At the outset, it is very important to remind the Minister of Finance that the country necessitates a “paradigm shift” for a fresh departure with fundamental reforms which might not be an asset politically but to help the country to regenerate financially and in the long term socially. Despite not being a professional in the Financial Sector, it is understood that the last budget has been sustained by the reserves from the Bank of Mauritius. However, after your “mise en place” as Minister of Finance and introduction of the controversial CSG, it is now time for you and your team to take necessary and responsible steps for the future of citizens of this country.