Post-Chido emergency law passed
Two months after the passage of Cyclone Chido, The emergency law aimed at accelerating the first rebuilding work of Mayotte was voted by the Parliament. It is an essentially technical law, which softens a certain number of construction regulations, public development and order. In particular, it allows the State to intervene in the construction of primary schools, which is under the jurisdiction of the municipalities. It also introduces a zero-interest loan with advantageous conditions for uninsured individuals who have suffered damage to their homes.. They will be able to borrow up to 50,000 euros and only start repaying it in five years.
Agricultural losses estimated at nearly 300 million euros
The Chamber of Agriculture, fishing and aquaculture of Mayotte (Say) estimated at 296,3 million euros the losses of the sectors it represents after the passage of cyclone Chido on the island, December 14. This amount includes losses of plant and animal production as well as damage to infrastructure.. The evaluation is based on 300 field surveys and cross-analysis. Banana and cassava production was most affected. For these two products, losses are estimated at 99 million euros, for a total of 152 million euros in production losses. Losses due to damage to agricultural infrastructure and the costs of replanting perennial crops are estimated at 142 million euros..
Fly-Li gives up on its project
Subsidiary of the Croatian airline ETF Airways, specially created for the occasion, Fly-Li was due to start operating the Mayotte-Réunion line in March. She would thus have become the third operator on this route, alongside Air Austral and Corsair. But she preferred to throw in the towel. “Today we must make a difficult decision and announce the cessation of Fly-Li’s activities., she announced in mid-February. The airline industry is a demanding sector and, despite all our determination and commitment, we must resolve to put an end to this beautiful adventure. » Marketing of tickets began at the end of December. Buyers will be fully refunded, assure Fly-Li.
