Heritage C Beach Club recently reopened after closing for a three-month renovation – just in time for the summer holidays. The ultimate beach club in Bel Ombre has raised its standards with a brand new decor by Ateliers du Parc & Romeuf, a renewed setting and a refreshed menu. Back to basics Heritage C Beach is open…
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Back to the land
Sugarcane has long been the driving force behind development, but this is no longer the case. To reflect this transition, the Compagnie Sucrière de Bel Ombre (CSB0), a Rogers Group subsidiary, has adopted a new name – Agrïa – and has set fresh ambitions for the future. The company has taken the challenge of diversifying…
Refreshing the brand to promote collective energy
Rogers is aligning its brand to a new strategic vision with the aim to emphasise the Group’s corporate culture, its core values and to harness new opportunities. Rogers is aware of the importance of repositioning its brand and has undergone a brand refresh exercise. The aim was to re-energise and modernise its image, but above all…
Rogers Capital expands into wealth management
Rogers Capital , the financial arm of the group has recently launched its new wealth management arm, the Private Client Services. The head of the new department, Antish Bissessur and the Managing Director of Rogers Capital Corporate Services, Roshan Nathoo, outline what this service consists of and the Group’s strengths in this sector. The emergence of…
The Mystery of Chamarel’s 7 Coloured Earth
Shades of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet… the rainbow’s seven colours are charmingly laid out on this distinctive 7,500m² landscape. Without a doubt, Chamarel’s 7 Coloured Earth Geopark in the southwest of Mauritius is a sight to behold. But how did this one-of-a-kind marvel come to exist? Carved by Mother Nature. The…
Café de Chamarel, the art of natural coffee
One thing that is for sure about Café de Chamarel is its special relationship with the forces of nature. Land, water, air and sun all form part of the coffee chain, as well as the fifth element, man himself. Chamarel: Land and Water In September, the coffee fields bask in a pretty quiet atmosphere during…
Kathy Young : “Protection and restoration of habitats is not an option but a must”
It’s a fact, coastal and marine ecosystems are under increasing pressure from our actions and from a changing climate. Kathy Young, Managing Director of Reef Conservation, sets forth the ecological issues we are facing in Mauritius and how to address them. Can you tell us about the marine and coastal ecosystems’ situation in Mauritius? Coral…
Presence 08 – Editorial
Philippe Espitalier-Noël, Chief Executive Officer de Rogers Bel Ombre, a land of opportunity An exceptional area carved into the island’s southern countryside, Bel Ombre is both a historic area and a stepping-stone towards the future. A few years ago, the territory was purely used for agricultural purposes. Today, the region has advanced to uncover a plethora…
Mauritius: an ever-evolving culture
A multi-ethnic population, turquoise sea lined with kilometres of sandy beaches and enchanting hotels. This idyllic image has lasted for decades, making Mauritius a world-renowned destination. Yet, driven by a passion and desire for innovation, the island is constantly reinventing itself, up to the point of ridding itself from island life clichés. The locally and…
Port Louis, the Indian Ocean’s hub port
Used as a port since 1638 when the first Dutch settlers arrived on the island and once a stopping point on the sea route to India, Port Louis is now a regional hub for the transhipment of goods. The Indian Ocean bears substantial economic significance, particularly for the trade and freight transport sectors. Half of…
