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Capello urges UEFA to act on player poaching
PARIS (AFP)England coach Fabio Capello says UEFA must act to stop top European clubs poaching young players from other sides and wants the European governing body's head Michel Platini to stem the tide.Capello is concerned rich top sides are creaming off youngsters for their own academies after their home clubs have made the initial investment in training them."More players are being bought when they are very young by richer teams because if a family receives an offer for their son that will bring a lot of financial support, they will be willing to move abroad and change their living habits," …
30 Dec 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Anti-smoking clinics put up at centres
The health centres in the country will have their own smoking cessation clinics in 2012. This will be an additional step to combat smoking and to make the island tobacco free. Currently, there is only one such clinic in Mauritius at the Odette Leal Community Health Centre in Beau Bassin. “There is a need for [...]
30 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
Needy secondary students get textbooks
The Ministry of Education and Human Resources wishes to inform students and parents about the procedures established for receiving free textbooks to needy students in secondary school. According to the communiqué, parents of students who receive social aid or a pension from the Ministry of Social Security, National Solidarity and Reform Institutions must inquire from [...]
30 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
Dayanand Chundy wins Hindustani category
The finale of Star 2011 Hindustani category was held on Wednesday evening at Mahatma Gandhi Institute, Moka.Dayanand Chundy, 49, from Camp Carol Plaine Magnien, won the first prize for the song ‘Pathar ke sanam’. He received a cash prize of Rs 25,000 from the Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation (MBC), a trophy from Mauritius Sanatan Dharma Temples [...]
30 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
‘Mauritians want new government’
The year 2011 has been an eventful one in Mauritius, riddled with scandals and alliance splits. The political arena is bubbling with speculations. At the beginning of 2011, the Mouvement Militant Mauricien (MMM) was standing alone against the tripartite. Where does it stand now? The Independent spoke to Rajesh Bhagwan, secretary general of the MMM, [...]
30 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
High voltage damages electrical appliances
On Thursday, high voltage damaged electronic appliances in Eau Coulee. The incident led to chaos. Gadgets like microwave, television, fan, blender and computers were damaged. Sources in the region said there was a surplus of electricity from the transformer that caused this damage. Many houses were affected. Dharam Seetohul, a resident, said he suddenly noticed [...]
30 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
One-year-old burnt to death
On Wednesday early morning, a fire engulfed the Toory family’s residence. One-year-old Angela Toory, who was inside, died on Thursday following burn injuries. Her father Kushal Toory, 26, suffered a few burns while the mother Bhaminee Chumboo, 19, is critical. The family resides at Riche Mare, Flacq. According to the father, he was woken up [...]
30 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
Premier League 2011 Soccer Prediction For 31 December
This thread is for the 19th week set of Premier League 2011 – 2012 prediction challenge for soccer match scheduled for 31st December 2011. Please follow the rules of the game below while sharing your tips. Good luck to all. How To Participate You need to share your tips using the FACEBOOK commenting box [...] The article below is a preview of the original article found at IslandCrisis.net. You can read the whole article here: Premier League 2011 Soccer Prediction For 31 December
30 Dec 2011, Island Crisis
Police warns public to be cautious
The police is requesting the public to be more vigilant during this period following numerous cases of larceny and abuse of road safety guidelines by motorists. In a communiqué issued by the police on Thursday, it was stated that in spite of all efforts being stepped up, with a view to making the roads safer, [...]
30 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
Banks receive CAMEL ratings
The Bank of Mauritius, in consultation with other banks, disclosed on Wednesday the composite Capital Adequacy, Asset Quality, Management, Earnings, Liquidity (CAMEL) rating for individual banks for the quarter ended June 2011. The CAMEL ratings are published on a bi-annual basis, in June and December each year. The ratings for the quarter ended December 31, [...]
30 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
Two suspects to appear in Assizes Court
The death of Irish tourist Michaela Harte, 27, at the Legends hotel, Grand Gaube on January 10, 2011, stunned the Mauritius and Ireland. In fact, it could be the most important case to be heard at the Assizes next year She was allegedly murdered by two hotel employees: floor supervisor Sandip Moonea, 41, and room [...]
30 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
FCSOU comments on SAJ’s speech
While addressing the nation in his New Year speech, the President of the Republic, Sir Anerood Jugnauth denounced corruption, fraud and wastage of public funds. This was at a press conference on Thursday in Port Louis. The acting president of the Federation of Civil Service and Other Unions (FCSOU), Bruneau Dorasami pointed out that everybody [...]
30 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
Bye-bye 2011 et bonjour 2012...
