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First chikungunya case of ’12 recorded
A sexagenarian who was diagnosed with indigenous chikungunya has been allowed to go home after spending three days at the Apollo Bramwell hospital. This is the first recorded case of chikungunya in Mauritius since the beginning of the year. The Ministry of Health and Quality of Life is favouring the theory of local infection, because [...]
19 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
HP partners to implement government ICT projects
One of the largest and leading technology companies worldwide, Hewlett Packard (HP) is supporting the government in some of its projects in the ICT sector. These include fibre optic project, WiFi coverage and the creation of the ICT academy. In 2011, HP opened an office at Ebène under the leadership of Santiago Cortès. As part [...]
19 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
GTU seeks support against reform
The Government Teachers Union (GTU) is not on the same wavelength as the Ministry of Education and Human Resources as far as the reform of primary education is concerned. A mass meeting with parents is scheduled on January 28 at 10 am at Le Fabien Teachers Centre in Quatre Bornes to denounce the actions of [...]
19 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
Africa rich in resources: Clesse
On Tuesday, the Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) organised a lecture on the theme ‘The future role of Africa in the international system’. This was delivered by Dr Armand Clesse, director of the Luxembourg Institute for European and International Studies. In his speech, Clesse said that Africa is associated with many negative aspects [...]
19 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
Bagatelle showcases Chinese cultural heritage
Bagatelle – Mall of Mauritius is revealing its new attraction for 2012: Culture! Each month, the Bagatelle Mall of Mauritius will highlight a specific culture while offering visitors a journey through time and history to explain in a simple, fun and interesting way the different cultural aspects of the country. The kick off was held [...]
19 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
Capital to mark Spring Festival
A range of activities will be organised on Sunday by the Municipality of Port Louis, in collaboration with the China Town Cultural Association and the Ministry of Arts and Culture. This is in the context of Spring Festival to be celebrated on January 23. The president of the China Town Cultural Association, Mario Hung stated [...]
19 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
UoM hosts training workshop on climate change
A training workshop on ‘Climate Smart Agriculture Policy and Carbon Balance Appraisal of Agriculture, Forestry and Land Use Projects and Policies’ began on Wednesday at the University of Mauritius. Several dignitaries including the minister of Tertiary Education, Science, Research and Technology, Dr Rajesh Jeetah, were present. The minister stressed that safeguarding the environment has become [...]
19 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
High Comm designate to India under police scanner
The current designated high commissioner of Mauritius to India, Dr Arille Kumar Jugessur is suspected of signing on documents presented by a fraud to produce a passport to leave the country illegally. Jugessur signed on documents and photos to help Sheik Yassin Dilmohamed Toorabally, 38, to travel to France with a false passport bearing the [...]
19 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
Union against new MD at harbour
The Port Louis Harbour and Dock Workers Union is against the appointment of a manager at the port. Rama Valaydon, secretary of the Port Louis Harbour and Docks Workers Union (PLHDWU) stated in a communiqué that they regret that some people in the Prime Minister’s Office have consistently lobbied for the departure of the managing [...]
19 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
Boolell explores Schengen countries for labour export
After Canada and France and current negotiations with Australia, Mauritius will seize the opportunity to negotiate circular migration opportunities with the Schengen countries. These involve a selection of European countries such as Belgium, Germany and Italy, to name a few. This declaration was made by Foreign Affairs minister Arvin Boolell at the opening of a [...]
19 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
Total Plein Tank Tap Plein Results (2012)
The results have been proclaimed as scheduled, on the 17th January 2012 in the premises of the Mauritius Turf Club
19 Jan 2012, Yashvin, pages of my life
US actor Wahlberg sorry over 9/11 comments
LOS ANGELES (AFP)Hollywood star Mark Wahlberg apologized for comments about the September 11, 2001 attacks, in which he claimed he would have overpowered the hijackers.The 40-year-old hard-man actor, whose latest movie "Contraband" topped the North American box office last weekend, said his remarks were "irresponsible" and "insensitive."Wahlberg, who was nominated for an Oscar last year for "The Fighter," made the offending comments in "Men's Journal," when asked what he would have done had he been on one of the planes which hit the World Trade Center."If I was on that plane with my kids, it wouldn't have went down like …
19 Jan 2012, Orange Ki News ?
CAN: J-2, seize équipes et trois favoris sur la ligne de départ
PARIS (AFP)Seize équipes sont engagées dans la Coupe d'Afrique des nations 2012 en Guinée équatoriale et au Gabon (21 janvier-12 février) dont la Côte d'Ivoire, le Ghana et le Sénégal qui apparaissent comme favoris.Cette CAN sort de l'ordinaire en raison de son profond renouvellement: elle comprendra trois néophytes (Guinée équatoriale, Botswana et Niger), et de nombreux poids lourds continentaux brilleront par leur absence: l'Egypte (triple tenant du titre), le Cameroun, le Nigeria, l'Algérie et l'Afrique du Sud. La route semble dès lors dégagée pour trois équipes, mais aussi pour les surprises.Serait-ce enfin l'heure des Ivoiriens ? Ils n'ont remporté qu'un …
