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Le SP Beefye arrêté pour intimidation
Le Central CID a arrêté le surintendant de police (SP) Jitenswaraj Beefye, jeudi, pour intimidation criminelle à l’encontre d’un sergent de police affecté à un poste au nord du pays. Ce dernier accuse son supérieur, sous l’influence de l’alcool, de l’avoir menacé alors qu’il tentait de faire son travail. Il a porté plainte mercredi au poste de police de Trou-aux-Biches.
16 Aug 2012, Le Matinal
Maurice frôle un désastre écologique
Un désastre écologique a été évité de justesse, jeudi, alors que le pétrolier Wisdom, battant pavillon libérien, avait rencontré un problème de moteur à une dizaine de kilomètres au large de Palmar.• Risque de pollution écarté
16 Aug 2012, Le Matinal
Sortie de crise dans l’industrie sucrière
Sucriers et syndicats sont parvenus, aux petites heures du matin ce vendredi, à un accord dans le litige les opposant dans l’industrie sucrière. C'est vers 00h50 que la nouvelle est tombée après une journée pleine de rebondissements. La signature de l’accord entre la Mauritius Sugar Producers Association et le Joint Negotiating Panel est prévue aujourd’hui, à 11 heures, à Victoria House.• Accord en bonne voie avant minuit
16 Aug 2012, Le Matinal
Dr Maurice Curé State College marks 35th anniv
Dr Maurice Curé State College celebrated its 35th anniversary. To mark the event the school launched the first edition of its magazine on Thursday. Present on the occasion, the minister of Tertiary Education, Science, Research and Technology Dr Rajesh Jeetah stated: “This college is a pride for the Mauritian education sector, with 35 years of [...]
16 Aug 2012, The Independent Daily
Artist showcases work on canvas, porcelain
Artist Roopam Gujadhur showcased her work made up of oil, water colour and porcelain painting at the Mauritius Institute in Port Louis on Tuesday. Present at the exhibition were the Indian High Commissioner T P Seetharam, acting Arts and Culture minister Lormus Bundhoo and the chairperson of Global Rainbow Foundation (GRF) Armoogum Parsuramen. Through her [...]
16 Aug 2012, The Independent Daily
Firm plans to convert debt money into shares
The Mauritius Stationery Manufacturers Limited (MSM) informed on Thursday that it has resolved to convene a special meeting of shareholders to consider the proposed conversion of Rs 80 million worth of debts into a new class of non-voting convertible redeemable shares at a price of Rs 8.50 per share. “These shares will at the option [...]
16 Aug 2012, The Independent Daily
Four parallel forums to engage with ministers
The 18th Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers (18CCEM) will be an opportunity for ministers to discuss progress achieved on internationally agreed goals, such as the millennium development goals and Education for All project. Four Parallel Forums will present statements to the ministerial meeting on the last day of the conference on Friday 31. They will [...]
16 Aug 2012, The Independent Daily
Police force starts campaign against crime
Promoting crime prevention, reducing the crime rate and improving the quality of life of Mauritians through a better awareness are the objectives of the national campaign against crime initiated by the Mauritius Police Force (MPF) which begins on August 28 at Rose Hill. This seventh edition of the ‘Police Security Week’ is consistent with the [...]
16 Aug 2012, The Independent Daily
CCEM brings over 800 int’l delegates to island
Mauritius will host the 18th Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers (18CCEM) from August 28-31 at the Swami Vivekananda International Convention Centre in Pailles. Some 800 delegates, including ministers of Education, from the Commonwealth countries are expected to attend the 18th CCEM and participate in the parallel forums. Around 39 delegations including Australia, Canada, India, South [...]
16 Aug 2012, The Independent Daily
Issack submits Hadj report to PM, will resign soon
The president of the National Hadj Committee Reza Issack told The Independent on Thursday that he submitted a report on Hadj issue to the Prime Minister Dr Navin Ramgoolam. He emphasised, “I wish to point out that it is not a work of one person but all the committee members.” He also announced that he [...]
16 Aug 2012, The Independent Daily
Indian stamps exhibition at Postal Museum
An exhibition of stamps from India was inaugurated on Wednesday at the SVICC during an official ceremony organised by the High Commission of India on the occasion of 66th Independence Day of India. Present at the function were President Kailash Purryag, Indian high commissioner T P Seetharam and vice prime minister Anil Bachoo. Chief Executive [...]
16 Aug 2012, The Independent Daily
India: New Ethnic Violence in the North-East
New clashes between Muslims and members of a local tribe'' erupted Thursday in north-eastern India, and the state has involved the army and paramilitary troops to end a conflict that has already 80 dead and over 400,000 displaced.
