Subject: Making a Splash 💦– Celebrating Our Ocean Friends! 🐬🌟

Helloooooo thereeee People!


Did you know that 12 September marks World Dolphin Day?🐬 It is a special occasion to celebrate one of the ocean's most intelligent and friendly creatures. Dolphins have always captured our hearts with their playful nature😜, incredible intelligence🧠, and strong social bonds🫂. Whether you have had the chance to see one in the wild or only admire them from the comfort of your screen👀, this day is all about recognising their beauty and importance to our planet's ecosystem🌊🌍. So, let’s dive into their world and take a moment to appreciate how amazing they really are! 😎


World Dolphin Day🌍 is not just about admiring amazing creatures, but also about understanding the importance of their conservation💚. Sadly, many species of dolphins are endangered😔, with threats such as ocean pollution 🌊🛢️, habitat loss, and overfishing🎣 affecting their populations. However, positive actions such as supporting marine conservation projects, reducing plastic waste🗑️, and raising awareness📢 can make a big difference🫶.


So, this day is a perfect reminder to think about how we can protect these fantastic animals and ensure they continue to thrive in our oceans🌊. They are not just cute and playful; they are a vital part of our marine ecosystems, and they need our help! 🌱🐬


TECHNICAL NEWS

FATF, Egmont Group, INTERPOL and UNODC call for stronger co-operation between countries as they launch handbook to fight money laundering


The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), Egmont Group, INTERPOL and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), are calling for stronger global collaboration among analysts, investigators, prosecutors and others as they launch a practical Handbook on International Cooperation against Money Laundering, providing essential tools to help countries speed up investigations and bring more criminals to justice. The document can be accessed on: International-Cooperation-ML-Detection-Investigation-Prosecution.pdf.coredownload.pdf


FSC Appointment


A reminder that Mr. Désiré Vencatachellum will be taking up his new role as Chief Executive of the Financial Services Commission with effect from 16 September 2025.

ANNOUNCEMENT

🔐Cybersecurity Tip of the Month | Secure Your Home Office💻🏠


🏠Working from home comes with flexibility — but also new security risks. From unsecured Wi-Fi to outdated software, even small oversights can open the door to cyber threats🥷.

👩‍💻This month, we’re highlighting ways to strengthen your home office setup and keep your data safe, no matter where you work from📱.

💬Have questions or suggestions? Reach out to cchoo@intercontinentaltrust.com

HAPPENINGS

🥳Stephanie's 20th anniversary at ITL! 🎂


This week, we had the absolute joy of celebrating a monumental milestone — Stephanie's 20th anniversary at ITL! 🌟 Stephanie completed 20 years at ITL on Friday 05 September. To mark the occasion, our team pulled off a surprise celebration for her.


Two decades of dedication, brilliance, and yes… une mémoire d’éléphant! 🧠🐘 If you’ve ever worked with Stephanie, you already know she remembers everything- nothing slips past her sharp eye and sharper mind!👩‍💻✨

On behalf of Team AquaCitrine 💌:


✨Stephanie, thank you for 20 years🎉 of leadership and inspiration. We want you to know just how deeply appreciated you are — not just for your work, but for the energy, wisdom, and heart you bring to everything you do🫶. Your dedication inspires us; your legendary memory saves us more times than we can count and your presence in our team makes a better place every single day. Here's to everything you’ve accomplished and all the amazing chapters still to come! 🎉💕

🎉 A Sweet Surprise for Toorisha! 🎂


This week, the OneLink team pulled off a delightful surprise to celebrate Toorisha’s birthday — and what a success it was! 🥳✨ The room was filled with smiles 😊, laughter 😂, and lots of positive energy 🌟.