2011 tire à sa fin et nous sommes à l’aube d’une nouvelle année avec dans la tête de nouvelles résolutions, de nouveaux rêves et de nouveaux objectifs. Le réveillon de la Saint-Sylvestre est une tradition respectée tous ans par les Mauriciens et partout ailleurs dans le monde. Le réveillon du Jour de l’an consiste à attendre minuit pour accueillir la nouvelle année que ce soit autour du traditionnel barbecue, un repas en famille ou entre amis au restaurant, à l’hôtel ou tout simplement chez soi. Selon le folklore local, il est d’usage de souhaiter la bienvenue à la nouvelle année …
30 Dec 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Doomed US teen shares life after death experiences
CHICAGO (AFP)A week before Ben Breedlove died of a heart attack, the Texas teenager posted a remarkable video describing the peace and bright lights he'd found the other times his heart stopped.Breedlove, 18, tells his story with simple note cards and the occasional smile, sitting close to the camera and stepping back just once to show the scar from when a pacemaker was implanted to help his troubled heart.It is a remarkably hopeful video, though Breedlove also describes the fear he lived with after being born with a serious heart condition and disappointment that he could not play sports and …
30 Dec 2011, Orange Ki News ?
All Star Game: Victoire française au terme d'un match peu enthousiasmant
PARIS (AFP)La sélection française a remporté 130 à 123 face à la sélection étrangère un match assez insipide lors du traditionnel All Star Game, réunissant les meilleurs joueurs de ProA, jeudi au Palais omnisports de Paris-Bercy.Les Français ont comblé un écart de treize points dans les dix dernières minutes, pour s'adjuger leur neuvième victoire en 21 matches, depuis que le All Star Game est disputé sous ce format.Comme il est de coutume, le show a largement primé sur le jeu. La présentation des joueurs, arrivés sur de gigantesques passerelles amarrées à mi-gradins, a donné le ton d'une soirée où les …
29 Dec 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Venezuela: 14 morts dans l'explosion d'un camion-citerne après un accident
CARACAS (AFP)Au moins 14 personnes ont péri et 16 ont été blessées au Venezuela jeudi lorsqu'un camion-citerne rempli d'essence s'est renversé avant d'exploser, provoquant un important incendie sur une route reliant Caracas et Los Teques, dans la périphérie de la capitale."Un camion s'est renversé et a pris feu, provoquant l'incendie de plusieurs véhicules, dont un autobus dans lequel 12 corps ont été retrouvés, qui s'ajoutent à deux autres corps dans des véhicules particuliers", a annoncé le directeur de la police nationale Luis Fernandez, à la chaîne de télévision publique VTV."Seize blessés ont été transportés par la police dans différents hôpitaux", …
29 Dec 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Russie: plusieurs centaines de manifestants d'opposition à Moscou
MOSCOU (AFP)Plusieurs centaines de personnes se sont rassemblées jeudi soir dans le centre de Moscou pour réclamer la libération du dirigeant d'un mouvement d'opposition russe emprisonné, Sergueï Oudaltsov, malgré l'interdiction de ce rassemblement.Le rassemblement place Pouchkine à l'appel du Front de gauche de M. Oudaltsov a débuté à 14H00 GMT (18H00 locales) et a été présenté comme une réunion avec un député russe, Ilia Ponomarev, et non comme une manifestation, afin de contourner l'interdiction prononcée par la mairie, a constaté une journaliste de l'AFP.Les manifestants ont néanmoins scandé à plusieurs reprises "liberté aux prisonniers politiques" et "liberté à Oudaltsov" pour …
29 Dec 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Tour de ski: le Norvégien Northug remporte le prologue devant Cologna et Manificat
OBERHOF (Allemagne) (AFP)Le Norvégien Petter Northug a remporté jeudi à Oberhof le prologue du Tour de ski, épreuve par étapes comptant pour la Coupe du monde de ski de fond, devant le Suisse Dario Cologna, tenant du titre, et le Français Maurice Manificat.Northug, qui vise une première victoire dans cette épreuve, s'est imposé au terme des 4 km de course en 7 min 58 sec 3/10, avec 7 dixièmes d'avance sur Cologna et 4 secondes sur Manificat.
29 Dec 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Sammon free to face Stoke after red card reversal
LONDON (AFP)Wigan Athletic striker Conor Sammon will be available to face Stoke in the English Premier League on Saturday after the Football Association upheld his appeal against a red card.The 25-year-old forward was shown a straight red by referee Phil Dowd during the first half of Wigan's 5-0 defeat by champions Manchester United on Monday after catching Michael Carrick in the face with his hand.However, the contact appearing to be accidental and the FA accepted Sammon's appeal, meaning he will not have to serve a three-match ban.Wigan manager Roberto Martinez, angry at the original decision, welcomed the rescinding of the …
29 Dec 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Un jeune Algérien tente de s'immoler par le feu
ALGER (AFP)Un jeune Algérien âgé de 25 ans a tenté de s'immoler par le feu après s'être vu refuser le dépôt de sa plainte par un policier à Ouargla (800 km au sud d'Alger), a annoncé un responsable de Comité national pour la défense des droits des chômeurs (CNDDC).Selon Tahar Belabès, coordinateur national du CNDCC, "il a été déposer plainte pour le vol de sa mobylette mais le policier qui l'a reçu au commissariat du 7e arrondissement de Ouargla a refusé de l'enregistrer".Selon lui, le jeune serait revenu au commissariat où il aurait tenté de s'immoler. Brûlé au 3e degré, …
29 Dec 2011, Orange Ki News ?