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The failure to find Michaela McAreavey’s killers has exposed glaring holes in the Mauritius justice system
Avinash Treebhoowoon alleged he was subjected to numerous beatings, whipped on the soles of his feet with a pipe, hit on the head, stripped naked and held down on a table while police tried to suffocate him with a towel and held his head in a bucket of water. On the third day, he signed [...]The post The failure to find Michaela McAreavey’s killers has exposed glaring holes in the Mauritius justice system appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
20 Jul 2012, KotZot
HRDC Director: "Convincing Young People to Turn to ICT Sector"
The Human Resource Development Council launched an "urgent appeal" to correct the misunderstanding that prevails in the area of Information Technologies and Communication. Hence the reason why young people are reluctant to engage in this sector.
20 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu
Apple’s Latest IPad Makes Low-Key Debut In China
Apple Inc staged a low-key launch of its latest iPad in China on Friday, free of the chaotic scenes that plagued the tech darling’s previous product debuts in its most promising growth market.
20 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu
Batman massacre: 10 people killed at Dark Knight premiere
Ten people have died after a gunman opened fire at a showing of the latest Batman film. Reports say children are among the dead.At least 20 people were wounded as a figure in a gas mask opened fire at a cinema in Aurora, near Denver, Colorado. There are thought to be two shooters. One has [...]The post Batman massacre: 10 people killed at Dark Knight premiere appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
20 Jul 2012, KotZot
India: MPs Vote to Elect Head of State
Indian Parliamentarians voted on Thursday to elect the new head of the State'', an honorary post above should return to an "elephant" of the Congress Party, whose talent as a mediator could be very timely after the general elections in 2014.
20 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu
Outputs of Friday, July 20: Art in Painting and Pictures to Discover
This Friday, July 20, several events are planned. You can enjoy the art on display. This early weekend also offers entertainment evenings for good relaxation.
20 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu
Sengayen Prepares Report 'Business in Mauritius 2012'
Steven Sengayen, a lawyer and consultant with David Wyld & Co, is visiting Mauritius to meet with ministers and CEO for the publication of a report entitled 'Business in Mauritius in 2012, 50,000 copies printed and distributed with the Sunday Telegraph .
20 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu
Let’s Boycott Mauritius and Visit Heaven: Ireland. My Foot!
Everyday we wake up only to hear a new salacious story. The new talk of the town these days concerns some controversial pictures of Michaela ...Read full article on Island Crisis: Let’s Boycott Mauritius and Visit Heaven: Ireland. My Foot!.
20 Jul 2012, Island Crisis
Let’s Boycott Mauritius and Visit Heaven: Ireland. My Foot!
Everyday we wake up only to hear a new salacious story. The new talk of the town these days concerns some controversial pictures of Michaela Hart which were published in the Sunday Times, a Mauritian newspaper. The contentious pictures which provoked worldwide consternation (Apparently worldwide but it seems to be ...Read full article on Island Crisis: Let’s Boycott Mauritius and Visit Heaven: Ireland. My Foot!.
20 Jul 2012, Island Crisis
Agro-industrie : Insémination Artificielle et Production de Canetons au Centre d’Expérimentation d’Albion
Que fait le centre d’expérimentation d’Albion ? Le dernier rapport de l’Audit a recommandé sa fermeture ou sa privatisation.
20 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu
Africa: Difficult Challenge for Mauritian Businessmen
Africa is a dream. Mauritian entrepreneurs eyeing the continent in order to offset the slowdown in their main markets. But those who installed there discovered that Africa presents a complex political, economic and social elusive.
19 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu
Rs 15 million of heroin seized at the airport – woman aged 22 arrested
The Anti Drug and Smuggling Unit (ADSU) has arrested a 22 year old female, involved in importing a large quantity of drugs from Madagascar. 650 grams of heroin with a street value of Rs 15 million, were seized from a Malagasy age 25 in the afternoon of Wednesday, July 18, 2012. A young resident of [...]The post Rs 15 million of heroin seized at the airport – woman aged 22 arrested appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
19 Jul 2012, KotZot
With Emirates: Mauritius Connected with Barcelona
The Mauritian destination is now connected to Spain via Emirates. The airline, based in Dubai launched on July 3, a flight to Barcelona.
19 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu
Ferry Crash at Zanzibar, 31 Dead
At least 31 people drowned Wednesday in the sinking of a ferry off'' of the archipelago of Zanzibar, the Tanzanian authorities reported.
19 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu
Raj Appadu : « Les Petits Commerçants Vendront à Même le Trottoir Si… »
Les petits commerces s’en vont-en-guerre. Ils se livreront à une action de désobéissance civile si les autorités ne casent pas les marchands ambulants qui leur livrent une concurrence déloyale.
19 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu
India: One killed, Over 40 Injured in Clashes in Factory Maruti
Violent clashes between workers and managers of a factory'' of Indian automaker Maruti Suzuki has killed one person and injured more than 40 near New Delhi, said here on Thursday with a group setting, which suspended production at the factory.
19 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu
1600 Places in Flacq and Lallmatie: Two Markets Open for Women Entrepreneurs
Very often, women entrepreneurs, grouped in cooperatives, do a great job, but one of the main obstacles they face, it is a place for their products.
19 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu
Proposed Arms Trade: Minister Relatives Named in U.S. Report
Two Russians, former associates of one of the biggest arms dealers in the world, have planned to use Mauritius as a hub for arms trafficking. The NGO report cites American relatives of a minister as local partners.
19 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu
Lotto – A family from Quatre-Bornes now multimillionaire
The 141st Lotto draw has brought happiness to a family of seven. These inhabitants of Quatre-Bornes pocketed the tidy sum of Rs 33,614,959. They learned the good news on Saturday 14 and still can’t believe their luck. Relatives waited the return of the father of the family before claiming their winnings at the headquarters of [...]The post Lotto – A family from Quatre-Bornes now multimillionaire appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
18 Jul 2012, KotZot
Jaxon Smith only 7 proved a hit after drumming along to a Foo Fighters song
Seven-year-old Jaxon Smith, who taught himself the drums, has found fame after a clip of him playing to a Foo Fighters track went viral. In the adorable clip, Jaxon is seen drumming along to rock song The Pretender like a professional, and his musical prowess is evident as the video has raked in more than [...]The post Jaxon Smith only 7 proved a hit after drumming along to a Foo Fighters song appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
18 Jul 2012, KotZot