18 Jan 2012, Orange Ki News ?
First blood to Barca against Real in Cup
MADRID (AFP)Barcelona came from behind to beat holders Real Madrid 2-1 in the first leg of an increasingly bad-tempered Spanish Cup quarter-final in the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday.Second half goals from veteran defenders Carles Puyol and Eric Abidal overturned a half-time Madrid lead for whom Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo scored.It was the third victory in twelve months for the Catalans in the stadium of their biggest rival.Unless Real can produce something special in the second leg in the Nou Camp in a week's time it could become a season defining result with both teams also battling for supremacy in La …
18 Jan 2012, Orange Ki News ?
‘Angry Brides’ Game Wages War On Dowry
An online game in India called ‘Angry Brides’ which seeks to highlight the problem of illegal dowry demands for women has attracted more than 270,000 fans.
18 Jan 2012, business.mega.mu
Des milliers de fonctionnaires manifestent à Barcelone contre l'austérité
BARCELONE (Espagne) (AFP)Des milliers de fonctionnaires du gouvernement catalan, policiers, pompiers, gardiens de prison, personnel de santé ou enseignants, ont manifesté mercredi à Barcelone contre de nouvelles mesures d'austérité en discussion au Parlement régional."Non aux coupes budgétaires. Sauvons les services publics", proclamait une immense banderole menant le cortège, qui a défilé dans le centre de la capitale catalane avant de rejoindre le Parlement régional où étaient réunis les députés pour débattre du budget 2012.Plus de 10.000 fonctionnaires ont participé à la manifestation, selon le gouvernement régional, 30.000 selon les syndicats.Les pompiers, casqués et en uniforme, arrosaient les avenues de neige …
18 Jan 2012, Orange Ki News ?
Rallye Monte-Carlo: Latvala part en tonneaux
VALENCE (AFP)Le Finlandais Jari-Matti Latvala (Ford Fiesta RS) est parti en tonneaux dans la 4e épreuve spéciale du 80e Rallye Monte-Carlo, mercredi après-midi en Ardèche, alors qu'il était en tête du rallye avec 30 secondes d'avance sur le Français Sébastien Loeb (Citroën DS3).Le Finlandais et son coéquipier, Mikka Anttila, sont sortis indemnes de cette sortie de route au km 10,8 de l'ES4 (Burzet, 30 km), d'après la direction de course.La course de l'équipage finlandais est donc terminée car toute sortie de route dans ce rallye est synonyme d'abandon définitif, selon le nouveau règlement sportif du WRC qui permet aux organisateurs …
18 Jan 2012, Orange Ki News ?
Birmanie: l'UE envisage de commencer à lever ses sanctions en février
BRUXELLES (AFP)L'Union européenne examine l'opportunité d'alléger en février ses sanctions contre la Birmanie et d'apporter une aide économique afin de saluer les réformes engagées par le régime, mais la démarche fait encore débat, a-t-on appris mercredi de sources diplomatiques.Une visite de la chef de la diplomatie européenne, Catherine Ashton, à Naypyidaw, la nouvelle capitale birmane, est également envisagée et pourrait se dérouler "prochainement" malgré un agenda "très chargé", a indiqué à l'AFP un porte-parole, Michael Mann."A la lumière des récents développements dans le pays, nous avons lancé un examen général de notre politique en Birmanie", a-t-il ajouté.Le sujet devrait être …
18 Jan 2012, Orange Ki News ?
Ski: le Suisse Cuche reprend la main à Kitzbühel
KITZBBÜHEL (Autriche) (AFP)Le Suisse Didier Cuche, quadruple vainqueur au bas de la Streif, a réalisé mercredi sous le soleil, le meilleur temps du second entraînement de la descente de Kitzbühel, programmée samedi et considérée comme la plus prestigieuse de la Coupe du monde de ski alpin.En 1 min 58 sec 10/100e, Cuche a devancé l'Autrichien Klaus Kröll, auteur du scratch la veille et le Français Yohan Clarey, 2e ex aequo à 30/100e.Avec le dossard 1, le jeune Italien Dominik Paris a réalisé le 4e temps, à 50/100e de Cuche."Aujourd'hui, c'est le meilleur entraînement de ma carrière. Je l'ai fait à …
18 Jan 2012, Orange Ki News ?
Artist Hockney goes back to his roots
LONDON (AFP)In 2004, he decided to make the move more permanent and took up residence in his mother's house -- she died in 1999 at the age of 98 -- and started an intensely productive period.Farmers on their tractors and passing motorists would slow down to get a closer look at the man smoking furiously and dabbing at a canvas, regardless of the weather.Hockney makes no secret of his contempt for younger artists such as Damien Hirst who admit that assistants do much of the painting for them.Promotional material for the exhibition pointedly states: "All the works here were made …
18 Jan 2012, Orange Ki News ?