Mauritius news

Alliances sealed against all odds : Suspense on candidates

This week, the major actors of local politics have gone one step further towards the finalisation of their respective coalitions. Labour Party/MMM will make official their alliance on Saturday while the MSM/PMSD/ML are pursuing negotiations after agreeing on a 35-25 distribution of tickets in favour of MSM.

19 Sep 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday

Pravind Jugnauth, new Leader of the Opposition : ‘I have already set my priorities’

Pravind Jugnauth called the press on Wednesday to present himself as the new Leader of the Opposition. He indicated at the same time that he will send a letter of thanks to the President of the Republic and underlined all the supposed misdemeanours of the former Leader of the Opposition…

19 Sep 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday

Rao Ramah : ‘The new ID card has projected Mauritius in modernity’

The conversion project of the national ID card has reached its end point with more than 895,000 persons having gone through the exercise even though it cost them some time and patience.

19 Sep 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday

Priorities of the forthcoming government : What people want

In a few weeks’ time, as Mauritius enters the phase of electoral campaign, different parties and alliances will have to present their manifesto to the population. Professionals and observers of different sectors give News on Sunday an insight on what should be the priorities of the new government.

19 Sep 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday

Reliability of police services : Perception speaking louder than reality?

In the Global Competitiveness Report 2014-2015, out last week, Mauritius scores only 4.5 points out of 7 and ranks 51st out of 144 countries at the section on ‘Reliability of police services’. Is this only a perception or the reality?

19 Sep 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday

Rs 15 m expenditure on education and training

Statistics Mauritius issued on Thursday Education statistics for the year 2014. Government expenditure on education and training was estimated at about Rs 15,371 million, representing 13.5% of total expenditure.

19 Sep 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday

Engen Motor Show 2014 : Le « tout-en-un » de l’univers automobile

Avis aux passionnés de voitures, de motos, de segway ou encore aux personnes cherchant un nouveau véhicule. La troisième édition de l’Engen Motor Show aura lieu du 3 au 5 octobre prochain au Swami Vivekananda International Convention Centre.

19 Sep 2014, Le Defi Quotidien

Domaine de L’Etoile : A unique escapade

Picturesque, captivating and fun – the Domaine de L’Etoile is a unique natural park found in the east of Mauritius. With its indigenous forest, bountiful valleys, sparkling rivers and stags from Java, the Domaine is the perfect place to explore the rich Mauritian landscapes through adventures and fun activities.

19 Sep 2014, Le Dimanche/L'Hebdo