Wishing Toorisha an amazing year ahead — full of happiness 😄, success 🏆, and sweet surprises! 💐🎁🎉

🧦🎉 Funky Socks, Serious Style! 🎨🕺


The Level 2 North Wing — home to Imperium, Ince, and ESG Intellis — turned up the fun this Friday with a super colourful and quirky celebration: Funky Socks Day! 🧦💥 From matching socks to fuzzy textures, and from cartoon characters to full-on sock chaos, the office was bursting with personality from the ankles down😄👟.


This cheerful initiative brought smiles, laughter, and a splash of creativity to the workday. 🌈🗣️ Whether it was mismatched masterpieces or bold, bright patterns, every pair told a story — and some definitely told wild ones! 📸🤣


We’ve captured some of the looks of the day 📷✨ — can you spot the funkiest pair? 🧐🧦 A big shoutout to everyone who joined in the fun and made the office a little more fabulous, one sock at a time! 💃🎊👏

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.

  • Senior Corporate Administrator

  • Supervisor fund Administration

  • Assistant Manager - Fund Services

DID YOU KNOW? 🧐


1. Dolphins sleep with one eye open👁️ to stay alert for predators.


2. They have names! Dolphins use unique whistles🎶 to identify each other.


3. Some dolphins can swim🏊‍♂️ at speeds of over 30 km per hour.


4. They are excellent problem-solvers💡 and can even recognise themselves in a mirror🪞.


5. Dolphins often help each other🤝 when one is sick or injured.


6. They use echolocation📡 to find food and navigate in murky waters.


7. The orca, or killer whale🐋, is actually the largest species of dolphin🐬.


8. A dolphin’s skin heals❤️‍🩹 extremely quickly, even from deep wounds🤕.


9. Dolphins love to play😜 and are often seen surfing waves🌊 just for fun.


10. They can live up to 40–60 years🎂 depending on the species🐬.


BIRTHDAYS/NEWCOMERS/LEAVERS

Happiest birthday to you! 🎉

• Subiraj Kissoon

• Nichika Mohabeer

• Chayashna Ballgobin

• Mathieu Maury-Jheengoor

• Rudraksh Taurah

Welcomeeeeee! 👋

• Kentish Conhyea

• Udara Abeysiriwardana

Byeeeeeeee! 😢

• Sharyana Maharahaje

• Rabiah Bundhoo

• Kenishta Babajee

KI BON PLAN

Recyclez Vos Objets Électroniques

  • Bagatelle Mall

  • Friday 12th Sept to Saturday 13th Sept

  • 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM

Free Cinéma En Plein Air

  • Amphithéâtre de Telfair

  • Friday 12th Sept

  • As from 07:00 PM

Tisane Workshop

  • Symfolia Pépinière

  • Saturday 13th Sept

  • 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

 Indian Ocean Championship - 1vs1 Final

  • Institut Français De L'île Maurice

  • Saturday 13th Sept

  • 13:00 PM to 19:00 PM

Car Boot Sales

  • Domaine De Gros Cailloux

  • Saturday 13th Sept

  • 09:00 AM to 02:30 PM

Free Ravioli Tasting

  • Bella Amigo Fish Shop, Petit Raffray

  • Saturday 13th Sept

  • 11:00 AM to 02:00 PM

 Le Défi Moteurs Tuning and Performance Show

  • Port Louis Waterfront

  • Saturday 13th Sept

  • 14:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Bingo Night For A Cause

  • Aanari Hotel & Spa

  • Saturday 13th Sept

  • As from 06:00 PM

Blood Donation

  • Tribeca Mall

  • Tuesday 16th Sept

  • 09:00 AM to 03:00 PM

🌟 World Dolphin Day🐬 is more than just a celebration🥳; it is a reminder of the bond between humans and the natural world🫂. By learning about these incredible creatures and sharing fun facts, we can keep the conversation going about their importance🗣️.


Let us use this 12 September as an opportunity🪄to smile a little wider, play a little more, and commit to caring for our planet’s oceans. After all, life is always better with a splash of dolphin joy! 😃🐬💦



Hasta La Vista People ! 🙋‍♀️



Crazily Yours,


The Gazette Committee