List of Advisors PMO 2005 2015

PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION B/360
(Sitting of 01 September 2015)

LIST OF ADVISERS RECRUITED AT THE PRIME MINISTERS OFFICE

FROM JULY 2005 TO 10 DECEMBER 2014

(INFORMATION TO BE TABLED)
PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION B/360

MINISTRY/
DEPARTMENT
Prime Ministers
Office
NAME OF
ADVISERS/PRESS
ATTACHS
1. Mr Bernard
Leong-Son
DATE OF
EMPLOYMENT
08 July 200516.Dec14
Adviser
QUALIFICATIONS
BSc Electronic
Engineering
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
To report to the Prime Minister

on technical aspects of safety
and security arrangements at
the SSR International Airport,
the restricted areas and on
safety and security installations
in Government offices and
buildings;
SALARIES AND ANY OTHER

ALLOWANCES DRAWN
(MONTHLY)
Salary:
Rs 102,000
Senior Policy
Adviser
BA (Hons)
To advise the Prime Minister on
Diploma in Diplomacy matters relating to foreign
University of Oxford
relations and to perform other
duties as may be assigned by the
Prime Minister
Drivers Allowance
Rs 8,400
Rent free telephone + 100 Free
Calls per month.
Salary : Rs 87 500
Extra Duty Allowance :
Rs 8 000
Other standard conditions (passage

benefits, leave and gratuity) in
accordance with the PRB Reports
recommendations
Either an official* car of about
BMW 520i
2000 cc and a monthly petrol
allowance at approved rate or 100%
duty remission for the purchase of
car of up to 2000 cc and a monthly
travelling allowance of at
approved rate.
A driver from establishment
Mobile phone not exceeding
Rs 10 000 + free calls
Other standard conditions
Mercedes C180 K
Petrol Allowance : Rs 11,300
To perform such other cognate

duties as may be assigned by
the Secretary for Home Affairs
and the National Security
Adviser.
11 July 2005 15 January 2010
Car Benefits and Travelling

Allowance:
Either an official car of about 2000
cc and a monthly petrol allowance
at approved rates
Or 100% duty remission for the
purchase of car of up to 2000 cc
and a monthly travelling allowance
at approved rates
To provide technical advice to

Government departments and
parastatal organizations
regarding acquisition,
installation and maintenance of
security and safety-related
equipment;
2. Mr Vijay C.
Joypaul
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF

APPOINTMENT
MAKE AND
MODEL OF
GOVERNMENT
CAR PUT AT
THEIR
DISPOSAL
MINISTRY/
DEPARTMENT
NAME OF
ADVISERS/PRESS
ATTACHS
DATE OF
EMPLOYMENT
QUALIFICATIONS

ALLOWANCES DRAWN
(MONTHLY)

APPOINTMENT
(passage benefits, leave and

gratuity) as per PRB Report.
3. Ramdass
Yellapah Chetty
21July 2005 16 Dec 2014
SC
To perform such duties as may be

assigned by the Prime Minister
Salary Rs 75,600
Adviser on Public
Relations Matters,
Customer Care and
Social/Cultural
Matters
* Opted for official car and provided

with petrol allowance of Rs 11,000
monthly.
Car benefits and Travelling
Allowance :
100% duty remission for the
purchase of a car of up to 1601 cc
with loan facilities.
Travelling Allowance : Rs 10,200
Mobile phone plus free calls up to
Rs 3,500 monthly.
recommendations.
4. Mr Ramduth
Bhoojedhur
21 July 2005 16 Dec 2014
SC
(Four subjects)
To perform duties as may be

Salary:
Rs 32,100
Extra Duty Allowance
Rs 13,780 monthly
Travelling Allowance
Rs 6,420
Mobile Phone + Free Calls up to
Rs 1,500
recommendations
BA General (India)
(2nd
Division)
(English and Home
Economics,
Sociology)
Post Graduate in
Education (English)
Pass
Brighton
University
and
MIE, Mauritius
LCC 3rd Level
Marketing

Salary
Rs 102,000
Adviser on Public
Relations Matters
5. Mrs Kritilata
Ram
Senior Adviser
01 August 200516 Dec 2014
Travelling Allowance: Rs 10,200

