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Open Day at Cosmopolitan College (Boys)
Cosmopolitan College (Boys) at Plaine des Papayes organised a grand open day on Friday 29 August. Parents and teachers were invited to view the good performances of mainly Lower Six and Upper Six students. Students of lower forms as well as former students of the college were also welcomed to…
05 Sep 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Oshi V. Atics Ltd guilty for failing to ensure workers’ safety
The Vice President of the Industrial Court, Mrs Ratna Seetohul-Toolsee, has found guilty Oshi V. Atics Ltd, the accused company, for having failed to ensure the safety and health at work of its employees in breach of the Occupational Safety and Health (OSHI) Act.
05 Sep 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
IT analyst guilty of giving instruction to steal school computers
In a ruling delivered on 28 August 2014, Magistrate Niroshinee Ramsoondar, sitting at the Intermediate Criminal Court, has found Jean Karel Herminette, a computer analyst, guilty under three counts of information:
05 Sep 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
DBM and DBM Ltd same entity, rules Appeal Court
In a judgment delivered on 27 August 2014, the Appeal Court, having on the bench Justices Ashraf Caunhye and David Chan Kan Cheong, has allowed the appeal of the Development Bank of Mauritius (DBM) and quashed the ruling of the Intermediate Court (Civil Division) pronounced in favour of the respondent,…
05 Sep 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Shafick Osman : “Political survival for Bérenger and sustainable reign for Ramgoolam”
News on Sunday also sought the views of Dr Shafick Osman, expert in Geopolitics and a keen political observer, on the current political situation. He highlights several aspects of the political climate prevailing these days.
05 Sep 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Dr Vasant Bunwaree : “Ask Bérenger why he is against me”
Last Tuesday Dr Vasant Bunwaree convened the press to throw spotlight on the accomplishments of the Ministry of Education since he joined as the Minister in 2008.
05 Sep 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Ben Buntipilly : ‘Fatal road accidents are decreasing and fewer people are dying on our roads’
Ben Buntipilly is at the head of the Special Road Safety Unit, placed under the direct supervision of the Prime Minister’s Office, for the past four years. He claims success in the implementation of his projects so much so that Mauritius, he says, is the best among African countries. However,…
05 Sep 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Jonathan Drew : ‘I hope that I can establish an honest discussion with the Government on the issue of Diego Garcia’
Jonathan Drew is the new British High Commissioner in Mauritius. He presented his credentials to the President of the Republic two weeks ago. He hosted a reception at Westminster House on Thursday 4 September to better know the big players of the Mauritian society. News on Sunday asked him a…
05 Sep 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Ageing population in Mauritius – Dr Pramode Jaddoo : “An economy without basic welfare policies remains a ‘Dry Economy’ ”
Dr Pramode Jaddoo, economist, believes that an elderly person, with knowledge and experience, should not become a liability but rather an asset for the future economic and social development of a country. In the interview which follows, he points out the need to set priorities on major welfare measures such…
05 Sep 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Dan Maraye : “Bérenger is now trying to put the lion (Ramgoolam) in a cage (Reduit)”
Dan Maraye, observer of Mauritian politics, in an interview with News on Sunday, this week, brings new light to the current political debate.
05 Sep 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Mauvaises fréquentations : Résister à la pression des pairs
« L’homme est un animal grégaire », écrivait John Brunner. De l’enfance à l’âge adulte, notre vie est jalonnée par des appartenances à différents groupes. Toutefois, il est important de garder un œil sur les sources d’influence autour de soi, car les mauvaises fréquentations peuvent ruiner les bonnes habitudes.
05 Sep 2014, Le Defi Quotidien
Shri Satpal Ji Maharaj : Venue d’un grand maître spirituel
Né en Inde en 1951, Shri Satpal Ji Maharaj est actuellement chez nous pour partager sa vision et son savoir. Fondateur du Manav Dharam, le prêcheur de religions humaines et d’unité universelle animera deux causeries au Shri Hans Kirti Ashram, samedi 6 et dimanche 7 septembre.
05 Sep 2014, Le Defi Quotidien
Let’s give archery a shot
From medieval times to modern days, the practive of archery has evolved and is now a crucial part of sports competition. In Mauritius, however, archery is much less known to the public; the misconception over the expenses involved and its requirements may be blamed for this. We gave it a…
05 Sep 2014, Le Dimanche/L'Hebdo
New alliances with swapped partners – Labour-MMM v/s MSM-PMSD-ML-MDN
05 Sep 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Global Competitiveness : Mauritius moves up six places, ranks 39th
05 Sep 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
100th JCI Business Academy : Economic development led by ideas
05 Sep 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Happy hour : When socialising is good for business
05 Sep 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
The importance of providing social aids
05 Sep 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
MITD awards certificates to 109 trainees
05 Sep 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
18th Mauritius Model United Nations Conference : ‘Lead in order to serve, not to rule’
05 Sep 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday