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Golfer’s paradise •••

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Golfer’s paradise•••SWINGTIME’S 1ST CORPORATE GOLF

CHALLENGE

D.S.Rivalland, D. Thevenau, G.Bouic

et A. Rughooputh

B. Cheekoree, I. Hajee Adams,

F. Paturau et M.H. DayotP. Sullivan, P.Perdrau, R.de Chazal

et D. Peten

B. Narraina, G.Alessandri, Y. Lesslier

et D. CsizmadiaA.Devalse, P. Noël, B.Sussens

et V. Desvaux

Sega Dancers Photo souvenir of the winning team

C. Sullivan, G. Skwaric, C. Perdrau et

A.Duval

WINNER’S PRIZESTeam trip to Germany for 10 days stay – Playing in Benz & Partner Open tournament •Voucher Adamas •Voucher FedEx •Emotions T-Shirts•Swingtime T-shirts•Souvenir gold medal with Swingtime Logo•Trophies•Challenge Cup •

ASIA: India, Malaysia & SingaporeGolfing Package:OPTION A€500/- Only 2 days of Golf events with Welcoming cocktail, 2 lunches & prize giving gala dinner(Excluding Air Fares, accommodation, Inter Hotel & Airport TRANSFER)

OPTION B:Price in euro per golfer: €2,820/-

Air Fares in Economy Class (excluding airport taxes)•7 (seven) nights stay in 5* Constance Belle Mare Plage •ResortsTransfer Airport – Hotel- Airport•Breakfast & Dinner included (1/2 board basis)•2 days of Golf Competition•1 Practice Day•Welcoming Cocktail•2 Lunches•

NON GOLFER Package:OPTION C: €2,690/-price per person

Air Fares in Economy Class (excluding airport taxes)•7 (seven) nights stay in 5* Constance Belle Mare Plage •ResortsTransfer Airport – Hotel- Airport•Breakfast & Dinner included (1/2 board basis)•Welcoming Cocktail & Prize Giving – Gala Dinner•

Indian Ocean Islands – Reunion, Madagascar & SeychellesGolfing Package:OPTION A€500/- Only 2 days of Golf events with Welcoming cocktail, 2 lunches & prize givinggala dinner(Excluding Air Fares, accommodation, Inter Hotel & Airport TRANSFER)

OPTION B:Price in euro per golfer: €1,500/-


NON GOLFER Package:OPTION C: €1,290/-price per person


South Africa PACKAGEGolfing Package:OPTION A•ZAR5600/-Only2daysofGolfeventswithWelcomingcocktail, 2 lunches & prize givinggala dinner(Excluding Air Fares, accommodation, Inter Hotel & Airport TRANSFER)

OPTION B:PriceinZARpergolfer:ZAR31990/-


NON GOLFER Package:OPTION C:ZAR29,990/-priceperperson


EUROPE PACKAGEGolfing Package:OPTION A•€500/-Only2daysofGolfeventswithWelcomingcocktail,2 lunches & prize giving galadinner(Excluding Air Fares, accommodation, Inter Hotel & Airport TRANSFER)

OPTION B:PriceinEuropergolfer:€3,990/-


NON GOLFER Package:OPTION C:€3,790/-perperson


Swingtime Corporate Golf Challenge 2010“If one of us can make a difference, just think of what we can do together’’

PACKAGES


Golfer’s paradise•••

LOGO GUIDELINE V1.0

8 Editors note

10 Publishers note

12 News

14 Swingtime Mauritius Open

22 Adopt-A-golfer

26 Press release

28 Interview Natalya German

32 Investment Mauritian Capital Fund

37 Perspective Bank of Mauritius Increases its gold holding

Contents / Sommaire•••

HR and Recruitment Specialist

41 Hr & Recruitment OEM

44 Advertorial Le Suffren

48 Benz and Partners

50 Advertorial

Fair Acres

54 Biz Bits

58 Advertorial Camino tours

61 Golf fashion

65 Trends & tech

67 Asian Tours

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MeDia teaMMedia Manager / Journalist-Editor

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Graphic Concept / Création graphiqueYannick LARoche coRALie

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Photographer / PhotographeManoj NAwooR

Golf and eventsGolf Director

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Contributors / CollaborateursEmotions Golf Events

Benz & Partners

Photos / Crédit PhotosEmotions Golf Events

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70 Swing it! Golf tips and strategy

73 Fit Round Sunburn

76 A night out with the editor

77 Astrology Tiger Woods

78 Carnet d’address Indian Ocean Golf Courses

80 Directory

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••• Editorial

Editor’s letter

It was my great pleasure to recently join the Swingtime team at Mauritius’ first Golf magazine, an exciting publication that is charged to showcase Mauritius as “the preferred” Golfing destination.

In this 7th Issue you will find some very stimulating reading. As international businesses flock to Mauritius, the Mauritian Investment Fund, see pg 28 , provides fascinating insight. In the light of the Global Financial market, we see the role of Human Resources and Talent Acquisition, pg 36, remain a dynamic value added service, as well an interesting analysis on the topic of investing in gold, pg33 Swingtime’s Adopt-A-Golfer program, a thrilling initiative focusing on the development on local talent is high-lighted on pg18 following fantastic coverage on the Swingtime Mauritian Open 2009.

We are embarking on many thrilling projects in the coming year, one of which is a live show to be broadcasted on MBC. We are also looking forward to THE SWINGTIME CORPORATE CHALLENGE in May 2010, an exciting golfing and business networking event.

It is my hope that all our readers have a blessed and safe holiday season and a prosperous new year.

Have a great round!

Rob Greeff

Editor



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Publisher’s letter

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND GRATITUDE (Mauritius Open)

Swingtime has rounded off this year by being afforded the opportunity to sponsor the Legendary Mauritius Open. Acknowledgement goes to the Golf Federation of Mauritius, The Minister of Sport, The Captain and Staff of Gymkhana Golf Club, Our sponsors, Benz & Partners, Adamas Mauritian Broadcasting Corporation, The Mauritius Post, Belle Mare Plage Constance, Le Touessrok, Air Mauritius AND ALL THE 160 PARTICIPANTS like Mr. Dass Thomas of Mauritius Telecom, Ashok Rughooputh – Representative of Shell. Congratulations on the winners and Runners up. (see results on page 22)

Market Info Direct (M.I.D.) is now charged and will continue to ensure that The Mauritian Open shall afford players world over a true and balanced competition that they can look forward to for the next 4 years.

About Teeing Up with the International LUXURY MARKET

Market Info Direct has initiated and further sponsored 9 potential Golfers for the next year; Ginger Delacrétaz, Ridwan Purdasy, Joyan Kan Wah, Mourad Bundhoo, Kumar Bistanauth, Adish Ramsaha, Elodie Li Chor, Nooraj Coonjal and Marie Michelle Azma. 2 of which were accredited and monitored by the officials of Swingtime and have their 1st opportunity to accompany Billy Narraina to Gurgaon, India, on the 06th December 2009.

The experience will indeed, provide them with an ambassadorial opportunity to represent Mauritius internationally, exposure for the initiative and most importantly for the Spirit of Golf.

For it is truly these individuals who participate and sacrifice for the sport, that we are able to discover the true potential of Golfers who has the potential to proudly represent their country and therefore, contribute by passing on their God Given talent to others.

“Swing for the Show and bring home the Dough, Billy!”

The Swingtime Team wishes Billy Narainer all the best, and trust that he WILL make us proud

A Closing Thought.

“The Greatest Thing about Tomorrow is, “I will be better than I am today.” Tiger Woods

Until the next SWING, May you Always hit the Sweet Spot, and REMEMBER to play, “One Shot at a Time”.

I wish all our Readers a Joyous Christmas and a Blessed New Year.

For the Love and Spirit of the Game

Publisher

Alan Duval

Swing for the thought•••

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Where does Woods go from here?Posted: December 2, 2009

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – Just the other side of the Isleworth ivy, secluded in a bubble of his own making Tiger Woods set the record straight on two fronts Wednesday.

In the wake of numerous published reports of alleged infidelity the world No. 1 relented in his own guarded way: “I have let my family down and I regret those transgressions with all of my heart. I have not been true to my values and the behavior my family deserves. I am not without faults and I am far short of perfect.”

And for the third consecutive public statement Woods stressed how important his privacy is to himself and his family. In fact, of the five paragraphs Woods penned on Wednesday, three fixated on the issue of privacy and the actions of the media the last few days.

When it came to Woods’ situation with the Florida Highway Patrol and his Friday morning run in with a shrub, a hedge, a fire hydrant and, finally, a neighbor’s tree, there was a compelling public interest, just as there was two years ago when Arjun Atwal was in the wrong place at the wrong time on a central Florida road not far from Isleworth.

Whatever domestic issues Woods and his wife may or may not be having, however, are like Vegas – what happens at One Woods Place stays at One Woods Place. There is no unwritten right to all the juicy details of an athlete’s private life regardless of how zealously the entertainment press pursues or the public craves.

Yet, the questions remain: Where does Woods go from here? What is the best way to move on?

There is precedent for Woods’ crisis management conundrum, call it the mea culpa cameo. You know the drill, superstar gets sideways with the law or the wife or the league, takes his public relations lumps and next thing you know he’s on a couch next to Oprah spilling the goods and asking for forgiveness.

Kobe Bryant – who was charged with a crime, a far more appalling act than anything being lobbed at Woods’ reputation – did it, moved on and won his NBA Championship sans Shaq. Alex Rodriguez – who not only violated baseball’s doping rules but lied about it until he couldn’t lie about it anymore – did it and is now treated like he hung the moon in the Bronx.

Lost in all the “expert” crisis management chatter is the simple truth that contrition and winning are the ultimate tonics to what ails an image. Woods

may want to remain behind the central Florida ivy and let his 316-word final word stand. He may want to cling to the ideal of privacy, but that yacht has sailed.

“His image will take a little hit,” said Steve Stricker, who spent more time paired with or against Woods this year than any other Tour player. “I’d like to see him come on TV and pour it out a little bit ... I’m on that line, that fence. Do we really need to know? That’s the bottom line.”

Do we need to know? Of course not. Will a well-executed and timely televised apology – combined with a rousing victory at, say, Torrey Pines next January – help smooth the transition out of crisis mode? Of course it will.

Some have criticized Camp Tiger since “Black Friday,” saying they didn’t move quick enough to gain the public relations higher ground. Those people don’t know Woods, who has won 14 major championships and 71 Tour titles doing things his way.

Rocky Hambric knows the feeling. Hambric, president of Hambric Sports Management, found himself in a similar situation at this year’s British Open when one of clients, Sandy Lyle, became embroiled in a very public spat with Colin Montgomerie.

“I took heat at the Open Championship for Sandy, there’s nothing you can do,” Hambric said. “The (Daily Mail) writer knew nothing about me or what I advised Sandy to do and still criticized my actions. Same as American writers don’t know anything about Tiger’s situation and keep criticizing Mark (Steinberg, Woods’ manager with IMG). In our situation you have to do the best you can within what the client wants you to do.”

So far it remains clear Woods wants to keep an in-house matter in-house, regardless of what a room full of well-meaning experts tell him. That’s worked for a decade through a series of minor scrapes with controversy, but this is different.

This is K2 to the mole hill that was Fuzzy Zoeller, a Sunday power walk to that triathlon that was that controversial GQ article. But with time, and a cameo on Oprah’s couch to expedite the process, he will recover. Just ask Kobe and A-Rod.

Rex Hoggard, Senior writer for Golf Channel.comArticle from Fresh Content.Net

News•••


•••News

A new tournament featuring LPGA Tour players was announced this week, an event called The Mojo 6 to be played in Jamaica April 15-16, 2010. The Mojo 6 is LPGA-sanctioned, but will not count as an official LPGA event (money won won’t count toward players’ money list rankings; the winner won’t be credited with an LPGA Tour victory).

But the 16 players in the field will get to compete for a $1 million purse. And they’ll get to try a new tournament format, one never before used on a major professional tour. The format is called “Raceway Golf” (and that name is trademarked).

So, what’s Raceway Golf? On Day 1, the 16 LPGA golfers each play three, six-hole matches, the same six holes in each match but with hole setups changing between matches. The players earn points in each match, and at the end of Day 1 the top eight point-earners move on to Day 2.

And on Day 2, the remaining eight compete in a single-elimination tournament bracket, with three match victories required to become champion. The Mojo 6 will be taped for later broadcast on CBS (think of it as a “silly season” tournament in the middle of the year rather than during the offseason).

Brent Kelley (Golf on about.com)

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Swingtime Mauritius OpenNovember 2009


Golf competition•••

The Swingtime Mauritius Open took place on the 21st and the 22nd Of November 2009 at the historical Gymkhana Golf Club, the 4th oldest golf club. DAY 1 began as early as 5h00am on Saturday morning with golfers teeing off with great enthusiasm. Golfers were treated to lovely sunny weather, with a moderate breeze presenting an extra challenge to some golfers.

Swingtime, together with the other sponsors of the OPEN were well represented with regards to brand awareness. Representatives of various Media (Newspapers, MBC and sports photographers) joined us in coverage of this event.

Swingtime’s very own team, comprising of Alan Duval (Marketinfodirect), Gary Skwaric (Benz and Partners) and Dr. Roy Charrimootoo (President of the Mauritian Golfing Federation) kicked off with a dynamic start, smiles amid the determined concentration.

At 2pm, Rob Greeff (Media Manager and Editor) and Dhinesh Rai Kallie (General Manager) appeared on a live broadcast at M.B.C Studios to speak about the democratization of Golf in Mauritius, the Swingtime Mauritian Open and the Adopt-A-Golfer Program initiated by Swingtime. The Adopted golfers also participated in the event.

Swingtime Mauritius OpenNovember 2009

Vania, Swingtime hostess posing with the trophee

Gymkhana’s Club house

Registration booth

Alan Duval, CEO of Market Info Direct and his partner Gary Skwaric


Golf competition •••

Adopt-A-Golfer, Mourad Bundhoo

DAY 2 continued with a flurry of excitement and enthusiasm. The Editor of Swingtime met the oldest participant; a Mr. Sidan Baram aged 83 with a handicap of 19. The gentleman indicated that he thoroughly enjoyed the event and hoped to participate next year. TAO energy drink (a sponsor) was very popular with the golfers, keeping flagging energy levels up.

A strong breeze presented a challenge to golfers at the first tee, but they were encouraged by 3 dogs that came to lend their support.

All in all, everyone had had a fantastic time, golfers and fans alike. However, mention must be made of the state of the greens. It was unfortunate that in many cases a true account of golfers skills could not be garnered as the course was not conducive. This in essence presents a setback for Gymkhana when one considers the heritage of the club. For it to take its rightful place in the annals of golf history a serious refurbishment is required.

Mr. Sidan Baram

Alan Duval, The Marshall, Billy Narraina & Rob Greeff

Mrs. Saddul, Mrs. Marie Delacretaz & Ginger Delacretaz (Adopted golfer)

Mr. Perdreau

Alan Duval

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Adopt-A-Golfer, Joyann Kan Wah

Adopt-A-Golfer, Ridwan Purdasy

Golf Pro, Billy NarrainaConcentration is the order of the day

Mr. Luron, Sponsor from Emotions Golf (Tao Energy Drink)

Lady Golfers




The Swingtime Mauritius Open concluded with a Cocktail and Prize Giving attended by winners, supporters, sponsors and the Minister of Youth and Sports Hon. Satyaprakash (Devanand) Ritoo. Alan Duval (CEO of Swingtime) made a very encouraging speech as to the state of golf in Mauritius and highlighted the importance of developing golfing talent with emphasis on the Adopt-A-Golfer program. The overall Winner in the Men’s category was Reshad Purdasy with a score of 144, Overall runner up was Billy Narraina with 146 and the overall ladies winner was Nathalie Serret with a score of 148. Swingtime’s team member Gary Skwaric won an award for nearest the pin (76cm).

Swingtime will be presenting the “SWINGTIME COPORATE CHALLENGE” in May 2010, and that promises to the “the” event on the golfing Calendar.

Alan Duval and Minister of Youth & Sport, Satyaprakash Rittoo

Dieter Praun and Partner and Angela Peer from MGF

Rob Greeff, Natalya German and Dhinesh Kallee from Swingtime



Gary Skwaric, Benz & Partners and Ishtiak Overall winner of Swingtime Mauritius Open, Reshad Purdasy

Ladies overall winner, Nathalie Serret and Angela Peer

Adopt-A-Golfer, Ginger Delacretaz

Sammy Barber and Alan Duval Winner of Pro Category, Billy Narraina

Dr. Roy Charrimootoo, President of MGF presenting a prize

Dr. Patrick, secretary of MGF


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••• Adopt-A-Golfer


The SWINGTIME Adopt-A-Golfer ProgramSwingtime magazine was very pleased to initiate the following candidates into the highly unique Adopt-A-Golfer program.

They are: Ginger Delacrétaz, Ridwan Purdasy, Joyan Kan Wah, Mourad Bundhoo, Kumar Bistanauth, Adish Ramsaha, Elodie Li Chor, Nooraj Coonjal and Marie Michelle Azma.

Swingtime Golf Director and Golf Pro Billy Narraina, prepared a training week prior to the Swingtime Mauritius Open 2009, in which the Adopt-A-Golfers would participate. Billy shared with us the following. “The working session was mainly a playing lesson with the intention of giving them an idea of the pressure they would have to contend with when participating in the above mentioned event. They performed very well, especially when they realized it was easier to play in a relaxed and confident fashion. Also, playing with a Pro was a great learning curve as they had never trained with a Pro before. This learning experience will be utilized in future, specifically to improve their game with the participation of other fellow Pros. For the next 3 months their training will be as follows: Tuesday and Thursday for 4 hours and one game on Sundays (a course yet to be determined).”

The following targets have been set for the Adopt-A-Golfers to achieve in the coming year.

Ginger Delacrétaz (handicap 16)

“ A review of all aspects of the game as she requires attention with regards to the follow up of the swing and course management. ”

Joyann Kan Wah (handicap 7)

“ Will require more playing experience, if his goal is to become a future pro golfer. He does however have the ability to improve and achieve his aim. ”


•••Adopt-A-Golfer

Nooraj Coonjal (handicap18),

“Requires attention with his swing but will be playing better golf by the end of next year.”

Mourad Bundhoo (handicap 12)

“With more practice will improve a level of consistency and should be playing a handicap of 6 by the end of November 2010.”

Elodie Li Chor (handicap 28)

“Will require more playing experience and confidence, with a targeted handicap of 16 by the end of November 2010.”

••• Adopt-A-Golfer

Ridwan Purdasy (handicap 8)

“Swing requires a lot of improvement as he will be playing in the 1st category by the end of next year and the target for him is to be a handicap 5.”

Adish Ramsaha (handicap 15)

“Swing needs correction, but has the ability and with training will definitely improve.”

Kumar Bistonauth (handicap 12)

“Swing and course management will greatly improve his game.”



•••Adopt-A-Golfer

ADOPT-A-GOLFER TRAINGING PROGRAM:

Swingtime’s Golf Director Billy Narraina has prepared a structured Improvement Program which will develop and improve all aspects of the Adopted Golfers game.

Each Adopted Golfer will be given an evaluation of their game, as well as an analysis of their swing and equipment. A full review of their monthly game will be broken up as follows: Long Game, Short Game, Course Management and Psychological development.

Every 6 weeks their progress will be assessed in a revision with training points focusing on Aim, Grip, Ball Position, Body Alignment, Posture and Swing (forward and back). In order to gain substantial results the golfers will have to be much disciplined, and together with the correct training atmosphere, their assessment sheets will reflect their advancement.

Philosophically, the old Chinese proverb of learning, namely: “I hear to forget, I see and remember, I do and understand”, has been placed at the heart of the training program. The proverb suggests that learning is developed through the senses and goes through a number of stages, beginning with perception through the sensory faculties, participating in the action there of and assimilation of skills applied into performance.

Join Swingtime in tracking and following our adopted golfers on their way to success! Monthly updates will follow. Programme de formation pour Swingtime

Adopt-A-Golfer

Le directeur de golf de Swingtime, Billy Narraina a mis au point un programme de formation structuré qui permettra de développer et d’améliorer tous les aspects de jeu adoptés par les golfeurs participant à ce stage.

Chaque golfeur sera mis au courant des progrès réalisés au niveau de leur performance ainsi qu’une analyse de leur swing. Leur participation à ce programme sera détaillée : long game, short game, gestion du cours et développement psychologique.

Toutes les six semaines, les progrès de ces jeunes golfeurs seront évalués par le biais des entrainements ciblés sur des points spécifiques : but, prise, position de la balle, alignement du corps , posture et swing. Afin d’obtenir le maximum de points, les golfeurs seront appelés à faire preuve de discipline. De plus, avec un environnement propice à la formation , la fiche d’évaluation devrait refléter le niveau de progression de chaque candidat.

Philosophiquement le vieux proverbe chinois de connaissance qui se lit comme suit : « J’entends pour oublier, Je vois et je souviens , Je peux et Je comprends » a été au centre de ce programme de formation. Le proverbe suggère que la connaissance se développe à travers les sens et passe pas plusieurs stages , en commençant par la perception à travers les facultés sensorielles , à l’action et à l’assimilation de talents appliqués au niveau de la performance.

Lisez Swingtime tous les mois pour détecter et suivre ces golfeurs sur la voie de succès !


••• Our media partners

Swingtime’s Adopt-a-golfer program since inception featured very prominently in the News and continued to generate BUZZ in Newspapers as well as on a live broadcast on MBC, featuring Rob Greeff( Media manager and Editor) and Dhinesh Kallie (General manager, on the 1st day of the SWINGTIME MAURTIAN OPEN. The tournament itself received coverage as well as the Prize giving ceremony.