Drivers Allowance Rs 8,400
Mobile Phone + Rs 2,000 Free
Calls
LCC 3rd Level

3


Rs 13,000

Allowance:
100% Duty remission for the
+ loan facilities and a monthly
travelling allowance
MAKE AND
MODEL OF
GOVERNMENT
CAR PUT AT
THEIR
DISPOSAL
MINISTRY/
DEPARTMENT
NAME OF
ADVISERS/PRESS
ATTACHS
DATE OF
EMPLOYMENT
QUALIFICATIONS

ALLOWANCES DRAWN
(MONTHLY)

APPOINTMENT
Public Relations
6. Mr Jean
Suzanne
10 August 200509 August 2009
Senior Adviser on
Information
Technology Matters
MAKE AND
MODEL OF
GOVERNMENT
CAR PUT AT
THEIR
DISPOSAL
recommendation
Diplome
To advise on Information
dIngenieur (Paris) Technology Matters and to
Matrise en
perform such other duties as may
Economie
be assigned by the Prime Minister
Salary : Rs 80,000
Extra Duty Allowance: Rs 10,000
Either an official car of about 2000 cc

and a monthly petrol allowance of Rs
5 470 or 100% duty remission for the
purchase of car of up to 2000 cc and a
monthly travelling allowance of Rs 6
460
BMW 520i
Opted for an official car and a petrol

allowance of
Rs 5 470
Drivers Allowance: Rs 7000
Rent Allowance: Rs 20,000
Rs 10 000
+ free calls
gratuity)
7. Ms Bettina
Cadinouche
Senior Adviser
10 August 2005 16 December 2014
Baccalaureat
A4 philo/langues
DEUG Droit
(Reunion)
Licence en
Commerce
International (IPCI)
To ensure proper dissemination Salary :

of information relating to
Rs 111,000
Parliamentary Questions
addressed to the Prime
Extra Duty
Minister
Rs 6,500
To advise on, and assist in, the
planning and organization of
social functions, Press
Conferences, Courtesy calls on
the Prime Minister and other
similar events organized by the
Prime Ministers Office; and
Allowance
Car Benefits and Travelling Mercedes C180

Allowance:
Either an Official car of 2000 cc
and a monthly petrol allowance in

accordance with regulations in
force
with loan facilities and Travelling
allowance
MINISTRY/
DEPARTMENT
NAME OF
ADVISERS/PRESS
ATTACHS
DATE OF
EMPLOYMENT
QUALIFICATIONS

ALLOWANCES DRAWN
(MONTHLY)
To perform such other duties

as may be assigned by the
Prime Minister
8. Ms Oomm
Salmah Narod
24 August 200516 December 2014
Senior Adviser
9. Mr Dhanjay
Callikan
Senior Adviser and
Director of
Communications
07 September
2005
25 June 2009
Licence de
Modernes
(Bachelor of Arts
in French)
University of
Strasbourg II
France
Maitrise des
Sciences et
Techniques
(Master Degree) in
Journalism,
University of
Strasbourg III,
France
Diplme dEtudes
Approfondies (Post
Graduate degree in
English Studies)
(International
Relations)
University of Lille
III, France.
To coordinate public relations

matters in the Prime Ministers
Office and to perform such other
Prime Minister
o Matrise de Lettre
Modernes,
University of Paris
(1971)
o Matrise de Droit,
University of Paris
(1981)
o Diploma in
Journalism, Indiana
University, USA
To head the Information and

Communication Cell of the Prime
Ministers Office and perform
such other duties as may be

Rs 13,000

Calls

recommendations

allowance:
c.c and monthly petrol allowance in
accordance with regulations in
force
purchase of a car and a monthly
travelling allowance as per
regulations in force
(Opted for duty remission)
Travelling Allowance : Rs 10,200
Services of a driver provided
Mobile Phone + Free Calls and
Internet up to Rs 2,000 monthly
Salary: Rs 87 500
Extra Duty Allowance:
Rs 8 000
Entertainment Allowance:
Rs 5 000

recommendations
Either an official car of about 2000 Mercedes C200
c.c and monthly petrol allowance of
Rs 5 470
purchase of a car of up to 2000 c.c.
Drivers allowance
Travelling Allowance
Salary Rs 105,000

APPOINTMENT
MAKE AND
MODEL OF
GOVERNMENT
CAR PUT AT
THEIR
DISPOSAL
MINISTRY/
DEPARTMENT
NAME OF
ADVISERS/PRESS
ATTACHS
DATE OF
EMPLOYMENT
QUALIFICATIONS

