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Grand Baie 5 km swimming race
The Royal Life Saving Society (Mauritius) is organising the annual Grand Baie-Pereybere 5-km swimming race on April 24. According to the president of the of the Royal Life Saving Society, Dhiraj Dosieah, for the past 36 years, this race has been anchored in the calendar of activities of the Royal Life Society (Mauritius) and it [...]
15 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Boy afflicted with leukaemia needs help
The family of a 17-year-old boy diagnosed with leukaemia has appealed to the Mauritian community to help save his life. Akshay Daby was diagnosed with leukaemia on January 27. “I am making an appeal to all Mauritians to help our son. He is very young and we cannot see him suffer,” said Moolsunkar Daby, Akshay’s [...]
15 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Fishermen to benefit from Norwegian technology
Norwegian researchers have developed a new fishing net, known as the Fish Pot, which will be useful to fishermen in Mauritius. Minister of Fisheries and Rodrigues Nicolas von Mally said, “ the Fish Pot will help the local industry become sustainable. “ He added that Norway and Mauritius usually cooperate in the fisheries sector. The [...]
15 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Occupational Safety, Health Act to be amended
Security at the work place must be shared between both the employer and employee. It is important that both parties strictly respect the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA 2005) in order to avoid risk of accidents. This was stated by minister of Labour and Industrial Relations, Shakeel Mohamed during the official launch of a [...]
15 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Mohamed asks foreign businesses to train locals
During a certificate awarding ceremony at Club Med La Plantation d’Albion on Wednesday, the minister of Labour Shakeel Mohamed stated that youngsters working in the hotel industry should have access to training in order for them to be integrated in middle management and senior management. Mohamed stated that he has met people who are qualified [...]
15 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Libye: pas d'avenir avec Kadhafi dont la chute est l'objectif avoué de l'Otan
PARIS (AFP)Nicolas Sarkozy, Barack Obama et David Cameron ont jugé vendredi dans une tribune commune "impossible d'imaginer que la Libye ait un avenir avec Kadhafi", dont la chute est désormais l'objectif avoué des alliés de l'Otan qui s'étaient réunis la veille à Berlin.Les trois dirigeants ont souligné la nécessité de continuer les opérations militaires pour accélérer le départ de Mouammar Kadhafi et permettre une transition."Il ne s'agit pas d'évincer Kadhafi par la force. Mais il est impossible d'imaginer que la Libye ait un avenir avec Kadhafi (...) il est impensable que quelqu'un qui a voulu massacrer son peuple joue un …
15 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Mauritius Ranked 2nd In Africa In The Field Of Information Technology
Very good performance for Mauritius. Our country has been ranked second in Africa and first in the sub-Saharan Africa in the field of information technology. This is evident from the Global Information Technology Report 2010-2011 published recently by the World Economic Forum. Globally, Mauritius is 47th, improving six places from its ranking last year. Sweden [...]
15 Apr 2011, MauritiusHot
Faugoo, EC chief inspect irrigation plan
The minister of Agro-Industry Satish Faugoo visited Cluny and Midlands on Thursday in order to observe the progress made in relation to the Field Operations Regrouping Irrigation Project (FORIP). Alexandro Mariani, chief of the European Commission was also present at a meeting held with planters in the region. The visit was held in relation with [...]
15 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Subutex trail on MMM agenda at next session
The Mouvement Militant Mauricien (MMM) members filed 50 parliamentary questions at the National Assembly. Among them, a dozen are addressed to Prime Minister Dr Navin Ramgoolam. Rajesh Bhagwan wants to know if the former deputy prime minister Harish Boodhoo had made a statement to the police against the minister of Finance and Economic Development, Pravind [...]
15 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
DPM denies rift within alliance
Deputy prime minister, minister of Energy and Public Utilities, Rashid Beebeejaun denied there were any conflicts between the Labour Party (PTr) and the Mouvement Socialiste Mauricien (MSM). He was speaking at the opening of a one-day workshop on “The Building Control Bill, Energy Audit Management Scheme and Standard Designs of Buildings at Domaine Les Pailles [...]
