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Relations propriétaire/locataire : Un ennui conjoncturel fait de lui un « mauvais payeur »
Le contrat liant un propriétaire à son locataire est régi par la Landlord and Tenant Act et la tenue d’un Rent Book fait foi du paiement et de la réception du loyer. Tout cet arsenal de mesures renforce le contrat, mais dans la pratique des inconvénients sont notés.
18 Oct 2013, Le Defi Quotidien
Eleven New Police Stations
Police plans to build eleven new police stations by 2016. Just for this year, four sites should be opened.
18 Oct 2013, business.mega.mu
Dr Chandan Jankee : Dont waste another Budget
Some Proposals for Mr ManrajDr Chandan Jankee is Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Mauritius and a keen observer of the economic policies of Government. This is one of the reasons for his analysis of the Mauritian economy to get the attention of intellectuals in the public and…
18 Oct 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
World Food Day : Towards sustainable food systems
The ‘World Food Day’ is observed every year on 16 October, the date of the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations in 1945. This year the focus is on “Sustainable Food Systems for Food Security and Nutrition” and in that context, the Ministry of…
18 Oct 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
Targeting Africa : The “Big 5”
In Africa, when we talk of the Big 5, we refer to five of the most difficult animals to hunt in the black continent, namely the lion, the elephant, the buffalo, the leopard, and the rhinoceros. Since most of these game animals are now endangered, the term Big 5 is…
18 Oct 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
Views and suggestions on the 2013-14 budget
I am neither an Economist nor a Budget Specialist; it is not within my field of expertise. However, as an individual who happens to possess some lucidity and common-sense, I would like to share some views on the future budget of Mauritius.
18 Oct 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
Order of Malta : One of the oldest institutions with a mission of care
The Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of St John of Jerusalem of Rhodes and of Malta, better known as the Order of Malta is present in Mauritius for more than 35 years.
18 Oct 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
Cecile Cassimally : The Golden Voice
This week News on Sunday met one cheerful and energetic personality whose voice leaves people stunned. Cecile Cassimally has been singing and performing in shows since 1988. Throughout the years, her melodious and charming voice has been entertaining and carrying people away from their troubles.
18 Oct 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
Second consecutive African Award for Duval
Xavier-Luc Duval, Vice-Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and Economic Development has for the second consecutive year been conferred upon the best Finance Minister of Africa Award by The Africa Investor.
18 Oct 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
Dr Jack Keel and Mr Hiding : Atmospheric dementia
DR JACK KEEL: Our Met Services predict nothing good for the coming summer?MR HIDING: Why, it promises a lot of warmth and sunshine, doesn’t it?
18 Oct 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
Bhudeo Krishna Sudarshan : Education is the platform that can bring Bihar and Mauritius closer to each other”
Mr. Bhudeo Krishna Sudarshan visited Mauritius recently. He is the current chairperson of the Dr. Y. K. Sudharshan Krishna Singh Educational Foundation Trust (Patna), the Krishna Sudarshan Charitable Trust (New Delhi), the Krishna Sudarshan Institute of Technology (Jharkhand) and the Sudharshan Institute of Medical Science Pvt. Ltd. (Nepal).
18 Oct 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
30 candles for the MSM : Forward for Change
The Mouvement Socialiste Militant (MSM) meets in congress at the Swami Vivekananda International Convention Centre this Sunday to celebrate its 30th anniversary. It is time for the founder father of the party, Sir Anerood Jugnauth, to walk down memory lane and for his son and leader of the party, Pravind…
18 Oct 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
REGIONAL COOPERATION : Ambassador Shyam Saran terms IOR-ARC as “side-show”, urges for a vision
Shyam Saran (born September 4, 1946) was Foreign Secretary with the Government of India. He has served as Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Indonesia and Myanmar, High Commissioner to Mauritius, Joint Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office, Deputy Chief of Mission in Tokyo and Counsellor in the Indian Embassy in Beijing.…
18 Oct 2013, Le Defi Quotidien
REGIONAL COOPERATION : Ambassador Shyam Saran terms IOR-ARC as “side-show”, urges for a vision
Shyam Saran (born September 4, 1946) was Foreign Secretary with the Government of India. He has served as Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Indonesia and Myanmar, High Commissioner to Mauritius, Joint Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office, Deputy Chief of Mission in Tokyo and Counsellor in the Indian Embassy in Beijing.…
18 Oct 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
International Youth Forum 2013
International Youth Forum 2013 is the first ever being organised in Mauritius. It regroups some 100 participants coming from 26 countries to discuss topics of global relevance. The objective is to sensitise the youth on their responsibilities and participation as future world leaders.
18 Oct 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
Les Assises de l’Éducation : Reviewing education in Mauritius
Preparing our children for life. As the theme puts it, Les Assises de l’Education has for objective to make quality education for a holistic development accessible to every child in the Republic of Mauritius. From October 14 to 17, stakeholders from pre-primary to secondary through primary sectors discussed the various…
18 Oct 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
Supply Of Flour: The STC Launches Tender
The tender for the supply of flour for the year 2014 has been launched. The State Trading Corporation (STC) has launched now, because the price of wheat on the world market is fairly stable.
18 Oct 2013, business.mega.mu
Affaire MITD : Chedumbrum au CCID ce vendredi matin
Accusé de détournement de mineure, Narain Chedumbrum, enseignant au MITD, sera interrogé under warning au CCID ce vendredi 18 octobre. Il devra, entre autres, répondre aux accusations de tentative d’influencer un témoin proférées par son épouse. Et, il sera entendu par rapport à la plainte pour sédition faite par Sheila Bappoo contre Pravind Jugnauth.
18 Oct 2013, Lexpress.mu
Banquet d’État : Le PM et Bongo plaident pour un destin commun
Un partenariat plus solide entre deux pays amis ayant de multiples points communs. C’était le sens des discours d’Ali Bongo Odimba, président du Gabon, et le Premier ministre, Navin Ramgoolam, lors du banquet d’État en l’honneur de la délégation gabonaise jeudi soir. C’était au Harilall Vaghjee Hall, Port-Louis.
18 Oct 2013, Le Defi Media Live News
Rencontre entre Bongo/Paul Lam Shang Leen/Bérenger
Le président du Gabon, Ali Bongo Ondimba, a eu, jeudi après-midi, une rencontre avec le chef juge par intérim, Paul Lam Shang Leen, à l’hôtel Oberoi, Balaclava, avant de rencontrer le leader de l’Opposition, Paul Bérenger, quelques minutes plus tard au même endroit.
18 Oct 2013, Le Defi Media Live News