ALLOWANCES DRAWN
(MONTHLY)
(1973)
o Barristers Course,
Council of Legal
Education,
University of
Mauritius (1987)
10. Mr Christian
Rivalland
10 October 2005 24 Feb 2011
Senior Adviser
(passed away on
25 Feb 2011)

APPOINTMENT

Rs 10 000 + free calls.
benefits, leave and gratuity).
Cambridge Higher To perform such duties as may be Salary: Rs 47 500

School Certificate assigned by the Prime Minister
Laureate 1962
BA Hons in
Rs 4,000
History &
Political Science
London School of
Economics
Opted for official car and petrol

allowance
Official car of about 2000 c.c from
the pool
Monthly petrol allowance
Rs 5,400
Drivers Allowance
Rs 5,000
Mobile phone not exceeding Rs 10
000
+ free calls
Rs 2,000
11. Prof. Andrew

Scott
Senior Adviser on
Economic Matters
(part time Adviser)
16 March 2006 30 November

2014
D. Phil, Oxford
University Essays
in Aggregate
Consumption
MSc Economics,
London School of
Economics
BA Politics,
Philosophy and
Economics (1st with
prizes), Oxford
University

strategic international and
economic issue
Fee - 16,000 per annum

gratuity)
Travel costs and accommodation
for a maximum of three visits per
year, including tickets and
accommodation for the family
(Spouse plus 3 children) for one
trip
(Provided with official car only
when on official visit to Mauritius
in connection with his assignment)
MAKE AND
MODEL OF
GOVERNMENT
CAR PUT AT
THEIR
DISPOSAL
Mercedes E270
CDI
MINISTRY/
DEPARTMENT
NAME OF
ADVISERS/PRESS
ATTACHS
12. Mr Gilbert
Philippe
DATE OF
EMPLOYMENT
15 May 2006 13
May 2009
Senior Adviser
QUALIFICATIONS
Diplome en
Agronomie
(University of
Mauritius)
(a) Advise the Prime Minister on

matters relating to port
promotion and development
(b) Ensure follow up of project in
the Maritime sector; and
(c) Any other cognate duties as
may be assigned by the Prime
Minister

ALLOWANCES DRAWN
(MONTHLY)
Salary : Rs 48 000
Rs 8 000

APPOINTMENT

c.c and monthly petrol allowance of
Rs 5470
purchase of a car of up to 2500 c.c
with loan facilities subject to para
15.2.32, 15.2.137 & 15.2.140 of
PRB 2003 and a monthly travelling
allowance of Rs 6460
Drivers Allowance
Mobile phone with international
Roaming facilities and rent free
telephone with 100 free calls per
month
gratuity)
Opted for 100% duty remission and
travelling allowance.
13. Dr Dinesh
Ramjuttun
Senior Adviser
15 May 2006 19 October 2007
MBBS
o
o
Ensure follow up on
implementation of projects
Other cognate duties as may
be assigned by the Prime
Minister
Salary: Rs 48,000
Rs 8,000 monthly
Either an official car of about 2000 c.c

and a monthly petrol allowance at
approved rates.
purchase of a car and a monthly
travelling allowance at approved rates
in accordance with regulations in force
(Opted for Duty remission)
Mobile phone + Rs 2,000 Free Calls
benefits, leave and gratuity)
MAKE AND
MODEL OF
GOVERNMENT
CAR PUT AT
THEIR
DISPOSAL
MINISTRY/
DEPARTMENT
NAME OF
ADVISERS/PRESS
ATTACHS
14. Mrs Roseline

K/Nell
DATE OF
EMPLOYMENT
QUALIFICATIONS
09 October 200616 Dec 2014
School Certificate
LCC Final
To advise on public relations

matters and to perform such other
Prime Minister.
Adviser on Public
Relations Matters
(Book Keeping
and Accounts)

