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Annual mass for tourism on Sept 27
The Diocesan Commission for Tourism, chaired by Father Philippe Pin is organising the annual mass for tourism in Sainte-Croix on September 27 at 2 pm. The theme for this year will be ‘Faith in God, Source of Sustainable Energy’. To communicate about the event, which is centred on ecology and environmental protection, the organising committee [...]
16 Sep 2012, The Independent Daily
Mohamed intervenes with Saudi contacts
The minister of Labour and deputy for the region of Plaine Verte Shakeel Mohamed said that he has intervened with his contacts in Saudi Arabia in the hope of increasing the quota for the Hajj pilgrimage. “God willing, our efforts will pay off and all those who have expressed their intention to perform hajj will [...]
16 Sep 2012, The Independent Daily
School van owners, drivers criticise NTA
The owners and drivers of school vans stated that they do not approve of regulations currently enforced by National Transport Authority (NTA). They added that they also have to fulfill the demands of parents who are asking for more security for children. They said that it will be difficult for them to cater to new [...]
16 Sep 2012, The Independent Daily
FCTS to file case at SC against delay in municipal elections
The Front Commun des Travailleurs Sociaux (FCTS) led by Salim Muthy held a peaceful march in Port Louis on Saturday to press the government to hold the municipal elections. The event started from Rue Desforges and ended at the municipality on Port Louis. The spokesperson of the organisation, Salim Muthy announced that they will a [...]
16 Sep 2012, The Independent Daily
‘Electoral reforms not main priority’
During a press meet on Saturday Pravind Jugnauth, the leader of Mouvement Socialiste Militant (MSM) said that the reform of the electoral system, though important, is not among their top most priorities. He added that there are certain issues that need to be tackled first. He cited the Gros Dereck drug racket, alleging that there [...]
16 Sep 2012, The Independent Daily
ADSU seizes 1.3 kg heroin worth Rs
The Anti Drug and Smuggling Unit (ADSU) seized 1.3 kg of heroin worth Rs 19.5 million aboard the Mauritius Trochetia on Saturday night. A drug mule from Malagasy Rondroniana Rasanomezamdsoa was arrested during the police operation. The suspect was presented at the Bail and Remand Court on Sunday and remanded to police cell. He will [...]
16 Sep 2012, The Independent Daily
Bérenger challenges PM to abolish BLS
The leader of the Opposition, Paul Bérenger has challenged the PM Dr Navin Ramgoolam to come forward with a bill that will abolish the Best Loser System. He was speaking at the weekly press conference of the Mouvement Militant Mauricien (MMM) on Saturday at Ebène. “It will be preferable if the PM comes with this [...]
16 Sep 2012, The Independent Daily
New measures to combat cane burning
The Ministry of Agro Industry and Food Security has decided to come with a series of measures following the recent fire outbreaks in sugarcane fields when some 1500 Arpents of sugarcane have been burnt. “Fires in the cane fields can be sources of danger. Therefore we have decided for regular patrols by the police, the [...]
16 Sep 2012, The Independent Daily
L1: Cinq sur cinq pour Marseille, toujours leader
NANCY (AFP)Marseille, largement dominateur à Nancy dimanche (1-0), surtout en première période, a conforté sa place de leader en Ligue 1 en signant le meilleur départ de son histoire en Championnat, avec une cinquième victoire en cinq journées.L'OM a ainsi rejoint Monaco, Bordeaux et Metz, trois équipes aux débuts aussi tonitruants par le passé.L'équipe d'Elie Baup, entraîneur champion avec Bordeaux en 1998-99 après avoir réalisé un aussi bon départ, reste leader, avec deux points d'avance sur Lyon et quatre sur Lorient, l'équipe surprise du podium.Nancy, qui avait très bien fini la saison dernière, commence très mal cette saison, avec une …
16 Sep 2012, Orange Ki News ?
Patri McLaughlin wins the One Eye Kite Surf Pro in Mauritius (VIDEO)
16 Sep 2012, Le Matinal
Hoffenheim crash as Freiburg run riot
BERLIN (AFP)Hoffenheim crashed to their third Bundesliga defeat of the season on Sunday despite coming from behind twice in losing 5-3 at Freiburg with the hosts scoring twice in a dramatic last 10 minutes.Midfielder Max Kruse was Freiburg's star after scoring his team's second goal, then creating two more to pile more pressure on Hoffenheim coach Markus Babbel whose team are rock bottom of the Bundesliga.Hoffenheim took the lead when French defender Matthieu Delpierre scored after two minutes, but goals by Karim Guede and Kruse put the hosts ahead with 27 minutes gone.Hoffenheim equalised after the break when Japanese midfielder …
