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La Balise Marina lance un ʺcyber cornerʺ à Rivière-Noire
La Maison de la Balise a mis gratuitement un cyber corner à la disposition des habitants de Rivière-Noire. Trois ordinateurs, offerts par E-inclusion Foundation et dotés de connexion Internet, sont accessibles au public, sur réservation. Cet espace vise à faciliter l’accès aux technologies de l´information et de la communication et à vulgariser leur utilisation par les jeunes et les moins jeunes de la région. ʺL’outil informatique s´impose comme un instrument incontournable au développement des personnes et à leur éducation. Dans le cadre de leurs études, les jeunes, principalement ceux issus des écoles et des collèges avoisinants, doivent avoir recours à …
05 Dec 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Air Mauritius récompense ses meilleures agences de voyages
Charles Ng, directeur général d’Atom Travel recevant son prix de Kamal Taposeea, président et d’André Viljoen, directeur général par intérim de la compagnie nationale Air Mauritius a remercié ses partenaires agences de voyages lors d’une réception qui a eu lieu le vendredi 25 novembre 2011. Les cinq meilleures agences pour l’année 2010/2011 sont : 1. Atom Travel – qui décroche aussi la palme de meilleure agence ‘Monde’ 2. Blue Sky 3. Silver Wings 4. Holiday Planners 5. Bonny Air Travel André Viljoen, directeur général p.i, a tenu à remercier tous les partenaires agences de voyages pour leur soutien à la …
05 Dec 2011, Orange Ki News ?
TJC rules out compensation
The Truth and Justice Commission (TJC) chaired by Professor Alex Boraine has dismissed a possible monetary compensation despite the several memoranda they received recommending one. In its report submitted to the National Assembly, the commission has pointed out that monetary compensation is not an appropriate solution. Instead, they have recommended measures of positive discrimination for [...]
05 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
Local medical devices industry globally competitive
With the steady increment on growth of healthcare worldwide, longer lifespan of populations and increase in health consciousness, Mauritius is prepared to emerge as an attractive platform for the manufacture of medical devices. The medical device industry has been identified as the fastest growing industry with a global market estimated at over USD 220 billion [...]
05 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
Black River gets free access to internet
Free access to internet is now available to the residents of Black River at La Maison de la Balise cybercorner. Upon making a reservation for a given time slot, the public will have access to the computers, with internet access. The facility was donated by the E-inclusion Foundation. The aim is to facilitate access to [...]
05 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
Lux* celebrates new identity
Lux* Island Resorts (ex-Naiade) held its gala opening performance at Lux* Le Morne on Saturday, bringing together guests from at least 15 countries. Among the participants were journalists, ministers and bankers. The Tourism minister Michael Sik Yuen highlighted that the rebranding of Lux* is a global innovation. “Mauritius has a well deserved equation with quality [...]
05 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
BUAV: stop cruel export of monkeys
The British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection (BUAV) has launched an advertising campaign for Mauritius calling on residents and holidaymakers to help save monkeys from a cruel fate. The BUAV campaign intends to change this with its striking adverts revealing a dark secret of paradise island. The BUAV message is simple but powerful; like [...]
05 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
Larceny, work safety on parliamentary agenda
A theft at the diving store in compound of the Mobile Wing, Bramer Banking Corporation, safety at workplace on the agenda, use of methadone, additional security measures taken to improve the safety of tourists and the population during the holiday season, corruption, dividends paid to France Telecom, politician‘s speeches in religious gatherings, amongst others are [...]
05 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
Pick n Pay chief visits Mauritius
The founder of Pick n Pay, Raymond Ackerman, is in the country for a courtesy visit and he will be visiting Pick n Pay Bagatelle and Cascavelle. Raymond Ackerman graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the University of Cape Town early 1950‘s. Motivated by his father who had established Ackermans in Cape Town, [...]
05 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
MSM against postponing of elections
The leader of the Mouvement Socialiste Militant (MSM) Pravind Jugnauth alleged in a press meet held on Saturday in Port Louis that relationship among the government members are going from bad to worse. He also spoke of the Local Government Bill which will be discussed on Tuesday. Jugnauth announced that they would come up with [...]