We would like to thank all our media partners Week End, Le Mauricien, Le Matinal, MBC & Top FM. For their participation and coverage of these events.


•••Our media partners

Swingtime in St. Petersburg, Russia


Interview•••


Interview •••

introducesNatalya German

Out of a colourful and turbulent history, Russia has recently emerged as a dynamic and vibrant place to conduct business. From a country steeped in heritage and culture and now defining itself with an ardent energy, comes a new recruitment from Market Info Direct to the shores of Mauritius. Natalya German is a self-motivated and vigorous young woman who has an abundance of style; grace and beauty that harks back to the Tsarinas of the Russian past, and yet is thoroughly modern and international.

Россия с ее яркой полной сильнейших потрясений историей совсем недавно заявила о себе в качестве страны с динамичным и быстроразвивающимся бизнесом. Из этой страны с ее богатейшим культурным наследием, которая сейчас демонстрирует столь мощную энергию, берега Маврикия посетила Наталья Герман-Царькова. Молодая, энергичная, стильная, своей красотой напоминающая всех русских цариц, она очень современна и думает о налаживании новых деловых контактов.

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Interview•••

As a graduate of Art History from the Academy of Fine Art in St. Petersburg, and a tourist specialist, she is keenly aware of what makes a place special. Nothing escapes her gaze. Her eyes, azure like the Indian Ocean takes in everything. One can easily discern how she feasts on all that surrounds her and it is a delight to observe her become captivated by Mauritius and her mountains, people and local cuisine. “The people of Russia can easily fall in love with this tropical jewel. Who wouldn’t want to come and spend time here?” said Natalya.

She describes her whirlwind visit to the “One and Only” at St. Geran as an epiphany of understated luxury. The accompanying golf course continues this theme with its refined landscape. Belle Mare Plage with its Links and Legends Golf course not only delighted with its pristine green but provided an immersive experience with sightings of the natural wild life. Fellow golfers were clearly taken with the environment as noted by those participating in the Mauritius Air Golf Open. Le Touessrok and the golf course on the island was a serendipitous find. This challenging course not only tests the golfer but enchants with gardens and water features. These and many more attractions will be marketed to the people of Russia she said. She is of course the perfect person to do this, being articulate, sophisticated and widely travelled: London, Paris, the U.S.A, Germany, France, all of Russia and now Mauritius.

Mauritius today echoes resoundingly with prospects, similar to the dynamic evident in the new Russia. The avid construction and development of Business hubs, hotels and associated leisure facilities (like the fast growing sport of golf) that make work and play an integrated experience is to be seen everywhere. The implication is clear. Mauritius can seize an opportunity to place itself on the world stage

Выпускница кафедры истории искусств Санкт-Петербургской Академии Художеств и специалист вобласти туризма, она точно знает, что делает то илииное место наиболее привлекательным. Ничто неускользнетотеевзгляда.Ееглаза,голубыеибездонные,как Индийский океан, замечают все. Она, безусловноочарована всем, что ее окружает в Маврикии – егогорами,приветливымилюдьмииместнойкухней.«Какневлюбитьсявэтотропическоесокровище!Ктосможетотказатьсяотпредложенияприехатьсюдаиотдохнутьсредитакойкрасоты?!»,–говоритНаталья.

Онаописывает своепервоевпечатлениеототеля«One and Only» в Сен Жеране, как соприкосновениес поразившейеенеожиданнойроскошью.Ееприятноудивилополедлягольфасвоимиидеальнымилиниямии великолепным ландшафтом, пляж Belle Marе вокружениидевственнойприроды.Впрочем,другиеигрокивгольфтожебылипокореныокружающимпейзажем.НоирасположенныйвдвадцатиминутахходьбыотельLeTouessrokсполемдлягольфаоказалсяоченьудачнымоткрытием.Этосложноеполенетолькоиспытываетвсевозможностикаждогоигрока,ноивдохновляетнаигруокружающимиегопрекраснымисадамииводопадами.«Эти и многие другие достопримечательности будутпредлагатьсяклиентамизРоссии»,-говоритНаталья.Она, безусловно, - самый подходящий человек дляэтой миссии, благодаря своему профессионализму,хорошему образованию и большому опыту работы втуризме:Лондон,Париж,США,Германия,Франция,всяРоссияитеперь–Маврикий.

Маврикийсегодняяркодемонстрируетперспективы,схожие с теми, которые мы видим в России.Стремительныетемпыстроительстваипроектированиябизнес-центров,отелейидополняющихихместотдыха(как,например,развитиегольфа),позволяютсовместитьработуиигру,этипроцессынаблюдаютсяповсейстране.


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not just a premier holiday destination, but a nexus for business and preferred golfing activity too.

As Market Info Direct has established an agency in Russia, Natalya will be responsible for promoting golf packages, bringing Business clientele to Mauritius and sending us interesting and topical stories and news from St. Petersberg, Russia which will provide fascinating reading. Watch this space!

Выводнапрашиваетсясамсобой:Маврикийимеетвсешансы максимально использовать свои возможностии занятьособоеместонамеждународнойарене–нетолько как место высококлассного отдыха, но и какцентрпритяжениядлябизнесаи,возможно,наиболеепредпочтительное место для занятий гольфом. Мы снетерпениемждемвозможностиувидеть, какНатальябудетдействовать,будучипредставителемМаврикиявРоссииужевследующемгоду.Следитезаследующимивыпусками!

Costumed Ball held by British Business man Richard Caring in the Catherine Palace of Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo), former suburban residence of the Russian Tsars.

Natalya seated next to Bill Clinton and Liz Hurley

Natalya with Sting

About Mauritius

Mauritius gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1968. It is a socially and politically stable island in the Indian Ocean with a population of approximately 1.3 million (2008).

Mauritius has a skilled workforce with one of the highest literacy rates in Africa, many of whom are bi-lingual.

Industry in Mauritius was traditionally based around sugar and textiles, however, the services industry now provides around 70% of the GDP and the tourism sector is growing rapidly.

The Mauritian Government is keen to encourage foreign investment and there is an advantageous tax system to do so. Corporate and Income tax is 15%, there is no exchange control, there is exemption from customs duty on equipment and there are non-double taxation agreements in place with 33 countries.

The Mauritian Board of Investment has backed the Integrated Resort Scheme (IRS), which attracts international buyers for high-end residential property (minimum price

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Maurice en bref

Maurice obtient l’indépendance du Royaume Uni en 1968. C’est une île de l’océan indien stable sur le plan social et politique et sa population se chiffre à 1,3 million d’habitants (2008).

Le pays dispose d’une main d’oeuvre qualifiée – dont une majorité est billingue - dont le niveau d’alphabétisation est le plus élevé en Afrique.

Le tissu industriel mauricien se basait traditionnellement sur le sucre et le textile. Mais au fil des ans, l’industrie des services , dont le tourisme, a connu un développement rapide , contribuant jusqu’à 70% au Produit Intérieur Brut.

Le gouvernement mauricien a la volonté d’encourager l’investissement étranger en s’appuyant sur un système fiscal avantageux : la taxe sur les compagnies et l’impôt sur le revenu sont à 15% ; il n’y a plus de contrôle de changes et les équipements importés sont exemptés de droits de douane. De plus, le pays a signé des accords de non-double imposition fiscale avec 33 pays.

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US$500.000). This scheme provides the purchaser with the opportunity of obtaining Mauritian residency.

There exists a second scheme, the Real Estate Scheme (RES), which allows foreigners to purchase property.

The Mauritian government has simplified the operational framework for doing business in Mauritius and implemented a legal framework that promotes best practices in terms of transparency, good governance and ethics.

Mauritian company law reflects the islands history being a combination of UK Company Law and the French Code Napoleon.

Growth and Development in Mauritius

With the introduction of the IRS and RES schemes and the favourable tax structure on the island, foreign investment has soared.

Along the luxury residential developments, there is a growing demand for leisure and recreational facilities such as golf courses, marinas, wellness centres and shopping malls. Incoming business facilitates the development of office buildings, business parks, industrial parks and up market business hotels.

The government is targeting to bring 2 million tourists per annum to the island by 2015, opening up the development potential for hotels and increasing the requirement for hospitality, leisure and recreational facilities.

Le Board of Investment a développé l’Integrated Resort Scheme ( IRS), qui vise à attirer des acheteurs étrangers à faire acquisition des résidences de luxe ( prix minimum de US$ 500,000). Ce plan offre à l’acheteur l’opportunité de demander le droit de résidence à Maurice.

Un deuxième plan, le Real Estate Scheme ( RES) permet aussi aux étrangers d’acheter de faire l’acquisition de biens immobiliers.

Le gouvernement a simplifié le cadre opérationnel pour la conduite des affaires à Maurice. Il a mis en place un cadre légal qui privilégie de meilleures pratiques en termes de transparence, de bonne gouvernance et d’éthique.

Les lois régissant les compagnies s’inspirent de l’histoire du pays , soit une combinaison entre les lois britanniques et

le Code Napoléon français

Croissance et Développement à Maurice

Avec l’introduction des plans IRS et RES ainsi que l’application d’une structure fiscale favorable, l’investissement étranger a connu un rebond.

Suivant les développements de résidences de luxe , il y a eu parallèlement une forte demande en faveur des facilités de loisirs telles que des parcours de golf, des marinas, des centre de bien-être ainsi que de grands complexes commerciaux. Le flux d’investissements a entraîné le développements d’espaces de bureaux , de parcs industriels et commerciaux et d’hôtels de classe.

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Investment Approach

The Fund will evaluate data appropriate to the opportunity for which the investment is being considered. For example, this due diligence will include reviews such as:

Commissioning an independent valuation of the site • along with an analysis of the planning permissions, environmental and geological surveys.Making a market assessment of the project by • discussing its salability with local real estate agents and property professionals.Undertaking a detailed evaluation of the financial •

Le gouvernement vise à attirer deux millions de touristes par an d’ici 2015, ce qui ouvre potentiellement la voie à une demande pour de nouveaux projets dans les secteurs de l’hôtellerie et des loisirs et autres activités récréatives.

L’approche à l’investissement

Le Mauritian Capital Fund évaluera des données relatives aux projets d’investissements. Ce qui comprend l’étude de « due diligence » qui couvre :

Le commissioning d’une évaluation indépendante du • site , assorti d’une analyse sur les différents permis liés à la planification et des études géologiques et environnementales ;Etablir une étude de marché du projet en analysant • ses possibilités de vente avec des agents immobiliers et des professionnels de ce secteur ;Entreprendre une évaluation détaillée des prévisions • financières.Après ces études, une proposition d’investissement

sera préparée et soumise au BOI pour être approuvée.

Dans l’éventualité que la proposition est acceptée, les conseillers légaux du MCF prépareront les documents . Ceux -ci contiendront, entre autres, sa demande de présentation à l’effet qu’il soit représenté au sein du conseil d’administration et des comités de gestion pour s’assurer que ses investissements soient bien gérés. S’il y a lieu, il demandera que les comptes bancaires soient co-signés.

