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Les lieux de culte de Port-Louis dans l’offre touristique mauricienne
La richesse culturelle des lieux de culte à l’île Maurice peut être un atout pour l’industrie touristique. C’est dans cet esprit que l’Office du Tourisme de l’île Maurice et le Conseil des Religions ont démarré un projet conjoint pour mettre en avant la valeur historique et culturelle des lieux de culte de l’île Maurice. La MTPA et le COR ont ainsi organisé, à l’intention des DMC et des tour-opérateurs de l’île Maurice deux jours de formation, les 18 et 19 janvier, pour les familiariser davantage avec ces produits niche et définir des « packages » appropriés. Summertimes, White Sand Tours, …
27 Jan 2012, Orange Ki News ?
Projet de raffinerie envisagé pour Maurice
Le pays vise gros. Il est prévu de construire une raffinerie de pétrole à Maurice. Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL) a demandé au gouvernement mauricien de faire une étude de faisabilité pour savoir si le pays peut abriter une raffinerie de pétrole. D’ici peu, des officiers iront en mission à la maison mère de la MRPL afin de connaître les conditions requises pour avoir une raffinerie. La vision est de faire de Maurice un hub pétrolier. Ainsi, le pays bénéficiera des investissements directs étrangers et de nombreux Mauriciens pourront trouver un emploi. La raffinerie ne sera pas construite à …
27 Jan 2012, Orange Ki News ?
Seize kilos de cocaïne livrés par erreur au siège de l'ONU
NEW YORK (Nations unies) (AFP)Deux colis contenant 16 kilos de cocaïne ont été livrés par erreur la semaine dernière au siège des Nations Unies à New York en provenance du Mexique, ont indiqué jeudi la police new-yorkaise et l'ONU.Quand les deux sacs portant un logo ressemblant à celui de l'ONU sont arrivés le 16 janvier, l'alerte a été donnée et les autorités américaines notifiées.Selon Paul J. Browne, responsable des relations publiques pour la police de New York (NYPD), les sacs contenaient 14 livres dont les pages avaient été creusées pour contenir chacun un peu plus d'un kilo de cocaïne.L'enquête de …
27 Jan 2012, Orange Ki News ?
UoM ponders 10 per cent fees hike
The University of Mauritius students may have to pay 10 per cent more for their courses. A proposal to this effect will be considered by the board on February 6. If approved, the measure will bring in Rs 10 million this year. The increase in university and examination fees and the restructuring plan are the [...]
27 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
Portal opens window to trade opportunities
The government will establish a Trade Portal at the International Trade Division of the foreign affairs ministry with the help of the World Bank. The purpose of this portal will be to disseminate information related to domestic and international trade. This was approved in cabinet on January 20 and was previously announced in the 2012 [...]
27 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
IMF lauds economic efforts
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Martin Petri, IMF deputy division chief in African department, visited Mauritius from January 11 to 25 for discussions on Article IV. In his statement, Petri said that the Mauritian economy has performed reasonably well in 2011 with real growth at market prices estimated at 4.1 per cent. [...]
27 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
DCDM Recruitment Services rebranded as Talentaris
DCDM Recruitment Services will now be called Talentaris. This was announced by chief executive officer, Gérard Bouic at a press conference at Courtyard, Port Louis on Thursday. “Our company is reputed for the professional services it provides. We are now aiming to bring together all our services under one single brand,” said Bouic. However, he [...]
27 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
Curepipe gets ready to clean up Trou aux Cerfs
The Municipality of Curepipe will soon be conducting a cleaning campaign at Trou aux Cerfs. This follows the announcement made by the mayor of Curepipe, Sunil Beedassy, that a new gymnasium by the name of James Burty David at the top of Trou aux Cerfs will be inaugurated soon. Prime Minister Dr Navin Ramgoolam will [...]
