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Tips to navigate traffic for drivers in Mauritius around Maha Shivaratree pilgrimmage
Tips to navigate traffic for drivers in Mauritius around Maha Shivaratree pilgrimmage
Maha Shivaratree is one of the most significant religious festivals in Mauritius, drawing thousands of pilgrims who embark on foot pilgrimages to the sacred lake of Grand Bassin (Ganga Talao). While deeply spiritual for devotees, the event also brings disruptions for those not directly involved in the celebrations. Heavy traffic, road closures, and slowed public services can create logistical challenges. Here's how to navigate this period with minimal inconvenience.
Myriam Blin, Director of the Charles Telfair Centre: Championing inclusive leadership and diversity
Join us for an in-depth discussion with Myriam Blin, Director of the Charles Telfair Centre, a key institution in the Western Indian Ocean dedicated to addressing regional challenges and enhancing collaboration among researchers, policymakers, and business leaders. She leads training initiatives focused on gender transformation leadership to meet the growing need for inclusive leadership. In this interview, she emphasizes the vital importance of diversity and inclusion in the current professional landscape and explores the distinctive challenges encountered in Mauritius. 
Fresh graduates: A guide to finding your perfect country
Your early to mid-20s can be an ideal time to embark on an expat adventure. You're young, you have a newly-minted degree in hand and a thirst for adventure and you're unlikely to have family responsibilities like kids: the world is your oyster. However, financial constraints and a lack of work experience can throw a spanner in the works. How do you go about selecting a suitable destination and crafting your first experience living abroad?
Mauritius weekly highlights: VigiMobile, an app to monitor drug side effects
This week, advancements in pharmacovigilance through the VigiMobile tool take center stage in Mauritius. Other key developments include a strategic partnership between the UN and the government to promote cultural heritage, new educational exchange opportunities with Japan, and reinforced measures against water wastage.
How to successfully transition to semi-retirement overseas
According to a Pew Research Center survey, two-thirds of American workers aged 65 and older report high satisfaction with their jobs, surpassing the rates of their younger counterparts. Retirement age is increasingly flexible, allowing "semi-retirees" to maintain some professional activity. Additionally, this period often prompts some individuals to move abroad. How can one effectively manage this transition?
Visas, work permits, study visas: What are the latest changes?
Different countries adopt unique strategies to manage their workforce needs. Many are continuously revising their immigration policies to favor local employment. Despite these tighter regulations, effective collaboration between local and expatriate workers is achievable and essential. Given the persistent labor shortages, the reliance on foreign workers remains a practical necessity. Here's an insight into the latest changes in popular global destinations.
Top skills you need to work abroad
In the age of big data and artificial intelligence (AI), it might seem that technical skills are crucial for job hunting, especially internationally. However, the situation is more complex, as highlighted by a recent World Economic Forum report. While technology will significantly alter the job landscape, "soft skills" are still the most in demand. In a world rapidly shaped by AI, these skills are what truly set candidates apart. What, then, do recruiters prioritize when considering applicants for positions abroad?
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