Le General Partner va régulièrement revoir les investissements pour suivre sa matérialisation à plus brève échéance tout en sachant que tout retard dans la réalisation du projet entraînera à coût sûr une augmentation de la valeur des investissements injectés.

Tout proposition pour disposer d’une partie de

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forecasts and checking on the reasonableness of any assumptions.

Any investment proposal will then be prepared and submitted to the investment board for approval.

Assuming the investment is approved, the Fund’s lawyers will prepare the investment documents. These will include provision for representation of the Fund on any company boards and management committees to ensure the Fund’s investment can be adequately monitored and, if appropriate, being a co-signatory on bank accounts.

The General Partner will regularly review the investments to see if they could be realized and will seek to realize them at the earliest opportunity, having due regard for the likelihood of any further increase in the value of the investment should it be retrained for a longer period.

Any proposal to dispose of an investment will be submitted for approval to the Investment Board.

Further to the above, and to provide further protection for the investors, Acorn Fund Management will levy a Euro 20.000 annual governance charge on the General Partner. This is to enable Acorn to pay for any independent assessment of the progress of a project, as it sees fit, in order to ensure that the Fund’s investment is secure or to assess any proposed course of action.

Please refer to www.skyprops.co.za for further information and application form.

l’investissement devrait être soumise à l’Investment Board.

En plus, et afin de mieux protéger les investisseurs, Acorn Fund Management va imposer une taxe annuelle de bonne gouvernance de 20,000 d’euros sur le General Partner. Cela afin de financer toute étude d’évaluation indépendante du projet en cours de route.

Veuillez consulter www.skyprops.co.za pour toute information supplémentaire.


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Bank of Mauritius Increases its gold holding to 5.6 per cent

After India, Mauritius will be the second country to purchase gold for its official reserves from the International Monetary Fund under the ‘Central Bank Gold Agreement’. The transaction initiated by the Bank of Mauritius on 14 November 2009, relates to an investment to the tune of 2.1 billion rupees (71.1 million dollars) in the acquisition of 2 metrictons(64,301.150finetroyounces)ofgoldatatimewhen the price of gold is on the rise. It has reached a peak of ………… an ounce.

Bank of Mauritius’ decision falls under its declared strategy of diversification of part of its foreign exchange reserves in gold by investing on the gold market. In fact, the foreign exchange reserves of the Bank have increased significantly while the gold holdings have remained constant. Consequently, the percentage holding of gold which stood

BOM place 5,6% de ses réserves en devises étrangères dans des lingots d’or

Après l’Inde, Maurice est le deuxième pays à effectuer des placements de réserves de devises internationales dans des lingots d’or en provenance du Fonds Monétaire International (FMI) sous le “Central Bank Gold Agreement”. La transaction opérée par la Banque de Maurice le 13 novembre porte sur des investissements d’un montant de 2,1 milliards de roupies (71,7 millions de dollars) dans deux tonnes d’or alors que le cours de cette matière sur le marché mondial continue de grimper . Il a atteint une pointe de….. dollars l’once le ….

Cette opération se situe dans la stratégie de la Banque de Maurice de diversifier une partie de ses réserves en devises étrangères en intervenant sur le marché de l’or. D’ailleurs, selon la Banque centrale, le pourcentage


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at13percentofthetotalforeignexchangereservesoftheBank at the end of December 1979, has declined and stood ata2.34percentoftotalforeignexchangereservesatend-October 2009.

This transaction is part of Bank of Mauritius’ foreign exchange reserves management.

In the past, Bank of Mauritius has purchased gold for its official reserves from IMF, either by way of “restitution of gold” or “from auction sales” held by the IMF and from that conducted by Bank of England.

Thepurchaseof64,301.159ouncesofgoldhasbeenmade on the basis of market prices prevailing from the London Precious Metals Markets on 11 November 2009, that is the Date of Agreement for the sale entered into the Bank and the IMF.

Today, gold holdings at the Bank of Mauritius stand at 5.6 per cent of total foreign exchange reserves.

For the time being, any hint has been given by the Central Bank as to its next move on the gold market even it is true to say that Mauritius is on the look-out for better investment opportunities which will generate high level of return. In its last annual report, Central bank’s Governor, Rundheesing Bheenick said that the Bank revisited its portfolio management approach-which was designed for a context where the reserves have a fraction of its current level- in search of higher yield without scarifying quality and without taking unnecessary risk.

The level of net international reserves works out at the end of October at 94 billion rupees. At the same period, Gross Foreign Assets of BOM constituted of foreign exchange reserves in gold of an amount of 1.6 billion rupees; of 4.8 billion of rupees of Special Drawing Rights and of other investments of the tune of 60 billion rupees.

More broadly, IMF’s decision to sell 2 metric tons to Bank ofMauritius ispartof the totalsalesof403.3metric tonsapproved by the Executive Committee Board in September and it adds to the 200 metric tons already sold to the Reserve Bank of India. IMF, according to a communiqué released recently, said it is standing ready for an initial period to sell gold directly to Central Banks and other financial holders that may be interested in such sales. Thereafter, market sales of any amounts would be conducted in a phased manner overtime, following the approach adopted successfully by Central Banks participating in the ‘Central Bank Gold Agreement’.

IMF’s decision is also in line with its new income model to put the financing of the American-based agency on sound long –term footing and enable it at the same time to assist financially, the poorest countries in the world.

revenant aux placements en or a considérablement baissé au cours de trente dernières années , passant de 13% en 1979 à 2,34% à la mi-octobre en 2009. Cette transaction relève de sa gestion des réserves. Dans le passé, la Banque de Maurice a fait acquisition des lingots d’or pour ses réserves officielles auprès du Fonds Monétaire International , soit par le biais des placements ou à travers de ventes à l’encan tenues par le FMI et pilotées par la Bank of England. L’achat des lingots d’or dans une proportion de 64,301.150 l’once a été réalisé sur la base des prix du marché en cours sur le London Precious Metal Markets le 11 novembre 2009.

Pour le moment , il y a peu d’indications officielles quant aux prochaines interventions de la Banque de Maurice sur le marché de l’or, même s’il est un fait que Maurice est à la recherche des formules de placements des réserves de devises avec un meilleur taux de rendement que les sources traditionnelles. Dans son dernier rapport annuel, le gouverneur de la Banque de Maurice, Rundheersing Bheenick soutient que la stratégie du portefeuille d’investissement de la Banque centrale a été revisitée en vue de trouver de nouveaux placements susceptibles de générer de retour plus appréciable sur les investissements. Sans pour autant sacrifier la qualité et prendre des risques. Jusqu’à présent, la stratégie d’investissements a été définie dans un contexte où les réserves étaient qu’une petite fraction de son niveau actuel.

Le niveau des réserves à la Banque de Maurice se situe à la fin d’octobre 2009 à 94 milliards de roupies. A cette période, les “Gross Foreign Assets” à la BOM étaient constitués comme suit : des réserves en or pour un montant de 1,6 milliard roupies , des Droits de Tirage Spéciaux (DTS) pour 4,8 milliards de roupies et 60 milliards de roupies sous autres formes de placements. La “Reserve Position” au FMI était de 633 millions de dollars.

D’une manière générale, la décision du FMI de vendre 2 métriques tonnes de lingots d’or à la Banque de Maurice fait partie de sa stratégie de ventes pour une quantité de 403,3 métriques tonnes, qui a été approuvée par le Board du comité exécutif de la Banque de Maurice. Le fonds, selon le FMI , souligne qu’il se tient prêt pour vendre des lingots d’or directement aux Banque centrales et aux autres détenteurs opérateurs intéressés par ces achats. Par la suite, les ventes sur le marché seront conduites d’une manière ordonnées suivant l’approche adoptée avec succès par les Banques centrales participant au « Central Bank Gold Agreement ».

La décision du FMI cadre également avec le nouveau modèle de revenus visant à redresser la situation financière de cette institution de financement tout en assistant financièrement les pays pauvres de cette planète.


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HR and Recruitment Specialist

Recruitment – Impact of the Recession Recruitment of skills has never been more challenging

now, compared to two years ago. As a recruitment specialist I have found, with my experience with companies, Talent Acquisition Managers and Recruitment Agencies had to become more aggressive, cut-throat and uncompromising with their recruitment strategy, and align it with the affects, the economic crisis has had on their business. It is about staying in survival mode for most businesses. I am sure this would be the same for other companies in the world, who have been affected by the recession. Before the recession, the demand by companies for specific skills has been greater due to the good economic conditions. Acquiring of skills was a direct result of the growth of businesses, which allowed Human Resources professionals to prepare a tangible recruitment plan. However, I am not quite sure companies were prepared for this economic downturn, hence the reason why a recruitment strategy which addresses an economic decline, is not always considered.

The impact of the recession, has affected the job market, where thousands of people have been retrenched, businesses had to close and others had to restructure, in order to sustain the economic pressure. This may be seen as an opportunity to many Talent Acquisition Managers and recruitment agencies, since there would be a greater talent pool of skills available in the market place. Maybe....perhaps more so if we have not found ourselves in the economic downturn and if companies were not cutting back on their recruitment programme. The recruitment of essential skills has become a priority. Human Resource Managers have tightened up the recruitment budget, in order to financially sustain itself, without compromising on productivity and the efficiency of the business. This evidently has also affected recruitment agencies, where vacancies have dropped substantially and placement of candidates per month has

Recrutement : l’impact sur la récession

Le recrutement de compétences n’a jamais été aussi complexe que depuis ces deux dernières années. En tant que spécialiste du recrutement, j’ai remarqué, de par mon expérience au niveau des entreprises, à quel point les recruteurs de talents et les agences de recrutement doivent aujourd’hui se montrer plus agressifs , se livrer à une compétition féroce et sans compromis avec leur stratégie de recrutement et réagir en conséquence face aux effets de la crise économique sur leurs activités.

Pour beaucoup d’entreprises , il s’agit de demeurer en mode de survive. Je suis sûr que c’est le cas pour la majorité d’entreprises dans le monde, qui ont été affectées par cette récession. Avant la crise, la demande des entreprises pour des compétences spécifiques a connu une hausse en raison des meilleures conditions économiques qui prévalaient.

Le recours à des compétences était directement lié à la croissance des entreprises, cela a permis aux professionnels de ressources humaines de préparer un plan cohérent de recrutement. Cependant, je ne suis pas sûr que les entreprises s’étaient préparées à faire face à ce ralentissement économique, ce qui explique pourquoi elles n’adoptent pas nécessairement une stratégie de recrutement qui répond à un déclin économique.

L’impact de la récession a affecté la marché de l’emploi où des milliers de personnes ont été mises à pied, des entreprises ont dû fermer leurs portes et d’autres se sont vues contraintes de se restructurer afin de résister à la récession. Une telle situation pourrait s’avérer comme une opportunité pour des Recruteurs de Talents et des agences de recrutements car il y aurait eu un plus grand réservoir de talents sur le marché. Peut-être mieux si nous nous ne sommes retrouvés plongés dans cette crise économique mondiale et si les compagnies n’ont pas sacrifié leur programme de recrutement.

