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UoM Council reviews Morgan’s restructuring plan
The University of Mauritius (UoM) Council met all its members on Thursday afternoon to discuss the restructuring plan of the former vice-chancellor, Professor Konrad Morgan. A presentation on the new reforms was conducted by the Independent Task Force, which was chaired by Dan Bundhoo. Several changes have been made to the initial plan proposed by [...]
09 Mar 2012, The Independent Daily
The new iPad: Yes, that’s what they are calling it
Apple released their latest and greatest tablet and they’re simply calling it “the new iPad”. It still has the same battery life and only a very slight, almost undetectable, change in dimensions. Apple also announced a new version of IOS (5.1), now with Japanese Siri support and a slew of app updates i Work Garageband: [...]
09 Mar 2012, The Independent Daily
30-30 seat sharing reports from MSM, MMM meet
The top brass of both the MSM and MMM, including Pravind Jugnauth and Paul Berenger, met to discuss the possible remake of 2000 alliance. According to a source, both parties have decided on a seat sharing agreement whereby each will present 30 candidates in the general elections. Moreover, the source added that if they win [...]
09 Mar 2012, The Independent Daily
Private sector biased against women: PM
International Women’s Day was celebrated at the J&J auditorium, Phoenix on Thursday in the presence of Prime Minister Dr Navin Ramgoolam, minister of Gender Equality Mireille Martin and UNDP representative Asha Kannen, among others. Dr Ramgoolam urged the private sector to step up efforts so that women are able to climb up the hierarchy. He [...]
09 Mar 2012, The Independent Daily
44 Ans d’Indépendance: «Maurice République Durable» en Fête
Place à la culture. Cette année, le mois de mars s’annonce chargé en événements culturels pour marquer le 44e anniversaire de l’Indépendance. Expositions, concerts et pièces de théâtre seront au programme de cette nouvelle édition du Festival mauricien qui se tient du 2 au 28 mars.
09 Mar 2012, business.mega.mu
Bollywood Craze in Mauritius
Collectible posters, newspaper clippings, autographs, have a profile on Facebook or Twitter ... All means are good to be closer to his idol. There are even those who do not hesitate to make a trip to go and meet the stars.
08 Mar 2012, business.mega.mu
Blog: The dirty Picture
Reference is not being made to the Bollywood movie with a gorgeous Vidya Balan dancing Ooh la la. Rather we mean the dirty picture from Jugnauthwood/Berengerwood. The nomination for the best actor is Paul Berenger and for best supporting actor Sir Anerood Jugnauth. The awards will be decided at election time by the electorate.
08 Mar 2012, Le Matinal
Equal Opportunity Act : les membres bientôt nommés
Le Premier ministre Navin Ramgoolam a déclaré que les membres de commission qui a été instituée avec l’entrée en vigueur de l’Equal Opportunity Act (EOA) seront nommés avant la rentrée parlementaire. C’est ce qu’il a annoncé, jeudi, au J & J Auditorium, à Phoenix, dans le cadre de la célébration de la Journée internationale de la femme.
08 Mar 2012, Le Matinal
Editorial: Délit d'immoralité politique
De par son silence, le président de la République se rend implicitement complice d'un complot visant à faire tomber un gouvernement démocratiquement plébiscité par le peuple.
08 Mar 2012, Le Matinal
Un couple tente de se suicider
Un jeune homme marié et père devait se présenter en cour de Pamplemousses pour avoir violé une fille de 16 ans, mais la plaignante et le suspect, habitant Bois-Rouge, ont été découverts dans un champ de canne vers 8 heures jeudi. Ils ont tenté de mettre fin à leur vie en buvant une substance que la police pense être du ‘thinner’. Leur état de santé est jugé critique.
08 Mar 2012, Le Matinal
Tension au sommet de l’Etat : vers un dégel ?
Le chef du gouvernement Navin Ramgoolam est sorti satisfait de sa rencontre avec le président de la République sir Anerood Jugnauth. Ce dernier lui ayant dit qu’il l’avertirait s’il se décidait à retourner dans l’arène politique, le PM estime que le leader de l’opposition Paul Bérenger est allé trop vite en besogne.
08 Mar 2012, Le Matinal
Holi 2012: Colorful Festival
Preparations for the festival Holi this year are well underway. This is the festival of colors and the opportunity for Hindus to celebrate the triumph of good over evil.
08 Mar 2012, business.mega.mu
Apple Unveils its Newest iPad
Apple launched its latest version of the iPad on Wednesday, armed with a Full HD display with 3.1 million pixels and a supercharged new processor.
08 Mar 2012, business.mega.mu
Infrastructures Publiques: Lorsque l’État se Fait Bâtisseur
Les chantiers se multiplient. Des projets sont dessinés à coups de milliards de roupies. L’État investit lourdement dans les infrastructures publiques.
08 Mar 2012, motors.mega.mu
TIC 2 000 Recrutements en 2012
2 000, c'est le nombre minimum de personnes qui sera employé dans le secteur des Technologies de l'information et de la communication (Tic) en 2012, selon Roshan Seetohul, président de l'Outsourcing and Telecommunications Association of Mauritius (OTAM).
08 Mar 2012, business.mega.mu
Honeymoon: Mauritius Best World Destination "Dertour"
The hard work of Mauritius on the German market has been rewarded."Dertour" comes, in effect, to appoint Mauritius as its "Best honeymoon destination in the world" (No1 Honeymoon Destination Worldwide).
08 Mar 2012, business.mega.mu
Accidents in Brief
New trial. The optician Shafiq Hossen is no longer. Serious traffic accident in Roche-Bois. A van with 13 passengers hit a bus.
08 Mar 2012, motors.mega.mu
Breaking Gender Stereotypes
Nowadays, woman has her own status and dignity in society. People have changed their point of view regarding working women, who are considered to be equal to men. Education has also played a significant role in the higher status the Mauritian woman.
08 Mar 2012, business.mega.mu
Emma Awards 2012: Five Women Selected for Their Exceptional Qualities
Five women were honoured at the Intercontinental Hotel in Balaclava, Wednesday, March 7, on the occasion of the second edition of Emma Awards organized by Bank One.
08 Mar 2012, business.mega.mu
IIT Delhi Offers 70 Seats to Local Students
Minister of Tertiary Education, Science, Research and Technology, Dr Rajesh Jeetah’s recent visit to India has further strengthened the relationship between the two countries.
08 Mar 2012, business.mega.mu