ALLOWANCES DRAWN
(MONTHLY)
Salary:
Rs 75,600
Extra
Duty
Rs 14,000

APPOINTMENT
Allowance-
Institute of
Commerce (Final)
Car Benefits:
and traveling allowance of
Rs 10,200.
Rent free telephone + free calls up
to a ceiling of Rs 2,000 monthly.
Book Keeping
Alliance Franaise
(Secretarial
Studies)

recommendations.
Pitman (Final)
Secretarial Studies
15. Mr
Keerteecoomar
Ruhee
Senior Adviser/Chief
of Staff
26 Dec 2005
29 Jan 2007
01 May 2009 10 Dec 2014
Diploma in
Strategic
Management and
Leadership
Commonwealth
Research
Fellowship,
University of
Edinburgh
Scotland
MSc Agriculture
with Statistics
Louisiana State
University, Baton
Rouge, USA
BSc Agriculture
Louisiana State
University, Baton
Rouge, USA
Diploma in
Agriculture
Mauritius College
of Agriculture

strategic issues
To manage the interface
between the Prime Minister, the
Business Community,
NGOs/Civil Society and
Advisers
Either an official car of about 2000 c.c

and monthly petrol allowance at
approved rates.
purchase of a car in accordance with
the PRB 2008 Report and a monthly
travelling allowance at approved rates.
(Opted for Duty remission)
To ensure follow-up on major

policy decisions
Travelling allowance Rs 10,200

Provided with the services of a driver
from establishment.
To respond to requests for

appointments as directed by the
Prime Minister
Mobile phone + Rs 2,000 Free Calls
To perform such duties as may

Minister.
8
Salary Rs 156,000
All inclusive Allowance of
Rs 39,000

recommendations.
MAKE AND
MODEL OF
GOVERNMENT
CAR PUT AT
THEIR
DISPOSAL
MINISTRY/
DEPARTMENT
NAME OF
ADVISERS/PRESS
ATTACHS
16. Sir Bhinod

Bacha, KT,
CMG, FMIM
DATE OF
EMPLOYMENT
25 May 2009-16
Dec 2014
Senior Adviser
QUALIFICATIONS
BA (Hons)
University of
Durham (UK)
DPAM (Hons)
with Distinction,
University of
Mauritius
To ensure implementation of
programmes and actions
announced in the Government
Programme

ALLOWANCES DRAWN
(MONTHLY)
Salary Rs 132,000
All inclusive allowance of
Rs 39,000

APPOINTMENT

c.c and monthly petrol allowance
at approved rates
MAKE AND
MODEL OF
GOVERNMENT
CAR PUT AT
THEIR
DISPOSAL
BMW 523 i

purchase of a car in accordance
with the PRB 2008 Report and a
monthly travelling allowance at
approved rates
To assist constituents whenever

required
To undertake research regarding
the Parliamentary work of the
Prime Minister

Driver Allowance Rs 8400
To perform such duties as may

Minister.
17. Mr Ramsamy
Buntipilly
23 November
2009-12 Dec 2014
Special Adviser on
Road Safety Matters
SC
Certificate in Child
Psychology MIE
To advise on measures to
improve road safety
To perform any other duties as
may be assigned
Mobile phone + Rs 2,000 Free calls
Salary:
Rs 73,200
Rs 6,500
Certificate in
Journalism and
Communication
18. Mrs Marie
Georgia RiccoPhilidor
01 April 2010 16 Dec 2014
LLM with
specialization in
International Trade
Law 2009
Senior Adviser
University of
Northumbria, UK
To head the Information and

Communication Cell of the Prime
Ministers Office and to perform
such duties as may be assigned by
the Hon. Prime Minister
LLB University of
London 2006
Salary:
Rs 102,000

recommendations
Car Benefits:
MG 6
Official Car + Petrol Allowance
Rs 7,130
Drivers Allowance
Rs 8,400
Mobile Phone + Rs 1,500 free calls
recommendations.
Car Benefits and Travelling BMW 318i
Allowance:(Allocated an
Either:
official car
pending purchase
of duty free car)
and Travelling allowance at
approved rates
Or:
Car Allowance and
Travelling Allowance at approved
rates
MINISTRY/
DEPARTMENT
NAME OF
ADVISERS/PRESS
ATTACHS
DATE OF
EMPLOYMENT
QUALIFICATIONS

ALLOWANCES DRAWN
(MONTHLY)

