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Oppn using TJC report for political mileage: PM
The Prime Minister, Navin Ramgoolam spoke out against the opposition’s attitude towards the Truth and Justice Commission (TJC) report at the launch of an international conference and the Arya Samaj Federation on Sunday at the Mahatma Gandhi Institute. Speaking about the opposition he accused them of trying to turn the report into political ammunition and [...]
12 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
‘TJC’s mission to heal wounds’
The philosophy behind setting up the Truth and Justice Commission (TJC) is to ‘heal the wounds’. Slavery and indentured labour are painful but we must not open up wounds. Prime Minister Dr Navin Ramgoolam was replying to supplementary questions to the Private Notice Question from the leader of the Opposition, Paul Bérenger on Wednesday. Bérenger [...]
08 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
TJC rules out compensation
The Truth and Justice Commission (TJC) chaired by Professor Alex Boraine has dismissed a possible monetary compensation despite the several memoranda they received recommending one. In its report submitted to the National Assembly, the commission has pointed out that monetary compensation is not an appropriate solution. Instead, they have recommended measures of positive discrimination for [...]
05 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
MGI to give TJC access to archives
The Truth and Justice Commission (TJC) will finally get access to the archives of the Mahatma Gandhi Institute (MGI). This is an assurance given by MGI president Ravindranath Dwarka. The archives contain information on Indian immigrants. The TJC’s report will be submitted to UNESCO. Dwarka voluntarily testified in front of the TJC on Wednesday to [...]
23 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
TJC to resume hearings in March
The Truth and Justice Commission (TJC) will resume public hearings in March. However, the chairman of the commission, Dr Alex Boraine will not chair sessions as he will be travelling abroad for medical purposes. The hearings will be chaired by vice chairperson of the commission Dr Vijaya Teelock during that period. The commission had undertaken [...]
01 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
TJC follows up on last year’s cases
The Truth and Justice Commission (TJC) is currently following up on the cases that were filed last year. The date for the hearings is yet unknown.
02 Feb 2011, The Independent Daily