Saturday, 2 June 2012

ETPA is back in the Tobacco Board!!!

Dear All,

ETPA is pleased to announce that Mr. Mohammad Z. Mauderbaccus, who is our Secretary, has been appointed as Board Member.

ETPA wishes him every success in his future enterprises as a Board Member.  ETPA trusts that he will use his position to promote the interests of not only the Tobacco Producers but also that of the Tobacco Industry as a whole.

Best of luck to ETPA's Secretary!!!

Thursday, 24 May 2012

An Assessment of the Effect of the Cessation of Leaf Tobacco Purchase by the British American Tobacco in Mauritius

Image from a Tobacco Field in Mauritius (May 2012) - J.M.
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Copyright © 2012 Eastern Tobacco Producers Association









Following a meeting held at the Tobacco Board of Mauritius on 16th April 2012, ETPA was informed about BAT's firm intention to cease tobacco leaf purchase in Mauritius before 2014.  Consequently, ETPA was requested to come forward with a proposal which would commensurate BAT’s decision.

Kindly find an unsigned version of ETPA's Proposal dated 30th April 2012 at the following link: http://www.scribd.com/doc/94665073/2012-04-30-ETPA-s-Win-Win-Proposal-Final-Version?secret_password=lg9w0c01no1w67gjqa5


Should you want a signed version or to either publish or quote the aforesaid document partly or in full, kindly request for an authorisation (ETPA.MRU@gmail.com) stating clearly your intended use.  Our Technical Team shall consider your request at their earliest possible convenience.  We thank you for your cooperation.

Your comments and support are most welcome!


Cheers!
ETPA