SECTOR 1 Scores: Individual scores: 1 Country does not meet indicator 2 Country meets only a few aspects of indicator 3 Country meets some aspects of indicator 4 Country meets most aspects of indicator 5 Country meets all aspects of the indicator Average score: 1.6 (2008 =n/a) 1.5 Print publications are not required to obtain permission to publish from state authorities. Launching a newspaper in Mauritius is a simple procedure that only requires the filing of an application form and a once off payment of Rs200 (approximately US$7). This is submitted to the Accountant General. Scores: Individual scores: 1 Country does not meet indicator 2 Country meets only a few aspects of indicator 3 Country meets some aspects of indicator 4 Country meets most aspects of indicator 5 Country meets all aspects of the indicator Average score: 4.8 (2008 = n/a) 1.6 Entry into and practice of the journalistic profession is legally unrestricted. There are no formal or legal processes restricting citizens from becoming journalists. Anyone can become a journalist. The Government Information Services is the sole authority that distributes press cards to journalists, but many media practitioners practice without this card. However, it is an open secret that AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER MAURITIUS 2010 15