Should we boycott UK and act weirdly with the British in Mauritius to show our feelings towards the British government concerning Diego?
They aren't going to give us back Diego Garcia that's certain. But should we continue with Cambridge? The Europeans have already put our economy in danger by cutting the price of sugarcane.
I am currently affiliated with one of it's universities. And I'm thinking to just put everything in the dustbin.
Just look at how the UK's population is suffering there.
Those who come to Mauritius are rich ones.
It's not in my habits but... we need to wake up and find a better partner which can free our Diego at the same time.
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Let's stop being naive about Diego. It takes two to tango and deals were made by both sides. Today people like to amend history to be more politically correct or to the flavour of the times. Diego is being used by a super-power which is not likely to free a strategic base in volatile times. The EU ended the "preferential" sugar quota treatment, it is all about economics and supply and demand. Mauritius was getting a preferential treatment and today it has to economically stand up on its own two feet. Do you realise just how much EU has been giving Mauritius in grants, yes grants not loans, and all this in a so-called Euro crisis period. Come and have a look in Mauritius and see who paid for the development. Stop moaning, get your diplomas and come back to participate in the future of your country.
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