APPOINTMENT
MAKE AND
MODEL OF
GOVERNMENT
CAR PUT AT
THEIR
DISPOSAL

Calls
recommendations
19. Mrs Zahirah
Bibi Radha
05 April 2010 -
School Certificate
16 Dec 2014
HSC
07 May 2010-
MBBS

assigned by the Hon. Prime
Minister
Salary Rs 51,600
Car benefits and Travelling

Allowance:
100% duty free facilities for the
purchase of car of up to 1500 c.c +
loan facilities
Opted for Car Allowance of
Rs 3,000
Travelling Allowance of Rs 10,200
Rent free telephone + 25 free local
units monthly
recommendations
To head the Public Relations Unit

of the Prime Ministers Office and
to perform such other duties as
Minister.
Salary
Rs 102,000

allowance:
cc and a monthly petrol allowance
Adviser on
Information Matters
20. Dr Jyaneshwar
Jhurry
Senior Adviser
16 Dec 2014

purchase of car of up to 2000 cc
with a loan facility and a monthly
travelling allowance as per
regulations in force.
Petrol Allowance Rs 11,300
Drivers Allowance
Rs 8,400
Calls
recommendations
10

BMW 320i
MINISTRY/
DEPARTMENT
NAME OF
ADVISERS/PRESS
ATTACHS
21. Mr Alain
Gordon-Gentil
DATE OF
EMPLOYMENT
28 May 2010 27 May 2014
Senior Adviser on
Culture
QUALIFICATIONS
Followed a course
in Journalism in the
USA at the United
States Information
Services

ALLOWANCES DRAWN
(MONTHLY)

Salary Rs 111,000
cultural matters and perform such
other duties as may be assigned by Special Allowance Rs 10,400
the Prime Minister
Member of
Association de
Journalistes de la
langue franaise
Awarded the
Nicholas Lambert
Prize for Jounalist
of the year 1981
22. Mr Ah Fat K. F.
Law Hing Choy
05 April 2011 -
GCSE (4 subjects)
16 Dec 2014

Salary Rs 102,000
Senior Adviser
23. Mr Gunputh
Rao RAMAH
Senior Adviser
11 April 201116 Dec 2014
BEng Hons Degree

Mechanical
Engineering Imperial
College of Science
and Technology
Salary: Rs 111,000
To advise on, and drive, the
implementation of the Mauritius
National Identity Card Project
in an effective manner;
To act as the main interface
between the solution provider
and the Prime Ministers
Office;
To coordinate all activities and
11

APPOINTMENT
MAKE AND
MODEL OF
GOVERNMENT
CAR PUT AT
THEIR
DISPOSAL

Mercedes E200
allowance:
c.c and a monthly petrol allowance
at approved rates
or 100% duty remission for the
with loan facilities and a monthly
travelling allowance at approved
rates
Drivers Allowance Rs 8400
Calls
recommendations
Mercedes E270
allowance:
Either an official car and a monthly
petrol allowance at approved rates.
with loan facilities and a monthly
travelling allowance at approved
rate
(Opted for duty remission)
Petrol Allowance: Rs 9,495
Mobile Phone + Rs 2,000 Free calls
recommendations
Car Benefits: Either

official car of 2000 cc and a
monthly petrol allowance at
approved rate
Or
purchase of a car of up to 1850 c.c.
with loan facilities.
(Allocated official
car pending
purchase of duty
free car)
MINISTRY/
DEPARTMENT
NAME OF
ADVISERS/PRESS
ATTACHS
DATE OF
EMPLOYMENT
QUALIFICATIONS
follow-up on the project

deliverables;
To identify and assess risks
during the implementation
phase and recommend solutions
to address same;
To advise on and
plan/implement the change
management and
communication strategy;
To advise and assist the Civil
Status Division by providing
technical support;
To regularly report
achievements at project cycle
milestones to the Prime
Ministers Office;
technical and strategic matters.
12


ALLOWANCES DRAWN
(MONTHLY)

APPOINTMENT
Was paid a car allowance of

Rs 25,000 monthly in lieu of duty
free car from May 2011 to May
2013.
(Later opted for duty free car)
Travelling allowance of
Rs 10,200 monthly
Drivers Allowance
Rs 8,400 monthly
Mobile Phone + Rs 2,000 Free calls
recommendations
MAKE AND
MODEL OF
GOVERNMENT
CAR PUT AT
THEIR
DISPOSAL
MINISTRY/
DEPARTMENT
NAME OF
ADVISERS/PRESS
ATTACHS
24. Professor David

Owens
DATE OF
EMPLOYMENT
11 July 2011
09 Jan 2015
Adviser on matters
relating to Diabetes
Care and for the
Implementation of
the National Service
Framework for
Diabetes in the
Ministry of Health
and Quality of Life
QUALIFICATIONS
Chairman of the
Research Committee
at the University of
Swansea
Help to validate the Diabetes

