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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
Transfert: Saha signe à Sunderland
LONDRES (AFP)L'attaquant international français Louis Saha, libéré par Tottenham au mois de juin, a signé un contrat d'un an avec le club de Sunderland (1re div. anglaise), ont indiqué les Black Cats sur leur site internet jeudi.Saha, 34 ans, s'est entraîné jeudi avec sa nouvelle équipe et les négociations avec le club ont abouti à la signature d'un contrat d'un an. Il est disponible pour le déplacement à Arsenal samedi pour le compte de la 1re journée du championnat d'Angleterre.L'international français (20 sélections, 4 buts) découvre donc un cinquième club de Premier League après Fulham (2000-04), Manchester United (2004-08), Everton …
16 Aug 2012, Orange Ki News ?
French star Saha joins Sunderland
LONDON (AFP)French striker Louis Saha joined Premier League club Sunderland on a free transfer on Thursday.Saha revealed he was close to joining Martin O'Neill's side early on Thursday when he tweeted that he was in talks with the Black Cats and the 34-year-old's move was confirmed later in the day.The former Manchester United star, who was released by Tottenham at the end of last season, agreed a one-year contract with Sunderland and could make his debut in their Premier League opener at Arsenal on Saturday."Louis is a striker whose abilities have been proven at the very highest level and he …
16 Aug 2012, Orange Ki News ?
The Section Of Sorèze Will Be Operational By The End Of This Month
Drivers will again take the initial section of the M1 up to Sorèze at the end of this month. This was announced by Minister of Public Infrastructure, Anil Bachoo, to Radio Plus this Thursday, August 16.
16 Aug 2012, motors.mega.mu
Price Observatory: Goods are Cheaper in Grand Port, Pamplemousses and Rivière du Rempart
The Price Observatory (PO), operating under the aegis of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Consumer Protection, published on 10 August 2012 the findings of the fourteenth pricing exercise. During a press conference, the Chairperson, Mr. Harish Bundhoo, also launched the first survey with a revised list of outlets and products. The PO outlined that [...]The post Price Observatory: Goods are Cheaper in Grand Port, Pamplemousses and Rivière du Rempart appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
16 Aug 2012, KotZot
Russie: la juge des Pussy Riot placée sous protection avant le jugement controversé
MOSCOU (AFP)La juge chargée du procès des trois membres du groupe punk Pussy Riot a été placée sous protection de l'Etat à la suite de menaces, a déclaré jeudi une porte-parole de son tribunal, à la veille de la lecture du jugement de ce procès controversé à l'écho international."Les menaces émanent de partisans des membres du groupe", a indiqué à l'AFP cette porte-parole, Daria Liakh, refusant de préciser si la famille de la juge Marina Syrova allait également être placée sous protection.Mme Syrova doit entamer vendredi à 11H00 GMT la lecture du jugement de Nadejda Tolokonnikova, 22 ans, Ekaterina Samoutsevitch, …
16 Aug 2012, Orange Ki News ?
Higher Education: The Open University is Taking Off in Next January
The Open University of Mauritius will commence during early 2013. The goal is to make the first institution of higher learning. To reach it, set the direction of the price and quality.
16 Aug 2012, business.mega.mu
Fergie expects Van Persie to make debut at Everton
LONDON (AFP)Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson believes Robin van Persie will complete his move to Old Trafford in time to make his debut in the club's opening match of the Premier League season at Everton.United have agreed a fee of around £22 million to sign van Persie from Arsenal and the Dutch forward is due in Manchester on Thursday for a medical and discussions over his personal terms.Providing the medical and wage negotiations go smoothly, Ferguson is confident van Persie will pull on a United shirt for the first time at Goodison Park on Monday."He is on his way up …
16 Aug 2012, Orange Ki News ?
France: Deschamps n'a pas encore dévoilé son jeu
LE HAVRE (AFP)Le premier match de Didier Deschamps à la tête de l'équipe de France face à l'Uruguay (0-0), mercredi, marqué par les bons débuts des novices et le poids des absents, laisse grand ouvert le champ des possibles, à trois semaines des qualifications du Mondial-2014.. Des nouveaux à revoirMalgré le manque d'entrain général, cet amical du mois d'août et le mini-stage de trois jours n'auront pas été totalement inutiles pour Deschamps, qui a pu apprécier le culot des trois bizuths (Yanga Mbiwa, Jallet, Capoue). Le plus impressionnant a été Etienne Capoue, entré en début de seconde période et qui …
16 Aug 2012, Orange Ki News ?