Subject: Celebrate International Museum Day! 🥳🔥

Helloooooo thereeee People!

Hey there, museum lovers!


🏛️ It's that brilliant time of year again when we celebrate International Museum Day! May 18 is International Museum Day - a global celebration of the incredible role museums play in our communities. This year's theme, "Museums for Education and Research", highlights how these cultural spaces are more than just places to look at cool stuff - they're proper hubs of learning, discovery, and inspiration for everyone! 🎓


Whether you're mad about maritime history at the Naval Museum in Mahébourg, geeking out over gorgeous textiles at the Blue Penny Museum, or fascinated by our colonial past at Château de Labourdonnais, there's never been a better excuse to pop into one of Mauritius' fabulous museums for a cheeky bit of culture. 🖼️


Why not make a day of it this weekend? Our island treasures are waiting for you! From the historic Aapravasi Ghat to the fascinating Frederik Hendrik Museum, we've got cultural gems scattered across Mauritius just begging to be explored. Perfect for a family outing or a bit of me-time! 📚

So grab your mates, pack the kids, or treat yourself to a solo adventure - our museums are open and ready to transport you through time and imagination! 🌍✨

TECHNICAL NEWS

AfrAsia's Ebene branch relocating to Tribeca Central


AfrAsia Bank Limited wishes to inform you that its Ebene branch currently located at NeXTeracom Tower III, Ebene, will cease operations at the close of business on Friday, 23 May 2025.


The branch will be relocated to AfrAsia Tower, Tribeca Central, Trianon, and will be fully operational as from Monday, 26 May 2025.


This move reflects their continued commitment to delivering an enhanced banking experience. The new branch will offer the full suite of banking products and services, extra private meeting rooms, and easy access with ample parking facilities for your convenience.


Should you have any questions or require assistance, please reach out directly to your Relationship Manager.

ANNOUNCEMENT

Imperium Vibes: Join the fun squad! 🎉


 🚀 Last week, we talked about our unified group identity that captures our shared purpose: to unite, innovate, and re-imagine possibilities. 💫 This week, we are launching Imperium Vibes - our new committee for brilliant group activities! Think sports, wellness, arts, tournaments, talent shows, art sessions or film nights? We've got you covered! 😎


We're on a mission to build a cracking team and need your help! 🚀


Interested? Have a chat with your Head of BU, who needs to submit nominees to ssoodhoo@imperium.mu by Wednesday 21 May 2025. ✅


Click the attachment to know more📎✉️


#OneImperium #OneTeam #OneVision

HAPPENINGS

Celebrating leadership excellence! 🎓


We are happy to share pictures of the first graduation of our first Imperium Future Fit Leadership Programme cohort, delivered with Stellenbosch Business School.

These fantastic senior leaders tackled everything from AI leadership to strategic decision-making, applying their learning to real Imperium challenges. The graduation on 24th April was absolutely brilliant! 🥂

At Imperium, we're committed to continuous learning through partnerships with top institutions like Stellenbosch. 🌟

Please join us in congratulating our graduates! 👏

See attachment for more pictures 👆

ITL Academy Award Ceremony – Celebrating our learning journey 🎓


We proudly held the ITL Academy Award Ceremony on the 13th May, where 34 of our colleagues received certificates for successfully completing their onboarding training on KnowBe4. Yay!! 🥳

This event marked a key milestone in Phase 1 of the ITL Academy, highlighting our commitment to continuous learning and development.

🔹 Special thanks to our Directors, Trainers, buddies, and the HC team for their dedication in making this phase a great success.

📣 Feedback from participants described the training as enriching and insightful, helping them better understand Financial Services and Global Business.


Thank you to everyone who contributed to this memorable occasion — here’s to continued growth and learning with ITL Academy!


Stay tuned, there is even more in the pipeline for the phase 2!

ITL Foundation 2024 Retrospective 📸


Take a peek at our ITL Foundation's heartwarming moments from last year! 🎉 Check the attached photos to see how we made a difference through:


🎶 Music Day at Oasis de Paix - dancing, singing and sharing lunch

🎨 Mural Painting Workshop at Safire - brightening walls and spirits

🎄 Christmas celebrations - games, carols and Santa's special visit


Small acts, big impact! 💫 Thanks for your support. 🙏

Open the attachment for more lovely photos! 📷

🥗 Salad Party on Level 2 🥗


The Imperium, ESG, and INCE teams on Level 2 treated themselves to a delightful Salad Party last Wednesday! 🎉 Everyone brought their favorite ingredient to create a beautiful, colourful table of delicious treats for lunch.


