Tourism chief: This is a land of peace

THE Government and police in Mauritius moved quickly to reassure holiday-makers the destination was “a land of peace” as police were poised to charge three men in connection with the murder of Michaela Harte.

Media reports on the island said the murder of a tourist in her bedroom in a five-star hotel was a “big embarrassment” for the country, which is dependant on tourism.

There was mounting pressure on the police, who as early as yesterday morning said they were “confident” of solving the crime by the afternoon.