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Mariages religieux entre 1985-1991: un comité de reconnaissance légale bientôt sur pied
«Nou bizin koriz sa linzistis la.» C’est ce qu’a déclaré Navin Ramgoolam hier, jeudi 21 août, à l’occasion des 25 ans de l’Islamic Cultural Centre. Le Premier ministre faisait allusion aux personnes qui se sont mariées religieusement entre 1985 et 1991 et qui ont été victimes d’injustice parce qu’elles ne bénéficient pas de pension. Et pour remédier à ce problème, le chef du gouvernement a annoncé la mise sur pied d’un comité pour la reconnaissance légale des mariages religieux, avec effet rétroactif. «Sa dimoun kine marier...
22 Aug 2014, Lexpress.mu
How Some People Are Surviving the Deadliest Ebola Outbreak in History
Two Americans who contracted Ebola in Liberia have been declared virus-free
22 Aug 2014, business.mega.mu
La Poste se Met au Code Postal
Existant dans de très nombreux pays depuis des lustres, le code postal était encore inconnu des Mauriciens. Ce jusqu'à ce que la poste décide de l’introduire il y a quelques jours.
22 Aug 2014, business.mega.mu
The Dollar Enigma
Ehshan Kodarbux, director of Le Défi Media Group, recently attended the summer school at the London School of Economics, more particularly a course on “Macro Economic Challenges of Global Imbalances”. After further readings, he compiled a report about the evolution of the dollar. We publish hereunder excerpts of this report…
22 Aug 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Hôtel à St-Félix: des Proches du Pouvoir Démarrent Leur Projet
Sept ans après avoir obtenu 31 arpents de terres de l’État, à St-Félix, deux proches du ministre de l’Environnement Deva Virahsawmy, regroupés au sein de Midas Acropolis Co. Ltd (MACL), ont démarré la construction de leur hôtel cinq-étoiles.
22 Aug 2014, business.mega.mu
Public/Private Life of Politicians : Where to draw the line?
“All human beings have three lives: public, private, and secret”The publication in the press of pictures of a private party attended by the Prime Minister Dr Navin Ramgoolam has sparked debates on where to draw the line between public life and private life of politicians, especially those in power. While…
22 Aug 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Disclosure of Failed Attempt to Rescue James Foley Is Criticized
The Obama administration's decision to release secret details of an unsuccessful mission in Syria last month to rescue several Americans held captive by extremists is raising concerns that the disclosure could make it harder for the military to carry out similar operations in the future.
22 Aug 2014, business.mega.mu
Lingerie masculine : Les hommes font aussi dans la dentelle
Longtemps associée aux femmes, la lingerie connaît une petite évolution. En effet, les hommes parlent également chiffons, depuis peu. L’ère des sous-vêtements sexy pour hommes est, enfin, arrivée.
22 Aug 2014, Le Defi Quotidien
Komiko en tournée : Le tour du monde de l’humour mauricien
2014 est plutôt chargée pour la bande de Komiko. Quatre tournées sont prévues jusqu’à la fin de l’année. En septembre, Miselaine Duval-Verdun et sa bande seront à Paris. Quatre dates sont aussi prévues en Australie en octobre et novembre, avant de terminer l’année en… humour aux Seychelles et à La…
22 Aug 2014, Le Defi Quotidien
Rose acquitted under four counts but found guilty under two other counts
The President of the Intermediate Court Criminal Division, Magistrate Véronique Kwok Yin Siong Yen, in a judgment delivered on 14 August has dismissed the information contained in counts 1 to 4 against Yannick Jonathan Rose and found him guilty under counts 5 and 6.
22 Aug 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Fake landowner found guilty of swindling
Magistrate Wendy V. Rangan sitting at the Intermediate Court, in a judgment delivered on 18 August, has found the accused Bissoondeo Luchmun guilty with the offence of swindling in breach of section 330 (1) of the Criminal.
22 Aug 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Défi Media photographer assaulted by police officer
A photographer of Le Défi Media Group, Warren Marie was assaulted on Wednesday afternoon at Immigration Bus Square by police officer Ashvin Takoor.
22 Aug 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Gender Links: Media Training workshops at Le Défi Media Group
Reporters at the Défi Media Group attended a workshop conducted by Gender Links. The first of the three sessions which was held on 5th August was based on the theme “SADC Gender Protocol, Media and Information, and what media says about men and women.” Jerome Boulle was the trainer.
22 Aug 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Ebola: high security measures in Mauritius
The Ebola epidemic being called the most violent since its discovery in 1976, causing more than 1,000 deaths, the World Health Organization (WHO) has taken necessary precaution to fight against this global emergency and has asked several African countries to strengthen their measures.
22 Aug 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Post Code for Mauritius
The Post Code, existing in many countries since ages, has been recently introduced in Mauritius. Now every town or city in Mauritius has its own post code.
22 Aug 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
A Guide on Diabetes
A booklet entitled ‘Votre Guide sur Le Diabète’ was launched on Tuesday by the Minister of Health and Quality of Life, Lormus Bundhoo. This booklet is the work of our colleague journalist of Le Défi Media Group, Radha Rangasamy Jean-Louis in partnership with the Rotary Club of Vacoas and physicians…
22 Aug 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
The business of NGOs : From begging bowls to social enterprises
According to the official list of the Registrar of Associations, which falls under the purview of the Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment, there are more than 9,900 associations, or non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Mauritius as at 31 March 2014. Nearly half that number has been created after June…
22 Aug 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Fashion and Design Institute : FDI ‘Quintessence’ Show
The Fashion and Design Institute organised its annual Fashion Show on 14 August at the J&J Auditorium, Phoenix. This year’s show, based on the theme ‘Quintessence’, showcased the collections of 11 final year students of the Higher National Diploma in Fashion & Textiles and one collection was showcased by a…
22 Aug 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
When our political leaders play the role of arsonist
Owing to my fond memories of childhood, my long association with the Muslim community in Mauritius, I cannot hold my peace and allow our two political leaders, Navin Ramgoolam, the Prime Minister, and Paul Bérenger, the leader of the Opposition to endanger peace, harmony and social stability in the country.
22 Aug 2014, Le Defi Quotidien
Moka Trail 2014 : Un parcours imprégné d’histoire
Les amateurs de course nature ont jusqu’au 5 septembre pour s’enregistrer à l’édition 2014 du Moka Trail. Introduite l’année dernière, celle-ci s’inscrit, cette fois-ci, sous le thème de la découverte. En effet, lors de la traversée, les participants auront l’occasion de visiter des coins historiques, dont certains sont méconnus du…
22 Aug 2014, Le Defi Quotidien