16 Aug 2012, business.mega.mu
Angleterre: Wenger aurait préféré vendre Van Persie au Paris SG
PARIS (AFP)Arsène Wenger, entraîneur d'Arsenal, a expliqué qu'il aurait préféré vendre son buteur Robin Van Persie "au PSG plutôt qu'à Manchester United", pour éviter ainsi de renforcer un concurrent, dans une vidéo diffusée jeudi par TF1, chaîne où Wenger est consultant."(Le vendre à un concurrent en Premier League) C'est un point négatif, ce qu'on voulait éviter à tout prix, mais on n'a pas pu, honnêtement, j'aurais préféré le vendre à l'étranger, au PSG par exemple, plutôt qu'à Manchester United", indique le coach d'Arsenal."C'est un joueur exceptionnel, dans le sens pur du terme, je n'en ai pas vu beaucoup dans ma …
16 Aug 2012, Orange Ki News ?
“Mauritius by People” photo contest won by Dario Li
The award ceremony of the photo contest “Mauritius by People” was held on Saturday 10th August 2012 at the Henessy Park Hotel where the first three winners were awarded their respective prizes. The MTPA had sponsored the competition and the aim was to see the island through the eyes of its inhabitants. It was also [...]The post “Mauritius by People” photo contest won by Dario Li appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
16 Aug 2012, KotZot
Côte d'Ivoire: l'armée attaquée près d'Abidjan, des dizaines de détenus s'évadent
DABOU (Côte d'Ivoire) (AFP)L'armée ivoirienne a été attaquée par des inconnus dans la nuit de mercredi à jeudi à Dabou, ville du sud de la Côte d'Ivoire proche d'Abidjan, et plusieurs dizaines de détenus se sont évadés de la prison.Le camp des Forces républicaines (FRCI) de Dabou (environ 50 km à l'ouest d'Abidjan), le commissariat de police, la gendarmerie et la prison ont été attaqués mercredi à partir de 23H00 (locales et GMT), et les habitants ont entendu des tirs nourris, de Kalachnikov notamment, jusqu'au petit matin: cette attaque, qui aurait fait au moins trois morts, est la dernière en …
16 Aug 2012, Orange Ki News ?
Modric move won't disrupt Spurs: Villas-Boas
LONDON (AFP)Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas insists the constant speculation over Luka Modric's potential transfer to Real Madrid has not distracted him from preparing for his first Premier League match in charge of the north London club.Villas-Boas has had to deal with Real's disruptive pursuit of Modric ever since taking over from Harry Redknapp early in the close-season and the Croatia midfielder's future is still not resolved.Spurs chairman Daniel Levy has been holding out for a transfer fee of around £40 million ($62 million) and the Spanish champions took until this week to improve their offer to a figure closer to …
16 Aug 2012, Orange Ki News ?
Mauritius will host the second edition of the Private Equity conference
Mauritius will host the second edition of the Private Equity Mauritius (PEM) 2012 conference which will be held on 17-18 September at the Intercontinental Hotel in Balaclava. The two-day conference will focus on the theme: “Mauritius, Your Gateway to African Opportunities”. Organised at the initiative of the Board of Investment (BOI) in collaboration with the [...]The post Mauritius will host the second edition of the Private Equity conference appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
16 Aug 2012, KotZot
New pension fund scheme for employees of local authorities
A new pension fund scheme for employees of local authorities will be created in the weeks to come , announced by the Minister of Local Government and Outer Islands, Mr. Hervé Aimée during a press conference held in Port Louis yesterday. Government has agreed to the State Insurance Company of Mauritius Ltd (SICOM) setting up [...]The post New pension fund scheme for employees of local authorities appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
16 Aug 2012, KotZot
Improving HIV prevention & treatment training kicks Off
Mauritius will seek expertise from “Hôpitaux Universitaire de Genève” regarding re-evaluation of the protocol and framework for the distribution of methadone and security issues relating to the health care personnel and the patients. The Minister of Health and Quality of Health, Mr Lormus Bundhoo, made this announcement yesterday at Gold Crest Hotel in Quatre Bornes [...]The post Improving HIV prevention & treatment training kicks Off appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
16 Aug 2012, KotZot
The Turn of Death Removed Next Month
After ten months of inconvenience, motorists will enjoy the initial section of the M1 at height Sorèze. It will reopen next month after being closed to traffic in October. This, so the consortium Colas (Mauritius) Ltd. - Rehm Grinaker can build an underpass.This should allow motorists to take or leave the Ring Road, currently under construction in the region of straws.
16 Aug 2012, motors.mega.mu