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History – The wind of change
C. Antelme was a wise and sagacious politician who could read in the seeds of time. He had rightly pointed out when the aristocrats and democrats were fighting for constitutional changes in the early 1880s that they were paving the way to their own destruction meaning loss of political power…
06 Sep 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
Anse La Raie – An exotic location
It is a small village past the different areas from Port Louis and an array of colourful and fascinating landscapes and spectacular sceneries that nobody fails to admire. Anse la Raie is reached almost after a short leisurely drive from Port Louis. It is located a kilometre from Cap Malheureux.…
06 Sep 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
Bilingual courses at Université des Mascareignes
Université des Mascareignes (UDM) was officially inaugurated in Camp Levieux by the Prime Minister on Monday. With the collaboration of Université de Limoges, UDM will operate according to the French system but will also offer courses in English medium, thus offering bilingual courses to students.
06 Sep 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
Distance learning : Same degree, less cost
Distance learning was introduced in Mauritius in the 70s. Over the decades, it has gained popularity, with more and more persons opting for distance education. The cost of courses, its flexibility, and ICT have helped in positioning distance learning as an alternative to ‘traditional’ learning.
06 Sep 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
Island of Shame: A Dogs Assassin in Mauritius
While we’re always bragging about Protection of Animals in Mauritius on the National TV, the reality out there is far from being similar to the multidimensional brain soap broadcast to you. Nothing new about the “not-so-famous” exportation of poor monkeys […]
06 Sep 2013, Island Crisis
Insolite : Navin Ramgoolam, un habitant de Villebague, arrêté pour vol
Il porte le même nom que le Premier ministre et il est accusé de s’être approprié de manière frauduleuse la carcasse d’un cerf appartenant à l’Etat. Navin Ramgoolam, un habitant de Villebague, a été arrêté par la police du Port mardi 3 septembre.
06 Sep 2013, Le Defi Media Live News
Une femme de 83 ans tuée dans un accident à Rose-Hill
La série noire se poursuit. Une femme de 83 ans a perdu la vie dans un accident de la route survenu devant le Plaza à Rose-Hill jeudi soir.
06 Sep 2013, Le Defi Media Live News
Roshi Bhadain : « La nouvelle carte d’identité est anticonstitutionnelle »
L’avocat Roshi Badhain intervenait lors d’un forum-débat au centre Marie Reine de la Paix jeudi après-midi dans le cadre des activités marquant le 30e anniversaire du Mouvement Socialiste Militant (MSM).
06 Sep 2013, Le Defi Media Live News
Mauritius Has The Dimension Of Love For Weddings
Rs 500 to Rs 800 million. This is the amount spent by large Indian businessmen and other countries when they come to celebrate the marriage of one of their own in Mauritius. Therefore, a special incentive plan to develop and promote the element Meeting, Incentive, Conference, Event (MICE) as a niche market for Mauritius will be established very soon.
06 Sep 2013, business.mega.mu
Travailleurs étrangers – Reaz Chuttoo : « Il y a trop de lobby »
Les travailleurs étrangers sont sous les feux du projecteur après ce que des ouvriers bangladais travaillant pour le compte de Real Garments aient été expulsés et que le ministre du Travail, Shakeel Mohamed, ait annoncé le gel des permis de travail dans le secteur de la construction.
06 Sep 2013, Le Defi Media Live News
Soarano à Madagascar: un engin explose devant un hôtel
L’affaire «bombe artisanale» serait-elle de retour ? Un engin explosif a endommagé l’escalier et le mur d’un hôtel, la nuit du mercredi 4 septembre à Soarano, sans faire de blessé.
06 Sep 2013, Lexpress.mu
Insolite: Navin Ramgoolam, storekeeper, arrêté pour vol de cerf
Nouvelle insolite. Un habitant de Villebague qui porte le même nom que le Premier ministre a été appréhendé par la police criminelle du Port mardi 3 septembre. Navin Ramgoolam est accusé de s’être approprié de manière frauduleuse la carcasse d’un cerf adulte appartenant à l’Etat.
06 Sep 2013, Lexpress.mu
La fumée de l’incinérateur dérange
Les habitants de la région de l’hôpital Jeetoo s’inquiètent des fumées noires qui émanent de la cheminée de l’incinérateur de cet hôpital.
06 Sep 2013, Le Defi Media Live News
RES – Une star indienne pour le lancement de Palmyra
Palmyra souhaite marquer d’une pierre blanche son lancement. L’actrice indienne, Neha Dhupia, sera l’invitée de marque pour le lancement commercial des Résidences Palmyra, un projet de Navos Property, ce vendredi à l’Intercontinental Hotel, Balaclava.
06 Sep 2013, Le Defi Media Live News
Mare Chicose: Several Million Fishing Equipment Destroyed
Fishing equipment, valued between Rs 8 and Rs 10 million, will be destroyed at the landfill Mare Chicose next Thursday. The equipment will be first crushed by heavy vehicles before being buried in the ground. These devices have been seized in recent months by the guardians of the Ministry of Fisheries affected in five stations across the country. They have benefited from using the Flying Squad and members of the regular force.
06 Sep 2013, business.mega.mu
Bhavish Jahaly le 25e boursier de la MCB Foundation
Bhavish Jahaly, un des lauréats de la cuvée 2012 du Higher School Certificate (HSC) a reçu la bourse d’études 2013 de la MCB Foundation. L’ancien élève du collège Royal de Curepipe a signé jeudi après-midi les documents officialisant l’accord.
06 Sep 2013, Le Defi Media Live News
Eboulement : attention danger
«Nous vivons constamment dans la peur.» La vie d’une quinzaine de familles habitant sur le flanc de la montagne à Ruisseau-de-Créole, Baie-du-Cap, est menacée par des éboulements. A tout moment, des rochers pourraient dévaler la montagne et s’abattre sur les maisons. D’ailleurs, le géologue Prem Saddul affirme avoir identifié plusieurs endroits à risque.
06 Sep 2013, Lexpress.mu
Horse Racing: Arena Case Takes A New Turn
Jockey Arena, suspended for six months after the 24th day of racing and accused of "cheating" (cheating), is once again about him. This time, he alleges an incident at a party in June - attended by Ian Paterson, Chief Commissioner races - Chief Stipe - could influence the commissioners in their decisions against him.
06 Sep 2013, business.mega.mu
16 Things You Should Do At The End Of Every Work Day
Last week when I laid out the 16 things you should do at the start of every work day, I said the first few hours in the office can have a significant effect on your level of productivity over the following eight. But in order to successfully accomplish your morning routine, you’ll have to end the previous day properly.
06 Sep 2013, business.mega.mu
The Case Of Luxury Cars: Toolsee Confronted With Checks Lagesse
Director SS Motor Point was Wednesday at Central CID where he was confronted with four checks issued by Thierry Lagesse investigators. The latter said to have made ??payments to Dhanishwar Toolsee in February for "excise duty" and the value added tax (VAT) of the Mercedes SLS AMG.
06 Sep 2013, motors.mega.mu