16 Sep 2012, Orange Ki News ?
Rallye de Grande-Bretagne: Latvala permet à Ford de relever la tête
CARDIFF (AFP)Le Finlandais Jari-Matti Latvala (Ford) a mis un terme à l'hégémonie Citroën en remportant dimanche le rallye de Grande-Bretagne, devant l'octuple champion du monde français Sébastien Loeb (Citroën)Le Finlandais Jari-Matti Latvala (Ford) a mis un terme à l'hégémonie Citroën en remportant dimanche le rallye de Grande-Bretagne, devant l'octuple champion du monde français Sébastien Loeb (Citroën), auteur dimanche d'une belle remontée pour s'adjuger la 2e place.Après cinq victoires consécutives de Loeb, Ford respire ! Grâce à son pilote finlandais, déjà vainqueur l'an dernier sur ces même chemins gallois boueux, le constructeur relève la tête après des mois de gifles.Impérial tout …
16 Sep 2012, Orange Ki News ?
L'émissaire international pour la Syrie Lakhdar Brahimi quitte Damas
DAMAS (AFP)L'émissaire international pour la Syrie, Lakhdar Brahimi, a quitté Damas dimanche à l'issue d'une visite de quatre jours, sa première en Syrie, au cours de laquelle il a rencontré le président syrien Bachar al-Assad, a indiqué une source à l'ONU.Le vice-ministre des Affaires étrangères Fayçal Meqdad est venu saluer M. Brahimi lorsqu'il a quitté son hôtel en fin d'après-midi, ont constaté des journalistes de l'AFP.Une fonctionnaire de l'ONU a confirmé qu'il quittait le pays.Entouré d'un important cordon de sécurité, il a quitté l'hôtel sans faire de déclaration aux journalistes, saluant seulement les employés de l'établissement.M. Brahimi était arrivé jeudi …
16 Sep 2012, Orange Ki News ?
IAWPC Responds to MSPCA Comments on Dog Cruelty
The International Animal Welfare and Protection Coalition (IAWPC) has noted the unhelpful comments made by Mr Shashi Shanto, the President of the Mauritius Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA), following our recent letter to the Prime Minister of Mauritius, expressing not only our deep concern and condemnation of the cruel methods being employed by the MSPCA in catching and killing both stray and owned dogs on behalf of the Government of Mauritius, but also calling for their immediate end and replacement by more humane methods.
16 Sep 2012, Le Matinal
Roche-Bois : Bagarre Et Incendie Ce Dimanche
Des ouvriers bangladais et un groupe d`individus se sont affrontés à Roche-Bois dans la nuit. Ce dimanche matin (16 septembre), un camion a été incendié. La police et les pompiers sont sur place.
16 Sep 2012, motors.mega.mu
Du Gaz Lacrymogène Utilisé A Roche-Bois Pour Disperser La Foule
Les choses ont dégénéré à Roche-Bois. La police a même dû faire usage du gaz lacrymogène, chargeant du coup une foule hostile.
16 Sep 2012, business.mega.mu
William et Kate poursuivent impassibles leur tournée sur fond de scandale
LONDRES (AFP)Le prince William et Kate ont poursuivi dimanche, d'apparence imperturbables, leur tournée en Asie-Pacifique, malgré la publication dans plusieurs pays de photos de la duchesse seins nus, dont ils vont tenter d'endiguer la diffusion lundi devant la justice française.Le jeune couple était dimanche aux îles Salomon, avant-dernière étape d'une tournée de dix jours en Asie-Pacifique qui a pris une toute autre dimension avec la diffusion depuis vendredi de clichés de Kate "topless", pris au téléobjectif cet été dans le sud de la France.A Honiara, la capitale, William et Kate, colliers de fleurs naturelles autour du cou, jaunes pour lui, …
16 Sep 2012, Orange Ki News ?
Traore thunderbolts send nine-man Lorient second
PARIS (AFP)Nine-man Lorient won 2-1 at 10-man Rennes in a card-strewn Brittany derby on Sunday to climb to second place in the Ligue 1 table and leave their local rivals in the bottom three.Burkinabe midfielder Alain Traore was the visitors' match-winner, putting Lorient ahead with a fine 30-yard lob in the 23rd minute and extending their lead just before half-time with a ferocious free-kick that swerved into the top-left corner.Lorient had Maxime Baca sent off for a two-footed lunge at Jonathan Pitroipa in the 31st minute and then saw goalkeeper Fabien Audard dismissed for a foul on the same player …
16 Sep 2012, Orange Ki News ?
Blog: « The Second Coming » of William Butler Yeats and Deepa Bhookhun’s gross distortion
The use of the term « anarchy » in Yeats’ poem « The Second Coming » has nothing to do with « The concept of anarchy » which Ms Bhookhun mentions. In fact, she should have said « the concept of anarchism », since anarchy is a state of affairs rather than a ‘concept’.
16 Sep 2012, Le Matinal
Mission to find new markets
Looking at the proverbial glass of water that is the Mauritian economy, some in the country – notably those in or near government – say it is comfortably half-full. Despite its reliance on trade and investment with Europe, the island has managed to tough out the financial crisis, reporting an average growth in gross domestic product of about 4 per cent – a figure that would make most European countries envious.
16 Sep 2012, Le Matinal