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No confusion between XIA clothes and XIA foods, rules Judge
There can be no confusion in the public mind between the trademark XIA used by the plaintiff, Smart for Success Ltd, for its garments put on sale in its shop at La Mivoie, Black River, and the signboard XIA for a Chinese restaurant at Bagatelle Mall operated by the defendant,…
25 Apr 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Lacharmante and Raphael jailed for drug importation
Maie Cora Claudia Lacharmante and Véronique Géraldine Raphael, who each stood charged under one count of information with the offence of wilfully, unlawfully and knowingly possessing dangerous drugs namely, heroin contained in 478.5 grams of an off white powder enclosed in 10 black tape parcels, for the purpose of delivering in…
25 Apr 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Dr Chandan Jankee : ‘Electoral Reform and Second Republic, the latest carrot for a naïve population.’
Dr Chandan Jankee is a keen observer of our political maneuvers since Independence. From his university chair where he is an associate professor, very often he sees himself torn between two allegiances- to keep with his most attaching profession and the need to get into the political arena and fight…
25 Apr 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Electoral Reform : Leaders fail to agree
Following the highly mediatised meeting held last Thursday at the Clarisse House, Prime Minister Dr Ramgoolam again met Opposition and MMM Leader Paul Bérenger yesterday (Thursday) to pursue their discussions on electoral reforms.
25 Apr 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Carnival International de Victoria kicks off
Seychelles becomes the capital of carnivals for the coming whole week starting from this Friday 25 april. As delegation after delegation from the four corners of the world land in Seychelles for the 2014 edition of the annual Carnaval International de Victoria, Mauritius keeps away from this international event which…
25 Apr 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Mauritian scholarships to African students : 14 out of 20 awardees attend private institutions
The Mauritian Government has earmarked 50 scholarships to be awarded to deserving African students on an annual basis since last year.
25 Apr 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Chagossians not interested in Electoral Reform
After 48 years spent on Mauritian soil, I thought I would be able to get integrated into the Mauritian society, but when I look at the mirror there is no such a reflection, Fernand Mandarin the president of the Chagossian Social Committee (CSC) told News on Sunday this week.
25 Apr 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Consultation Paper on Electoral Reform : A starting point for change
The White Paper (Consultation Paper) on Electoral Reform was presented on the eve of Parliament resumption on April 24 and is open to discussions and suggestions from the public until May 5.
25 Apr 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Democracy Watch Mauritius : YES to reforms for the better representation of all, especially minorities, but NO to Electoral reforms as a means to hold on to or grab power
Democracy Watch Mauritius (DWM) has, for a number of years, urged for an Electoral reform in the country, in particular for the introduction of PR and believes that the proposed Electoral Reform will definitely bring a positive change in Mauritian politics and consolidate our democracy. However, DWM notes several missing…
25 Apr 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Transparency Mauritius : The role of the people should not be minimised
Transparency Mauritius, affiliated to Transparency International, emphasises on the importance of people in reviewing our electoral system.
25 Apr 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Cercle des Artistes Photographes : Les coups de cœur de ses 35 ans
35 ans d’existence, ça se fête. Armés de leurs appareils photos, les photographes du Cercle des Artistes Photographes (CAP) célèbrent les 35 ans d’existence de ce réseau à travers une exposition intitulée « Coups de Cœur » au Barkly Wharf, au Caudan Waterfront.
25 Apr 2014, Le Defi Quotidien
L'indécision : Prudence ou frein à la réussite ?
Prendre une décision s’avère bien souvent être une tâche herculéenne pour certains. Hésitations et doutes riment alors leur quotidien. Toutefois, même si la prudence doit toujours être de mise pour les grandes décisions, nos indécis peuvent également passer à côté de la réussite ou du bonheur.
25 Apr 2014, Le Defi Quotidien
BCC Family : Modern schools for better education
Shahin Uddin Sardar is an inspiring person. This Bangladeshi, settled in Mauritius since 2002, is the director of BCC Family, a modern educational institution, located in Port-Louis. His aim is to modernise the education system. He has already launched two nurseries and two pre-primary schools. This year, he intends to…
25 Apr 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Université des Mascareignes : Third campus opens at Stanley
Université des Mascareignes (UDM), the fourth public university of the country, now counts a third campus at Stanley. Inaugurated last week, this third campus will cater for the increasing need of space of the university.
25 Apr 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Le bureau politique du MMM se réunit vendredi après-midi ; silence radio du côté du MSM
24 heures après le tête-à-tête Ramgoolam-Bérenger à la Clarisse House, le MMM réunit son bureau politique vendredi après-midi 25 avril à la rue Ambrose, Rose-Hill.
25 Apr 2014, Le Defi Media Live News
Le leader du PTr rend compte à son comité exécutif lundi
Ils n’ont pu accorder leur violon sur la question de la deuxième république hier, jeudi 24 avril. Et, avant de décider d’une prochaine rencontre, Navin Ramgoolam réunira le comité exécutif de son parti pour faire un bilan des consultations tenues avec Paul Bérenger. Celle-ci est prévue pour le lundi 28 avril.
25 Apr 2014, Lexpress.mu
Willy Menchong Ng King Foo : L’horloger qui défiait le temps
Une chose est sûre : Willy Menchong Ng King Foo ne laisse pas insensibles ceux qui le croisent. Malgré son âge vénérable (80 ans), il respire la joie de vivre. Son sens de l’humour est désarmant et ses éclats de rire imprévisibles. Pourtant, il se bat pour survivre.
25 Apr 2014, Le Defi Quotidien
Teaching of Foreign Languages in Secondary Schools: the Project Starts
German, Russian, Spanish, Portuguese and Italian. Soon, the state colleges will be required to provide such courses. A project already set out in the budget speech.
25 Apr 2014, business.mega.mu
Vehicles Smoke: Fine is Rs 10,000
The Ministry of Environment will soon introduce regulations to reduce the emission of carbon dioxide from cars rate. It is a question of increasing the fine imposed on any driver whose vehicle emits too much CO2.
25 Apr 2014, motors.mega.mu
Global Information Technology Report 2014 : Maurice gagne sept places
Maurice se classe à la 48e place du Global Information Technology Report 2014. Le pays gagne ainsi sept points. Cette performance pourrait être encore meilleure si le secteur privé augmente sa capacité à innover, selon les rapporteurs.
25 Apr 2014, Le Defi Quotidien