05 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
PTR finds 2000 remake shameful
A remake of the MMM/MSM alliance of 2000 would be a national disgrace. This is what was said by the president of Labour Party, Patrick Assirvaden in a press meet held on Saturday in Port Louis. He also said that the Mouvement Militant Mauricien (MMM) should not take the Mouvement Socialiste Militant (MSM) under its [...]
05 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
6.5 pc rise in external trade in Q 3: CSO
The central statistics office (CSO) published data on external trade for the third quarter of 2011 and it shows the value of international trade at Rs 56, 633 million. It is 6.5 per cent higher than the previous quarter and 11.2 higher in relation to the corresponding quarter of 2010. During the third quarter of [...]
05 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
Obama wants to know secret of Yo-Yo Ma's popularity
WASHINGTON (AFP)President Barack Obama said jokingly that he wanted to know the secret of American cellist Yo-Yo Ma's popularity as he hosted a White House reception for winners of the Kennedy Center awards."Maybe the most amazing thing about Yo-Yo Ma is that everybody likes him! You have got to give me some tips!" said Obama, who is running for a second presidential term.Yo-Yo Ma, 56, was born in France to a family of Chinese immigrants that later moved to the United States.Obama recalled that when the musician was just seven years old, he performed in the East Room of the …
05 Dec 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Sonu Nigam's 4 year old son Nevaan records his own version of 'Kolaveri Di'
'Why This Kolaveri Di' is certainly the flavour of the season, what with almost everyone hooked on to the song. Even Sonu Nigam's 4 year old son Nevaan seems to have jumped onto the Kolaveri bandwagon. Nevaan has recorded his own version of 'Kolaveri Di' and the video featured on YouTube has already become a rage. In less than a day, the video has already got over 83000 views. Nevaan sings the song in a very playful and innocent way which is surely to be liked by one and all. In case you still haven't heard the Milk version of …
05 Dec 2011, Orange Ki News ?
JT de 19h30 – lundi 05/12/11
Title: JT de 19h30Channel: MBC 1Start Time: 19:30Date: 2011-12-05End Time: 20:15
05 Dec 2011, MBC
Zurnal Kreol – lundi 05/12/11
Title: Zurnal KreolChannel: MBC 2Start Time: 19:30Date: 2011-12-05End Time: 20:15
05 Dec 2011, MBC
News Bulletin – Monday 05/12/11
Title: News BulletinChannel: MBC 3Start Time: 18:30Date: 2011-12-05End Time: 18:50
05 Dec 2011, MBC
Samachar – Monday 05/12/11
Title: SamacharChannel: MBC 1Start Time: 18:00Date: 2011-12-05End Time: 18:25
05 Dec 2011, MBC
Vivek Oberoi's next renamed Kismat, Love, Paisa, Dilli
Vivek Oberoi's next which was initially titled Gyrah Chalis Ki Last Metro has since been renamed to Kismat, Love, Paisa, Dilli (KLPD). The film which is produced by Amit Chandra has been undergoing change for some time; even the star cast is modified and will include Mallika Sherawat. Incidentally, the film has been in the headlines off late as it was taken to be the sequel to the Sanjay Khanduri's 2007 sleeper hit Ek Challis Ki Last Local, with the name Gyrah Challis Ki Last Metro doing the rounds. However, the most interesting facet of the development of this film …
05 Dec 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Wolves' McCarthy glad to put pressure on O'Neill
WOLVERHAMPTON, United Kingdom (AFP)Wolves manager Mick McCarthy admits he was delighted to have piled the pressure on new Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill after his side came from behind to beat the Black Cats 2-1 at Molineux.Kieran Richardson's goal early in the second half looked to have given the perfect welcome gift to former Aston Villa manager O'Neill, who was watching from the stands at Molineux ahead of his first day in charge on Monday.But Sunderland winger Sebastian Larsson saw his penalty saved by Wolves keeper Wayne Hennessey before two goals in quick succession from Steven Fletcher gave Wolves a vital …
05 Dec 2011, Orange Ki News ?