🍅🥑🧀 From crunchy nuts to zesty dressings, the lunch break transformed into a feast of fresh flavors and great company! 💚

JOB SECTION

🎯 The following job openings are currently available at ITL. If you would like to apply or refer someone, please email hr@intercontinentaltrust.com.

  • Compliance Executive

  • Assistant Corporate Administrator

  • Senior Corporate Secretary

  • Senior Corporate Administrator

  • Business Development Officer

DID YOU KNOW?

  • Did you know that the Blue Penny Museum houses two of the world's rarest stamps - the Blue Penny and Red Penny from 1847? Proper collectors' gems, those are! Most visitors to Mauritius spend all their time on our gorgeous beaches without realising the absolute treasure trove of history waiting just a stone's throw away.

  • The Capitoline Museums in Rome, established in 1471, hold the title for the world's oldest museum.

  •  The Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., comprises 19 museums and galleries, making it the largest museum complex globally.

FUN FACTS

🏛️ The National History Museum in Mahébourg is housed in a magnificent colonial mansion that was used as a hospital during the Battle of Grand Port in 1810!

🚢 The Frederik Hendrik Museum at Vieux Grand Port marks the very spot where the Dutch first landed in Mauritius in 1598. Talk about standing on historic ground!

🌏 The Aapravasi Ghat, a UNESCO World Heritage site, commemorates the arrival of over half a million indentured labourers who shaped our island's cultural fabric. A proper important bit of our heritage!

💔 Ever heard of the Museum of Broken Relationships in Zagreb? It showcases personal objects from failed relationships, each accompanied by a story. It's a touching and sometimes humorous look at love and loss.

🎭 The British Museum in London receives over 6 million visitors annually - that's more people than the entire population of Denmark! Blimey!

🌌 The Museum of the Future in Dubai isn't just about exhibits - it's shaped like a massive steel torus with Arabic calligraphy windows. Proper futuristic!

🧪 Sweden's Disgusting Food Museum displays 80 of the world's most revolting foods, including casu marzu (maggot cheese) and surströmming. Visitors even get sick bags with their tickets! 🤢

🎨 The Louvre in Paris is so massive that if you spent just 30 seconds looking at each artwork, it would take you over 100 days to see everything - and that's without breaks for tea! ☕

🦖 The world's oldest museum might be Ennigaldi-Nanna's museum from around 530 BCE in Mesopotamia. Ancient Babylonians were museum-goers too!

BIRTHDAYS/NEWCOMERS

Happiest birthday to you! 🎉

 • Sheefa khodabocus

• Smriti Jewootah

• Dean Lo Seen Chong

• Ameer Seetohul

Welcomeeeeee! 👋

• Parmeshwaree Mohabeer

KI BON PLAN

Ditex

  • SVICC, Pailles

  • Friday 16th to Sunday 18th May

  • As from 09:00 AM

Happy Friday - 80s Throwback

  • SPARC, Cascavelle

  • Friday 16th May

  • As from 06:00 PM

Blood Donation

  • IndianOil, Bonne Terre, Vacoas

  • Saturday 17th May

  • 10:00 PM to 04:00 PM

Trail et marche de solidarité

  • Yemen Reserve

  • Sunday 18th May

  • As from 07:00 AM

VermiCompost Workshop

  • Symfolia Pépinière

  • Satruday 17th May

  • 10:00 to Noon

Europa League Final: Tottenham vs MAN UTD

  • The Sports Bar - Rose Hill

  • Wednesday 21st May

  • As from 11:00 PM

👋 So there you have it, folks! Whether you fancy popping in for a quick gander at the Photography Museum in Port Louis or making a proper day of it at L'Aventure du Sucre, our museums are waiting to blow your mind this International Museum Day.


Don't forget to check what's on—many are offering free entry or special tours with a complimentary cup of vanilla tea this weekend. And remember, taking selfies with the dodo exhibits is totally allowed (just no flash photography, please)! 📱🦤 Until next time, stay curious! 💫



Hasta La Vista People ! 🙋‍♀️



Crazily Yours,


The Gazette Committee