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Import prices rise by 2.7 per cent: CSO
The Central Statistics Office (CSO) has released figures on export and import price index for the second quarter of 2011. The study shows that the export price index (EPI) increased by 0.4 per cent while import price index (MPI) showed a rise of 2.7 per cent. Several factors such as manufactured goods, chemicals and food [...]
11 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
MPL celebrates World Post Day
On Sunday, Mauritius Post Limited (MPL) kickstarted activities to celebrate World Post Day at Riviere des Angilles. The MPL launched two commemoratives stamps and two envelopes of the First Day Cover. The stamps illustrate 150 years of the post office in Rodrigues and the HIV/AIDS sensitisation campaign in Mauritius. The event was held in the [...]
11 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Authorities invite bids for dam in South
The Rivière des Anguilles dam project is progressing. A call for the tender of the Rivière Des Anguilles dam has been launched. The authorities also have to carry out studies with regards to the design of this project and also for the installation of pipes. This is a project to address the lack of water [...]
11 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
School rolls out 1st e-paper
On Monday, the first electronic newspaper was launched by the minister of Education and Human Resources, Vasant Bunwaree at the Bon Accueil State College. The e-newspaper will be used as a platform of communication between the management, staff, students and parents and also to connect with the outside world. On this occasion, Bunwaree emphasised on [...]
11 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Jeetah attends 8th annual meeting of Science and Technology in Japan+ mugshot
The eighth annual meeting of the Science and Technology in Society Minister’s Forum was held in Kyoto, Japan from October 2 to 6. The minister of Tertiary Education, Science, Research and Technology, Dr Rajesh Jeetah attended the event and had the opportunity to meet renowned researchers, representatives of various foreign universities as well as some [...]
11 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Forum Citoyen Libre protests against Air Mauritius
The Forum Citoyen Libre will hold its 6th public meeting on October 12 at La Place Taxi in Phoenix. George Ah Yan, spokesman for the forum said they advocate a noble cause. He said they will continue to protest against Air Mauritius’ refusal to provide free tickets to children who undergo surgery abroad. The social [...]
11 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Lam Po Tang’s murder suspect claims police brutality
One year after the murder of Helen Lam Po Tang the preliminary inquiry started on Monday at the District Court of Pamplemousses with one of the two suspects Sanjeev Nunkoo in the accused box. The director of public prosecutions (DPP) did not present the other accused, the victim’s husband Gary before the magistrate Maryse Panglose-Cala. [...]
11 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Grand Mauritian cancels bookings
There were no casualties in the fire which destroyed the Grand Mauritian Resort &Spa in Turtle Bay, Balaclava on Sunday.Acording according the press release, the hotel is closed in order to assess damage. No reservation will be made and the hotel is collaborating with the authorities to investigate the cause of fire. The 120 guests [...]
11 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Road safety to be introduced as school subject
The government has taken several measures to curb the number of road accidents. However, the numbers have been increasing and have become a major concern. In order to stop this, the government has decided to introduce road safety as a subject in both primary and secondary schools. The objective is to raise awareness about the [...]
11 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Chris Woods to help coach US national football team
HARRISON, New Jersey (AFP)Former English national team goalkeeper Chris Woods has been hired to become the goalkeeper coach of the US national team.For the past 13 years, Woods has been the goaltending coach for Everton of the English league. He has been given permission by manager David Moyes to take the American posting while continuing his coaching role with the Toffees.Woods, 51, was recruited by new US head coach Jurgen Klinsmann who talked to Everton before bringing in Woods.Everton's goalkeeper is Tim Howard who is also a member of the American team. The US will play Ecuador in a football …
11 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
No privileges at Euros: Spain coach
MADRID (AFP)Speaking ahead of his side's final Euro 2012 qualifier against Scotland in Alicante, Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque insisted no one will receive preferential treatment when it comes to selecting his squad for next summer's finals."We will see what happens, but nobody will be given any privileges," Del Bosque told a press conference.The Spain coach was answering a question relating to Fernando Torres, the Chelsea striker whose place in the side is considered to be at risk because of his poor form at club level.However, Del Bosque spoke out in defence of the 27-year-old, who scored the winning goal …
10 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Patinage: Katarina Witt, première femme "légende du sport"
BERLIN (AFP)L'Allemande Katarina Witt, double championne olympique de patinage artistique (1984 et 1988) et présidente de la candidature malheureuse de Munich-2018, est la première femme à obtenir le statut de "légende du sport" en Allemagne.Witt, 45 ans, sera officiellement honorée le 5 novembre prochain à Francfort à l'occasion du traditionnel bal de la presse et rejoindra quatre compatriotes de renom: les footballeurs Franz Beckenbauer et Oliver Kahn, le joueur de tennis Boris Becker et l'entraîneur de handball Heiner Brand.