L e recrutement de compétences essentielles est devenu une priorité aujourd’hui. Les directeurs de ressources humaines ont resserré le budget de recrutement afin de pouvoir le soutenir financièrement dans le temps, sans compromettre la productivité et l’efficience de l’entreprise. Ce qui a évidemment affecté les agences de recrutement, où les vacances dans les entreprises ont chuté lourdement alors même que les stages de candidats par mois ont baissé en dessous de la moyenne.

Les recruteurs de talents et les agences de recrutement sont contraints de développer des stratégies de recrutement novatrices pour devenir plus efficaces et proactives dans le contexte économique actuel. Malgré le fait que le marché est sursaturé avec des gens de talents, la clé est de pouvoir détecter ceux qui sont potentiellement plus employables et compétents. Alors, que font actuellement


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drastically dropped below their average placement ratio. Talent Acquisition Managers and Recruitment Agencies

are forced to develop almost ground breaking recruitment strategies to become more efficient under this economic strain. Although the market is over saturated with skills, the key is to effectively be able to screen the most highly employable and skilled resources, who has the right skills fit. So what are some corporate company’s and recruitment agencies doing, to retain skills and to attract skilled talent seekers? The talent pool database is one of the most useful tools used to research or obtain a skills match and is most commonly used by both Human Resources Managers and recruitment agencies. Human Resources Managers are advertising and recruiting internally, as part of recruitment cost saving drive, through in-house websites and online job websites. Head hunting scarce skills is another approach used, since it is normally the highly skilled individuals that are less active in the job market and are quite happy where they are. The traditional way still exist where job vacancies are referred to friends or family (word of mouth) that are in the market for a job. Although Talent Acquisition Managers have restricted their budget, recruitment agencies are still being seen as a value adding resource. Advertising, on somewhat limited on-line job websites, has resulted in the same candidates being referred by recruitment agencies, to companies or same candidates applying directly to the company. It is therefore critical that recruitment agencies become highly resourceful, more innovative and have a quick-thinking recruitment approach, in order to refer right calibre candidates to a company, within the shortest possible time.

Despite the recession, there are still companies who have not been affected by the economic downturn and it is business as usual. In saying this, recruitment is still an essential human resources function and business requirement. After all, your business is about people. The employment challenges we are facing should be seen as an opportunity to arm ourselves with bullet proof, innovative, value adding recruitment tactics, in order to seek & maintain sustainability in an economic crisis.

One should never stop planning, always be prepared, be competitive and have excellent recruitment strategies in place...., even in good economic times.

les entreprises et les agences de recrutement pour retenir les compétences rares et attirer les chercheurs d’emplois talentueux ? La base de données sur les ressources humaines est un outil important , utilisé par les directeurs des ressources humaines et des agences de recrutements, pour rechercher ou obtenir que les compétences identifiées soient en adéquation avec les besoins de l’entreprise. Les gestionnaires de ressources humaines font des publicités et recrutent en interne, une manière d’économiser les coûts liés aux recrutements, et ce par le biais des portails électroniques des compagnies et ceux des emplois en ligne. Les chasseurs de tête pour des talents rares est une autre approche utilisée dans la mesure où ce sont des individus peu actifs sur le marché de l’emploi et visiblement heureux quant ils le sont.

Il y a certes la façon traditionnelle que existe toujours où les postes vacants sont communiqués aux amis ou aux familles qui sont à la recherche d’un emploi. Malgré le fait que les recruteurs de talents ont réduit leur budget, les agences sont toujours perçues comme étant un maillon important dans cette chaîne de valeurs au sein d’une entreprise. La publicité, portant sur les portails relatifs aux emplois, a permis aux mêmes candidats recommandés par les agences et qui sont recherchés aujourd’hui par les compagnies. En conséquence, il est important que les agences de recrutement soient mieux équipées, deviennent plus imaginatives et disposent d’une stratégie rapide par rapport à une nouvelle approche aux recrutements afin de recommander des candidats de calibre à des compagnies dans les plus brefs délais.

En dépit de la récession, il y a encore des compagnies qui n’ont pas été touchées par le ralentissement économique et qui opèrent en toute sérénité. Cela étant dit, le recrutement demeure une fonction clé au niveau de ressources humaines . Il est aussi une des exigences de compagnies. Après tout, votre entreprise est centrée autour des gens. Les plus grands défis de l’emploi, auxquels nous sommes tous confrontés , doivent être vus comme une opportunité pour bien s’armer avec des preuves, d’innovation et des tactiques afin de rechercher, voire pérenniser l’emploi dans une période de crise.

Il est évident qu’on ne doit pas arrêter la planification, soit toujours préparé, être compétitif et d’avoir d’excellentes stratégies de recrutement, même dans une conjoncture économique favorable.


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Where should every world traveller go? Where should every business executive rest? The visions of business and leisure come full circle at the Le Suffren. This innovative hotel concept in Port Louis is the realisation of a postmodern, trendy New York style, high end apartment, and that of a luxurious yacht. It was created specifically to offer both foreign business travellers and holiday makers a modern and fashionable hotel in the city centre. And yet, the space is very much self-contained from the bustle and noise from Port Louis.

Quelle pourrait être la destination de rêve de tout voyageur? Où chaque homme d’affaires peut se prélasser? Le Suffren offre une parfaite synergie entre loisir et affaires. Cet hôtel au concept novateur à Port-Louis offre un cadre enchanteur pour des appartements de classe au style avant -gardiste new-yorkais et des yachts de grand luxe. Cet hôtel d’affaires a été créé pour répondre aux attentes de voyageurs d’affaires et des touristes qui sont à la recherche d’un havre de paix et de relaxation au centre-ville. Un espace loin des activités bruyantes de la capitale.


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Conception, fonctionnalité et relaxation

Une décoration de style nautique caractérise l’intérieur de l’hôtel. Au c¦ur de la marina, entourée des yachts, la thématique continue à travers une décoration de bois clairs aux couleurs apaisantes.

L’espace est privilégié. Les vues imprenables du port s’imposent d’elles-mêmes aussi bien que la diffusion d’une lumière naturelle. L’hôtel se décline harmonieusement d’un espace à l’autre. De la réception, aux Spinnakers Concept Bar (place idéale pour amoureux de la mer et hommes d’affaires), au patio intérieur, au restaurant La Boussole (avec des menus proposés par le Chef Nizam Peeroo), à la Terasse (où on peut amarrer votre bateau ou prendre un taxi-navire) et jusqu’à la plage de sable blanc et à côté de la piscine, tous ces espaces sont magnifiquement intégrés et privilégient l’intimité et la solitude. Tout en accommodant des besoins pour des réunions et de la relaxation. « Calme, paisible, réconfortant et relaxant », ce sont les mots des voyageurs qui ont vécu l’expérience.

Le voyageur d’affaires n’a certainement pas été négligé. Le Suffren est parfaitement équipé pour répondre

Design, functionality and relaxation

A stylised nautical design permeates the interior with attention focused on minimal furnishings. In the heart of the marina, surrounded by yachts, there is a thematic continuation carried through to the decoration of light woods and cool colour tones. The space is expansive and airy. Views of the port fall easy on the eye as well as the diffusion of natural light. The hotel has an intuitive flow from area to area. From reception, to the Spinnakers Concept Bar (the ideal meeting place for sea lovers and businessmen) to the covered courtyard, to La Boussole restaurant (with a menu by Nizam Peeroo), to the Terrasse (where one can moor your boat or catch the hotel’s water taxi, right down to Le Suffren’s white sandy beach and adjacent secluded pool, all areas are integrated, but allow for privacy and intimacy, and can accommodate the requirements for meetings and relaxation.” Calming, restful, soothing, relaxed”. These are the words that come to mind when considering the holiday makers experience.

The business traveller has certainly not been left out of the loop. The Le Suffren is fully equipped to meet all needs.



à ses attentes. Deux stations de travail individuelles sont disponibles, avec ordinateur et connexion haut débit à internet, des services de secrétariat et autres facilités de courrier électronique et de fax sont proposées. Une salle a été aménagée pour des réunions de conseil d’administration, capable d’accueillir jusqu’à 12 personnes. Parallèlement, des activités d’entreprises peuvent être organisées sur la terrasse qui peut accommoder jusqu’à 200 personnes alors même que la cour peut accueillir aisément 60 personnes.

Les chambres au nombre d’une centaine donnent soit sur la marina soit sur les montagnes et sont décorées avec goût. Les suites comprennent un balcon spacieux et un salon. Toutes les chambres standard, sont pourvues de connexion Internet, télévision satellitaire, mini bar et service de chambre de 24 heures sur 24.

Le Suffren est idéalement situé, à quelques minutes de marche du centre d’affaires, du front de mer de Caudan pour le shopping et à quelques minutes du Centre de Conférences de Pailles et de la Cybercité.

Divers sites culturels et touristiques à Maurice peuvent être facilement visités. L’hôtel dispose d’un catamaran de luxe pour des résidents souhaitant faire des croisières en mer ou pour des parties de pêche sous-marines.

Le Suffren est sans doute l’escale incontournable pour tout voyageur d’affaire ou de loisir qui souhaite confort, fonctionnalité et style.

2 individual computer work stations complete with internet access (broadband), secretarial services, email and fax facilities are available. There is also a boardroom for up to 12 delegates, and corporate functions are easily held on the terrace accommodating 200 guests, while the courtyard comfortable holds 60.

The 100 bedrooms face either the marina or mountains and are tastefully decorated. Suites include a spacious balcony and lounge and all rooms come standard with internet connection and satellite television, mini bar and 24 hour room service.

The Le Suffren is ideally located within walking distance of the Central Business district, the Caudan Waterfront for great shopping, and close to the Pailles International Convention Centre and Cyber City. Various cultural and tourist sites in Mauritius are within easy reach, and the hotel also has a luxury catamaran for residents wishing to head out to sea for day cruises or deep sea fishing excursions.

The Le Suffren is without a doubt the ultimate stopover for the business or leisure traveller, for premier style, comfort and functionality one can look no further.


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Fair Acres Hotel, is situated in Knynsa, in South Africa, along the beautiful coast of the Garden Route. The hotel has a magnificent view of Knysna Heads and is five minutes away from Knysna Town, which makes shopping so convenient. Fair Acres Hotel has its own character and history. The property was owned in the early 1900’s by the Thesen’s family, one of the first families to have lived in Knysna. The Boutique Hotel consists of 17 suites which is tastefully furnished and creates an atmosphere of warmth and comfort. The suites have internet connectivity, MNET/DSTV; It is fully air conditioned and has spacious bathrooms. Our friendly and well trained staff is waiting to provide you with an excellent service.



The Hotel offers:In-house Restaurant - Breakfast (inclusive •in price)The Restaurant serves lunch and beverages •only. Knysna offers a number of popular and highly recommended restaurants in the area, for guests to experience.Swimming pool•Child minding service•Laundry service•

Knysna and the surrounding areas, have plenty to offer when it comes to excursions such as abseiling, paddle cruise & boat trips; site seeing; nature reserves/parks; etc.