Register for type 1 and type 2
diabetes;
Conduct a capacity-building
exercise for Community
Physicians and Medical and
Health Officers for
management of diabetes at
primary care level;
Update Physicians in the
management of diabetes;

ALLOWANCES DRAWN
(MONTHLY)
MAKE AND
MODEL OF
GOVERNMENT
CAR PUT AT
THEIR
DISPOSAL

APPOINTMENT
Salary Rs 95,000
Allowance - Rs 147,000
Car Benefits :
An official car along with a Driver
attached to him whenever he is on
Note: Salary and allowances are
duty in Mauritius
paid only for the periods when
Prof. Owens is in Mauritius to
Business class air passages from
perform his duties as Adviser
country of permanent residence to
Mauritius on appointment and back
on expiry of contract for self and
spouse.
Accommodation
Government
Finalise guidelines for

management of diabetes (type
1 and type 2) at primary and
secondary care level;
Provided
by
Provide technical support for

training courses on diabetes
(diabetes specialist nurses and
footcare officers training) at
the Mauritius Institute of
Health;
Help to set up a National
Footcare Service;
25. Mr Girish
05 September
Kumar
2011
Mohabeer Padya
04 September
Senior Adviser
2013
BSc Zoology
Certificate in
Diplomacy
Update Paediatricians in the

management of type 1
diabetes; and strengthen and
establish quality control for
the National Retinal Screening
Services
To assist in drafting of speeches,
messages and other papers
Master Degree in
Defence Studies
13

Salary: Rs 114,000
Extra Duty Allowance: Rs 13,000
Either an official car of about and a Mercedes C180

monthly
petrol
allowance
in
accordance in regulations in force in
the Public Service
or
purchase of a car of up to 1850 c.c with
loan facilities as per the 2008 PRB
Report and a monthly travelling
allowance
in
accordance
with
regulations in force
A drivers allowance : Rs 8,400
MINISTRY/
DEPARTMENT
NAME OF
ADVISERS/PRESS
ATTACHS
DATE OF
EMPLOYMENT
QUALIFICATIONS

ALLOWANCES DRAWN
(MONTHLY)

APPOINTMENT
MAKE AND
MODEL OF
GOVERNMENT
CAR PUT AT
THEIR
DISPOSAL

Rs 10 000
+ free calls
Rs 2,000
gratuity) as per PRB Report
26. Mr Vasdev
Hassamal
27. Mr Dharam Dev

Manraj
Senior Adviser
05 December
2011-16 Dec 2014
03 May 2012 08 Oct 2013
Monitoring
of
the
implementation of the Code of
Corporate Governance in the
Public Sector Organisations
Monitoring of the effectiveness
of the implementation of the
recommendations
of
the
National Audit Office, Public
Accounts Committee and the
Internal Control Unit
Establishment, review and
monitoring of the effectiveness
of Audit Committees
Special inquiries into reported
cases of mismanagement
Monitoring of the overall
performance of public sector
enterprises and pace of reforms
of State Owned Enterprises
To perform other related duties
as may be required
Fellow of the
Association of
Chartered Certified
Accountants (FCCA),
UK
Post Graduate
Diploma in
International
Management,
International Institute
for Management
To head the Project Monitoring Rs 132,000

and Delivery Unit of the Prime
Ministers Office;
To monitor and supervise the
implementation of all the public
sector projects enunciated in the
Government Programme 20122015 within agreed deadlines
and in accordance with best
international practices;
To advise on any specific matter
relating to the Government
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Salary:
Rs 102,000
Extra
Duty
Rs 5.200 monthly
Allowance:
Car Benefits:
Duty free facilities for the purchase
of a car of up to 1850 cc in
accordance
with
the
recommendations of the 2008 PRB
Report.
Free use of a mobile phone for
local official calls
recommendations
Will be provided with an official Mercedes E200

car of about 2000cc from the car
pool and a monthly petrol
allowance in accordance with
regulations in force;
A drivers allowance :
Rs 8,400
Rs 10 000
+ free calls
MINISTRY/
DEPARTMENT
NAME OF
ADVISERS/PRESS
ATTACHS
DATE OF
EMPLOYMENT
QUALIFICATIONS
Development (IMD),
Switzerland

ALLOWANCES DRAWN
(MONTHLY)
Programme 2012-2015;

APPOINTMENT
MAKE AND
MODEL OF
GOVERNMENT
CAR PUT AT
THEIR
DISPOSAL

gratuity) as per PRB
recommendation.
In the discharge of your above

duties, you will work in close
collaboration with the Office of
Public Sector Governance and
report to the High Level Project
Monitoring Committee chaired
by the Secretary to Cabinet and
Head of the Civil Service;
To perform such other duties as
Minister.
28. Mr Soobhash
Gobine
Senior Adviser &
Director of
Communications
01 June 2012 -
12 Dec 2014
BA Hons
Administration
Masters Degree
(with distinction) in
Telecommunication
Regulation and
Policy
(University of West
Indies)
To be in charge of
Communication at the Prime
Ministers Office and perform
such other relevant duties as may
be assigned by the Prime Minister;
To advise on information matters
relating to ministries and
parastatal bodies and to ensure
that the policies and activities of
Government are properly
communicated;
To interact with all local and
international information media;
To keep the Prime Minister fully
informed of relevant information
published in the local and
international media including the
Internet/social media and to advise
on follow-up action, as
appropriate; and
To hold weekly meetings with all
Advisers on Information Matters
with a view to enhancing the
effectiveness of Government
communication strategy.
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Salary Rs 114,000
Extra Duty Allowance of
Rs 19,500

Allowance:
Jaguar
XF30V6238
Either an official car of about 2,000 BHP
cc from the car pool
purchase of a car up to 1850 cc
together with loan facilities in
accordance with the 2008 PRB
Report.
Drivers Allowance
Rs 8,400
Rs 10 000
Rs. 2,000 + free calls
(passage benefits,leave and
gratuity) in accordance with PRB
Report
MINISTRY/
DEPARTMENT
NAME OF
ADVISERS/PRESS
ATTACHS
29. Mr Mokshanand
(Sunil)
Dowarkasing
DATE OF
EMPLOYMENT
10 Dec 2012 16 Dec 2014
QUALIFICATIONS
Senior Adviser
30. Mrs Venetia

Bellers
15.April 2013 to
14 April 2014
Part Time Adviser

for Disaster
Management
15 April 2014 to
22 February
2015 (part-time)
BSc Mathematics,
Chemistry and
Physics
To assist the Executive Chairman of

the Commission on Maurice Ile
Durable in the finalization of the
Maurice Ile Durable Policy Strategy
Intermediate Level
and Action Plan and its timely
LLB University of
Implementation.
London
To provide support in Cross(Level 1)
sectoral activities requiring
coordination among stakeholders.
Qualified Trainer on To represent the Commission on
the Convention of
Maurice Ile Durable in Committees,
Rights of the Child
Meetings, Workshops, etc.
To conduct site visits as and when
required.
Any other related duties as may be
assigned.
MA (Hons) Social
Anthropology
University of
Edinburg
Red R. Security
Management
Training
Darfur, Sudan
Hazardous
Environment
Training Control
Risks for DFID
First Aid,
Defibrillation and
Resuscitation,
Ground Truth for
OIC Health and
Safety Executive
Hostile
Environment
Awareness
Training, Ground
Truth of DFID
Experience in
humanitarian
responses and
emergency
preparedness
To undertake a review of
existing Disaster Management
practice in Mauritius and
analysis of requirements to
reinforce this system.
To develop Model National
Disaster Management Centre
Orgnanisational Structures for
advancing
disaster
management in Mauritius
To review the existing
legislative framework for
Disaster Management and
Disaster Risk Reduction and
propose
a
legislative
framework
for
Disaster
Management in Mauritius in
collaboration
with
key
stakeholders
To
ensure
effective
implementation together with
relevant stakeholders of the
Disaster
Risk
Reduction
Framework and Action Plan of
the Republic of Mauritius
To carry out resource and Risk
mapping as needed
To work with local and foreign
16

