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‘Freedom of speech
Prime Minister Dr Navin Ramgoolam believes speeches made by political personalities at religious functions and ceremonies cannot be controlled. This violates the Constitution and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. “The question of not attending a ceremony or avoiding certain types of speeches at such events is a matter that can be best addressed not [...]
07 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
TEC organises training programme
With the objective of improving on-the-job performance of scientific laboratory staff, the Centre for Instrumentation Services (CIS) of the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC), in collaboration with the Western Regional Instrumentation Centre (WRIC), India is currently organising a four-day training programme at the University of Mauritius, Réduit. The opening ceremony was held on Tuesday at UoM [...]
07 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
Standard Chartered Bank upgraded to
Standard Chartered Bank was on Monday upgraded from A+ to AA- by Standard & Poor’s (S&P). Standard Chartered finance director Richard Meddings said, “S&P have recognised that we are totally different from other international banks. We’re operating in growth markets; we’ve got a diversified income, a very robust balance sheet and strong management. They are [...]
07 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
Three police officers dismissed for conspiracy to commit theft
In Parliament on Tuesday, MP Mahen Jugroo sought information from Prime Minister Dr Navin Ramgoolam on whether a case of larceny, which took place at the diving store of the Special Mobile Force (SMF), Vacoas was reported. The member of Parliament also wanted to know the value of the stolen objects. Dr Ramgoolam said that [...]
07 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
Key Repo Rate revised to boost business sector
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Mauritius (BoM) held a press conference at the BoM headquarters on Tuesday to discuss Monday’s move of cutting Key Repo Rate by 10 basis points to 5.40 per cent per annum. It is the first time that the BoM has undertaken such a measure. “We are [...]
07 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
Select Committee working on PoCA
The Parliamentary Committee received proposals for amendments to be brought to the Prevention of Corruption Act (PoCA). The committee is still working on these. Through discussions, there was a consensus to come up with more comprehensive proposals for amendments to the PoCA. After the General Elections of 2010, the newly reconstituted Parliamentary Committee came up [...]
07 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
Two detainees reported dead in police custody
In Parliament on Tuesday, MP Veda Baloomoody questioned the Prime Minister on increasing the number of senior police officers to be posted in Port Louis South and Port Louis North divisions. Ramgoolam said that, this year, the Mauritius Police Force has started a major promotion exercise, and so far, 682 officers in different grades have [...]
07 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
Senior police officers get promotion
The police force has rewarded its senior officers with the appointment of 13 superintendents to the rank of assistant commissioner of Police (ACP). Furthermore 38 officers have been promoted to the post superintendent of police (SP).The new officers were received by commissioner of police Dhun Ishwar Rampersad at the police headquarters, the Line Barracks. Was [...]
07 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
Olympic committee for new Sports Act
The Mauritius Olympic Committee (MOC) held a special general assembly on Monday night at its headquarters in Port Louis. Representatives of 13 Olympic and non-Olympic sports federations met to discuss the issues they are facing with regards to the Sports Act. After much debate and consideration, the committee unanimously agreed that the Sports Act needed [...]
07 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
Gender violence cost Rs 1.4 billion
The costs of domestic violence to the Mauritian economy for the period 2008-2009 amounted to Rs 1.4 billion. This was revealed by the minister of Gender Equality, Child Development and Family Welfare Mireille Martin.“Gender-based violence, especially violence against women is a global scourge and remains a serious human security issue,” said Martin. According to the [...]
07 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
Des journalistes de marchés émergents à Maurice avec Emirates et la MTPA
Emirates Airline et la Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) collaborent une nouvelle fois pour accueillir une importante délégation de journalistes en provenance de marchés émergents afin de donner un coup de pouce au secteur touristique de l’île. Par ailleurs, la ligne aérienne de Dubaï a lancé son onzième vol hebdomadaire sur Maurice le 6 décembre. Des représentants de sept publications de premier plan en provenance des Emirats Arabes Unis, du Koweït, du Qatar, de la Russie et de la République Tchèque arriveront à Maurice le 8 décembre. Leur visite durera 6 jours et leur permettra de découvrir les attractions du …
07 Dec 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Lady Gaga takes anti-bullying campaign to White House
WASHINGTON (AFP)Eccentric pop diva Lady Gaga took her anti-bullying campaign to the White House where she was lauded as a source of strength for many young people who are scared at school.Her visit follows a White House bullying conference earlier this year, called to mitigate the plight of nearly a third of US schoolchildren, or 13 million students, who are bullied each year, according to official figures.President Barack Obama was away making a major speech on the economy in Kansas, but Lady Gaga was welcomed to the White House by Valerie Jarrett, one of his most senior political advisers."Lady Gaga …
07 Dec 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Who Benefits From Chinese Investment in Mauritius?
Chinese enterprises are spending $1 billion on a special enterprise zone in Mauritius, but the benefits are not as clear as they seem.
