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Artist showcases work on canvas, porcelain
Artist Roopam Gujadhur showcased her work made up of oil, water colour and porcelain painting at the Mauritius Institute in Port Louis on Tuesday. Present at the exhibition were the Indian High Commissioner T P Seetharam, acting Arts and Culture minister Lormus Bundhoo and the chairperson of Global Rainbow Foundation (GRF) Armoogum Parsuramen. Through her [...]
16 Aug 2012, The Independent Daily
Firm plans to convert debt money into shares
The Mauritius Stationery Manufacturers Limited (MSM) informed on Thursday that it has resolved to convene a special meeting of shareholders to consider the proposed conversion of Rs 80 million worth of debts into a new class of non-voting convertible redeemable shares at a price of Rs 8.50 per share. “These shares will at the option [...]
16 Aug 2012, The Independent Daily
Four parallel forums to engage with ministers
The 18th Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers (18CCEM) will be an opportunity for ministers to discuss progress achieved on internationally agreed goals, such as the millennium development goals and Education for All project. Four Parallel Forums will present statements to the ministerial meeting on the last day of the conference on Friday 31. They will [...]
16 Aug 2012, The Independent Daily
Police force starts campaign against crime
Promoting crime prevention, reducing the crime rate and improving the quality of life of Mauritians through a better awareness are the objectives of the national campaign against crime initiated by the Mauritius Police Force (MPF) which begins on August 28 at Rose Hill. This seventh edition of the ‘Police Security Week’ is consistent with the [...]
16 Aug 2012, The Independent Daily
CCEM brings over 800 int’l delegates to island
Mauritius will host the 18th Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers (18CCEM) from August 28-31 at the Swami Vivekananda International Convention Centre in Pailles. Some 800 delegates, including ministers of Education, from the Commonwealth countries are expected to attend the 18th CCEM and participate in the parallel forums. Around 39 delegations including Australia, Canada, India, South [...]
16 Aug 2012, The Independent Daily
Issack submits Hadj report to PM, will resign soon
The president of the National Hadj Committee Reza Issack told The Independent on Thursday that he submitted a report on Hadj issue to the Prime Minister Dr Navin Ramgoolam. He emphasised, “I wish to point out that it is not a work of one person but all the committee members.” He also announced that he [...]
16 Aug 2012, The Independent Daily
Indian stamps exhibition at Postal Museum
An exhibition of stamps from India was inaugurated on Wednesday at the SVICC during an official ceremony organised by the High Commission of India on the occasion of 66th Independence Day of India. Present at the function were President Kailash Purryag, Indian high commissioner T P Seetharam and vice prime minister Anil Bachoo. Chief Executive [...]
16 Aug 2012, The Independent Daily
India: New Ethnic Violence in the North-East
New clashes between Muslims and members of a local tribe'' erupted Thursday in north-eastern India, and the state has involved the army and paramilitary troops to end a conflict that has already 80 dead and over 400,000 displaced.
16 Aug 2012, business.mega.mu
Angleterre: Wenger aurait préféré vendre Van Persie au Paris SG
PARIS (AFP)Arsène Wenger, entraîneur d'Arsenal, a expliqué qu'il aurait préféré vendre son buteur Robin Van Persie "au PSG plutôt qu'à Manchester United", pour éviter ainsi de renforcer un concurrent, dans une vidéo diffusée jeudi par TF1, chaîne où Wenger est consultant."(Le vendre à un concurrent en Premier League) C'est un point négatif, ce qu'on voulait éviter à tout prix, mais on n'a pas pu, honnêtement, j'aurais préféré le vendre à l'étranger, au PSG par exemple, plutôt qu'à Manchester United", indique le coach d'Arsenal."C'est un joueur exceptionnel, dans le sens pur du terme, je n'en ai pas vu beaucoup dans ma …
16 Aug 2012, Orange Ki News ?
“Mauritius by People” photo contest won by Dario Li
The award ceremony of the photo contest “Mauritius by People” was held on Saturday 10th August 2012 at the Henessy Park Hotel where the first three winners were awarded their respective prizes. The MTPA had sponsored the competition and the aim was to see the island through the eyes of its inhabitants. It was also [...]The post “Mauritius by People” photo contest won by Dario Li appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
16 Aug 2012, KotZot
Côte d'Ivoire: l'armée attaquée près d'Abidjan, des dizaines de détenus s'évadent
DABOU (Côte d'Ivoire) (AFP)L'armée ivoirienne a été attaquée par des inconnus dans la nuit de mercredi à jeudi à Dabou, ville du sud de la Côte d'Ivoire proche d'Abidjan, et plusieurs dizaines de détenus se sont évadés de la prison.Le camp des Forces républicaines (FRCI) de Dabou (environ 50 km à l'ouest d'Abidjan), le commissariat de police, la gendarmerie et la prison ont été attaqués mercredi à partir de 23H00 (locales et GMT), et les habitants ont entendu des tirs nourris, de Kalachnikov notamment, jusqu'au petit matin: cette attaque, qui aurait fait au moins trois morts, est la dernière en …
