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UoM to offer BSc Nursing
The year 2013 will open up new opportunities to students planning to pursue their higher education. The University of Mauritius (UoM), in collaboration with the Unversity of Birmingham City, UK, will offer a new nursing curriculum leading to a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Nursing. Dr Rajesh Jeetah, minister of Tertiary Education, Science, Research and [...]
18 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
African consultants organise buyer-seller meetings
Three local consultants from Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda are currently in Mauritius to conduct a series of workshops in the context of a Buyers and Sellers Meeting to be held in the aforementioned countries in March, which is being organised by Enterprise Mauritius. The first workshop, for enterprises that are already exporting to those countries, [...]
18 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
New centre for artists opens at Goodlands
A training centre for artistes was inaugurated by Mookhesswur Choonee, minister of Arts and Culture and Lormus Bundhoo, minister of Health and Quality of Life on Tuesday at Goodlands. The new centre situated near the market will provide free courses to people in the locality. “The centre is open to all age groups and provides [...]
18 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
Woman murdered by jealous companion
Anju Baillache, 40, was killed by her jealous partner at Cité Circonstance, Saint Pierre on Monday night. Following a row at 10 pm Mario Josephine the 57-year-old partner mortally assaulted her with a broken bottle because Baillache had threatened to return to her husband which infuriated. The case was reported by the assailant who was [...]
18 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
Tunisians to discuss PTA on Thursday
A delegation of technical officials from Tunisia will be in Mauritius on Thursday and Friday to initiate discussions on a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA). The Tunisian delegation will be led by Saida Hachicha, director of Trade and Industry of Tunisia. As for the Mauritian side, it will be led by Sunil Boodhoo, deputy director, Trade [...]
18 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
US wants greater trade ties with island
US chargé d’affaires Demetrios Marantis, deputy United States Trade Representative (USTR), is impressed with how Mauritius judiciously uses all the opportunities and preferential treatments offered to optimise its economy. The ambassador was addressing an audience on trade at an event hosted on Tuesday by the Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) in the context [...]
18 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
Wishing Minissha Lamba a very happy Birthday
Today's birthday girl Minissha Lamba is certainly someone who's born to not just enthrall, but also enchant the world with her divine hour glass beauty. After having kicked off her career with Yahaan, there was no looking back for this PYT. In her career spanning only a few years, she has managed to play almost all the genres that any actress can ever dream of. Join Bollywood Hungama as we wish her a very happy Birthday, simply by posting your messages here:
18 Jan 2012, Orange Ki News ?
JT de 19h30 – mercredi 18/01/2012
Title: JT de 19h30Channel: MBC1Start Time: 19:30Date: 2012-01-18End Time: 20:06
18 Jan 2012, MBC
Zournal Kreol – mercredi 18/01/2012
Title: Zournal KreolChannel: MBC2Start Time: 19:00Date: 2012-01-18End Time: 19:20
18 Jan 2012, MBC
News – Wednesday 1801/2012
Title: NewsChannel: MBC3Start Time: 18:30Date: 2012-01-18End Time: 18:50
18 Jan 2012, MBC
Relief for Hughes as QPR end FA Cup jinx
LONDON (AFP)Mark Hughes registered the first win of his reign at Queens Park Rangers on Tuesday as the Premier League strugglers ended their 11-year FA Cup jinx to beat MK Dons 1-0.A powerful Danny Gabbidon header settled a scrappy game at Loftus Road, with QPR now advancing to a dream tie against west London neighbours Chelsea in the fourth round later this month.But Rangers, who had forced a replay with a late equaliser in the first meeting between the clubs, were made to work all the way for a win which exposed the scale of the task facing new manager …
17 Jan 2012, Orange Ki News ?
Ethiopie: cinq touristes étrangers tués dans une attaque
ADDIS ABEBA (AFP)Cinq touristes étrangers ont été tués dans une attaque perpétrée par un groupe d'inconnus dans la région de l'Afar, dans le nord-est de l'Ethiopie, a annoncé mardi la télévision d'Etat.Les étrangers, dont les nationalités n'ont pas été communiquées par la télévision, ont été tués dans une partie du territoire frontalière de l'Erythrée, a précisé le media citant le ministère de la Défense.Selon l'édition internet du journal allemand Bild, un Allemand et un Autrichien ont été tués par balles, tandis qu'un autre Allemand a été grièvement blessé dans cette attaque.Deux autres Allemands ont été enlevés, ajoute le journal qui …