15 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Le projet CT Power sera reconsidéré
Le projet de la centrale à charbon CT Power Ltd, à Pointe-aux-Caves, sera reconsidéré. C'est ce qu'a annoncé, jeudi, à Phoenix, le Premier ministre Navin Ramgoolam, à l'auditorium du Indira Gandhi Centre for Indian Culture, à l'occasion de la célébration de la fête Varusha Pirappu. S'adressant à l'assistance, le chef du gouvernement a déclaré qu'il a pris en considération la requête formulée auparavant dans son discours par Menon Murday, président de la Mauritius Tamil Temples Federation (MTTF), pour se pencher sur la question. Il a ajouté que le gouvernement avait reçu un rapport qui avait mis en doute la capacité …
15 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Le projet CT Power sera reconsidéré
Le projet de la centrale à charbon CT Power Ltd, à Pointe-aux-Caves, sera reconsidéré. C'est ce qu'a annoncé, jeudi, à Phoenix, le Premier ministre Navin Ramgoolam, à l'auditorium du Indira Gandhi Centre for Indian Culture, à l'occasion de la célébration de la fête Varusha Pirappu. S'adressant à l'assistance, le chef du gouvernement a déclaré qu'il a pris en considération la requête formulée auparavant dans son discours par Menon Murday, président de la Mauritius Tamil Temples Federation (MTTF), pour se pencher sur la question. Il a ajouté que le gouvernement avait reçu un rapport qui avait mis en doute la capacité …
15 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Prix : un système de mark-up maximum mis en place
La mise en place d’un système de ‘maximun mark-up’ sur les prix des produits de consommation courante a été longuement examinée, jeudi, lors d’une réunion du comité ministériel chargé de surveiller l’évolution des prix des commodités. Cette réunion s’est déroulée sous la présidence du ministre de l’Intégration sociale Xavier-Luc Duval. Ce comité, soulignons-le, comprend le ministre de la Protection des consommateurs Michael Sik Yuen, le ministre de l’Industrie Showkutally Soodhun, le ministre de Finances Pravind Jugnauth, le ministre de l’Education Tertiaire Rajesh Jeetah, et le ministre de l’Agro-industrie, Satish Faugoo. Les officiers de divers ministères représentés au sein de ce …
15 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Kreole morisien ou bhojpuri?
The government has announced that the two languages "Kreol morisien" and the "bhojpuri" will be introduced as optional languages in primary schools as from next year.
15 Apr 2011, Yashvin, pages of my life
TPI: jugement attendu pour l'ancien général croate Ante Gotovina
LA HAYE (AFP)Le Tribunal pénal international (TPI) pour l'ex-Yougoslavie rend vendredi son jugement dans le procès contre l'ancien général croate Ante Gotovina, poursuivi pour crimes de guerre et crimes contre l'humanité commis en 1995.Le jugement sera prononcé lors d'une audience à La Haye, où siège le TPI, qui doit débuter à 11H00 (09H00 GMT) et être retransmise en direct sur la place principale de Zagreb.Considéré dans son pays comme un "héros" de la guerre d'indépendance croate (1991-1995), M. Gotovina, 55 ans, était à la tête de l'opération "Tempête" qui visait à reconquérir la Krajina (sud), dernière région tenue en 1995 …
15 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Network Readiness Index 2011: Mauritius scores more points to maintain its leadership
Mauritius consolidates its predominance in the Sub-Saharan Africa, with a six-place improvement to 47th according to the Global Information Technology Report 2010-2011. The Network Readiness Index indicates that the country’s remarkable showing rests on its extremely conducive market (26th) and regulatory (33rd) environments, with little red tape, non-distortive tax rates, good standards of intellectual property protection (53rd for this variable and 45th for software piracy rate), and a high level of competition in Internet and telephony, among other elements. This is coupled with the country’s high level of interest and preparedness in using ICT by all national stakeholders (36th, 60th, …
15 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Arnold Schwarzenegger to make a comeback with The Governator
With a one of a kind unprecedented collaboration, A2 Entertainment along with Archie Comics and POW entertainment have joined forces with world famous actor, international icon and public servant Arnold Schwarzenegger to deliver the next 21st century global superhero from Stan Lee Comics aptly named, The Governator. The Governator packs current topics with action and humor into a worldwide multiplatform entertainment property which includes a television series, 3D movie, comic book series and consumer products program. The revolutionary new property was unveiled at MIPTV in Cannes earlier this month during a press conference with Schwarzenegger in attendance. On starting a …
15 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Barcelona vs Real Madrid rivalry comes to the fore
MADRID (AFP)Barcelona and Real Madrid have had a bitter rivalry dating way back to 1902 and they are braced to face each other four times in an 18-day period that will define their respective seasons.Football fans around the globe will be treated to four instalments of 'El Clasico', arguably the biggest game in football, with the two wealthiest and most successful clubs in Spain doing battle for the league, Kings Cup and Champions League crowns. Each club and city stands for something different, with Madrid keen to represent the heart of Spain and its values, while Barcelona wants to have …
15 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Mental health groups hail star's bipolar admission
LOS ANGELES (AFP)Zeta-Jones is a global star, who won a best supporting actress Oscar for her performance in "Chicago" (2002). Most of her career has been in Hollywood, with roles in films such as "Traffic," "Ocean's Twelve" and "The Mask of Zorro."The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) said the openness of such a high-profile figure about her condition helped other sufferers. "It helps to normalize the condition," said its communications director Katrina Gay."Mental illnesses are often illnesses that people aren't comfortable talking (about) ...and so they're sort of shrouded in a lot of mystery and sometimes even shame and …
15 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Rohit Shetty casts 15 Marathi actors in Singham
After a string of comedy super hits over the past few years, director Rohit Shetty is back to working on the genre which he loves the most, namely action. This year, the talented director is churning out his latest cop action flick Singham which is the remake of a hit Tamil movie. Like in all his movies, this time too fans will get to see the magic of the Rohit Shetty-Ajay Devgn jodi along with southern beauty Kajal Aggarwal who plays the lead opposite Ajay. Her brilliant performances down south are what brought her to the notice of the ace …
15 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?