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Nushrat Gunnoo : “With the major parties’ alliances, there are fewer tickets available and women lose out”
Nushrat Gunnoo is a ‘Women in Politics’ (WIP) Champion within the Women in Networking (WIN) organisation and legal adviser. Advocating for the participation of women in politics, the WIP Champion shared her views about the participation of women in the upcoming elections. She strongly believes that there cannot be a…
10 Oct 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Sen Ramsamy : “To build a New Mauritius, we cannot do politics with an archaic mindset or a dictatorial attitude”
Sen Ramsamy, Director of Tourism Business Intelligence, has had a long and fruitful career in the tourism sector in Mauritius and the region. He recently entered politics by joining the Muvman Liberater, led by former MMM member Ivan Collendavelloo, though he believes he can serve the country without being a…
10 Oct 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Rama Sithanen : “We will re-ignite the engine of growth”
Former Minister Rama Sithanen had a golden opportunity on Thursday to clarify certain unpopular measures he took while in office between 2005 and 2010. He was speaking in Le Grand Journal on Radio Plus.
10 Oct 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Vishnu Lutchmeenaraidoo : “A new economic miracle is possible”
It’s a yes from Vishnu Lutchmeenaraidoo in response to SAJ’s proposal for him to join Alliance Lepep. As the would-be Finance Minister in case the MSM/PMSD/ML wins, he ensures the population that, despite the external factors affecting Mauritius, an economic miracle like in the 80s is difficult but, with SAJ…
10 Oct 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Battle of the crowds : Crucial Sunday for Labour/MMM and Alliance Lepep
Tacitly, 2014’s May-Day will be played this Sunday. Labour/MMM has convened its supporters at Quatre Bornes and in parallel, Alliance Lepep (MSM/PMSD/ML) will gather its followers at Vacoas. The size of crowds will be an indication of each side’s current forces. Most importantly, it will help the indecisive electorate to…
10 Oct 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
MMM targets socio-cultural groups
Since Tuesday, socio-cultural associations are being targeted by members of the MMM. On Wednesday, at a political meeting in St Pierre, the secretary general of MMM, Rajesh Bhagwan criticised the Voice of Hindu (VoH).
10 Oct 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Transport workers go on strike
A big disruption is expected for bus users on Saturday. Employees of bus companies are planning a general strike as they believe that the salary increase recommended by the National Remuneration Board (NRB) should be implemented.
10 Oct 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Chinese Heritage Centre : L’immigration chinoise racontée
Situé au 1er étage du complexe de Grand-Baie, le Chinese Heritage Centre est un retour dans le passé. Cela, pour mieux raconter l’immigration de la communauté chinoise à Maurice.
10 Oct 2014, Le Defi Quotidien
La maladie mentale dans la famille : Un combat sans relâche
La Journée mondiale de la santé mentale sera célébrée ce vendredi 10 octobre. Même si la vie n’est pas toujours facile pour les personnes qui vivent, au quotidien, avec ces troubles, leurs proches ne sont, également, pas au bout de leur peine. Ils se retrouvent, souvent, bouleversés dans la spirale…
10 Oct 2014, Le Defi Quotidien
Art Ecologique : Artistic Revolution
After the success of the Art Revival and Art Fuzionik, Nitish Sabbajee and Arish Gopeegadoo have come forward with Art Ecologique, another new concept in the field of Arts. The event took place at the Paul Octave Wiéhé Auditorium on Monday where both students of UoM and MGI participated.
10 Oct 2014, Le Dimanche/L'Hebdo
Laughing therapy : The art of living happily
Maurice d’Arifat (Momo): “Laughter opens the lungs, and opening the lungs ventilates the spirit.”
10 Oct 2014, Le Dimanche/L'Hebdo
Jane Ragoo : ‘Salary compensation of Rs 800 does not reflect the real loss in purchasing power’
10 Oct 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Téléplus closer to its audience
10 Oct 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Married life turns into hell for Indian expat
10 Oct 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Events Plus brings 2nd edition of the Salon du Prêt-à-Partir
10 Oct 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Dr Jack Keel and Mr Hiding : Political hotchpotch
10 Oct 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Gandhi remembered
10 Oct 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Apollo Bramwell Lab services among world’s best
10 Oct 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Make A Difference Day : Barclays Bank social engagement
10 Oct 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Yousouf Ismaël : “The financial sector contributes over 13 % to the economy”
10 Oct 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday