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Must Read🇲🇺Le Mauricien·46 mins ago
Air Mauritius faces police and FCC probes over alleged falsified reports and diverted rescue funds
Air Mauritius is under investigation by the police and the Financial Crimes Commission following a forensic inquiry by Kroll Middle East Consultancy Ltd into aircraft sales and leases from 2014 to 2024. Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam stated that the national airline incurred significant losses from these operations, and falsified reports were allegedly submitted to the Air Mauritius board. Ken Arian, former head of Airports Holding Limited, and Sattar Hajee Abdoula, former Top Gun of Air Mauritius's Voluntary Administration, have been implicated by the Kroll report's findings. The inquiry revealed that Air Mauritius sold four aircraft between December 2014 and December 2024, resulting in a net loss of approximately Rs 1.2 billion. Confidentiality clauses prevent the disclosure of total proceeds from these sales. During the same period, 11 aircraft were added to the fleet through direct purchase, finance leases, and operating leases, with costs also undisclosed due to confidentiality agreements. Additionally, 11 aircraft were grounded 100 times between 2014 and 2024 due to technical issues, unavailability of spare parts, lack of spare engines, and supply chain constraints. The Air Mauritius board commissioned the Kroll investigation last year to examine the sale or disposal of five aircraft during the voluntary administration period of 2020-2021, as well as the leasing of two A330-200s in 2022 and the order for an additional A350-900 in 2023. The board met on June 25 and 29, 2
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Mauritian musician Subhash Dhunoohchand's Tablatronic World Peace tour promotes unity through arts in Bangladesh and India
Mauritian percussionist Subhash Dhunoohchand completed his Tablatronic World Peace tour in Bangladesh and India, following his performance at the Sakifo Musik Festival in La Réunion. The tour, supported by Alliance Française branches in Chittagong, Dhaka, and Kolkata, and the Goethe-Institut in Dhaka, focused on non-violence, cultural diversity, and unity through the arts. Dhunoohchand, known for his fusion of tabla, electronic music, jazz, and local traditions, aims to use music as a tool for social cohesion. The tour began in Chittagong, where Dhunoohchand led a three-day artistic residency at Alliance Française, teaching the Ajrada Gharana style of tabla to a dozen students. These students later performed with him and Sunny Day at an opening concert on June 9. The evening also featured an improvised collaboration between Dhunoohchand and Odissi and Kathak dancers. Bruno Lacrampe, director of Alliance Française de Chittagong, highlighted Dhunoohchand's ability to bridge musical and cultural divides. In Dhaka, Dhunoohchand conducted a master class at the Butternut Jazz Café on June 10. On June 11, he performed a sold-out concert at the Goethe-Institut auditorium, a collaboration between Alliance Française de Dhaka and the Goethe-Institut. François Chambraud, director of Alliance Française de Dhaka, and Frank Werner, director of the Goethe-Institut, emphasized music's role in connecting nations. A notable moment was Dhunoohchand's improvised duet with Mohammad Jakir Hossain,
🇲🇺Le Mauricien·2 hours ago
Deputy Prime Minister Arianne Navarre-Marie presents Domestic Abuse Bill to National Assembly
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Gender Equality, Arianne Navarre-Marie, presented the Domestic Abuse Bill for its second reading in the National Assembly, advocating for a comprehensive overhaul of methods to combat domestic violence. She emphasized that domestic abuse must be treated as a serious criminal offense, highlighting the bill's aim to address shortcomings in the current system by providing better protection for victims and imposing stricter penalties on perpetrators. Navarre-Marie paid tribute to femicide victims, including Sneha and Vanessa, stating the bill is a collective commitment to prevent women from being killed by partners. She noted that domestic violence affects men as well, with 375 of 3,049 reported cases between January and May 2026 involving men. A key change in the bill is replacing the restrictive notion of domestic violence with domestic abuse, recognizing that psychological, financial, or verbal abuse can cause trauma as severe as physical harm, even without visible injuries. Navarre-Marie expressed concern over the high number of victims withdrawing Protection Order requests—95 out of 477 between January and May 2026—often due to fear, financial dependence, or family pressure. The bill allows the Director of Public Prosecutions' office to review such withdrawals to prevent further tragedies. The legislation also shortens the court review period for protection requests from fourteen to seven days and allows for the exclusion of abusers from