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Microsoft shares its expertise
Microsoft is participating in the 18th triennial Conference of CCEM. A strong delegation of various experts will represent Microsoft at this conference to share their views on education and the use of technology in that field. This delegation will be led by Mark East, general manager Microsoft Education Industry Group for EMEA (Europe, Middle East [...]
28 Aug 2012, The Independent Daily
Network to keep watch over differently abled launched
The protection of persons with disabilities against all forms of discrimination and of their rights, among others, is defined in various laws, but to date there is no single law specifically dedicated to the differently-abled. Thus, the Minister of Social Security, Sheila Bappoo, has proposed a Disability Act to better protect and defend the rights [...]
28 Aug 2012, The Independent Daily
‘New measures taken to boost education sector’
Vice Prime Minister and minister of Finance, Xavier Luc Duval opened the stakeholders’ forum on the theme ‘Education in the Commonwealth: Making it Happen’ during the18th conference of the Commonwealth Education Ministers (CCEM) held at the Swami Vivekananda International Convention Centre (SVICC), Pailles on Tuesday. Duval underlined that education is free in the island since [...]
28 Aug 2012, The Independent Daily
Importance of planning for future of education stressed on
The Commonwealth Advisory Bureau Policy Briefing was launched on Monday by the minister of Education and Human Resources, Vasant Bunwaree at the Swami Vivekananda International Convention Centre, Pailles. The minister stated, “Whether it is the eradication of poverty and economic inequality or the promotion of international understanding and peace, we know that the delivery of [...]
28 Aug 2012, The Independent Daily
New law for LPs necessary,says FSC
The Financial Services Commission (FSC) held a presentation on Limited Partnerships (LPs) on Tuesday at its premises, with regards to the Limited Partnerships Act promulgated in December 2011. The FSC is of the opinion that it has become a necessity to introduce this legislation for LPs to modernise legislation and promote Mauritius as an International [...]
28 Aug 2012, The Independent Daily
2 dead, 3 badly injured in road accident at Vallée des Prêtres
Jacques Desiré and Vadarassen Vyapooree from Camp Levieux, Rose Hill were victims of a fatal road accident at Vallée des Pretres on Tuesday. They were employed in road construction and were returning home when their vehicle skidded, rolled over before coming to a standstill by the side of the road. According to a source the [...]
28 Aug 2012, The Independent Daily
Artificial insemination specialist marks 30th anniversary
Harley Street Fertility Centre held a party on Saturday to mark the 30 years’ experience of Dr. Rajat Goswamy, gynaecologist and specialist in artificial insemination. The centre is especially dedicated to those couples who cannot have children in the traditional way. With the advent of artificial means of fertilisation such as in-vitro fertilisation, many couples [...]
28 Aug 2012, The Independent Daily
MMSD warns public about high bank fees
The Mouvement Mauricien Social Democrate (MMSD) is holding a series of meetings throughout the island, according to a statement made by the party spokesperson, Dr Radhika Jagatsing-Beehoospoteea. She added that the party is sensitising members of the public to the high fees being levied by commercial banks since many of them are unaware that a [...]
28 Aug 2012, The Independent Daily
Alcopal – A legal pill which could help drink-drivers pass breath tests
A legal pill which could help drink-drivers pass breath tests has gone on sale in the UK. Police and road safety campaigners reacted angrily after it emerged the controversial product – already banned in the US – is being sold online. The pill, called Alcopal costs Rs1000 for a pack of 20, is said to [...]The post Alcopal – A legal pill which could help drink-drivers pass breath tests appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
28 Aug 2012, KotZot
Glik in Poland squad for World Cup qualifiers
WARSAW (AFP)Poland coach Waldemar Fornalik on Tuesday announced his squad for the 2014 World Cup qualifiers away to Montenegro on September 7 in Podgorica and at home to Moldova on September 11 in Warsaw.Fornalik added seven names to a 16-man list made up exclusively of foreign-based players, unveiled on Friday.Apart from Torino defender Kamil Glik and Reims midfielder Grzegorz Krychowiak, the new call-ups are all from the Polish league.The 49-year-old Fornalik, who has spent his entire career in the Polish league as a defender then coach, was appointed in July to replace Franciszek Smuda.Smuda quit early following a disappointing showing …
28 Aug 2012, Orange Ki News ?
Burning Car At Goodlands
During the night of Saturday, August 25, a car caught fire on the new road of Goodlands. It was around 20:30 that abandoned vehicle was seen in flames.
