COVER STORY

Wage compensation: The Deadlock

As the deadlock between unions, the bosses and the government drags on and tempers flare, the shortcomings of the annual tripartite system of determining wage compensation seem all too obvious. Is the system broken beyond repair? Do we need a national minimum wage and why are the private sector unions suddenly in love with the public sector? Why is it that their strategy probably won’t work?

INTERVIEW

Véronique Espitalier-Noël : “We offer a concept based on what our islands share.”

Speaking to Weekly about the actions which need to be taken by the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC) member states on pertinent regional issues, Chargée de Mission at the IOC, Véronique Espitalier-Noël, discusses issues like combating piracy and being proactive about terrorism, dealing with political stability in Madagascar and how to achieve sustainable tourism in the Indian Ocean region.

EDUCATION

The changing landscape of Mauritian higher education

HEALTH

Medical Check-ups: Monitoring your health as you age

The age old saying ‘prevention is better than cure’ still rings true, especially when we are talking about health. Weekly takes a look at what important health checks men and women should go for as they age and why being proactive about health can perhaps save your life.

ISSUES

Retirement: Managing the rest of our lives

Going into retirement can be quite a stressful process. Ironically, this milestone, which marks the moment when you exit the rat race and let off steam, can be more stressful than the work environment. It has real effects on your psyche and physical health. Weekly looks at why remaining on top of things can mean the difference between healthy ageing and degradation into oblivion.

CULTURE

Johnny lever and South African Heritage Day celebrations