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Outstanding Cambridge Learners Awards 2013 : Top in Mauritius and High Achievement
Since 2006, The Outstanding Cambridge Learners Award is being held in Mauritius and every year, it shows that Mauritian students are excelling in their studies. While 24 of our students became Top of the World at the 2013 exams of School Certificate (SC) and Higher School Certificate (HSC) of Cambridge…
16 May 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Fund-raising of Port-Sud-Est primary school : Successful swim across of 32.5 Km in 12 hours
In a bid to raise fund for Port-Sud-Est school, Dean Yeadon and Bryce Bauwens swam across the 32.5 km of waters which separate Port-Sud-Est and Port Mathurin in Rodrigues.
16 May 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Court decrees Angteeah as lawful owner of lease
In a judgment delivered last week, Justice Saheed Bhaukaurally, sitting at the Supreme Court, has decreed that the plaintiff, Maya Devi Angteeah, a Mauritian citizen married to a French national, is the lawful owner of the building and leasehold rights in respect of the land of 1266.20 square metres –Lot…
16 May 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Sentence for corrupt Customs : Officer upheld on appeal
The Court of Criminal Appeal having on the bench Justices Ashraf Caunhye and Nirmal Devat has, last week, upheld the judgment of the intermediate Court convicting the appellant Amber Kumar Joymungul to 12 months’ imprisonment and to pay Rs 500 costs, after he was found guilty for an offence of bribery…
16 May 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Benjamin Moutou : “It is wrong to say descendants of French colonisers have acquired all holdings illegally.”
Benjamin Moutou, former Registrar of Co-operatives and Secretary for co-operative development, was appointed Commissioner of the Truth and Justice Commission. He is also a Researcher in historical events which took place in Mauritius since the French colonization. News on Sunday called upon him to explain to our readers the reasons…
16 May 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Dr Muniruddeen Lallmahamood – Consultant in Islamic Finance : “One major challenge is that it is unclear to the public”
The Bank of Mauritius is hosting for the first time, from 19 to 22 May, the annual summit of the Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB), at Le Méridian Hotel, Pointe aux Piments. The Summit aims to bring together an experienced international group of chairpersons and speakers.
16 May 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Ramgoolam: “PMSD is trying to rewrite history”
While stating that he maintains a “very good relationship with the PMSD”, the Prime Minister nonetheless admits that “though both are government partners, he is not agreeable with the actions of the party.” According to Dr Navin Ramgoolam, PMSD is unaware of many happenings in the country and that now…
16 May 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Didier Robert to lead Vanilla Islands
Tourism ministers and members of Vanilla Islands met on Wednesday at Antananarivo following the International Tourism Fair, an event on the calendar of the highlights of the group.
16 May 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Electoral Reform : Now or Never
Electoral reform has become the buzzword nowadays. Barbara Boxer has very well said “We have fought for social justice. We have fought for economic justice. We have fought for environmental justice. We have fought for criminal justice. Now we must add a new fight - the fight for electoral justice.”
16 May 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Concert à Maurice – Matthieu Chedid : « Je suis impatient de vous voir »
À une semaine du concert de M, l’agence Immedia, organisatrice de l’événement, a tenu une conférence de presse pour relayer le message qu’a émis l’artiste à l’intention du public mauricien. C’est un show grandiose que promettent les responsables le mercredi 21 mai. Des places sont toujours disponibles à travers Rezo…
16 May 2014, Le Defi Quotidien
La famille : Une institution qui se désunit
Si autrefois, les enfants restaient sous le toit familial jusqu’au mariage, tel n’est plus le cas pour bon nombre d’entre nous. Quitter le nid familial pour voler de ses propres ailes semble être la tendance actuelle. La structure familiale a beaucoup évolué, mais a-t-elle toujours une grande valeur aux yeux…
16 May 2014, Le Defi Quotidien
The pension time bomb – IMF presses for further reforms : Outcry against abolition of Basic Retirement Pension
16 May 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Painting Competition : News on Sunday rewards best entries
16 May 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Dr Jack Keel and Mr Hiding : The snake swallower
16 May 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
MCB realises Rs 3.1 billion profit
16 May 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
How well are SMEs supported?
16 May 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Economic implication of political confusion
16 May 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Islamic Banking : Social and Ethical Finance
16 May 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Dev Erriah, Policeman turned Barrister : “Time to review the archaic policing system’’
16 May 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Daughter, Mother and Grandmother : Three generations of women football players
16 May 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday