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MT Passes Under the Ministry of ICT
This is an announcement by the Minister Pillay that surprised many. Even some leaders of Mauritius Telecom present at the launch of the iPnone 5S Bagatelle yesterday, Thursday, December 12. The company is now under the umbrella of his ministry.
13 Dec 2013, business.mega.mu
List of Nominees for 71st Golden Globe Awards
Nominees for the 71st annual Golden Globe Awards, announced Thursday in Beverly Hills, Calif., by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association:
13 Dec 2013, business.mega.mu
Affaire Harte: Rutnah pourra se rendre en Angleterre
L’homme de loi qui faisait face à une interdiction de quitter le pays. Arrêté dans le cadre de l’affaire Harte, il pourra cependant prendre l’avion aujourd’hui. Ainsi en a décidé le magistrat Nataraj Mooneesamy en cour de district de Port-Louis, hier, jeudi 12 décembre.
13 Dec 2013, Lexpress.mu
Mauritius Among Top 10 Ethical Travel Destinations for 2014
For those who've resolved to only spend their tourist cash in up-and-coming destinations with strong environmental and human rights records in 2014, nonprofit Ethical Traveler has taken care of the research for you.
13 Dec 2013, business.mega.mu
MITD: Praveen Mohadeb pressenti comme directeur
L’ancien directeur de la Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) fait partie des candidats pressentis pour diriger le Mauritius Institute of Training and Development (MITD). Il avait éjecté de la TEC en mars dernier après avoir été blâmé par un comité disciplinaire…
13 Dec 2013, Lexpress.mu
Un blessé grave après un accident à La Tour Koenig
Un accident grave est survenu vers 7 h 35 ce matin, vendredi 13 décembre, à La Tour Koenig. Cela, après une collision entre un cycliste et un autobus. Sérieusement blessé, un habitant de la région a été conduit d’urgence à l’hôpital.
13 Dec 2013, Lexpress.mu
A Scientific Guide to Effectively Saying No
Learning how to say no is one of the most useful skills you can develop, especially when it comes to living a more productive and healthy life.
13 Dec 2013, business.mega.mu
Meurtre à Forest-Side : aucune charge retenue contre la petite Vanessa ; elle sera relâchée sous peu
Le bureau du Directeur des Poursuites Publiques (DPP) a tranché. Aucune accusation ne sera pour l’heure retenue contre la petite Vanessa. Celle-ci, âgée de 10 ans, a été arrêtée mercredi soir et placée au Rehabilitation Youth Centre à Petite-Rivière pour avoir mortellement poignardé l’ami de son père, Jacques Jocelyn Veerasamy,…
13 Dec 2013, Le Defi Media Live News
Le gaz à usage commercial et industriel coûte 30 % plus cher
Le prix du gaz à usage commercial et industriel coûte 30 % plus cher depuis ce vendredi 13 décembre. La bonbonne de 12 kilos coûte désormais Rs 676. Le prix du gaz ménager est, pour sa part, maintenu à Rs 330.
13 Dec 2013, Le Defi Media Live News
Ruling to pay 25 times a fine of Rs 5,000 upheld
Justices Ashraf Caunhye and David Chan Kan Cheong sitting on appeal have upheld the ruling of the Intermediate Court convicting the appellant, H.K Ramsaran, to a fine of Rs 5,000 each under 25 counts of information totaling a fine of Rs 125,000 for having illegally withdrawn an amount of Rs…
13 Dec 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
Appeal Court upholds : ARC ruling on land assessment
Shanti Kumari Phagoo who contested the evaluation of her plot of land of an extent of 2053 square metres, situated at Bassin, Quatre- Bornes, at Rs 2,250,000 by the Government Valuer before the Assessment Review Committee (ARC) saw her appeal dismissed with costs.
13 Dec 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
Jameel Peerally : “Nelson Mandela as a Guru”
Different causes and different approaches, but activism remains something done out of passion and needing a lot of sacrifice. Leaders of the world laud Nelson Mandela’s legacy and many common men from different parts of the world, however big or small their initiative, draw inspiration from him.
13 Dec 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
Dr Ramgoolam in Paris and South Africa
The Prime Minister, Dr Navin Ramgoolam participated in the summit on Peace and Security in Paris, at the invitation of President François Hollande, last week before attending the funeral of late President Mandela who passed away on 5 December.
13 Dec 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
Activism in the veins of the new generation
World famous DJ Matt Howes tours the world and raises fund for charity. What is special about him is that he didn’t give up after a tragic accident where he lost his arm. Highly inspired by Nelson Mandela he takes on to humanitarian activism despite an amputed arm with still…
13 Dec 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
CPE Results : Succeeding despite all odds
Whether it is Warren Jasmin of Emmanuel Anquetil government school, a ZEP primary school of Roche Bois, who gains a seat at the Royal College Port Louis, or Sarvish Babooa of Bois des Amourettes GS and Sarvagya Baungally of Bambous who have a seat at John Kennedy SC, or even…
13 Dec 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
Dr Jack Keel and Mr Hiding : Marijuana goes public
DR JACK KEEL: Have you heard?MR HIDING: Yes, I have.
13 Dec 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
AFD grants Rs 2 billion to the Energy Sector
The Agence Francaise de Developpement (AFD) approved a credit line in favour of Mauritius to the tune of around 50 million Euros, which is approximately Rs 2 billion, as budget support for the funding of sustainable development projects in the energy sector. The loan is combined with a technical assistance…
13 Dec 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
The new airport dodges magnificent colonial design
US$1 billion new Terminal 3 Building with high-design transport terminals at Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport is the new kid on the block of global architecture. Mauritius didn’t lag behind and tried earnestly to revamp its airport.
13 Dec 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
National Assembly : New Sports Bill led to late-night sitting
The National Assembly met in session on Tuesday 10 December at 11.40 a.m with the Honourable speaker, Razack Peeroo in the Chair. Items on the Order Paper included a Motion from the Prime Minister and the Second Reading of the Supplementary Appropriation (2013) Bill and of the Sports Bill.
13 Dec 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
M-Factor : Onze gladiateurs dans l’arène vocale
Organisée par Events Plus en collaboration avec Le Défi Media Group, la finale du concours M-Factor aura lieu à Grand-Baie La Croisette. Onze participants sont en lice pour remporter le 1er prix, un séjour à l’hôtel Ambre du groupe Sun Resorts.
13 Dec 2013, Le Defi Quotidien