Breast cancer is a serious problem in Mauritius, according to health authorities. In less than 10 years, there has been a 30% increase, attaining some 300 new cases per year and causing about 100 deaths annually.

More female participation in politics was high on the agenda for the celebrations  of the International Women's Day commemorated this week on Monday.

Talks of an alliance between the MMM and the Labour Party for the coming general election appear to be moving ahead. The MMM politburo is discussing the affair and looking at a common programme. But nothing is final yet. This was confirmed by the Leader of the party, Paul Bérenger, on a private radio on Thursday.

There's a growing concern about cervical cancer in Mauritius. Medical sources say it's not only dangerous but also the second most common after breast cancer among women... and there's every reason to be careful.

Infertility may pose a big problem in the long run  for Mauritius, which has a population of 1.2 million, warns Mauritius Family Planning and Welfare Association. Infertility, which is said to affect 10% of the population of marriageable age, is still a taboo in Mauritius.

The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) launched  a special cash back plan to meet the financial needs of children's education in Port Louis on Thursday.

The new social network or the Internet can be a real danger, according to IT experts.  Cyberbullying, sexting ( messages with  high sexual connotations and vulgar words)  and privacy violation are among the dangers to which children and young adults are exposed.
By Ameena Peerbaccus

The Prime Minister, Dr Navin Ramgoolam, exhorted the population to stay united and to beware of those who are out to divide, at Ganga Talao on Tuesday night.

The Labour Party treasurer is quitting. The treasurer is unhappy that loyal labourites are penalized at the expense of defectors from other parties and a disagreement with the MBC director motivated his decision.

Mauritians are becoming increasingly stressed with the rigours and huge demands on their lives. But what is stress all about? Is it something that must be tackled or managed? Some say it is time to conduct a survey.

Thaipoosam Cavadee will be celebrated with great fervour  in praise of Lord Muruga, in Mauritius this week, on Saturday, a public holiday. It's a day that symbolises purification and sacrifices for many people in the country.

Bhismadev Seebaluck began writing for newspapers soon after he left school, in 1961. Ever since, he has been published  in numerous papers and has written several books, the latest being  “Dear Shakespeare (III)... Welcome to Paradise”.

The Academy Of Performing Arts is staging a full-length musical play, Seet Basant, in Bhojpuri at the Serge Constantin theatre next week on February Thursday 4. The event celebrates the 175th anniversary of the advent of Indian indentured labour and the 42nd anniversary celebration of the independence of Mauritius.

India marked its 60th Republic Day celebrations in all simplicity amidst distinguished guests comprising Mauritians, Indians established in Mauritius, officers of the Indian army and other Indian workers, at the IGCIC, in Phoenix,on Tuesday January 26.

Is Mauritius slowly emerging as a drug traffickers’ paradise? Many people think so.  Ease of travel and communication have paved the way for a drug addict society despite several measures taken by the authorities to counter the deadly scourge, they say.