07 Dec 2011, business.mega.mu
Mondial de handball: les Françaises craquent face au Brésil
SAO PAULO (Brésil) (AFP)La France, dans une ambiance hostile, n'a pu se sortir des griffes du Brésil, s'inclinant 26 à 22 (mi-temps: 10-17), lors de la troisième journée du Mondial-2011 dames de handball, mardi à Sao Paulo.Ce revers signifie que les vice-championnes du monde n'ont quasiment plus aucune chance de finir à la première place de leur groupe, et les destine à un 8e de finale piégeux, quel que soit leur adversaire.C'est la troisième fois de suite lors de Mondiaux, après 2005 et 2009, que les Françaises cèdent face aux Brésiliennes.A la pause, les Bleues pensaient pourtant avoir fait le …
06 Dec 2011, Orange Ki News ?
India Overrules EIILM Varsity's Mauritius Campus Degrees
The legal status of off-shore campus of EIILM University, Sikkim, in Mauritius set up in 2007 has snowballed into a political issue, with University Grants Commission of India making it clear that "degrees obtained from the Mauritius campus cannot be treated as valid".
06 Dec 2011, business.mega.mu
Ligue des champions: objectif victoire pour Lille, miracle pour Lyon
PARIS (AFP)Lille n'est qu'à une victoire de la qualification pour les 8e de finale de la Ligue des champions, à domicile contre Trabzonspor, alors que Lyon doit compter sur un concours de circonstances pour décrocher sa 9e qualification de suite, mercredi lors de la 6e et dernière journée.Groupe A:Qui de City ou Naples verra les 8e de finale de la Ligue des champions pour la première fois de son histoire? Pour les Citizens, deux conditions doivent être remplies: il faut qu'ils battent le Bayern, et que dans le même temps Naples ne s'impose pas à Villarreal. En cas d'égalité de …
06 Dec 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Rugby: Alain Afflelou, nouveau président de Bayonne, Elissalde conseiller
BAYONNE (Pyrénées-Atlantiques) (AFP)Le lunetier Alain Afflelou, actionnaire principal de Bayonne, 11e du Top 14, est devenu président du club, a annoncé mardi son prédecesseur Michel Cacouault lors d'un point presse.Mardi matin, le club basque avait déjà annoncé que Christian Gajan, directeur du rugby de l'Aviron, avait été "dispensé" de l'entraînement ainsi que ses adjoints Thomas Lièvremont et Frédéric Tauzin, et que Jean-Pierre Elissalde avait été nommé conseiller sportif auprès du président.Alain Afflelou, ancien président des Girondins de Bordeaux (football), avait déjà été au coeur d'un bras de fer entre l'ancien président Francis Salagoïty et un groupe de partenaires qui souhaitait …
06 Dec 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Neymar named Brazilian player of the year
SAO PAULO (AFP)Teenaged Brazilian striker Neymar da Silva Santos Junior was named the country's player of the year on Monday.Neymar did not attend Monday night's ceremony in Sao Paulo as he was on his way to Tokyo to compete in the Club World Championship.The 19-year-old, who also won the best striker's award, has been a target for a number of top European clubs but extended his contract with Brazilian side Santos FC last month to 2014.
06 Dec 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Mozambique: Arrival of a Third Mobile Operator
The third mobile operator in Mozambique, Movitel, will start its operations in this country of Southern Africa January 8, the company said Friday.
06 Dec 2011, business.mega.mu
Tour de France: trois étapes en Corse pour démarrer en 2013
AJACCIO (AFP)Le Tour de France 2013, qui partira pour la première fois de Corse, commencera par trois étapes sur l'île de Beauté, de Porto-Vecchio à Calvi.La convention, signée mardi à Ajaccio par Paul Giacobbi, président de la Collectivité territoriale, et Christian Prudhomme, directeur du Tour, a officialisé l'accord pour le Grand Départ de la centième édition de la Grande Boucle.Après les opérations préliminaires prévues à Porto-Vecchio, où un bateau fera office de salle de presse pour les nombreux médias attendus, la première étape (201,5 km), au parcours favorable aux sprinteurs, reliera la ville de la Corse du Sud à Bastia …
06 Dec 2011, Orange Ki News ?