16 Aug 2012, Orange Ki News ?
Modric move won't disrupt Spurs: Villas-Boas
LONDON (AFP)Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas insists the constant speculation over Luka Modric's potential transfer to Real Madrid has not distracted him from preparing for his first Premier League match in charge of the north London club.Villas-Boas has had to deal with Real's disruptive pursuit of Modric ever since taking over from Harry Redknapp early in the close-season and the Croatia midfielder's future is still not resolved.Spurs chairman Daniel Levy has been holding out for a transfer fee of around £40 million ($62 million) and the Spanish champions took until this week to improve their offer to a figure closer to …
16 Aug 2012, Orange Ki News ?
Mauritius will host the second edition of the Private Equity conference
Mauritius will host the second edition of the Private Equity Mauritius (PEM) 2012 conference which will be held on 17-18 September at the Intercontinental Hotel in Balaclava. The two-day conference will focus on the theme: “Mauritius, Your Gateway to African Opportunities”. Organised at the initiative of the Board of Investment (BOI) in collaboration with the [...]The post Mauritius will host the second edition of the Private Equity conference appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
16 Aug 2012, KotZot
New pension fund scheme for employees of local authorities
A new pension fund scheme for employees of local authorities will be created in the weeks to come , announced by the Minister of Local Government and Outer Islands, Mr. Hervé Aimée during a press conference held in Port Louis yesterday. Government has agreed to the State Insurance Company of Mauritius Ltd (SICOM) setting up [...]The post New pension fund scheme for employees of local authorities appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
16 Aug 2012, KotZot
Improving HIV prevention & treatment training kicks Off
Mauritius will seek expertise from “Hôpitaux Universitaire de Genève” regarding re-evaluation of the protocol and framework for the distribution of methadone and security issues relating to the health care personnel and the patients. The Minister of Health and Quality of Health, Mr Lormus Bundhoo, made this announcement yesterday at Gold Crest Hotel in Quatre Bornes [...]The post Improving HIV prevention & treatment training kicks Off appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
16 Aug 2012, KotZot
The Turn of Death Removed Next Month
After ten months of inconvenience, motorists will enjoy the initial section of the M1 at height Sorèze. It will reopen next month after being closed to traffic in October. This, so the consortium Colas (Mauritius) Ltd. - Rehm Grinaker can build an underpass.This should allow motorists to take or leave the Ring Road, currently under construction in the region of straws.
16 Aug 2012, motors.mega.mu
Transfert: Saha signe à Sunderland
LONDRES (AFP)L'attaquant international français Louis Saha, libéré par Tottenham au mois de juin, a signé un contrat d'un an avec le club de Sunderland (1re div. anglaise), ont indiqué les Black Cats sur leur site internet jeudi.Saha, 34 ans, s'est entraîné jeudi avec sa nouvelle équipe et les négociations avec le club ont abouti à la signature d'un contrat d'un an. Il est disponible pour le déplacement à Arsenal samedi pour le compte de la 1re journée du championnat d'Angleterre.L'international français (20 sélections, 4 buts) découvre donc un cinquième club de Premier League après Fulham (2000-04), Manchester United (2004-08), Everton …
16 Aug 2012, Orange Ki News ?
French star Saha joins Sunderland
LONDON (AFP)French striker Louis Saha joined Premier League club Sunderland on a free transfer on Thursday.Saha revealed he was close to joining Martin O'Neill's side early on Thursday when he tweeted that he was in talks with the Black Cats and the 34-year-old's move was confirmed later in the day.The former Manchester United star, who was released by Tottenham at the end of last season, agreed a one-year contract with Sunderland and could make his debut in their Premier League opener at Arsenal on Saturday."Louis is a striker whose abilities have been proven at the very highest level and he …
16 Aug 2012, Orange Ki News ?
The Section Of Sorèze Will Be Operational By The End Of This Month
Drivers will again take the initial section of the M1 up to Sorèze at the end of this month. This was announced by Minister of Public Infrastructure, Anil Bachoo, to Radio Plus this Thursday, August 16.
16 Aug 2012, motors.mega.mu
Price Observatory: Goods are Cheaper in Grand Port, Pamplemousses and Rivière du Rempart
The Price Observatory (PO), operating under the aegis of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Consumer Protection, published on 10 August 2012 the findings of the fourteenth pricing exercise. During a press conference, the Chairperson, Mr. Harish Bundhoo, also launched the first survey with a revised list of outlets and products. The PO outlined that [...]The post Price Observatory: Goods are Cheaper in Grand Port, Pamplemousses and Rivière du Rempart appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
16 Aug 2012, KotZot