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…
Tag: Issue 08
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…
Chris Pierce: “Companies should reflect on how they are impacting on society.”
Earlier in 2018, Dr Chris Pierce, consultant and CEO of Global Governance Services Ltd in the UK, met with Rogers’ executive team and senior managers to present them with insights on the new Code of Corporate Governance. We asked him to explain how corporate governance sets values for a company and impacts on its overall…
Veranda Tamarin: Join the tribe.
It’s just another Sunday in Tamarin Bay. The sunset is the village’s must-see attraction: families and friends come together to share this special moment when the sky is illuminated in bright orange. They invite each other, and the newcomers are welcomed by the community. The sporty ones are playing beach tennis, enjoying slacklining or surfing…
La Balise Marina, at one with the sea
Imagine living in tune with the tides, the sunset and the lunar calendar. Imagine lush green spaces along a river estuary and opening onto the sea. Imagine a seaside village atmosphere blending with a modern lifestyle. Situated in Black River, La Balise Marina, the only residential marina in Mauritius, is where my family and I…
Welcome to sports island
Sports. It’s an indescribable roller-coaster ride of emotions that can take you from rock bottom to soaring high. Probably the most epic example that sums up all this passion is the training sequence scene from the movie, “Rocky”. With its legendary accompanying song that has lyrics we all know too well, “It’s the eye of…
Sustainable development, a necessity
Sustainable development is not a buzzword, it is a responsibility. During the past year, Rogers made environmental concerns the focus of its projects. Social and ecological requirements are now integrated into each company’s strategy. Today, the group proudly carries out these responsibilities, which secure our common future. 01. The challenges facing organic farming in Mauritius…
Shopping malls, a diverse palette of experiences
The statistics speak volumes. Ascencia’s six shopping centres attract more than twenty million visitors annually. The company, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, strives to create pleasant, convenient, comfortable and safe places. They have become highly popular spots for all Mauritians and tourists visiting the island. Developed in close partnership with Enatt and Atterbury,…
Rogers Capital’s Foreign Desks, truly understanding the customer’s needs
The Foreign Desks set up by Rogers Capital to better understand and meet the expectations of customers in specific markets, namely in France, South Africa, India and China, are powerful tools for business development, networking and marketing. Dedicated teams consisting of experts with varied and specialised skills in the taxation, global business, technology and financial services fields…
