Subject: We all go a little mad sometimes...

Hello There People!


It's that time of the year when you're bound to indulge...not for a day, but rather for a few days! 😎


As the countdown begins to celebrate the festival of lights (and Indian delicacies), we wish you all a very Happy Divali 🪔and may it bring you and your family good vibes, great sweets and fun times! 🌞

TECHNICAL NEWS

Legal Updates


Real Estate Authority Act

Sections 12 to 15 relating to the "Directors and Officers of Authority" in the above-mentioned Act have come into effect as from 21 October 2023.


Financial Intelligence and Anti Money Laundering

Effective 4 November 2023, a transaction between the Mauritius Revenue Authority and another person shall be an exempt transaction.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ITL | DocuSign

You are reminded that it is now mandatory for all staff to use the business pro version of DocuSign for work-related document signing purposes. Please ensure you download all documents from your personal accounts as per the attached guide (DocuSign - download&Close guide) and transition to the business pro version promptly.


Check out Naheed's email as per attached for more information.

CASS | Training

CASS will be delivering a training on Know your Customer (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD).


They will dive into the FATF recommendations on KYC and CDD, an overview of the Mauritian Laws and Regulations, their processes and procedures as well the technology & tools for KYC and CDD, amongst others.


Should you know anyone who might be interested, please do share the below advert and they may RSVP here hand 👉 https://forms.office.com/r/bqMqX4S1rh

Admin Communiques | General Cleaning Level 3

A Level 3 cleaning is planned on Saturday 11th November 2023 as from 8:30 a.m.


On the menu: deep vacuum, carpet shampoo, and cleaning of tiled floor, desks, PC screens, telephone, windows, blinds, amongst others. Consequently, please:


1. Tidy and clear up your desk, storing your belongings (pen, diary, laptop, etc...) in your drawer;

2. Remove all documents and boxes on, underneath and around your desk.


We count on your usual collaboration 😊


Admin Communiques | Reminder ⚠️⚠️⚠️

Guys! The box at the entrance of the office on Level 4 is not a bin!


 You are requested to use the box to put your umbrella when it is wet and otherwise!


Thank you for your cooperation.

HAPPENINGS

5th Privacy Symposium Africa Conference


Representatives from ITL (Francoise and Kate) and CASS (Yashoda and Swati) attended the 5th Privacy Symposium Africa (PSA) conference from the 7 to 9 November 2023 hosted by the Data Protection Office of Mauritius in Port Louis.


The event emphasised on discussions and presentations in relation to privacy and its related issues in the African context.

Birthday Celebration Party


The mess on level 3 was illuminated with cheer to celebrate Varounen's birthday. We hope you enjoyed your first birthday celebration at ITL Varounen! 😊

Divali Get Together | Level 4


Looks like any celebration is worth when it involves cake...specially Divali cakes! Level 4 hosted a Divali party as they indulged in some delicious Indian sweets😜


P.S: It was a Divali/ Birthday celebration.... now is it rocket science whose birthday was celebrated in a unique way? 😜


What better way to bond than through a Team Lunch? 


Team Claundine welcomed their newbies through a team lunch (the pizzas look amazingly yummy 😋🍕)


Guys, would you mind sharing the address📍 for your colleagues? 😋

BIRTHDAYS / NEWCOMERS / LEAVERS

Wishing you a sweet day! 😊

  • Yashoda Fezah

  • Alicia Sevathian

  • Kenza Mookeenah

  • Vimi Sookun

  • Chesna Murday

  • Jean Philippe Wong

  • Ally Durgauhee

Wishing you all a warm welcome! 😎  

Newcomers who joined on 6th November 2023:


Team Ali:

  • Fowdar Purvaja joined as trainee

Team Vimi:

  • Noyan Marie Melissa joined as Assistant Administrator

  • Bibi Roukayya Ramtolla joined as trainee

Team Smitha:

  • Cooblall Vanisha joined as trainee

  • Gukhool Sarvesh joined as trainee

  • Soogary Keshini joined as trainee

Team Ashive:

  • Jealal Sandeep joined as trainee

Team Diya:

  • Gukhool Grace joined as trainee

Team Claudine:

  • Dowlut Azraa joined as Assistant Administrator

  • Cahoolessur Chesna joined as trainee

KI BON PLAN

Diwali Celebrations

  • Le Caudan Waterfront

  • Friday 10 to Sunday 12 November

  • 10:00 AM to 14:00 PM

La Magie de Diwali

  • Les Arcades Currimjee

  • Wednesday 8 to Saturday 11 November

  • 11:00 AM to 17:00 PM

Dans la frabrique des villes durables

  • Bagatelle Mall

  • Friday 10 to Sunday 12 November

  • 7:30 AM to 20:00 PM

Wishing you a Diva-licious weekend ahead!


Hasta La Vista People! 🙋‍♀️


Crazily Yours,

The Gazette Committee