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Plaintiff loses against State because of procedural error
The Intermediate Court having on the bench Magistrate Maryse Panglose-Cala has set aside the plaint with summons entered by Satyaveer Kallychurn, an inhabitant of Belle Etoile, Coromandel, Beau Bassin, against the State of Mauritius, represented by the Attorney general, the Permanent secretary of the Ministry of Health and Quality of…
17 Oct 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Rs 2 M damages for 18% incapacity
François Joseph Charles Pilot, who was severely burned in both legs in the course of a visit within the boundaries of Mount Sugar Estate when he fell in a heap of burning matter, has been awarded moral damages to the tune of Rs 2 million by the Supreme Court last week.
17 Oct 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Veda Baloomoody : “The MSM used politics to make money and is now using money to do politics”
Veda Baloomoody has been member of the MMM since 1985. He was first elected in 1995 in constituency No 8 and again in 2000. In 2010, he stood as candidate and won in Constituency No 1 where he will present himself again. Barrister by profession, Baloomoody shares with News on…
17 Oct 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Danielle Selvon : “The country needs people who can tackle its economic woes and social ills”
Mrs Marie Danielle Selvon, in the midst of an already rich professional career was called to the bar on 19 September 2014. A member of the Inner Temple, she is a law graduate from Newcastle University and the Australian National University, and also a graduate in teaching, psychology and marketing.…
17 Oct 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
In the wake of dissolution of the National Assembly : Can the Parliamentary Private Secretaries stay in office?
The stand of the government regarding the role of Parliamentary Private Secretaries is still unclear in the wake of the dissolution of the National Assembly as from 6 October last. Can they still benefit from their salaries and other privileges including use of their offices at the National Development Unit…
17 Oct 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Writ of elections after 2 November
The general elections will most probably be held in the first week of December and the date that is being mentioned is Sunday 7. As at now, it seems to be the most appropriate one since it does not coincide with any festival of the country nor will it clash…
17 Oct 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Dr Jack Keel and Mr Hiding : Feeding the world
DR JACK KEEL: World Food Day was observed this week.MR HIDING: So?
17 Oct 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Electoral Campaign : Key issues at heart
The polling day is yet to be announced but the electoral campaign is in full swing. After the battle of the crowds that took place on Sunday last, the Labour-MMM alliance (renamed as the Alliance of Unity and Modernity) and the Alliance Lepep (regrouping the MSM, PMSD and ML), each…
17 Oct 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Privatisation of television
The debate on whether Mauritius needs to have private television has been on for years. According to Toriden Chellapermal, former Director General of the Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) and currently Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and Industries (MCCI), privatisation of television is the next logical…
17 Oct 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Journée mondiale de l’alimentation : Le prêt-à-manger pris en flagrant délice
On reproche souvent aux aliments industriels d’être porteurs de maladies ou encore de favoriser l’obésité. Ils peuvent, cependant, s’avérer indispensables dans nos cuisines et aident à gagner du temps, si précieux de nos jours. En cette Journée mondiale de l’Alimentation, faisons le point sur ces mets prêts à l’emploi.
17 Oct 2014, Le Defi Quotidien
Divali festival : A blessing for local businesses
Divali, the festival of lights, sweets and crackers, will be celebrated by people of Hindu faith around the world and in Mauritius next Thursday. Divali, which signifies the victory of light over darkness, is also an opportunity for traders to cash in on sales of a range of products and…
17 Oct 2014, Le Dimanche/L'Hebdo
Tecoma Award Nominees : Who will be the winner?
On Friday night, the name of the Entrepreneur of the Year will be revealed. Just before the grand announcement, News on Sunday introduces the remaining three of the nominees. The successful entrepreneurs share with us their experience and their dedication in doing what they love and their future plans.
17 Oct 2014, Le Dimanche/L'Hebdo
Le Château de Labourdonnais : Immersion in 19th Century Mauritius
At the heart of the tranquil village of Mapou is a unique treasure. The majestic Château de Labourdonnais reigns in its entire splendor on a blooming natural estate. Beautifully restored, this centenary family mansion invites you to a trip in the nineteen century’s way of life.
17 Oct 2014, Le Dimanche/L'Hebdo
Mgr Maurice Piat devra subir un « bypass » en Angleterre
L’évêque de Port-Louis subira une intervention chirurgicale, à savoir un « bypass », à Londres mercredi 22 octobre, annonce l’Évêché dans un communiqué.
17 Oct 2014, Le Defi Media Live News
Syndicats: Chuttoo vs Subron, des étincelles dans l’air?
Maintenant que les négociations avec le Premier ministre sont sur de bons rails, la Platform Travayer Transpor a d’autres préoccupations. D’après Reaz Chuttoo, Ashok Subron, négociateur de l’Union of Bus Industry Workers (UBIW), accaparerait beaucoup trop l’attention des médias. Afin de revendiquer sa participation au combat pour une hausse salariale, la plateforme a tenu une conférence de presse au siège de la Fédération des travailleurs unis, à Port-Louis, ce vendredi 17 octobre. «La Plateforme Travayer Transpor représente les plus grands syndicats....
17 Oct 2014, Lexpress.mu
Journée mondiale du refus de la misère : manifestation symbolique à Port-Louis
Le groupe « La lutte pour la défense citoyenne », mené par le travailleur social Salim Muthy, a tenu une manifestation symbolique devant le bâtiment Renganaden Seeneevassen, Port-Louis, vendredi 17 octobre dans le cadre de la Journée mondiale du refus de la misère.
17 Oct 2014, Le Defi Media Live News
Suren Dayal se félicite d’avoir « permis à 4 000 familles d’avoir un toit »
En cette Journée mondiale du refus de la misère, observée vendredi 17 octobre, la question revient sur le tapis : la création du ministère de l’Intégration sociale il y a quatre ans a-t-elle permis d’éradiquer la pauvreté ?
17 Oct 2014, Le Defi Media Live News
Journée internationale de la canne blanche : Le bip sonore dérange-t-il les usagers ?
Le ministère des Infrastructures publiques indique qu’il étudie la possibilité de trouver d’autres alternatives pour aider les malvoyants à traverser la chaussée, notamment sur les passages piétonniers. Le bip sonore connecté à certains feux de signalisation aurait été désactivé « car il émettrait un son bruyant qui dérangerait certains usagers ».
17 Oct 2014, Le Defi Quotidien
Découverte ‘visqueuse’ dans un jus de pomme en brique
Faut-il faire confiance aux briques de jus ? C’est une question que Zeenat G. se pose depuis la découverte d’un objet verdâtre et solide dans un jus de pomme non périmé.
17 Oct 2014, Le Defi Quotidien
« Une discrimination envers les malvoyants »
Le Défi Quotidien a interrogé Aarthi Burtony – non-voyante, militante des droits des personnes handicapées et présidente de DISMOI, association qui milite pour les droits humains, commente les propos de ce responsable du ministère.
17 Oct 2014, Le Defi Quotidien