The hotel is also situated in close proximity to a few of the most well known golf courses, such as Pezula, Simola & Fancourt.

Our professional staff will be pleased to assist you with any bookings and can arrange a shuttle service up request.

Fair Acres Hotel invites you to experience the warm South African culture and beauty it has to offer. A one night complimentary accommodation (sharing) is offered to guests who book for 3 nights or more.Should you wish to know more, please direct your enquiries to:

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MCB Awarded Bank of the Year 2009

MCB has been awarded Bank of The Year 2009 for the two consecutive years. The trophy has been awarded by The Banker, a prestigious publication operating within the Financial Ti mes Group. For this edition, MCB has been rewarded for its financialstrenthandofitsexcellentperformanceatall levels. MCB Group continues to record positive results despite difficult economic environent inMauritius, within the region and at international level. For financial year 2008 –2009, the Grouphas registered Net Profit of 4 billion rupees, a7. 3 per cent increase compared to 2007-2008.Financial results for the last two years show an increase in revenue and significant reduction innon –performing loans. For the first quarter of2008-2009,theGrouphasregisteredprofitsof791million rupees.

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MCB, Bank of the Year 2009

La MCB rafle le titre de Bank of The Year pour la deuxième année consécutive. Ce trophée, décerné par The Banker, prestigieuse publication faisant partie du groupe Financial Times.Cette année, la MCB a été récompensée pour sa solidité financière et une excellente performance à tous les niveaux. Le succès de la MCB a encore plus de mérite vu la conjoncture marquée par la crise financière.Le Groupe MCB continue à afficher des résultats positifs malgré un contexte difficile à Maurice, dans la région et à travers le monde. Au cours de l’année financière 2008-2009, il a réalisé des profits netsdeRs3,96milliards,soit7,3%deplusqu’en2007-2008. Le bilan des deux dernières années démontre une hausse importante des revenus et des profits contre une baisse des coûts et du crédit improductif. A l’issue du premier trimestre de l’année financière 2009-2010, le Groupe MCB a affiché des profits de Rs 791 millions.

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Ephelia Resort of Constance Group Welcomes First Clients in February 2010

Constance Group, owner of Belle-Mare Plage Hotel and Prince Maurice, is pursuing a further step in its regional development with the opening of Ephelia Resort Hotel in Seychelles. This hotel , scheduled to be opened on 1st February , is considered as the major hotel development in this region . It is located on a site of 120 hectares at Port Launay on Mahe Island. Ephelia Resort will comprise of 267 villas and suites. It will make provision for 5 restaurants and bars, 5 shops, 4 piscines, 1 conference centre , 1 tennis court and other features to be expected in a hotel of this class.

Ephelia Resort du Groupe Constance accueille ses premiers clients le 1er février 2010

Le groupe Constance , propriétaire de Belle –Mare Plage Hotel et de Prince Maurice franchira une nouvelle étape importante dans son développement régional, à compter du 1er février prochain, date à laquelle son deuxième fleuron aux Seychelles, Ephelia Resort, accueillera ses premiers clients. Un soft opening est d’ailleurs prévu pour le 15 janvier prochain. Ce nouvel hôtel du groupe Constance aura aussi son Village du Spa, situé dans un cadre idyllique. Le Spa Shiseido abritera 11 pavillons de soins individuels, une salle de soin-double, deux salles de soin du visage et un pavillon de yoga. Ephelia Resort, sera aussi doté de 5 restaurants et bars, 5 boutiques, 4 piscines, un centre de conférence, une salle de gym, des courts de tennis et de squash, un centre de pêche, un Kid’s Club et un centre de plongée

Déficit commercial de 53 milliards de roupies en 2009-12-04

Le déficit du commerce extérieur est estimé à 53 milliards de roupies pour l’année calendaire 2009, selon les indicateurs économiques fournis par le Bureau Central des Statistiques(BCS). Ce déficit prévu représenterait une baisse de 11,2 milliards de roupies par rapport au niveau de 2008. La réduction de la facture pétrolière (43.4% de janvier à septembre(2009) aura été une des raisons avancées pour expliquer cette réduction du déficit commercial. Sur la base des données des neuf premiers mois, le BCS s’attend à ce que les exportations et importations totales atteignent 63 milliards de roupies et 116 milliards de roupies respectivement par rapport à 68 milliards de roupies et 132 milliards en 2008. Les recettes du secteur d’exportation ont augmenté une légère augmentation se situation à 26,7 milliards contre 25,7 milliards en 2008. Le textile et l’habillement semblent remonter la pente, les recettes de ce secteur d’exportation se chiffrant à 17,6 milliards de roupies contre

17,4 milliards pour les neuf premiers mois de 2008.

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Trade deficit for 2009 Stands at 37.6 Billion Rupees

External commercial deficit is estimated at 53 billion rupees for the twelve months ending December 2009, Central Statistical Office said in a recent statement .This deficit is lower by 11.2 billion rupees compared to 2008. The reduction of petroleum bills (43.7%) from January to September 2009 is one of the reasons put forward to explain the decline in the commercial deficit. Based on trends for previous years and actual data for 2009 till September, total exports for the year

2009 are expected to be of the order of 63,000 billion rupees against imports of 116,000 billion respectively against 68 billion rupees and 132.2 billion rupees respectively in 2008.

Receipts from exports sectors (export-oriented enterprises) have recorded a slight increase amounting to 26.7 billion rupees from 25.7 billion rupees for the corresponding period last year. Textile and garment sector seem to leave the dangerous zone, with export receipts of 17.6 billion rupees compared to 17.4 rupees for the nine months of 2009.

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Camino is a Spanish word that means “the way”. Camino Tours offers you “the way” to tour the Western Cape and experience the raw natural beauty, exquisite wine and award winning cuisine. With a passion for people, nature, food and wine, Camino seeks to “MAP YOUR MAGIC MOMENTS” and provide an unforgettable journey.

Your host Antoinette le Roux completed her diploma in Tourism at the Stellenbosch College, specializing in the Wine Industry. After two years working in tasting centres on wine farms, she completed a Tour Guiding course and together with her team, comprising of qualified, registered tour guides specializing in wine, and a golfing enthusiast who organizes their golf tour packages, provide a fully integrated experience.

The various tours offered by Camino has something for everybody, from full day or half day tours that explore Cape Dutch architecture in Paarl, Stellenbosch, Somerset West and Franschoeck Winelands with wine tasting at 4 or 5 wineries, to even a cheetah encounter at Spier Estate. Private tours tailor made for honeymoon couples or families are easily arranged and can be applied to any tour with rates varying and according to personal taste.

The Cape Peninsula is one of the world’s most scenic areas and Camino takes you around the Atlantic seaboard to Hout bay, Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, the penguin colony at Boulders beach in Simonstown and the world famous Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. Of course, one cannot visit the fairest cape without a trip up to the majestic Table Mountain, or enjoy the City Bowl, Gardens, SA Museum and Castle.

For something truly special, a visit to Hermanus, the best land based place in the world to view whales according to WWF is a must.

As the Western Cape is an internationally renowned destination for golfers, Camino will enable you to tee off at some of the most prestigious and scenic golf courses the Cape has to offer and package tours are easily arranged.

Their services also offer a “Big 5” Safari day, garden tours, shark encounters, Township tours, West Coast Flower tours, Chauffeur driven vehicles, Weddings and Events and Adventure outings like cycling and rock climbing.

For more information go to [email protected]

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Très jolie broderie au dos de ce polo en coton et spandex rappelant celle, plus discrète, sur le devant. En blanc, parme, vert d’eau ou encore pistache, vous trouverez votre bonheur au sein de cet éventail de couleur.

Ces photos nous ont été fournies par Emotions Golf Events représentant exclusif des marques de vêtements, MASTERS GOLF-FASHION, DAILY SPORTS et ROHNISCH, à l’île Maurice.

Golf Fashion

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Golf Fashionpour hommes

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Toujours chic et classique ce polo avec écusson accompagnera parfaitement un bermuda ou pantalon lui-même classique ou plus fantaisie. La ceinture relèvera le tout avec sa boucle de couleur

Un polo original et discret à la fois pour les hommes n’osant pas trop la fantaisie. Un peu de couleur pour relever un bermuda plus classique.

Très raffraîchissante, cette tenue aux tons pastels avec son imprimé discret. Polo sans manche à col V et sa jupe-short plissée : un ensemble très léger et agréable à porter par températures estivales.

La ceinture à oeillets sera des plus pratique en termes de réglage.

Pour les accros au look “panthère”, voici une déclinaison “serpent”. Mais pas de frayeur, dans les tons kaki ou noir, l’ensemble reste chic et décontracté à la fois.

Golf Fashion

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Toski PitchingWedge

Toski 7 Wood

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Asian tours •••

ASIAN TOUR ANNOUNCES 2010 SCHEDULE Sentosa, December 8: The Asian Tour has announced a strong 2010 Schedule with a minimum of 28 tournaments which will include no fewer than five new events, officials said today.Kyi Hla Han, Executive Chairman, Asian Tour said the continued backing from major sponsors and golf bodies from across the Asia Pacific region will see next season’s Schedule flourishing after a challenging 2009 season caused by the global financial crisis.Two new tournaments, the Avantha Championship and Nimbus Pro-Am Championship, will be launched in India while two other tournaments will make their debuts in Malaysia. The Tour is also finalising new events in Chinese Taipei and Vietnam while Han said a secondary circuit, the Asian Development Tour, will be launched in 2010 along the lines of the Nationwide Tour in the United States and European Challenge Tour for emerging players who do not have full playing rights on the Asian Tour.The total prize fund on offer on the Asian Tour in 2010 will be in excess of US$39 million, reinforcing it as the third largest international Tour behind the US PGA Tour and European Tour.The Asian Tour will travel to as far as Switzerland in Europe and to the Far East in Japan where players from 29 different nationalities will compete for lucrative purses.Han said the Asian Tour was forecasting between 30 to 35 events with over US$45 million in prize money from 2012 onwards, thanks largely to the confidence within the marketplace and a number of factors which include the stellar performances of the region’s stars, the establishment of EurAsia Golf Ltd through a formal alliance with the European Tour, and a partnership with IMG, the world’s largest sports marketing company, as the Tour’s global media agent.Additionally, Han added that bringing in-house the television production and distribution functions have also broadened sponsors’ benefits and enhanced the Tour’s TV platform for wider distribution in new markets and existing key markets. Amongst others, the Asian Tour has struck broadcasting deals with Sky Sports in the United Kingdom, Viasat in Scandinavia and Fox Sports in Australia.“We are delighted to announce our 2010 Schedule which will include a minimum of 28 tournaments with over US$39 million in prize money, which reaffirms our position as a major international golf Tour,” said Han.“Through the solid foundation which the Asian Tour has been built upon and through strong and strategic alliances with our sponsors and partners across 17 different countries in Asia and the international Tours, we are looking forward to exciting times for professional golf in Asia in 2010 and beyond.“As a players’ organisation, the Asian Tour represents the elite professional golfers from across the Asia Pacific region - from the likes of Thongchai Jaidee to Jeev Milkha Singh, Yang Yong-eun to Liang Wen-chong and Lam Chih Bing to ScottHend–andtheywillcontinuetoenjoynumerousopportunitiestocompeteinelitetournamentswithsubstantialprizemoney.“The success of our players, including the historic triumph by Yang Yong-eun in the PGA Championship this year and Thongchai Jaidee’s record third victory in our Order of Merit, has been a telling factor in attracting major sponsors onto the Asian Tour platform.”Han said details of six tournaments will be announced by organisers and sponsors in due course. Dates for the Hero Honda Indian Open, the inaugural Asia Pacific Golf Classic, Malaysia and Johnnie Walker Cambodian Open will also be confirmed at a later time.“We are an international Tour which represents no fewer than 29 different nationalities. The Asian Tour continues to hold a unique appeal through our diversity in our membership and the places that we visit and this can be seen by the growth of our Tour and the establishment of new tournaments in 2010,” he said.The honour of being the season-opening event will fall upon the Asian Tour International, which will celebrate its third edition, in Suwan Country Club in Bangkok from February 4-7, 2010. India, one of the emerging forces of golf on the global stage, will welcome back-to-back new events, the Avantha Championship and the Nimbus Pro-am Championship in February.The Maybank Malaysian Open will be played in early March while other major events include the Ballantine’s Championship in Jeju island, Korea in April, won this year by Thai star Thongchai Jaidee.TheAsianTour’sbusystretchofeventswillkickoff fromJuly tillDecember.TheTour’sbiggestevents– theBarclaysSingaporeOpen,theHongKongOpen,IskandarJohorOpenandWGC-HSBCChampionsinChina–willbeheldduringthe latter part of the season from October, which will ensure another thrilling conclusion to the Asian Tour’s Order of Merit race.


••• Asian tours

2010 Asian Tour ScheduleJan 13-16: Qualifying School Finals, Palm Hills GR & CC/Springfield Village Golf & Spa, Hua Hin, Thailand.Feb 4-7: Asian Tour International, Suwan CC, Bangkok, US$300,000.Feb 11-14: Avantha Championship, DLF GCC, New Delhi, US$1.5 million.Feb 18-21: Nimbus Pro-Am Championship, Delhi GC & Jaypee Greens, New Delhi, US$500,000.Mar 4-7: Maybank Malaysian Open, KL GCC, Kuala Lumpur, US$2 million.Mar 10-11: British Open International Final Qualifying, Asia, Course tba, Kuala Lumpur.Mar 25-28: Event tba.Apr 1-4: Event tba.Apr 22-25: Ballantine’s Championship, Pinx GC, Jeju island, Korea, US$2.9 million.May 13-16: Event tba.May 27-30: Event tba. Jul 29-Aug 1: Brunei Open, Empire Hotel and CC, Bandar Seri Begawan, US$300,000.Aug 5-8: Worldwide Holdings Selangor Masters, Seri Selangor GC, Kuala Lumpur, US$300,000.Aug 12-15: Queen’s Cup, Santiburi Samui CC, Samui, Thailand, US$300,000.Sep 2-5: Omega European Masters, Crans-sur-Sierre Golf Club, Crans, Switzerland, US$2.8 million.Sep 23-26: Asia-Pacific Panasonic Open, Course tba, Japan, US$1.5 million.Sep 30-Oct 3: Mercuries Taiwan Masters, Taiwan GCC, Taipei, US$500,000.Oct 7-10: Indonesia President Invitational, Course tba, Jakarta, US$400,000.Oct 14-17: Macau Open, Macau GCC, Macau, US$500,000.Oct 28-31: Iskandar Johor Open, Royal Johor CC, Johor Bahru, Malaysia, US$1 million (minimum).Nov 4-7: WGC-HSBC Champions, Sheshan International GC, Shanghai, US$7 million.Nov 11-14: Barclays Singapore Open, Sentosa GC, Singapore, US$5 million.Nov 18-21: Hong Kong Open, Hong Kong GC, Hong Kong, US$2.5 million.Nov 25-28: Event tbaDec 2-5: King’s Cup, Venue tba, US$300,000.Dec 9-12: Event tba.Dec 16-19: The Tour Championship, Details tba

Dates to be confirmedAsia Pacific Golf Classic, Malaysia 2010, The Mines Resort and Golf Club, Kuala Lumpur, US$6 million.Hero Honda Indian Open, Course and prize money tba. Johnnie Walker Cambodian Open, Phokeethra Country Club, Siem Reap, US$300,000.

tba: To be announced

About the Asian TourAs the official sanctioning body for professional golf in Asia, the Asian Tour leads the development of golf across the region, enhancing the careers of its members while maintaining a commitment to the integrity of the game. The Asian Tour, through its membership of the International Federation of PGA Tours, is the only recognised pan-Asian professional golf tour in Asia. This unique feature positions the Asian Tour at the pinnacle of professional golf in Asia; providing its events with Official World Ranking status. Tour Partners include ESPN Star Sports (Official Regional TV Broadcaster), Pin High (Official Apparel Partner), Ricoh (Official Office Solutions Provider) and Srixon (Official Ball). Sentosa, Singapore’s premier island resort getaway, is the Home of the Asian Tour.

Chuah Choo ChiangMedia Director

Swing it!•••

This is a shot in which the effort level is reduced still further. Generally, the shot is played from only a short distance from the edge of the green. The main difference between the chip and the pitch is that there is no need to produce as much as power. This means there is no weight shift in the backswing of a chip shot and very little action throughout the swing.

When playing these really short shots it is advisable that the pupil holds the bottom of the grip on the 7 iron. There is no need to use the full length of the club as there is no necessity to create power. Some top players even use their putting hold (reverse overlap) hen playing chip shots.

Photos courtesy to The Mauritius Gymkhana Club

Thought of the month...“ Many players misses the greens

either because of misjudgement of club or not accurate. When the surface in front of your ball towards the hole is flat, never try fancy shot like pros. Play to your ability and chip the ball because the run will give you a better result as it is easier to control “

Golfing tips and strategy

BILLY NARRAINAMaster Professional & P.G.A Tour Player • Chip Shot


Swing it! •••

The set up is very much the same as for a short pitch. The basic stance is the same, parallel shoulders, left foot withdrawn from the line to create an open foot alignment. ts.

However, the ball position is a little further back in the stance, just at the midway point. 70% of the body weight is forward on the left foot and the hands are, again, just opposite the inside of the left thigh, which means they are a little ahead of the ball than for a pitch shot. The stance is only 7-10cm (3-4 inches) wide as there is no need to create a very stable platform for this effort level of swing.

The swing is very like the putting stroke. It is a rhythmic pendulum-style swing with very passive wrists and the weight remaining on the left foot during the back swing. The length of the backswing is entirely related to the distance the ball has to travel. It allows for a smoothly accelerating stroke through the ball, achieving a similar length follow-through to the backswing. The pupil’s weight will mainly finish on the left foot on the completion of the swing. The set-up dictates the position at impact and ensures a slight downward contact on the ball; this will produce the correct amount of flight and roll for the loft of the ball being used.



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Fit Round

L’homme du bistrot médite sur le golf, l’extérieur et le coup de soleil

Vous l’avez tous rencontré, ‘ l’homme du bistrot’. Il est toujours làprodiguant joyeusement des conseils sur n’importe quoi et à tout lemonde. « Non, vous ne voulez pas acheter la voiture rouge ; vousvoulez acheter la bleue. Oh, non elle n’est pas automatique, ce sontdes bêtises ». L’homme du bistrot est l’âme de cette communauté. Unhomme qui se passionne pour raconter des histoires tout en sirotant sabière. Il est facilement bousculé et a peur à l’idée d’uneinterdiction de fumer.

Alors, qu’est-ce que cet homme du bistrot a à dire sur la protectiondu golf. Bien, comme il a une opinion sur tout, il a énormément dechoses à dire. Certes, on ne parle de la protection contre le coupde soleil et non pas de celui qu’on a besoin après une virée autourdu clubhouse à la recherche d’un moment d’intimité.

Les golfeurs sont de nature friands de grandes sorties en dehors dela maison. Tout le temps qui doit être passé sur un parcours de golf,ils doivent le faire et sont naturellement exposés aux élémentsexternes. En Ecosse, où il existe de nombreux parcours de golf, on

The man in the pub ponders over golf, the great outdoors and sunburn.

You have all met him, the ‘man in the pub’. He is the one that is always there happily dispensing advice on anything to everybody. ‘’No you don’t want to buy the red car; you want to buy the blue one. Oh, and not an automatic, they’re rubbish...’’ The man in the pub is the life-blood of the local community. A man to share life stories with over copious amounts of ale, he is very easily upset by any mention of a smoking ban.

So what does the man in the pub have to say about golfing protection? Well as the man in the pub has an opinion on everything, he has a lot to say. It must be noted that the type of protection that we are talking about here is the type that prevents sunburn, and not the type that is required when hanging around the clubhouse seeking a moment of intimacy.

Golfers by nature are fond of the great outdoors. All relative time that could be spent on a golf course, will be spent on a golf course which inevitably means exposure to the elements. Now, in Scotland, where there are lots of golf courses, protection generally revolves around keeping

“ Hats, clothing, sunblock, sunscreens, sunglasses, seeks the shade and do not burn!!! ”


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warm and dry. ‘’Let’s not get hypothermia today Angus, we are a hardy bunch and I would rather be on the green than back in the office any-day; A wee dram?’’

Mauritius has golf courses, very good ones, and it has a tropical climate thus keeping warm very rarely becomes a consideration. Rain equals an umbrella. Cyclones, you shouldn’t even be there. So the subject of sunburn, heatstroke and all of the preventative measures rears its lobster-red head. If you have ever been to Australia or New Zealandyouwillknowthattalkofskincancerisascommonas the weather or house prices. Everyone knows someone who has, or has had skin cancer.

Should we be concerned? In the US more than one million cases of skin cancer are diagnosed annually, and it is the most common form of cancer. One in five Americans will develop skin cancer in the course of a lifetime, most will be of the least harmful kind but still resulting in about 2,500deathsperyear.About90%ofthesenon-melanomaskin cancers are associated to exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. Now the scary part; the incidence of melanoma (the really bad one) is rising faster than the seven mostcommoncancers.Melanomaaccountsforabout3%ofskincancercasesbutisattributedtomorethan75%ofskin cancer deaths. It is estimated that in the US melanoma will result in nearly 9,000 deaths this year alone.

The ozone layer is vitally important to life because it absorbs biologically harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. Most UV-A reaches the planet surface but the radiation is relatively harmless. UV-B is the main cause of sunburn and excessive exposure can also lead to genetic damage resulting in problems such as skin cancer. Only a small fraction of UV-B reaches the surface and luckily for us UV-C, (the most harmful) is entirely screened out by the ozone.

