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Mauritius is under a heavy rain warning until 4 p.m. this Saturday, March 9, 2024, with active clouds influencing local weather. The Vacoas meteorological station issued the bulletin, forecasting moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. Temperatures will range from 24 to 32 degrees Celsius. Winds from the east at 25 km/h with gusts up to 50 km/h. Caution advised for outdoor activities and road travel due to reduced visibility. Read more at Defimedia.info

Mauritius' ICT/BPO sector seeks young talents, especially HSC graduates, offering diverse positions with revised salaries. Entry-level jobs come with attractive pay, albeit staggered working hours. Astrid Vuddamallay Sylvie emphasizes performance-based rewards, with salaries around Rs 25,000. Ravish Pothegadoo notes the sector's appeal for academic advancement amidst foreign company dynamics, highlighting communication skills. Adilla Diouman-Mosafeer sees increased interest due to the Rs 16,800 base salary, despite potential deterrence from work hours. Read more at Defimedia.info

Mauritius faces criticism in the V-DEM Institute 2024 report for declining democratic standards, especially in freedom of expression and press freedom. Autocratization trends persist globally, with increasing threats to democracy observed in various countries. The report underscores the urgent need for defending democratic values beyond traditional political paradigms. SEO: "V-Dem 2024 report criticizes Mauritius for declining democracy. Global trends show rising threats to democratic values." Learn more at Lexpress.mu

The power transition between Franceau Grandcourt of the Union du Peuple de Rodrigues (UPR) and Johnson Roussety of the Front Patriotique Rodriguais écologique is underway. The chief commissioner submitted his resignation on March 5. President Pradeep Roopun will attend a swearing-in ceremony in Rodrigues tomorrow.   Read more at Lexpress.mu

The Prime Minister, Pravind Jugnauth, appointed a new chief whip, Kavi Doolub, who will start working after March 12 to prepare for the upcoming parliamentary session on March 26. This is Doolub's second promotion in four months, previously serving as Deputy Chairperson of Committees. Despite being new to politics, Doolub is actively engaged in various parliamentary committees. Before politics, he worked in marketing, sales, and radio.   Read more at Lexpress.mu

The Flacq district council faces upheaval as the vice-president undergoes a vote of no confidence after the removal of the former president. Political tensions escalate amid accusations of misuse of funds and power abuse, exacerbating governance crises. Rivalries between factions intensify, highlighting the need for transparency and accountability in local administration.    Read More at Lexpress.mu