Ministers Bobby Hurreeram and Sudhir Maudhoo also held a press conference on Saturday. The two ministers began by giving an overview of their respective ministries. Referring to development projects in the country, Bobby Hurreeram said that the government is preparing Mauritius for the next 100 years.
It was an opportunity for the Minister of Public Infrastructure to wish former Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam a speedy recovery and to comment on the Supreme Court’s ruling on the election petition of PTr MP Ezra Jhuboo. According to him, after the debacle of the National Alliance in the last elections, some of its candidates had to find a way to save face. “They could not accept defeat and took the path of justice,” he said.
For him, the judgment of Gaitree Jugessur-Manna and Denis Mootoo represents “a resounding slap in the face”. Also, the ruling is a big victory for the Electoral Commissioner, Irfan Rahman. Speaking about the record of his ministry, he was to state that one of the latest achievements is the Hillcrest Bridge, which has relieved congestion in St. John.
Fisheries Minister Sudheer Maudoo spoke of his intention to take legal action against the former chairman of the Mauritius Shipping Corporation, Dr Sudesh Lalchand. He said that criminal proceedings might be considered in relation to his bonus performance of Rs 3 million as there is a possibility that he might be called upon to repay the amount, said Minister Sudheer Maudhoo.
Speaking about Agalega, he had to point out that the ship Trochetia has already returned to the country and the ship might undertake a voyage towards the end of the month to the island. For the time being, it cannot make the trip to the island because of health protocol, the minister said. He also announced that the fishermen, who could not fish during the period of ban on fishing due to the oil spill in the lagoon by the Wakhasio, will be given an additional compensation of Rs 134,000.