ALLOWANCES DRAWN
(MONTHLY)
Salary: Rs 102,000

APPOINTMENT
MAKE AND
MODEL OF
GOVERNMENT
CAR PUT AT
THEIR
DISPOSAL
Provided with an official car from Mercedes C180

the car pool
A drivers allowance
Rs 8,400
Rs 10 000
+ free calls

gratuity) in accordance with PRB
Report
Salary Rs 150,000 (on full- Official car of about 2000 cc from Nissan Cefiro
time contract)
the car pool.
Salary Rs 100,000 all Drivers allowance of Rs 8,400
inclusive
(on
part-time Petrol allowance of Rs 11,300
contract)
calls
recommendations.
MINISTRY/
DEPARTMENT
NAME OF
ADVISERS/PRESS
ATTACHS
DATE OF
EMPLOYMENT
QUALIFICATIONS
team of experts on this subject

matter as appointed by
Government
To perform any other related
duties as may be assigned.
17


ALLOWANCES DRAWN
(MONTHLY)

APPOINTMENT
MAKE AND
MODEL OF
GOVERNMENT
CAR PUT AT
THEIR
DISPOSAL
MINISTRY/
DEPARTMENT
GIS
NAME OF
ADVISERS/PRESS
ATTACHS
1. Mr Parasrram
Joganah
DATE OF
EMPLOYMENT
30.01.08 31.12.14
QUALIFICATIONS
GCEOLevel
Certificate of
Achievement Dept
of Art, dsign and
Technology, Croydon
College
Adviser on Audio-Visual Matters

ALLOWANCES DRAWN
(MONTHLY)
Rs 31,200 + Rs 5,280 (Allowance)

APPOINTMENT
Leave
(i) Sick leave at the rate of 21
working days for every year of
contract. Sick leave not taken will
not be convertible into cash; and
(ii) Annual leave at the rate of 21
working days which may be taken
on and off to cater for brief
absences. Such leave not taken
may be cashed at the end of the
contractual period or may be
accumulated if contract is
renewed.
Passage Benefits
In accordance with regulations in force.
However, passage benefits will not be
earned during annual leave taken or
cashed.
In accordance with regulations in force
Gratuity
Two months salary on completion of
twelve months satisfactory service in
accordance with existing regulations in
force in the public service.
Termination of contract
(i) The Government may at any time
terminate the employment by
giving one months notice in
writing or by paying one
months salary;
(ii) The officer may resign from her
employment by giving one
months notice in writing or
by paying one months salary
to the Government;
In case of misconduct, the Government ,
may terminate the employment forthwith
and thereupon all rights and advantages
reserved shall cease.
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MAKE AND
MODEL OF
GOVERNMENT
CAR PUT AT
THEIR DISPOSAL
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PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION B/360

(Sitting of 01 September 2015)

LIST OF ADVISERS RECRUITED AT THE PRIME MINISTERS OFFICE

PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION B/360

To report to the Prime Minister

SALARIES AND ANY OTHER

Other standard conditions (passage

Petrol Allowance : Rs 11,300

To perform such other cognate

Car Benefits and Travelling

To provide technical advice to

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF

SALARIES AND ANY OTHER

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF

(passage benefits, leave and

21July 2005 16 Dec 2014

To perform such duties as may be

* Opted for official car and provided

21 July 2005 16 Dec 2014

To perform duties as may be

To perform duties as may be

01 August 200516 Dec 2014

Travelling Allowance: Rs 10,200

LCC 3rd Level

Extra Duty Allowance

Car Benefits and Travelling

SALARIES AND ANY OTHER

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF

10 August 200509 August 2009

Either an official car of about 2000 cc

Opted for an official car and a petrol

10 August 2005 16 December 2014

To ensure proper dissemination Salary :

Car Benefits and Travelling Mercedes C180

and a monthly petrol allowance in

Drivers Allowance Rs 8,400

Petrol Allowance : Rs 11,300

SALARIES AND ANY OTHER

To perform such other duties

24 August 200516 December 2014

To coordinate public relations

To head the Information and

Extra Duty Allowance

Mobile Phone + Rs 2,000 Free

Other standard conditions (passage

Car Benefits and Travelling

Other standard conditions (passage

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF

SALARIES AND ANY OTHER

10 October 2005 24 Feb 2011

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF

Mobile phone not exceeding

Cambridge Higher To perform such duties as may be Salary: Rs 47 500

Opted for official car and petrol

11. Prof. Andrew

16 March 2006 30 November

To advise the Prime Minister on

Fee - 16,000 per annum

Other standard conditions

(a) Advise the Prime Minister on

SALARIES AND ANY OTHER

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF

Either an official car of about 2000

15 May 2006 19 October 2007