Features for expats in Mauritius
Work
Presented as one of the new flexicurity solutions, the four-day week seems to have a lot of benefits. Young workers, especially generation Z, are especially favorable to the option. While physicians and sociologists are researching the phenomenon, countries are experimenting with the new system by conducting full-scale tests. How does the four-day work week impact the lives of expatriates? Should it be part of the criteria for choosing your next destination?
Years go by and we still can't get enough of Cassiya, regardless of generations. Désiré François and the group Cassiya are celebrating their 30th anniversary this year. 30 years of sega and fighting for justice through their lyrics and their music.
Work
Are you tempted to start a business abroad or create one in your home country with the possibility of working from anywhere in the world? With the boom of digital nomadism, more and more freelancers are taking the leap. But are they covered by their home country's social security? Are they entitled to some form of social assistance?
Who needs paradise when Rodrigues Island is only an hour and a half flight away? The tiny island where time stands still... The island of a thousand and one beaches, of a thousand and one smiles. Need a break? This little paradise is the perfect place.
Work
As work-from-home becomes the new normal, more expats feel tempted by the possibility of being a digital nomad who works from a Brazilian beach or a European summer house. However, some expats are doing it without the prior consent of their employers. This can create serious compliance and regulatory issues for the company, issues for which the worker can get sacked.
Everyday life
Canada is set to welcome 450,000 immigrants yearly by 2024. The country is looking to keep attracting international talent and is counting on its excellent track record to stay on top of the list of the most popular expat destinations. Which other countries have the highest immigrant populations and what are their current policies?
Here's the fish vindaye recipe. It's a quick and easy dish and can be served as a side dish, with white rice and grains, in faratas or simply with bread.
Cost of living
Inflation continues rampaging over the world's economies, causing significant rises in commodity prices, soaring real estate values and growing inequalities almost everywhere. Earlier this year, Mercer published its 28th ranking of the most expensive African cities for expatriates, and the results are quite discouraging. Here's what expats have to say about the cost of living in African countries.
As you may have noticed, the days are getting longer and hotter. Summer is fast approaching. In order to make the most of this season, we suggest some activities to discover.
We're taking you to the south of the island for a little stroll in the village of Souillac. Located between Union Saint-Aubin and Surinam, it has a population of around 10,000 inhabitants. Between the age old trees and garden and historical sites, this village has kept its authentic character over the years.
Formalities
Have you decided to take the leap of faith and are getting married? Congratulations! Of course, a wedding is always a wonderful life event, but as far as the planning is concerned, especially when you are an expatriate, it doesn't always go as smoothly as one may want. Depending on the country where you are currently living, you might encounter more or less daunting challenges and unforeseen obstacles along the way. But don't panic! Proper planning will avoid disappointments.
Everyday life
When you have been living abroad for years, and you are fully integrated into your new country, it can be difficult to stay in touch with your native culture. As the years go by, you become more and more detached from the current events in your country of origin, you watch fewer and fewer films or series produced there, you see less and less of your compatriots, and sometimes you barely speak your native language. So, what can you do to avoid searching for words in your native language and feeling completely disconnected from your former life?
Visas
Multiple countries on all continents offer residence permits to retirees who have a secure source of passive income from abroad. A retirement visa allows elderly expats to enjoy the country's lifestyle and boost its economy as consumers without putting pressure on its public services.
The Kreol language is full of funky expressions. This week, we bring to you ‘Lev pake ale'.
Work
Immigrants tend to bear the brunt of economic downturns. The health and economic crises have led to fundamental questions about the expats' place in the local workforce. In 2020, some even bet on the end of global mobility as we know it. Others pointed out the positive impact a decrease in immigration would have on the employment of young locals. But are expats really a threat to the employment of young people?
Work
Let's say you have recently been hired abroad, or you have been promoted, changed department, changed supervisors... And that everything was going fine until the day tensions began to flare between you and your supervisor. Ever since then, every day brought its share of disagreements. Either that, or they would break out without warning, at the turn of a meeting, or because of some misunderstanding or misinterpretation.
The 2nd edition of the Book Festival starts this Thursday, October 6 and ends on Sunday, October 9. Four days of discovery, sharing and reconnection around books and reading. A plethora of authors, publishers, cartoonists and illustrators will share their works with the public over the course of this weekend. Various activities are planned for all ages. The French publisher, Mohamed Mbougar Sarr, winner of the 2021 Goncourt Prize, will be the guest of honor of this year's Book Festival.
This week, we bring to you the Magic Bowl recipe. This comes to us from China and has been adopted and adapted by Mauritians. It is easier to make than it seems…
Other Types
This week, Mauritius is strengthening its ties with the United States in the Indian Ocean. Meanwhile, dengue and leptospirosis continue to concern health authorities, and a new solar power plant has opened in Bambous.
This week, Mauritius and Saudi Arabia signed an agreement, recent data highlighted an increase in national reserves, and the Information & Communication Technology Authority (ICTA) disclosed the current number of registered SIM cards.
Since the start of the year, Mauritius has been grappling with an alarming rise in leptospirosis cases, with twenty reported instances, including five in April alone. This spike in cases is closely linked to the rainy season, which creates ideal conditions for the spread of this disease.
This May started with the premiere of a new local movie, "Âme Cœur," by artist Ryan Krishna Appadoo, better known by his pen name, Daarka. Careful, however, as the movie is in French and Creole.
This week, Mauritians celebrate Labor Day, cope with an outbreak of conjunctivitis, and review new findings from Statistics Mauritius about local household incomes.
A recent study by the Land Drainage Authority (LDA) has identified 306 flood-prone zones in Mauritius, with 62 of these being classified as high risk. This article explores how these vulnerabilities affect residents and suggests ways to better prepare and manage flood risks.
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