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Digital dreams getting a closer taste of reality
We have heard of world famous names like Bill Gates, Steve Jobs and Michael Dell’ giants who have changed technology with great leaps forward. The passion to bring meaningful changes in information technology is found in people nearer home and we are yet to be stunned at how they are…
04 Oct 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
MPC keeps Repo Rate at 4.65%
The Key Repo Rate has been maintained at 4.65 per cent per annum following a meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Mauritius held in Port Louis on Monday.
04 Oct 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
Insufficient law means corrupt – Boskalis escapes conviction
Boskalis International BV and Baggermaatschapplj Boskalis BV, the two Dutch international companies, both represented by their director Jan Cornelis Hak, have last week been found guilty of conspiracy under two counts in a case of bribery by the Intermediate Criminal Court and convicted to pay a fine of Rs 10,000…
04 Oct 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
PM vibrant appeal to UN Assembly
Addressing the 68th session of the General Assembly of the United Nations in New York on Saturday 28 September, the Prime Minister, Dr Navin Ramgoolam said that the priorities of the world should focus on the elimination of extreme poverty, empowering women, giving more opportunities in terms of education and…
04 Oct 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
Mario Hung Wai Wing : “Chinese tourists are spending big on the island”
October 1st is the Memorial Day for the founding of the People’s Republic of China. A military parade was held at Tiananmen Square in Beijing on that day and in Mauritius the Chinese embassy held a banquet to celebrate the event last week. At the beginning China did not have…
04 Oct 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
‘Salon du Prêt-à-Partir’ a success
the ‘Salon du Prêt-à-Partir’ held from 27 to 29 September 2013 was a huge success. Organised by Events Plus, in collaboration with the Defi Media Group and Radio Plus, the event was a unique opportunity for thousands of Mauritians to live a three-day dream and to find out about exciting…
04 Oct 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
Revisiting our primary education system
Education is a dynamic and organic process and, the ministry of Education will be organising for the first time l’Assises de l’Education during which, the primary education system will be reviewed so as to fit in today’s needs aiming quality education, 100% access to education and 100% pass at the…
04 Oct 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
Veerle Jaynut-Van Roy : “Protecting our remaining marine resources is becoming more and more important”
The state of our oceans was the main focus of the speech of the Prime Minister, Dr Navin Ramgoolam, at the United Nations General Assembly a few days ago. News on Sunday approached the vice-president of Reef Conservation, Veerle Jaynut-Van Roy to find out whether our lagoons and the ocean…
04 Oct 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
Dr Jack Keel and Mr Hiding
DR JACK KEEL: The senior citizens had their day the other day.MR HIDING: Yea. Every dog has his day. Why not the senior citizens?
04 Oct 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
PTA Bank Opens Regional Office in Ebène
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Trade and Development Bank, commonly known as the PTA Bank, was officially inaugurated on Monday at the Blue Tower in Ebène by the Vice-Prime Minister, Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Mr Xavier-Luc Duval in the presence of the President and…
04 Oct 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
School for the deaf – A ray of hope
Deaf children require a special education. Their disability not only prevents them from hearing but also becomes a hindrance in their communication. In this regard, they require all support services and rehabilitation programs in their education.
04 Oct 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
Heart diseases on the rise
The World Heart Day was celebrated on 29 September in Mauritius and countries around the globe. World Heart Day was founded to inform people that heart disease and stroke are the world’s leading cause of death.
04 Oct 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
Health – HIV/AIDS : Preventive measures bear fruits
In Mauritius, the first case of AIDS was identified in October 1987. As at end of August 2013, a total of 5,682 cases of HIV/AIDS were detected, of which 1,203 were females.
04 Oct 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
Port-Louis : disparition des marchands ambulants le 16 octobre ?
Le relogement des marchands ambulants de Port-Louis dans de nouvelles foires a été programmé pour le 16 octobre. Les représentants de la mairie et les colporteurs sont attendus en cour ce jour-là pour finaliser toutes les procédures. En attendant, le conseil municipal se réunira mardi prochain pour ratifier le résultat du tirage au sort qui a eu lieu le mercredi 25 septembre.
04 Oct 2013, Lexpress.mu
Après les classes – Escapade sexuelle pour une adolescente
Une habitante de Port-Louis n'en revient toujours pas. Alors qu’elle pensait que sa fille de 15 ans allait rentrer directement à la maison après la sortie des classes mercredi, celle-ci se serait rendue dans un village du Nord pour passer du bon temps avec son amoureux.
04 Oct 2013, Le Defi Media Live News
Accusé de sodomie sur un écolier de 11 ans, le travailleur social tente de se suicider
Ricardo Clency C, un travailleur social de 47 ans, se trouvait derrière les barreaux suite aux dénonciations de son neveu de 11 ans qui l’accuse de sodomie. Dans la soirée de mercredi, ce Beau-Bassinois a tenté de mettre fin à ses jours en utilisant la ceinture de son pantalon dans…
04 Oct 2013, Le Defi Media Live News
Implantation d’institutions étrangères – La TEC revoit ses critères
Au vu de ce qui s’est passé ces derniers temps dans le secteur de l’enseignement supérieur, la Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) veut revoir ses règlements. Ceci afin de minimiser tout risque de mauvaise surprise, comme c’est le cas en ce moment avec l’University Grants Commission (UGC) de l’inde.
04 Oct 2013, Le Defi Media Live News
Chômage chez les jeunes : Le « mismatch » entre l’offre et la demande reste d’actualité
Le Grand Journal de Radio Plus, animé par Alwin Sungeelee, était consacré, jeudi, à l’emploi chez les jeunes. Les invités étaient le Senior Advisor et coordonateur du projet Youth Employment Programme (YEP), Roland Dubois, le président du National Social and Economic Council, Radhakrishna Sadien, et le président du Joint Economic…
04 Oct 2013, Le Defi Media Live News
Éducation supérieure : Rs 4 M réclamées à une institution privée
L’Elite School of Business and Finance (ESBF) fait face à une réclamation de Rs 4 218 500 de 10 étudiants indiens, qui disent avoir été « bernés » par la direction de l’école. Ils ont fait servir une mise en demeure à ESBF et au Passport and Immigration Office (PIO).
04 Oct 2013, Le Defi Media Live News
1000 Young People Will Receive Their ID Card
Large influx of young people in 10 centers of the Mauritius National Identity Scheme (ISMN), from the first day of registration for the new smart ID cards.
04 Oct 2013, business.mega.mu