Dear Editor,
In our last correspondence, I mentioned that another comment concerning the restructuring of the Mauritian sugar industry would follow.
I hope it is helpful and that you deem it worthy of publication.
Yours sincerely,
Louis Leclezio.
It is important to note that I have no individual stake or any personal financial benefit to be derived from my opinions below.
My only standing is that of a ‘run of the mill’ Mauritian with deep roots in the ‘di lo diboute’ industry. This alone causes me to stand up for what I firmly believe in.
One of the ideals of John F. Kennedy: Ask not what your country can do for you but rather what you can do for your country provides my otherwise arid imagination with the fertile soil it needs to grow the following suggestions.
I like to think that Government and the sugar industry already have in place a far better blue print than the simplistic one I dreamt out below.
1) A value of ‘x’ million rupees should be contributed by the sugar industry for compensation in the form of land. Regardless whether ‘x’ representing ‘La Clef des Champs’ unlocks the door to one thousand or ten thousand acres, acreage should be a token, key part of the restructuring. At a minimum it would be in recognition of Government’s relentless efforts and in appreciation of the settlement offered by the EU.
My only standing is that of a ‘run of the mill’ Mauritian with deep roots in the ‘di lo diboute’ industry. This alone causes me to stand up for what I firmly believe in.
One of the ideals of John F. Kennedy: Ask not what your country can do for you but rather what you can do for your country provides my otherwise arid imagination with the fertile soil it needs to grow the following suggestions.
I like to think that Government and the sugar industry already have in place a far better blue print than the simplistic one I dreamt out below.
1) A value of ‘x’ million rupees should be contributed by the sugar industry for compensation in the form of land. Regardless whether ‘x’ representing ‘La Clef des Champs’ unlocks the door to one thousand or ten thousand acres, acreage should be a token, key part of the restructuring. At a minimum it would be in recognition of Government’s relentless efforts and in appreciation of the settlement offered by the EU.
2) A basket of parcels of land should be identified. It should comprise land of different extent and of varying ‘highest and best use’. It should be spread over a broad geographic area.
3) The appraised value for the final acreage of the designated desirable land will obviously be equal to ‘x’.
4) The value of the land will be appraised according to standards of MAI. (Members of Appraisers Institute) rather than made as instructed.
5) Desirable parcels and the adequate zoning thereof should meet a wide variety of objectives.
a. Possible IRS and residential development to provide both short term capital and long term revenue to government. It will help meet the progressive needs of all Mauritians affected by the restructuring process.
b. Commercial/Industrial parcels within or on the outskirts of villages.
c. Agricultural land to cater for the needs of those whose roots are steeped deep into farming.
Like most Mauritians are, I am also fully aware of the key role education has played in the present day gigantic economic success of our island. In step with his own father, Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam, the father of education for all Mauritians in an independent Mauritius, I know that our Honourable Prime Minister, Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam, will do all in his power to further the education of the present and next generations of Mauritians.
Further witnessing the accomplishments of the director of our National Library, Mr. Yves Chan Kam Lon and aware of the importance Mr Chan Kam Lon attributes to providing access to libraries to children and adults living in villages and rural areas, some of the funds generated from the above ventures could be designated to the development of libraries in rural areas.
I like to think that a road map along the route of the above but much improved and as traced out by Government professionals will be gladly followed by the private sector. It would serve to fuel our economic progress and education needs. It could go a long way to generate goodwill and add momentum to the continued harmonic and economic growth of our overall population for years to come.
a. Possible IRS and residential development to provide both short term capital and long term revenue to government. It will help meet the progressive needs of all Mauritians affected by the restructuring process.
b. Commercial/Industrial parcels within or on the outskirts of villages.
c. Agricultural land to cater for the needs of those whose roots are steeped deep into farming.
Like most Mauritians are, I am also fully aware of the key role education has played in the present day gigantic economic success of our island. In step with his own father, Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam, the father of education for all Mauritians in an independent Mauritius, I know that our Honourable Prime Minister, Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam, will do all in his power to further the education of the present and next generations of Mauritians.
Further witnessing the accomplishments of the director of our National Library, Mr. Yves Chan Kam Lon and aware of the importance Mr Chan Kam Lon attributes to providing access to libraries to children and adults living in villages and rural areas, some of the funds generated from the above ventures could be designated to the development of libraries in rural areas.
I like to think that a road map along the route of the above but much improved and as traced out by Government professionals will be gladly followed by the private sector. It would serve to fuel our economic progress and education needs. It could go a long way to generate goodwill and add momentum to the continued harmonic and economic growth of our overall population for years to come.
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