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Judge orders ex-lover to quit house
Makenzy Jonathan Ricardo Ruggoo, a disc jockey, the ex-lover of Stephanie Ischel Hossen Moutou, who occupies the premises of the latter situated at Morcellement de Chazal, Flic-en Flac, without any right or title deed, will have to evacuate same at latest by 15 October 2013, failing which a writ of habere facias possessionem will…
27 Sep 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
Showkutally Soodhun : “Why MSM survived despite mighty odds”
It is quite a feat in Mauritius to see a split political party survive in the political arena. Political parties preceding the Labour party of 1936 were mainly oligarchic, that is, parties grouping rich proprietors and the bourgeoisie. Labour had its roots among the workers forming part of the voting…
27 Sep 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
MMM councillors demand Jeetah’s resignation
The MMM councilors of Curepipe are demanding the resignation of the Minister of Tertiary Education, Dr Rajesh Jeetah. They demonstrated peacefully on Wednesday in Curepipe, where Rajesh Jeetah was attending a conference.
27 Sep 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
Mauritius entrepreneurs eye business opportunities in Ghana
entreprise Mauritius and its Ghana’s counterpart, the Ghana Investment Promotions Centre (GIPC) have last Thursday signed a trade and investment agreement, which will engender a rise in trade traffic between the two countries.
27 Sep 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
Dr Jack Keel and Mr Hiding : The soul of commerce
DR JACK KEEL: Have you noticed the sudden surge of advertising in the media?MR HIDING: The media exist through advertising. Advertising is the lifeblood of the media, now and always.
27 Sep 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
Worker wins because employer was judge and party
Rajendra Mooken, the former storekeeper of Top Notch Ltd, has been awarded severance allowance at punitive rate by the Industrial Court having on the bench the Vice president, Magistrate Ratna Seetphul-Toolsee, for unjustified dismissal despite the fact that a disciplinary committee instituted by the employer had found him guilty of…
27 Sep 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
Sonah and Golding cleared in gold ring larceny case
Two inhabitants of Pamplemousses, Jierry Ricardo Sonah and Kevin Hansley Golding, who were charged under two counts for larceny of gold chain by two individuals and its alternative count for possession of stolen property, have obtained the benefit of doubt last week before the Intermediate Court Criminal Division.
27 Sep 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
Ragging demotivates young policemen
They joined the Police Force in order to serve the country. However, their enthusiasm quickly dampened when they faced certain ‘working conditions’. Unable to resign because they have signed a bond and reluctant to complain for fear of reprisals, they chose to suffer in silence, convincing themselves that this forms…
27 Sep 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
Medha Gujadhur – The Mauritian by choice
She is attached to her beloved country but Mauritius and its people have carved a special place in her heart and life. Born and brought up in India, Medha Gujadhur settled in Mauritius in 2010.
27 Sep 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
Hindustan Motors to launch small car
Crisis-ridden Hindustan Motors, a C K Birla group company, is gearing up for the launch of a small car, CEO Uttam Bose announced on Tuesday.
27 Sep 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
Marc Hein : “Aircraft and shipping finance are two very promising sectors”
With the opening of the new SSR airport and with the Ocean Economy which is becoming more and more of interest to the economic development of the country, the Financial Services Commission is to play an important role at promoting investment in these sectors.
27 Sep 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
True Loto winner finally collects his winnings
VISHALSING T., the ‘real’ winner of the 201st Loto draw finally pocketed his gains on Wednesday. This 35-year-old resident of Curepipe visited the premises of the National Lottery on Wednesday after a call from the CID which confirmed that he could cash on his winning ticket. “It was a stressful…
27 Sep 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
Économie – Raju Jaddoo : « L’Afrique, c’est la stratégie »
L’indicateur du climat des affaires de la MCCI enregistre une baisse de 2,4 points (2,8 %) au 3e trimestre 2013. Une nouvelle baisse après celle du 2e trimestre avec, toutefois, une amplitude moindre pour s’établir à 85,1 points soit le nouveau le plus bas depuis le lancement de cet indicateur.
27 Sep 2013, Le Defi Quotidien
Aujourd’hui aux Assises : L’heure de vérité pour Yesudass Veeranah
C’est ce vendredi 27 septembre que les jurés délibéreront dans le procès qu’intente le Directeur des Poursuites publiques (DPP) à Yesudass Veeranah aux Assises. Ce dernier est accusé d’avoir, le 5 novembre 2005, tué son épouse Nisha à la suite d’une dispute. Il a plaidé non coupable.
27 Sep 2013, Le Defi Quotidien
Mise au Point : ‘Pertes d’emploi et pertes nettes d’emplois’
Pour faire suite à votre article en date du 22 septembre 2013 sous le titre : « Victime de la crise – 2 913 pertes d’emploi en six mois dans le secteur d’exportation », je souhaite apporter quelques précisions sur les chiffres que vous avez publiés.
27 Sep 2013, Le Defi Quotidien
Le climat des affaires est morose
Un ciel toujours couvert... s’agissant du climat des affaires ! C’est ce qui ressort de l’enquête trimestrielle effectuée par la Chambre de commerce et d’industrie.
27 Sep 2013, Le Defi Quotidien
Le ministre Kasenally s’attire les foudres rodriguaises
Une déclaration faite mardi à Mesnil, à l’inauguration du pont Parisot, par le ministre du Logement et des Terres, Abu Kasenally, en réponse à une question des journalistes, lui a attiré les foudres des Rodriguais.
27 Sep 2013, Le Defi Quotidien
UoM : Le Britannique Paul Currant nommé Pro Vice Chancellor
C’est un universitaire britannique, Paul Currant, qui a été désigné par le conseil d’administration de l’Université de Maurice (UoM) pour assumer le poste de pro-vice chancelier (Planning and Ressources). Cela fait suite à un exercice d’appel à candidatures lancé en début d’année, après la publication du rapport de Dev Manraj.…
27 Sep 2013, Le Defi Media Live News
Secteur manufacturier : perte de plus de 1000 emplois
L’industrie manufacturière, autrefois pourvoyeuse d’emplois, continue de rétrécir avec une perte de 1 199 emplois ce dernier trimestre, selon Statistics Mauritius. 785 employés ont été licenciés dans le cadre de la restructuration de certaines entreprises.
27 Sep 2013, Lexpress.mu
National Identity Card: Procedures and Functions Explained More
Easier access to e-government services, immediately accessible but protected data ... The benefits but also the procedures for new national digital identity cards were explained during a meeting on Thursday, September 26.
27 Sep 2013, business.mega.mu