28 Aug 2012, motors.mega.mu
EXCLUSIF AFP - Arafat: le parquet de Nanterre ouvre une instruction pour assassinat
PARIS (AFP)Une information judiciaire pour assassinat concernant le décès de Yasser Arafat en 2004 a été ouverte mardi par le parquet de Nanterre, a-t-on appris de sources proches du dossier.L'ouverture de cette instruction fait suite au dépôt d'une plainte contre X pour assassinat avec constitution de partie civile le 31 juillet par Souha Arafat, la veuve du chef de l'Autorité palestienne, mort le 11 novembre 2004 à l'hôpital militaire français de Percy (Hauts-de-Seine).
28 Aug 2012, Orange Ki News ?
UEFA punish PAOK, Rapid Vienna after fans clash
PARIS (AFP)UEFA on Tuesday hit Greek side PAOK Salonica and Rapid Vienna of Austria with heavy fines and a three-year suspended exclusion from European competition after their fans clashed last week.Riot-trained police used tear gas to stop fighting fans of both sides ahead of their UEFA Europa League playoff round first leg in Salonica on Thursday. PAOK won the game 2-1.UEFA reacted quickly, saying: "The Greek and Austrian clubs have been disqualified for one competition in progress and/or excluded from the next competition for which they qualify in the next five years. The bans for the two clubs are each …
28 Aug 2012, Orange Ki News ?
Mauritius to offer 54 postgraduate scholarships to Commonwealth students
The Government of Mauritius will offer 54 scholarships to students of Commonwealth countries for postgraduate distance education courses offered by the Open University of Mauritius for the year 2013-2014. The Minister of Tertiary Education, Science, Research and Technology, Dr Rajeshwar Jeetah, made the announcement at the opening of the Commonwealth Post-Secondary and Higher Education Leaders’ [...]The post Mauritius to offer 54 postgraduate scholarships to Commonwealth students appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
28 Aug 2012, KotZot
550 Citations Issued For Using Mobile Phone Whilst Driving
Between the 1st and 23 August, the officers of the Traffic Branch has issued 387 citations to drivers who were caught using a mobile phone.
28 Aug 2012, motors.mega.mu
Barton says move to Marseille off
LONDON (AFP)Joey Barton says his proposed switch from Queens Park Rangers to French Ligue 1 side Marseille has fallen through.The midfielder, who turns 30 next month, is currently without a squad number at Loftus Road having been hit with a 12-match ban by the FA following his sending off at Manchester City on the final day of last season.QPR manager Mark Hughes has also stripped Barton of the captaincy and the player has been strongly linked with a move away from the club throughout the summer.On Sunday, Barton indicated via his Twitter account that he was set to join Marseille, …
28 Aug 2012, Orange Ki News ?
Mauritian Wins First Asia Poker Tour
The first Asian Poker Tour Asian Series event held outside of Asia has been won by Bruno Tadebois. The Mauritian bested a field of 114 from 11 countries to take the trophy, the title, and RS 865,805.84 in his home land. The final table was a mix bag with players from Mauritius, Seychelles, Reunion Island, [...]The post Mauritian Wins First Asia Poker Tour appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
28 Aug 2012, KotZot
Venezuela: l'incendie de la raffinerie d'Amuay est éteint
PUNTO FIJO (Venezuela) (AFP)Les pompiers ont éteint les flammes du troisième réservoir de la raffinerie vénézuélienne d'Amuay (nord-est) et ainsi stoppé totalement l'incendie provoqué sur le site par une explosion, samedi, qui a fait 48 morts, a annoncé une source pétrolière de l'entreprise."Nous avons éteint le (troisième) réservoir ce matin. Nous pouvons donc dire que l'incendie est complètement éteint", a assuré cette source à l'AFP."Oui, il est entièrement éteint", a confirmé une seconde source.Une journaliste de l'AFP a pu constater sur place que du troisième réservoir, dont s'échappaient dans la nuit de lundi d'immenses flammes, il ne se dégageait plus …
28 Aug 2012, Orange Ki News ?
Two Daily Flights From Emirates From October
Maurice must prepare for the crisis. This is what Robert said Desvaux, President of the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) Daily Challenge.
28 Aug 2012, business.mega.mu
Transport Public : Receveurs Et Passagers A Couteaux Tirées
Voyager par autobus devient pénible. Receveurs et passagers se plaignent du manque de courtoisie et de politesse qui sévit. Le respect d’autrui n’a plus sa place dans le transport public. Incursion.
28 Aug 2012, motors.mega.mu