10 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Somalie: des pirates détournent un bateau italien avec 23 personnes à bord
ROME (AFP)Cinq pirates armés ont détourné lundi un navire italien avec son équipage de 23 personnes à 620 milles à l'est des côtes somaliennes, a annoncé l'armateur du navire dans un communiqué."A 06H44 (04H44 GMT), le Montecristo a activé son système d'alarme (...) Le dernier message reçu du capitaine a indiqué que le navire avait été attaqué par un groupe de cinq homme armés", a précisé la compagnie D'Alesio Group, basée à Livourne, en Toscane, dans le centre de l'Italie, ajoutant que l'équipage est composé de sept Italiens, d'Ukrainiens et d'Indiens."Après dix heures d'attente, nous pouvons considérer (ce navire) comme …
10 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Skipper Keane out of Ireland tie
DUBLIN (AFP)Republic of Ireland skipper Robbie Keane has been ruled out of Tuesday night's Euro 2012 qualifier against Armenia here with a sore adductor muscle which could sideline him for four weeks.Manager Giovanni Trapattoni said Keane's place will be taken by West Bromwich Albion frontman Simon Cox, who has been preferred to club-mate Shane Long and Stoke's Jonathan Walters, while goalkeeper Shay Given will wear the captain's armband.The 31-year-old Los Angeles Galaxy striker -- Ireland's record scorer with 51 goals -- will continue to undergo treatment in the hope that he will be fit should Ireland gain the point they …
10 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Euro-2012: A saisir, cinq billets directs pour la Pologne et l'Ukraine
PARIS (AFP)Les cinq derniers qualifiés directs (quatre premiers de groupe et le meilleur deuxième) pour l'Euro-2012 seront connus mardi soir à l'issue de la dernière journée des éliminatoires, qui propose quelques affiches alléchantes et décisives, comme France-Bosnie dans le groupe D ou Danemark-Portugal dans le groupe H.Le 1er de chaque groupe est qualifié pour la phase finale ainsi que le meilleur 2e sur l'ensemble des groupes ; les 8 autres 2es disputent des barrages de qualification.Sont déjà qualifiés: Allemagne, Angleterre, Italie, Espagne et Pays-Bas, ainsi que l'Ukraine et la Pologne, les deux pays organisateurs.GROUPE A: Allemagne qualifiée, avantage Turquie pour …
10 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Euro-2012: France-Bosnie, un point c'est tout
PARIS (AFP)La France est à 90 minutes d'une qualification directe pour l'Euro-2012 mais le plus dur reste à accomplir: prendre un point lors de la "finale" de la poule D face à la Bosnie, mardi au Stade de France, pour terminer en tête de son groupe et éviter un passage angoissant par les barrages.Sur le papier, la mission des Bleus peut apparaître comme une simple formalité contre des Bosniens, largement dominés à Sarajevo en septembre 2010 (2-0). L'enjeu de cette rencontre décisive va pourtant bien au-delà des simples retrouvailles entre les deux pays et la crainte N.1 serait de voir …
10 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Jankulovski leaves AC Milan for Czech team
PRAGUE (AFP)Czech defender Marek Jankulovski is returning to Czech top-flight side Banik Ostrava after leaving reigning Italian champions AC Milan in the summer, Banik said on its website Monday.The 34-year-old, who left Banik eleven years ago to play for Napoli, Udinese and AC Milan, has recently recovered from knee surgery he underwent in April.Jankulovski, who won the Champions League with AC Milan in 2007, scored eleven goals in 78 games for the Czech national team before ending his international career in 2009.
10 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
“Youth leadership” and “Life Skills Management” awarded
A certificate presentation ceremony was organised on Thursday at the Mahatma Gandhi State School (MGSS) by the Ministry of Youth and Sports in collaboration with the Flacq and Brisée Verdière Youth Centres.
10 Oct 2011, business.mega.mu
Online travel insurance service launched
The first online travel insurance service in Mauritius – I-Go – was launched by the Mauritius Union Group on Friday in Port Louis.
10 Oct 2011, business.mega.mu
Yémen: des manifestants en appellent à l'ONU
SANAA (AFP)Des dizaines de milliers de Yéménites ont manifesté lundi à Sanaa, appelant les Nations unies à intervenir pour forcer le président président contesté Ali Abdallah Saleh à quitter le pouvoir."Pourquoi le monde garde le silence alors que le peuple yéménite est tué", ont scandé les manifestants, qui se sont ébranlés de la Place du changement, épicentre de la contestation dans le centre de Sanaa."Notre manifestation est un message au Conseil de sécurité, pour lui demander de faire pression sur Saleh et les restes de son régime afin qu'ils partent", a déclaré à l'AFP l'un des organisateurs, Mohammad al-Assal, membre …
10 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?