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Baisse du prix de l’essence et du diesel
Bonne nouvelle pour les propriétaires de véhicules. Le prix de l’essence à la pompe passe de Rs 50,15 à Rs 47,90 le litre, soit une baisse de Rs 2,25, alors que le prix du diesel à la pompe passe de Rs 41,90 à Rs 39, 45 le litre, soit une…
21 Nov 2014, Le Defi Media Live News
Industrie sucrière : troisième jour de grève pour les artisans et laboureurs
Les quelque 4 300 artisans et laboureurs de l’industrie sucrière entament vendredi 21 janvier un troisième jour de grève ; ils réclament toujours une hausse salariale de 30 % alors que la Mauritius Sugar Producers’ Association (MSPA) campe sur sa position en proposition une hausse de 11 % étalés sur…
21 Nov 2014, Le Defi Media Live News
Folklore : Camping à l’ombre des letchis
Rien que la pelure des letchis, tantôt rouge, tantôt orangée, met l’eau à la bouche. Ces fruits saisonniers ont le don de faire poireauter les Mauriciens devant les marchands. Dans le village de Calebasses, ces derniers ont, toutefois, une singularité. Pendant deux mois, ils abandonnent le confort de leur maison…
21 Nov 2014, Le Defi Quotidien
Natyamandaar : Le théâtre marathi débarque à Maurice
Les groupes artistiques du monde entier s’intéressent à Maurice. Et le théâtre marathi n’est pas en reste. Natyamandaar, une troupe théâtrale de l’Inde, posera ses valises tous les six mois à Maurice
21 Nov 2014, Le Defi Quotidien
Ajay Gunness : “Being acquitted has made me even stronger”
Ajay Gunness, treasurer of the MMM, is candidate for the Labour- MMM alliance in constituency No10 (Montagne Blanche/Grand River South East). Minister of Public Infrastructure in 2005, Ajay Gunness says that the electoral campaign is going on very well.
21 Nov 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Electoral Campaign – Ivan Collendavelloo : “The MMM electorate has sided massively with L’Alliance Lepep”
Ivan Collendavelloo is a well-known personality in Mauritian politics. Barrister-at-law, he ended his long adherence with the Mouvement Militant Mauricien (MMM) when the party forged an alliance with the Labour Party. Living up to his principles, he founded Muvman Liberater (ML) and became one of the pillars of Alliance Lepep.…
21 Nov 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
And miles to go before...
The countdown has begun; three days are left for the Nomination day and nineteen days until the election. The week has been full of action after the proclamation of names of candidates for both Alliance PTr/MMM and Alliance Lepep.
21 Nov 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Ameenah Gurib-Fakim : “A President is a role model”
L’Alliance Lepep has chosen Mrs Ameenah Gurib-Fakim as future President of the Republic of Mauritius after the polls of 10 December if it is elected to govern the country. This choice comes as a pleasing note in the big hubbub of political campaigns as the incumbent is a most respected…
21 Nov 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Zoom on women politicians
The Alliance de l’Unité et de Modernité (Labour-MMM) intends to field eleven women candidates for the general elections. A woman, Francoise Labelle, will also be appointed Speaker of the National Assembly if the alliance comes back to power. The Alliance Lepep will field nine women on its side. It is…
21 Nov 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
The other parties
All political parties are busy campaigning and apart from the two main alliances, a number of other parties are also involved in the forthcoming electoral battle. News on Sunday explores the campaigning methods of these parties.
21 Nov 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Electoral Promises : A baiting contest?
Ahead of the publication of their respective electoral manifestos, mainstream political parties have been announcing measures to woo the electorate and to demarcate from each other. While some measures have had little impact, a few have become major hits, to such an extent that their possible realisation has been questioned.…
21 Nov 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Leisure in Mauritius : Youngster speak out
The holidays are here and youngsters are looking forward to having a fruitful and happy time. But between hanging on social networks, watching TV or going out with friends, it seems that youngsters do not have much leisure activities at their disposal. News on Sunday has a look at the…
21 Nov 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
End of year parties : Choose your venue
As the end of year approaches, people are gearing up for the festivities. In most companies and enterprises around the island, staff and colleagues are looking forward to the traditional end of year get-together to celebrate in pomp. Many such parties are organised in various pleasant and unique venues. News…
21 Nov 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
School holidays boost leisure activities
After a lengthy year of studies and hard work, students await impatiently for the summer school holidays to be able to enjoy activities or even discover new ones. If teenagers prefer to hang out with friends, younger children often go out with their parents. However, in both cases, it is…
21 Nov 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Barclays Colours of Life Award 2014/2015 : Difficult task ahead
The fifteen finalists of the Barclays Colours of Life Award 2014 have been nominated. These NGOs are divided into five categories, namely education, socio-economic development, the fight against social evils, welfare and the environment.
21 Nov 2014, Le Defi Quotidien
Festival AnimeNext 2014 : Mangas, animes et Cosplay à l’honneur
Les personnages de mangas et d’animes, issus des bandes dessinées japonaises, seront en fête le 7 décembre. Lors de sa cinquième édition, le festival AnimeNext prévoit son traditionnel concours de Cosplay, avec quelques améliorations…
21 Nov 2014, Le Defi Quotidien
Travailleurs sociaux et politique : Comment rester neutre ?
Ils sont les premiers témoins des difficultés rencontrées par de nombreuses familles au quotidien. Des travailleurs sociaux sont à pied d’œuvre, chaque jour, pour venir en aide aux nécessiteux. Toutefois, ces derniers voient leur mission se compliquer durant la campagne électorale. Leur but étant apolitique, comment rester dans la neutralité…
21 Nov 2014, Le Defi Quotidien
Ramburn Beeknoo, director of Vivalo Ltée : “No one is born a director”
Aged 49 years and being passionate about water and its processing from ordinary water to sterilised and pure water, Ramburn Beeknoo set up his company Vivalo Ltée in the year 2002. This producer of ‘Eau Vive’ bottled water shares with us his determination to broaden his business activities.
21 Nov 2014, Le Dimanche/L'Hebdo
Hippisme : la MRA réclame jusqu’à Rs 18 millions à des propriétaires d’écurie
Le Champ-de-Mars à nouveau sous le feu des projecteurs. Les propriétaires d’écurie ont jusqu’au 22 décembre pour honorer leurs engagements auprès de la Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA).
21 Nov 2014, Le Defi Media Live News
Prévision Météorologique: Après Adjali, des Averses Attendues ce Week-end
Adjali, qui s’était annoncé comme le premier cyclone de la saison, s’est affaibli en une dépression tropicale. Elle se déplace désormais à une vitesse de 10 km/h, dans une direction d’ouest-sud-ouest.
21 Nov 2014, business.mega.mu