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High Powered Committee
The first meeting of the joint government/private sector High Powered Committee (HPC) was held at the Swami Vivekananda Convention Centre, Pailles, on Wednesday. The meeting was chaired by the Prime Minister Sir Anerood Jugnauth. This first meeting aims to eliminate administrative bottlenecks and create a firm foundation for jobs creation…
11 Sep 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
Week-end et c’est party…
À tableGrillade de poulet et de bœuf au menuPoulet ou bœuf ce weekend ? Si le choix est difficile, optez pour les deux. À Savinia Bistrot à Bagatelle Mall, les cuisses de poulet et de bœuf grillés figurent sur le menu ‘special’. Le tarif est à Rs 445.
11 Sep 2015, Le Defi Quotidien
The importance of role models
Mahatma Gandhi, Barack Obama and Albert Einstein. These three world-renowned personalities do not have much in common, you might say. However, through their actions, achievements and teachings, they have become the source of inspiration of millions of persons throughout the globe. Their lives have inspired others to take ownership of…
11 Sep 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
Rape case dropped by Intermediate Court
Accused Soopramanien Murden was charged under two charges of rape in breach of section 249 (1) of the Criminal Code. He pleaded not guilty to both counts and was assisted by Counsel at the trial. The present offence carries a minimum penal servitude of 5 years under each count. However…
11 Sep 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
Conflict of interest : Former District Councillor guilty, Court rules
The Criminal Division of the Intermediate Court has found guilty Rabindranath Bahadoor, a former District Councillor of the then Pamplemousses/ Rivière du Rempart District Council on a charge of conflict of interest.
11 Sep 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
Paula Naughton : “I want the Chagossians to get back the ownership of their island”
Paula Naughton, curator and documentary film-maker, is producing “The New Atlantis Project” – a documentary chronicling the history of the deportation of the Chagossians from their homeland. The release is scheduled for April 2016. She recently visited Mauritius to celebrate the 90th birthday of Rita Bancoult, mother of Olivier Bancoult,…
11 Sep 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
Any person can import live cattle for Eid Ul Adha
In reply to a question put to him by opposition MP Ameer Meea on the import of live cattle, the Minister of Industry and Trade, Ashit Gunga, indicated that any person may import live cattle for the purpose of Eid Ul Adha Festival or any other purpose. This follows the…
11 Sep 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
Domaines Les Pailles not for sale
During Tuesday’s sitting of the National Assembly, opposition MP Aadil Ameer Meea wanted to have detailed information on the current financial status of the Domaine Les Pailles and whether the complex is up for sale. In his reply, the Finance Minister Vishnu Lutchmeenaraido reaffirmed that “Government’s intention is to not…
11 Sep 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
Hajj 2015: 1,058 pilgrims will travel to Mecca
Fareed Jaunbocus, Board Member of the Islamic Cultural Centre, announced that 1,058 pilgrims will travel to Mecca this year. During a press conference held on Wednesday, he also warned all operators against non-compliance with contracts.
11 Sep 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
SME Bank will not see daylight
The SME bank, as announced in the Budget, will not see daylight. The Finance Minister Vishnu Lutchmeenaraidoo revealed at the National Assembly on Tuesday that government has decided to create a department instead of an SME Bank as the State already has two banks (MPCB and NCB) with the necessary…
11 Sep 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
Chagos Archipelago
A meeting of the Committee on Chagos Archipelago was held on 4 September 2015 under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister, Sir Anerood Jugnauth.
11 Sep 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
Sen Ramsamy Le tourisme dans la peau
Sen Ramsamy rêve d’une île Maurice meilleure où la discipline, la rigueur et les valeurs règneraient en maître. Lui-même en est imbu grâce à ses grands-parents maternels, Ava et Tamby.
11 Sep 2015, Le Defi Quotidien
Emploi : La pointeuse biométrique de la discorde
La grogne s’est installée parmi de nombreux employés tant des secteurs privé que public. Ils s’élèvent contre l’utilisation de la pointeuse biométrique ainsi que celle des caméras de surveillance. Plus que ceux des Etats-Unis ou de l’Angleterre, ils ont l'impression d'être constamment sous surveillance.
11 Sep 2015, Le Defi Quotidien
Floods Leave 3 Dead, 23 Missing After Record Japan Rains
Three people died and 23 were missing in floods after record rains burst the banks of two rivers in Japan in two days, public broadcaster NHK said.
11 Sep 2015, business.mega.mu
Procès en Diffamation: Kathi Lynn Austin Pas Disponible Avant Octobre 2016
L’homme de loi mauricien de Kathi Lynn Austin a adressé une lettre au chef juge de la Cour suprême Keshoe Parsad Matadeen dans laquelle il informe que sa cliente ne sera pas disponible avant octobre 2016.
11 Sep 2015, business.mega.mu
Alan Ganoo : «Perdre son emploi est un drame»
Depuis le début de l’année, 2 226 personnes ont été licenciées, dont 1 776 étaient employées dans le secteur privé.
11 Sep 2015, Le Defi Media Live News
Projet Hôtelier à La Cambuse: le Groupe Currimjee Obtient son Permis de Construction
Le Groupe Currimjee Obtient son Permis de Construction; Les opposants comptent faire appel mardi
11 Sep 2015, business.mega.mu
Beau-Bassin-Rose-Hill: démission d’un conseiller du Muvman Liberater
La mairie de Beau-Bassin-Rose-Hill compte un conseiller en moins. Fazlai Shermohamed Khan, élu sous la bannière du Muvman Liberater, a soumis sa démission le lundi 7 septembre. Joint au téléphone, il indique qu’il avait un emploi du temps très chargé. Mais, précise-t-il, il demeure un membre du Muvman Liberater. «Je continuerais à donner un coup de main sur le terrain», souligne-t-il. «Ce sont pour des raisons strictement professionnels qu’il a soumis sa lettre de démission. Il ne pouvait assister à des réunions du conseil», soutient, quant à lui...
11 Sep 2015, Lexpress.mu
Non Double Imposition Fiscale Indo-Mauricienne : Le Sort du Traité Connu Bientôt, Selon Bhadain
Le flou concernant l’avenir du traité de non double imposition fiscale indo-mauricien demeure épais. Mais l’espoir est de mise, la haute commission indienne à Maurice ayant assuré que le nécessaire sera fait sous peu.
11 Sep 2015, business.mega.mu
Porté disparu depuis 17 ans sur son lieu de travail : Sa famille réclame justice et compensation
Nous sommes le 10 novembre 1998. Daneshwar Nunkoo, âgé de 50 ans, est laboureur sur la propriété sucrière de Médine. Il s’est joint à la compagnie en 1966. Un beau matin, il part travailler, mais durant la soirée, sa famille apprend avec stupeur qu’il a disparu à Chebel, sans laisser…
11 Sep 2015, Le Defi Quotidien