Why is this relevant without the need to further understand the ozone layer? Naturally too much sun exposure causes sunburn, too much of that may lead to skin cancer (a person’s risk for melanoma doubles if he or she has had five or more sunburns at any age). However the beauty of protection is pure simplicity itself, common sense personified. Cover up! Hats, clothing, sunblock, sunscreens, sunglasses, seeks the shade and do not burn!!!. Keep the body cool and rehydrate to avoid heatstroke.

So what does the man in the pub do to keep safe? Well as he has burnt himself to a crisp so many times in so many countries, (that time in Atlanta – pain, so much pain) that he has become oblivious. He will be found in the pub smoking, drinking and offering useless advice that is too be ignored. You will buy the red car and it will be an automatic. You will cover up when exposed to the elements. And, if you are a really nice person you will pick him up from the floor when he has fallen off his bar stool slobbering, ‘’Mad dogs and Englishman go out in the mid-day sun.’’

seprotège contre la sècheresse et la chaleur. «Attention à l’hypodermieaujourd’hui, Angus, j’aurais préféré être sur le parcours que dans lebureau ».

Maurice possède d’excellents parcours de golf et d’un climat tropicalmais la pluie est également souvent au rendez-vous. Quant auxcyclones, n’en parlons pas. Alors, des sujets comme le coup de soleil, les arrêts cardiaques et d’autres mesures préventives méritent toute l’attention. CeuxquiontétéenAustralieouàlaNouvelleZélande,savent que parler du cancer de la peau , c’est comme parler de la pluie et du beau temps ou des prix de l’immobilier. Tout le monde connaît quelqu’un qui aattrapé cette maladie.

Doit –on s’en préoccuper ? Aux Etats-Unis, plus d’un million de cas decancer de la peau sont diagnostiqués par an. 1 Américain sur 5développera cette maladie durant sa vie, celle qui soit la moinsnuisible mais qui entraîne néanmoins2,500décèsparan.Presque90%descancersliés à la peau sont associés à l’exposition aux rayons ultra-violets du soleil.

Mais là où le bât blesse est que l’incidence de la mélanine a tendance à augmenter plus rapidement que les septautrescasdecancer.Lamélaninecompte3%decasde cancer de la peau mais elle est responsable de plus de75%demortsassociéesaucancerdelapeau.Ilestestimé qu’aux Etats-Unis, la mélaninecontribue à environ 9,000 décès uniquement pour cette année.

La couche d’ozone est d’une importance vitale pour la vie dans la mesure où elle absorbe biologiquement la mauvaise radiation ultraviolette du soleil. La plupart de radiation UV-A atteint lasurface de la planète mais elle n’est pas nuisible. UV-B est laprincipale cause qui donne le coup de soleil. Une exposition excessiveà UV-B peut génétiquement générer des problèmes, dont le cancer de la peau. Seulement une légère fraction de UV-B atteint la surface et fort heureusement UV-C, qui est la plus dangereuse, est balayée par l’ozone.

Naturellement une plus grande exposition au soleil peut causer un coup de soleil et éventuellement du cancer de la peau si cette situation perdure. Cependant, la beauté de cette protection réside dans sa simplicité , de bon sens personnifié. Couvrez-vous ! Chapeaux, vêtement, écran solaire, lunettes solaires, tous cherchent à vous abriter du soleil. Laissez le corps se refroidir et réhydratez-vous pour éviter des attaques cardiaques.

Alors, que fait l’homme du bistrot pour rester à l’abri ? Comme il s’est brûlé plusieurs fois dans de nombreux pays, il est devenu inconscient. Il se retrouvera dans le pub pour fumer, boire et offrir des conseils inutiles. Vous achèterez la voiture rouge qui est automatique. Vous allez vous couvrir quand on est exposé aux éléments extérieurs. Et si vous être une personne aimable, vous allezl’aider à se relever quand il est tombé de son tabouret de bar «Chiens fous et les Anglais vont sous le soleil du midi ».


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A night outwith the editorHappy hour @ Le Suffren Hotel & Marina, Club Med and Julie’s Beach Bar



with the editorTIGER WOODS 2

ARJUN CHAKRABORTY’s

Dear friends, I am having to write this article with a heavy heart following the tragic occurrences that have been hurting our own dear Tiger. Among golf lovers spread around the world, there may be many who would not be a great fan of Tiger as there are other greats in the game too who have their share of fan following. But, I am sure admiring Tiger is something which nobody will deny. I believe it is not exactly the time to discuss Tiger’s personal life matters, rather we need to concentrate on the prospects of his revival from the psychological traumas that he is facing right now. Folks, we definitely do not want another ‘Monica Seles’ here. But, what is going on only shows that Tiger is also human like us with both positive and negative emotions. Let us all get behind him.

I would like to take you back to the 5th issue which featured my article on Tiger’s 2nd half of 2009. I wrote things like ‘Actually, due to some reasons beyond golf, Tiger may not be able to maintain the perfect level of concentration’ and ‘Apart from some expensive loss of concentration at decisive moments, the other thing that can bother Tiger is injury.’ Unfortunately, these things are coming true strikingly forTiger.But,nowletusturnourattentiontowardsthemillion(ortrillion)–dollar–question–‘HowwillTigercopewiththisdifferentkindofoppositioncomingintheform of his own emotional pandemonium’?

Right now, Tiger is in an extremely confused state of mind and his mind is crowded with numerous thoughts most of which are negative

and demoralizing. To be frank, more than 12 months (whole of 2010) will be required for Tiger to completely overcome this setback. But, his mind will

be partly free from this demoralizing frame after 7 months from now. I do not actually want to comment much on this, but I can say that the following 7 months which will comprise of the first half of 2010 will be unpleasant for him specially off the field. Support from his family will enable him to recover significantly from the trauma only around the

middle of the season. But, remember they say ‘when the going gets tough the tough gets going’ and can you think of someone tougher than the guy we are talking about here? Actually, it is a mind game now. The good news from my side is that Tiger’s luck will favour him between April

and July on the field, but still the emotional setback will remain to be a pull-back even during this period. 2010 will be an average year

for this all time great. But, the numero uno position will probably still remain to be his at the end of 2010.

GOD bless him, Bye till the next issue.

GOLFERS PREDICTIONS

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MADAGASCAR

Golf de RovaCourse: 18 holesAddress: PK 20RN4-Route de MajungaTelephone: (00.261) 20.22 011 90President: Théo T. Director: Yves Pichot

Golf de FoulpointeCourse: 9 holesArchitect: Paul DuponselAddress: Foulpointe B.P 208 TAmatave -501 Telephone: (00.261)20 57 220 00

Golf de MalazaCourse: 9 holesAddress: Route d’ArivonimamoP.K. 11- RN 1 – MalazaAmpitatafikaTelephone:(00.261)0320471073Email: [email protected]

Golf de AntsirabeCourse: 9 holesLength: 2500 mAddress: BP 142 Antsirabe, MadagascarTelephone:(00261)321117727Email: [email protected]: Dominic Trumble

MAURITIUS

Four Seasons Golf Club at AnahitaCourse: 18 holesArchitect: Ernie ElsPar: 72Length: 6828 mBlack: 6 828 mBlue:6374mWhite: 6 106mGold: 5 588mRed: 4 971 mRecord: 69Address: Beau Champ, MauritiusTelephone:2304023125Email: [email protected]: Marc AmelotClub car: compulsory

Constance Belle Mare Plage Links GolfCourse: 18 holesArchitects: Rodney Wright – Peter AllisPar: 71Blue Pro: 5 942mWhite: 5 557mYellow: 5 091mRed: 4 177mRecord: 64 Phil GoldingAddress: Poste de Flacq MauritiusTelephone:2304022735Email: [email protected]: Dieter PraunClub car: compulsory

Constance Belle Mare Plage Legend GolfCourse: 18 holesArchitect: Hugh BaiocchiPar: 72Length:Blue(pro): 6 018mWhite: 5 649mYellow: 4 909mRed: 4 552mRecord: 62 Mike Mc LeanAddress: Poste de Flacq, MauritiusTelephone:2304022735Email: [email protected]: Dieter PraunClub car: compulsory

Golf du ChâteauCourse : 18 holesArchitect: Peter MatkovichPar 72Yellow ( Pro): 6 498mWhite: 6 119 mBlue:5737mGreen: 5 214 mRed: 4 761 mRecord: 67Director: Steven ShearerClub car: compulsoryAddress: Domaine de Bel Ombre, MauritiusTelephone:6235600

Mauritius Gymkhana ClubCourse : 18 holesAddress : Suffolk Rd, VacoasTelephone: 696 1404

Indian Ocean Golf Courses


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Golf ParadisCourse: 18 holesArchitects: David Dutton (1992) and Tony Johnstone (2002)Par: 72White: 5 924mBlue: 5 619 mDorée (senior): 5 466mRed: 5 095mYellow: 4 780mDirector: Mario Desvaux de Marigny

Golf TouessrokCourse: 18 holesArchitect: Bernhard LangerPar : 72Director: David MarshAddress: Trou d’Eau Douce, MauritiusTelephone: 402 74 00

Tamarina GolfCourse: 18 holesArchitect: Rodney WrightPar: 72Black (Pro): 6 886 mBlue: 6 522 mWhite: 6 077 mRed: 5 624 mGreen (D): 5 178mDirector: O’Brian BarberClub Car: CompulsoryAddress: Tamarin Bay, Mauritius

MAYOTTE

Golf de YlangsCourse: 9 holesArchitect: C.A and PROPar 66Length: 4700 mRecord: -4Director: Jean-Philippe WelterAddress: Route du Golf97680, Combani

REUNION ISLAND

Golf Bassin BleuCourse: 18 holesPar: 72Length: 5985 mRecord: Phil RoweDirector: Stephane AndréClub Car: optional

Golf of BourbonCourse: 18 holesPar : 72Length: 6 476 mDirector: Pierre Emmanuel DreyfusClub Car : optionalAddress : 140 Avenue Michel Dubré -97427 l’Etang SaléGolf of ColoradoCourse : 9 holesPar 68Length: 4 176 m ( 18 holes)President: Gérard de SigoyerAddress: Parc de Loisirs du Colorado -97417 La Montagne

SEYCHELLES

Golf LémuriaCourse: 18 holesArchitect: Rodney WrightPar: 70Blue( Pro): 5 580mWhite: 5 151 mYellow: 4 859 mRed:4253mRecord: William Weidner -66 Director: Olivier MorioAddress: Anse Kerlan – Praslin

Seychelles Golf ClubPar 67Blue: 4 479 mRecord: William Weidner -59Director: Godfrey Andrade

Indian Ocean Golf Courses

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CAMINO TOURSTel:0218868904Cel:0836001832Email: [email protected]: www.caminotours.co.za

FAIR ACRES HOTELTel:+27(0)443022000Fax:+27(0)[email protected] Bosbou Street, Thesen’s Hill, Knysna, 6571South Africa

FASHION PAGE - EMOTIONS GOLF EVENTS LTDRoyal Road, Avenue Bois de CorailTamarin, MauritiusTel./Fax:(230)4836282Mob:(230)7111600Email: [email protected]: www.emotionsgolf.com

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