Weekly: Headlines of the new edition

9 juin 2014

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Weekly: Headlines of the new edition

PM sets the record straight about the alliance

The labyrinthine negotiations between the Labour Party and the MMM seem to be taking twists and turns. This week has seen plenty of mixed signals between the prime minister and the leader of the opposition, with each providing a different story on how much progress has been made. So, what are the terms of the marriage and are both of them even on the same page?

INTERVIEW

Ram Seegobin: The strongest lobby wants this alliance and they will get it”

After all the somersaults in the political arena this week, with the on/off and then on again alliance of the two main parties, Weekly speaks to Ram Seegobin of Lalit for his opinion on the matter. The Oxford-educated doctor expresses his opinion on the major issues of our society – sparing no one, as usual, not even us!

HEALTH

Gyms vs outdoor exercise: Answering the million-dollar question

Is your body better off when you hike through the great outdoors breathing the cool mountain air or when you follow tailor-made exercise programmes in a state-of-the-art gym? Weekly takes a close look at the respective advantages of working out in nature and at the gym.

WHAT’S ON

Money transfer scams online: New ways of stealing from innocent Mauritians

Online scams involving money are increasingly common in Mauritius, according to the police. Officers from the Cyber Crime Unit revealed to Weekly how the new generation of hackers steal from innocent Mauritians using fresh strategies. To find out how to keep your money safe, read on.

EDUCATION

The additional scholarship scheme: Targeting the needy

Earlier this week, 24 additional scholarship awards were made public. Since 2012, state scholarships have gone from 30 to 68, thanks to a budgetary measure voted in 2010. Around 60% of these additional scholarships target bright students from low-income families. However, there are strings attached to these scholarships.