Latest news
Mukesh Rughoo : Roof-gardening has a direct impact on food security
Mukesh Rughoo has more than 34 years of experience in research of crops of strategic importance such as sugar cane, potato, maize, pulses, onion, garlic, wheat, rice and other crops.
20 Sep 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
Dr Jack Keel and Mr Hiding : The legend lives on
DR JACK KEEL: Twenty-eighty years after his death, the Father of the Nation is still alive and kicking.MR HIDING: Legends never die.
20 Sep 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
Real Estate continues to dominate Foreign Direct Investment
MAURITIUS attracted a total of Rs 4.7 billion foreign direct investment (FDI) during the first six months this year. Latest figures released by the Bank of Mauritius confirm the trend observed during the past few years that the real estate sector is driving the economy.
20 Sep 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
Sushi Boom
When most of us hear the word, “Sushi”, we immediately think of raw fish. But in truth, dishes made with raw fish are called “Sashimi”. What really defines Sushi is any dish made with vinegar rice, which may or may not include raw fish.
20 Sep 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
Are celebrities influencing our teens?
Mauritians today have access to the media more than ever before. We have the Internet, magazines, movies and soaps which are all plastered with celebrities who have millions of teens following their every step.
20 Sep 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
Road accidents: Identify the real causes
The press recently reported that French experts have advised the government to have drivers undergo medical fitness to drive in a bid to curb road accidents.
20 Sep 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
Medco (Cassis) Secondary School turns eco-friendly
Next year is a milestone for Medco (Cassis) Secondary School. Situated in the heart of the capital city of Port Louis, the college will be celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2014. What’s more, as from next year, the girls’ college which has up to now offered Form I to Form…
20 Sep 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
Parvèz Dookhy : “I am more present than the Prime Minister is physically in Mauritius.”
In the maelstrom of Mauritian politics, the President of the RCP stands firm against all odds. To find out more about this upright barrister who is all focused about bringing a positive change, read this interview of his with NoS.
20 Sep 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
Ex-Magistrate Panday registers third setback in attempt to sue State
The two separate motions at different point in time lodged by the former Magistrate Dattatreya Panday before the Supreme Court have been rejected by Justice Saheed Bhaukaurally on the ground of “abuse of the Court’s time”.
20 Sep 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
No pension tax for Vice-President
The retirement pension of the Vice-President of the Republic of Mauritius is exempt from tax. This ruling has recently been upheld by the Appeal Court having on the bench Justices Bushan Domah and Mrs Rehana Mungly-Gulbul.
20 Sep 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
Father Henri Souchon passes away
THE FUNERAL of Father Henri Souchon, who passed away in his sleep last Friday night, at the age of 89, was held last Sunday. Family, friends, parishioners and dignitaries, including the Prime Minister Dr Navin Ramgoolam and the opposition leader, Alan Ganoo, were present at the Immaculée Conception Church in…
20 Sep 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
Poster Graphics wins Africa SMME Award
POSTER graphics, a visual communication enterprise has been awarded the second prize at the Africa SMME Awards by the Africa Growth Institute.
20 Sep 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
Business Angel: Boosting Entrepreneurship
A Business Angel investor uses personal disposable finance and business or professional experience to invest in the growth of a small business, generally in start-up or early stage.
20 Sep 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
Credit Union: The alternative to banks for low financing
AT A time when banks are making record profits and customers are paying higher fees and commissions, many people are opting for alternative financial institutions that will help them save money. One such institution is the credit union.
20 Sep 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
Aarti Gulrajani Desscann – Encouraging women towards sports
A former table tennis player, Aarti Gulrajani Desscann advocates women’s rights to sports. President of the Women and Sport Commission of the Mauritius Olympic Committee, she strives to promote the participation of women in sports at all levels.
20 Sep 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
Mauritius to curb dependency on fossil fuels
It fuels the world and makes it spin. Energy, widely needed in everyday life and in all fields, is giving the world a hard time as resources get depleted. Mauritius, in a bid to move from fossil fuels and find alternative sources of energy is opening its doors to new…
20 Sep 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
Fake Loto winner arrested along with Loto official
STELLIO Antonio, the communications manager of the National Lottery, was arrested on Wednesday. He is suspected of having conspired with Peemal Gokhool, a ‘salesman’ of 30 years who claimed to be the holder of the winning ticket for the jackpot of Rs 28 million but which he had lost.
20 Sep 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
Emmanuel Richon : “There is need to lament on the state of culture in Mauritius”
Emmanuel Richon has had a long career in Museum restoration activities in Paris, Sydney and in Mauritius since 1980. After having recovered the great paintings of the St Francis Church in Pamplemousses, at St Louis Cathedral and those at the City Hall of the Municipality of Port Louis, he has…
20 Sep 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
Grande distribution – L’observatoire des prix remis sur pied
Après une fermeture temporaire, l’Observatoire des prix a été remis sur pied par le ministère du Commerce, de l’Industrie et de la Protection des Consommateurs. La raison de la fermeture: les allégations de Kingsavers à l’encontre d’une grande surface.
20 Sep 2013, Le Defi Quotidien
Tourisme – Cap sur Top Resa et la Riviera française
Une délégation mauricienne, menée par le ministre du Tourisme, Michael Sik Yuen, participera, la semaine prochaine, au grand salon touristique français, Top Resa, qui se tiendra du 24 au 27 septembre au Parc des expositions de Paris.
20 Sep 2013, Le Defi Quotidien