17 Jan 2012, Orange Ki News ?
Hand: Jackpot pour la Serbie à l'Euro
BELGRADE (AFP)La Serbie a tiré le gros lot à l'Euro de handball qu'elle organise en battant le Danemark 24-22 mardi à Belgrade pour remporter le groupe A, où la Slovaquie est éliminée.Ce succès, qui vient deux jours après celui face à la Pologne, assure aux Serbes de partir au tour principal avec le maximum de quatre points et de prendre déjà une petite option pour les demi-finales.La Serbie s'est imposée grâce à une grande performance dans les buts de Stanic (16 arrêts) et une belle partition de ses arrières, Momir Ilic terminant meilleur buteur des siens avec huit réalisations.Le Danemark, …
17 Jan 2012, Orange Ki News ?
Under pressure, China firm scraps Steve Jobs doll
LOS ANGELES (AFP)A China-based firm has scrapped plans to market an action figure made to resemble the late Apple founder Steve Jobs following "immense pressure" from lawyers."Unfortunately, we have received immense pressure from the lawyers of Apple and Steve Jobs' family," the In Icons company said in an emailed statement.The 30.4-centimeter (12-inch) doll -- offered with Jobs's trademark black turtleneck and jeans -- was to go on sale for $99 at the start of next month."Though we still believe that we have not overstepped any legal boundaries, we have decided to completely stop the offer, production and sale of the …
17 Jan 2012, Orange Ki News ?
Higher Education: The UoM Will Offer a Degree in Medicine in 2013
The University of Mauritius, in collaboration with the University of Birmingham, will offer courses in medicine next year. Talks began between the Minister of Education and representatives of both institutions.
17 Jan 2012, business.mega.mu
South Africa Plans Special Economic Zones
The South Africa plans to strengthen its industrialization, its regional development and job creation with a program of special economic zones, said Minister of Trade and Industry Rob Davies.
17 Jan 2012, business.mega.mu
Foolish (and drunk?) driver runs his BMW along the beach of Mont Choisy!
No news are confirmed yet at this moment but it seems that the Police arrested the driver who was apparently drunk.
17 Jan 2012, Yashvin, pages of my life
Podolski fit to face Wolfsburg
BERLIN (AFP)Cologne striker Lukas Podolski will be fit after all to play in his side's first match after the winter break their Bundesliga clash this Saturday against VfL Wolfsburg, the club's coach Stale Solbakken announced Tuesday.The 26-year-old German international striker had thought he would miss the game after suffering a recurrence of a left foot injury at a winter training camp in Portugal.However, Solbakken said the veteran of two World Cups - their leading scorer with 14 goals this season - had come through a training match on Tuesday and was considered fit enough to turn out on Saturday."Podolski isn't …
17 Jan 2012, Orange Ki News ?
Maradona: "Je vais bien"
SHANGHAI (Chine) (AFP)L'icône du football argentin Diego Maradona, qui entraîne désormais le club émirati Al-Wasl, a déclaré mardi à Shanghai, aller "bien" au surlendemain de son opération pour des calculs rénaux."Je dis à tous ceux qui m'aiment, +je vais bien+", a-t-il déclaré, même s'il a encore mal au ventre et un peu de fièvre, lors d'une réception caritative organisée à Shanghai par un horloger suisse avec qui il est sous contrat."Hier, j'étais dans un lit d'hôpital pour une opération pour des calculs rénaux, mais je devais être ici en Chine", a-t-il ajouté.Le capitaine de l'équipe championne du monde 1986, âgé …
17 Jan 2012, Orange Ki News ?
Le juge Garzon pour la première fois devant la justice
MADRID (AFP)Le juge Baltasar Garzon, connu dans le monde entier pour avoir défendu les droits de l'Homme et tenté d'enquêter sur le douloureux passé franquiste de l'Espagne, s'est assis mardi sur le banc des accusés pour deux procès successifs qui risquent de mettre fin à sa carrière.Le magistrat, âgé de 56 ans, est arrivé, souriant, au Tribunal suprême de Madrid, applaudi par une petite centaine de ses partisans qui réclamaient justice pour les victimes du franquisme, dénonçant des poursuites qu'ils jugent "honteuses".Cette semaine, le Tribunal suprême le juge dans une première affaire: il est accusé d'avoir ordonné des écoutes de …
17 Jan 2012, Orange Ki News ?