My Son’s Journey to PHP
Starting from scratch to being the founder of the PHP Mauritius Users Group: it takes a lot of determination, conviction and commitment. Ahmad Wasseem Khayrattee had the least knowledge …
I’m Back
Oh! Yes, I admit. It’s indeed been a long time. But I had some issues with my hosting service. Fortunately I can rely on my dedicated webmaster Wasseem. I’m …
Covid-19 – Wearing Protective Masks Amid Comfort and Protection
There seems to be legitimate concerns about the prolonged wearing of masks in the wake of covid-19. Some people complain of a number of conditions including breathing difficulties, discomfort, …
Covid-19: The Invisible Impacts
The whole world is on its knees. Borders have been closed. International movement is at a halt. Countries have been locked down. The cause: a microscopic deadly virus challenging …
Accident Express?
“Basic safety culture warrants safety at the design stage. Safety engineers and managers who have safety responsibilities need to take into account that there will be defaulters (voluntary or …
“Bravo Moris” – Our Nation, Our Pride
The euphoria of the Indian Ocean Islands Games was ever present during the last week. Ever since the games torch was lit, until put off, and even at the …
Golden Bat Night Trail – Get the Taste
By Amanoola Khayrattee -February 27, 2019 After “Trail Sampyé” here we go with the second trail of the year. Organised by the Road Trail Association (RTA) in collaboration with the Commission …
Recurrent Floods – What‘s Wrong?
By Amanoola Khayrattee -December 12, 2018 Climate change issues Nobody enjoys having to pump out water from their dwellings, scrape out and shovel debris from their premises, and kill themselves trying …
Trail Trouloulou 2018: When Leisure Fuses With Nature – An Unforgettable Personal Experience
By Amanoola Khayrattee -December 6, 2018 Getting the feel of the countryside has never been better than probing into the heart of it, on foot. Trail running is but one medium …
May Day in Mauritius
By Amanoola Khayrattee -April 29, 2018 May 1 is celebrated throughout the world as Labour Day, often called May Day (not to be confused with “Mayday” which is an international distress …
Weather Caprices
How Effective is our State of Preparedness? It’s the same old tune during every cyclone or torrential rain period, the same grumbling about dwellings and premises inundated, cars wrecked, …
Marijuana Oil and Genetic Therapy
Breakthroughs towards Cure for Epileptic Seizures? “As research in this area continues, genetic testing could potentially help people with epilepsy and their families prepare for their treatment journey,” Sonya Dumanis …
The Right to Dream
The Dream to Nationhood: People have a right to dream. Candidates for elections have the right to sell dreams. Can we speak of nationhood after 50 years of independence? …
One Flight, Two Departure Times at Rodrigues
In no less than two passengers’ air tickets the time of departure from Plaine Corail Airport for flight MK 145 on Wednesday 26 July 2017 read as 20h20. On …
Service on Board Between Mauritius and Rodrigues
I just travelled between Mauritius and Rodrigues. I don’t know how people feel about it. But I was nauseated to have had to do with sort of dry ration …