This ambitious economic development project launched in 2015 by the Economic Development Board (EDB, formerly known as the Board Of Investment - BOI), with the support of the Mauritian Government, aims to consolidate Mauritius into a full-fledged international business and financial hub through the development of Smart Cities across the island.

For many years, sociologists, economists and demographers have been studying a worldwide phenomenon, the ageing population. Statistics Mauritius forecasts that 25% of the Mauritian population will be over 60 years by 2055; the “baby-boomers” generation is reaching retirement, life-expectancy is increasing and the birth-rate is decreasing.

Construction industry disruption, real estate transactions freezing, closure of notarial studies, financial institutions’ activities slowing down, the impacts of Covid-19 are raising questions and concerns in future buyers.

On January 20, Paul & Virginie primary school shared with us one of its successes: its Bronze Award as an eco-school. On January 20, Paul & Virginie primary school shared with us one of its successes: its Bronze Award as an eco-school. Only six months after enrolling in this international programme, Paul & Virginie primary school has been recognized and awarded by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) and the Reef Conservation Organization, for its actions aimed at protecting the environment. But what is an eco-school?

You move at lightning speed from your couch to your bed? Have you become an expert in the art of lying down ? This is all gone! Here are the top 10 things to do while staying at home.

Building on its success, the SOLIS Tennis Open 2020 is back for the third year in a row. The tournament will start on March 7 and will run over three weekends to end on March 21; with the grand finale. This event organized by the Riverland Sports Club of Tamarin, in partnership with the Solis group, has become one of the flagship meetings of Mauritian tennis. Open to local and international players, this tournament promises its share of thrills.