impacted, however. Malaysia’s GDP is
1MDB Rafidah Aziz: Why did Malaysia fail to catch the elusive yacht? Rafidah Aziz, former Malaysian minister is in awe. She does not believe it that the Malaysian authorities missed the most luxurious yacht? According to prosecutors, the famous yacht belongs to 1MDB fugitive Jho Low. Last week, the FBI snatched the elusive vessel in Indonesian waters. Rafidah said she chanced upon
