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Boxing – Richarno Colin will be battling it out in one of the toughest categories
Richarno Colin competed at the Bocskai Memorial Tournament in Debrecen after a training camp in January and caused one of the biggest surprises with his gold medal, defeating AIBA World Championships bronze medalist Bradley Saunders of England in February 2011 and was gold medalist at the 2009 Francophone Games in Beirut. All Africa Games winner [...]The post Boxing – Richarno Colin will be battling it out in one of the toughest categories appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
30 Jul 2012, KotZot
Boxing – Jason Lavigilante loses to Ghana’s Duke Micah 18-14 in the Men’s Flyweight (52kg)
Ghana’s Duke Micah has defeated Jason Lavigilante of Mauritius in the Olympic Boxing flyweight class. Micah made a bright start, pumping the jab out and landing with a couple of nice right hands throughout the opening round. Jason Lavigilante was also having some success and was only trailing by two points heading into the second [...]The post Boxing – Jason Lavigilante loses to Ghana’s Duke Micah 18-14 in the Men’s Flyweight (52kg) appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
30 Jul 2012, KotZot
Heather Arseth 4th in Swimming Women’s 200m Freestyle (Heat 1)
Heather Arseth came in 4th in the Swimming Women’s 200m Freestyle with clocking 2.07.81 in the first heat won by Natthanan Junkrajang from Thailand. 1 JUNKRAJANG Natthanan 2:02.49 - 2 VILLARS Danielle 2:03.55 +1.06 3 BAEK Il Joo 2:04.32 +1.83 4 ARSETH Heather 2:07.81 +5.32 5 FANCHETTE Aurelie 2:23.49 +21.00The post Heather Arseth 4th in Swimming Women’s 200m Freestyle (Heat 1) appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
30 Jul 2012, KotZot
Analysis: Towards Budget pro-Private Sector?
Currently abroad, the Minister of Finance will begin the final stretch for the presentation of his second Budget. It will have the difficult task of boosting the economy to prevent economic growth is anemic in 2013.
30 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu
Tuna: Sapmer Invest around Rs 8-10 ?illion in Mauritius EEZ
The company is investing Reunion Sapmer between Rs 8 and Rs 10 billion in tuna fishing in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of Mauritius.
30 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu
Two South African Wine Manufacturers Present their Products in Mauritius
David Finlayson and Matthew van Heerden, two South African winemakers, respectively Edgebaston houses and Uva Mira, recently presented their different creations, including Chardonnay, typical of the region of Stellenbosch in South Africa during a visit the island.
30 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu
CEDEM Tells Stories for Children
From 30 July to 4 August, the Centre for Education and Development for Children Mauritians (CEDEM) is organizing a special program across the island for children.
30 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu
Furious row by two Mauritian delegates at the Olympic Games Village
The two Mauritians Olympic delegates, Alain St-Louis and Hao Thyn Voon, had an argument on Saturday morning around 5PM local time. It took little for the Mauritians to transform the Games village into a fighting ring as swearing , insults and threats were thrown out. Alain St-Louis took aim at the president of the Olympic [...]The post Furious row by two Mauritian delegates at the Olympic Games Village appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
30 Jul 2012, KotZot
Women’s Beach Volleyball – Czech Republic 2 Mauritius 0
Mauritius Beach Volleyball team have been beaten at beach volleyball 21-10 in the first set and 21-11 in second setThe post Women’s Beach Volleyball – Czech Republic 2 Mauritius 0 appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
30 Jul 2012, KotZot
BOI: Front Desk Manager Charged
Marday Marian, Front Desk Manager Board of Investment (BOI) was arrested Friday and brought to the Bail & Remand Court (BRC) on Saturday for his indictment. He was released against bail. Central CID investigators suspect of being part of the network of rogue operating within this establishment.
30 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu
5 Tours de 24 à 42 Etages au Caudan Waterfront
La construction de cinq tours de luxe au Caudan Waterfront est envisagée. C’est le projet que caresse actuellement Uptown Development Co Ltd, une compagnie enregistrée à Maurice depuis janvier de cette année.
30 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu
Mauritian Hakka take top prizes at conference in Toronto
Every four years, the Toronto Hakka Conference meets to highlight the Hakka language and culture, and to recognize the outstanding achievements of Chinese Hakka who have settled in the Toronto area of Canada. For the first time since the Conference was founded 12 years ago, Hakka who immigrated to Toronto from Mauritius won awards in [...]The post Mauritian Hakka take top prizes at conference in Toronto appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
29 Jul 2012, KotZot
History in the making as the first Olympic beach volleyball players from Mauritius
Two years ago, Elodie Li Yuk Lo quit her job teaching high school biology and physical education, left her family in Toronto and moved to France to train for the Olympics. In February, partner Natacha Rigobert also walked away from teaching and began the countdown to London. These two are making history for Mauritius — [...]The post History in the making as the first Olympic beach volleyball players from Mauritius appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
29 Jul 2012, KotZot
Judo – Christianne Legentil defeated at the quarter finals
Mauritian judo lady Christianne Legentil was defeated at the quarter finals by Belgium’s Ilse Heylen on Sunday. After five minutes, the Belgian inflicted 2 yuko on the Mauritian to progress to the semis. Legentil on her part has been given a second chance as she will face Luxemburg’s Marie Muller to fight for a place [...]The post Judo – Christianne Legentil defeated at the quarter finals appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
29 Jul 2012, KotZot
Reunion: Finally Currency Exchange on Island!
After an assault course conducted only headwind, Jismy Moutien inaugurated Thursday, July 26, the exchange office that opened in Nice street in Saint-Denis. This is the first and only 10 years on the island.
29 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu
The FSC Encourages Members of Legal Profession to Become Interested in Financial Services
This sector has a great need for lawyers and service specific specialty. Without the skills required by a financial services sector, it will be difficult to those of Mauritius to achieve the objectives it has set. A workshop with lawyers allowed to take stock.
29 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu
Men’s 200m Freestyle – Gilles Marquet clocked a lifetime best of 1:58.91
Gilles Marquet competed in the first heat at the breathtaking Aquatics Centre, one of the permanent venues specially constructed for London 2012 with a lifetime best of 1:58.91 which still does not guarantee a place in the semifinals. Results 1 04 SCHWAB ALFARO Nicholas1:53.41 2 05 MARQUET Gilles 1:58.91 3 03 LIM Anderson Chee Wei [...]The post Men’s 200m Freestyle – Gilles Marquet clocked a lifetime best of 1:58.91 appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
29 Jul 2012, KotZot
Mauritian Police Brutality at Tamarin: Human Right at its Worst
The videos below is one of the rare ones showing Mauritian Police brutality and a blatant rape of the word Human Rights. It’s no news ...Read full article on Island Crisis: Mauritian Police Brutality at Tamarin: Human Right at its Worst.
29 Jul 2012, Island Crisis
Mauritian Police Brutality at Tamarin: Human Right at its Worst
The videos below is one of the rare ones showing Mauritian Police brutality and a blatant rape of the word Human Rights. It’s no news that the Mauritian police are incompetent drop outs. Well not all of them, because there are some intellectuals and some with a sense of human ...Read full article on Island Crisis: Mauritian Police Brutality at Tamarin: Human Right at its Worst.
29 Jul 2012, Island Crisis
Bank of Baroda Opens New Branch at Rose Belle
The Bank of Baroda, which celebrates this year its 50 years of operation in Mauritius, has inaugurated a new branch in Rose Belle, opposite the Area health centre on Wednesday.
28 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu