gambit

Pravind says no to MMM alliance

A gambit by Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth it is. The PM showed he had teeth and was ready to take on the political scene with grit.  He has recently declared to some foreign agencies he did not want an alliance with the MMM. People close to the agency in New

CANZUK

Colonies, like India, Mauritius and Malaysia, could get whipped by CANZUK

Many of the former British colonies – those granted Independence – are moving into dangerous areas of political mischief. India is one such country. It is followed by Malaysia and if you look closely, Mauritius is also in the same group of mischievous states. In India, the rule of the law is

tainted money

Mauritius beware: British MP's in rebellion over 'tainted money' offshore

British Conservative MP’s (around 20 of them) are in a rebellious course and are expected to defy the prime minister to require British overseas territories to introduce transparency. Prime Minister Theresa May is to face the challenge over a crackdown on dirty money sheltered in UK tax havens. But

Rohingya's

Rohingya's want solid commitment before returning home

The Rohingya’s community in exile in Bangladesh imposed conditions before their return home. But in between, the Rakhine state is getting attention from both India and the United States. India provides US$25 million aid for Rakhine state development for a five-year development project in Rakhine State, according to

Baichoo to revive party?

With the wind blowing against Mr Anil Baichoo, the latter is apparently pitching for a revival of his old party, the Movement Socialist Democrats (MSD). Baichoo is said to have assembled a number of personalities within the party to jump to the MSD. There is also the possibility that former-MMM

Berenger

The MMM and the crux of the social media world: Adopt and conquer

The MMM remains one of the most sought after political organisation in the country, Based on its history, and the nostalgia of the political struggles of its leaders, the party is yet to lose its glitter. But it needs a new approach to inject its philosophy for a better society

Baichoo

Labour in leadership tussle: Baichoo v/s Boolell

The Labour Party, one of the strongest political formation today in Mauritius, is facing its own troubles. The party is facing a leadership tussle between Arvind Boolell’s group and that of Anil Baichoo. After the failed attempt by the Arvind Boolell group to gain support from New Delhi, the

MMM cleansing its stable with Jeeha expulsion

The MMM has finally relinquished its hold on Mr Pradeep Jeeha, expelling him from the party after granting him a grace period. The latter brought this on himself, said a source to WFTV. “But it is a good thing that he was shown the exit door. Claimed to be a

Alan Ganoo

Labour-PMSD alliance sealed with MP as third partner

Sources told WFTV the Labour Party has sealed an alliance with the PMSD and the MP of Mr Alan Ganoo. The PMSD is to get 12 tickets and the MP 3 tickets. The rest goes to the Labour Party. However, the Labour leadership has promised the PMSD that it will

cheat

Let the cheat begin: Najib has nine lives?

An unfair zoning and a ridiculous Fake News law greet the opposition for the General Elections 2014 or GE14. It is under such circumstances together with a massive vote buying exercise that Malaysians will go to the polls on May 9. That date – if it goes the Barisan Nasional way

BlackRock Reports First Quarter 2018 Diluted EPS of $6.68, or $6.70 as adjusted

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Rite Aid Corporation: Rite Aid Reports Fiscal 2018 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results

Rite Aid Corporation: Rite Aid Reports Fiscal 2018 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results www.twst.com Rite Aid Reports Fiscal 2018 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results * Fourth Quarter Net Loss from Continuing Operations of $483.7 Million or $0.46 Per Diluted Share, Compared to the Prior Year

How CEO Strauss Zelnick Resurrected Take-Two Interactive

Richardson Electronics Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2018 Profit and Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

Richardson Electronics Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2018 Profit and Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend LAFOX, Ill., April 11, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ:RELL) today reported financial results for its third quarter ended March 3, 2018. The Company also announced that its Board of Directors declared a $0.06

Andrew Burton

Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: JPM, QCOM, AVGO, NFLX, SBUX, GM, SPOT & more

J.P. Morgan Chase – The bank reported quarterly profit of $2.37 per share, beating the consensus estimate of $2.28. Revenue also beat forecasts, and CEO Jamie Dimon said J.P. Morgan’s business were doing well “across the board”. Qualcomm – Former chairman Paul Jacobs is talking to investors

DIFF

Dare to be DIFFerent in the city's e-hailing services

KUALA LUMPUR — City dwellers in Kuala Lumpur knows that when it comes to traffic woes, it is one to dread especially during rush hour. However, luckily for Malaysian taxi riders, DIFF Global Solutions Sdn Bhd (DIFF) – an e-hailing provider – has revolutionised the game. It said this was achieved through extensive

Jeeha out: Party to strengthen roots with Dulloo

In a very expected move, Pradeep Jeeha, once a Paul Berenger loyalist has taken leave from the political bureau of the MMM. Jeeha, in a correspondence to Berenger, said an ‘unhealthy state of affairs’ has gripped the party. However, WFTV reported last year that Jeeha failed in a bid to

Whither Chinese FDI's in Kedah post-GE 14.

The thought of a ‘Malay Tsunami’ in the state of Kedah stemming from the Tun Mahathir Mohamad factor impacting Chinese investment in the state is discussed here by Karl C. L. Lee.  April 8, 2018:  Prior before the dissolution of the Malaysian Parliament, the news about the 15,000-man in

affordable Mauritius

Here are five affordable things to do in Mauritius

Belle Mare Beach: Mauritius’s wild east coasts beach is home to some of the best white sands and azure ocean on the island. The Belle Mare beach has a string of luxury resorts but having said that you could find a few stretches of public beach for budget day-trippers.

Korea Expressway

Korean Expressway kicks off traffic congestion consulting project

The Korea Expressway Corporation in a media release said it kicked off a consulting project for traffic congestion mitigation in Mauritius on March 30.  The opening ceremony for the project with a total value of 12 billion won was attended by Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth and local government officials.

Bastos, the Angolan fund and Mauritius

The Angolan sovereign wealth fund, Fundo Soberano de Angola, or FSDEA, manages $5 billion on behalf of Angola. And there are concerns about how it is managed. Its chairman, José Filomeno dos Santos, was appointed by his father, then president of Angola, José Eduardo dos Santos. dos Santos led the

Muslims in Mauritius

Untold political story of Muslims in Mauritius since 1976

The untold political story: The Muslim contribution from 1976 onward Mauritius Muslims have a great political history. However, it is one filled with elements fit for a ‘serie noire’. Muslims are now saying the political class used them for their own gains. The Muslim political history is rigged with betrayals,

World Poetry Day

World Poetry Day: Malaysian Poet Shines

World Poetry Day is celebrated every March 21, a decision made by UNESCO at Paris in the year of 1999. One of its main goals is to support linguistic diversity through poetic expression and preserve the genre, especially the oral tradition of poetry recital and concurrently promoting poetry teaching. Besides,

Lal Dora

March 83: How hidden forces split the MMM

March 83 will remain a sad day in the glorious history of the MMM and an even sadder one for Mauritius. We saw how the U.S. could have played a hand in the dismissal of President Ameenah Gurib-Fakim. We know how India has a heavy hand in the affairs

Berenger for President in MMM-MSM alliance

Talks between the MMM and the MSM are still on, despite denials from the MMM leadership. The latest we heard is the MSM’s offer to put MMM leader Paul Berenger as President after the next General Elections. The elections are not due until next year, but electoral alliances are