27 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
Local Gandhi Mustapha fasts for fishermen
Mustapha Mohamed, who is also known as the local Gandhi has at heart the welfare of the fishermen and to show his support, he is on a huger strike. Mohamed has not eaten for a week after he began his strike at the fishermen monument in Trou Fanfaron to attract the authorities’ attention on the [...]
27 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
India’s Republic Day celebrated at IGCIC
As the national anthem of India, Jana Gana Mana was sung, the Indian flag was hoisted on Thursday morning at the Indira Gandhi Centre for Indian Culture (IGCIC) in Phoenix to mark the 63rd anniversary of the Republic Day of India. The flag was hoisted by the high commissioner of India to Mauritius, TP Seetharam. [...]
27 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
INS Savitri patrols EEZ
A press meet was held on Thursday in Port Louis, onboard the Indian Naval Ship (INS) Savitri, which is patrolling local waters from January 22 to February 4. The aim is to fight piracy and illegal fishing. The event coincided with the 63rd Republic Day of India. The Indian high commissioner, TP Seetharam said that [...]
27 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
MRA chalks out billboard tax
Budget 2012 introduced a Rs 30,000 to Rs 70,000 Advertising Structure Fee, commonly known as Billboard Tax on every advertising structure, to be collected by the Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA) by January 31 every year. The MRA recently sorted the fee structure according to the billboard size. “The permission of the Road Development Authority (RDA) [...]
27 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
Minister targets to outgrow middle income
Vice prime minister and minister of Finance, Xavier-Luc Duval did not beat around the bush concerning the Eurozone risk factor for Mauritius. He was speaking at a ceremony commemorating International Customs Day on Thursday. “Some people don’t realise or act as if they don’t know that we are in the middle of a crisis,” he [...]
27 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
JT de 19h30 – Vendredi 27/01/2012
Title: JT de 19h30Channel: MBC1Start Time: 19:30Date: 2012-01-27End Time: 20:10
27 Jan 2012, MBC
Zournal Kreol – vendredi 27/01/2012
Title: Zournal KreolChannel: MBC2Start Time: 19:00Date: 2012-01-27End Time: 19:20
27 Jan 2012, MBC
News – Friday 27/01/2012
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27 Jan 2012, MBC
Samachar – Friday 27/01/2012
Title: SamacharChannel: MBC1Start Time: 18:00Date: 2012-01-27End Time: 18:25
27 Jan 2012, MBC
Nigeria: un ingénieur allemand enlevé près de Kano secouée par une nouvelle explosion
KANO (Nigeria) (AFP) Un ingénieur allemand a été enlevé près de Kano, deuxième ville du Nigeria à nouveau secouée jeudi par une explosion, moins d'une semaine après une série d'attaques qui ont fait 185 morts, revendiquée jeudi sur internet par le chef présumé du groupe islamiste Boko Haram.Des ravisseurs en voiture ont enlevé dans la matinée Edgar Raupach, ingénieur travaillant pour la société de construction nigériane Dantata et Sawoe, a indiqué à l'AFP un porte-parole de la police, Magaji Majia."Ils l'ont menotté et mis dans le coffre avant de filer à grande vitesse", a-t-il poursuivi. Les ravisseurs, dont il a …
27 Jan 2012, Orange Ki News ?
Monty Python members to re-unite for new film
LOS ANGELES (AFP)Members of iconic British comedy group "Monty Python" will re-unite for a new film, a science fiction farce, ex-Python Terry Jones said."Absolutely Anything" will not be a Python film as such, but key members of the gang, John Cleese, Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam, are involved, said Jones, who will direct the movie.US comic Robin Williams will also lend his voice to the film, which will combine animation and live action, while producers are attempting to sign up the other surviving Python member, Eric Idle, for the project."It's not a Monty Python picture, but it certainly has that …
26 Jan 2012, Orange Ki News ?
Drogba's Elephants march into quarter-finals
LIBREVILLE (AFP)Ivory Coast's quest for a second Africa Cup of Nations 20 years after their lone title received a boost on Thursday when Didier Drogba's Elephants marched into the quarter-finals.Skipper Drogba and company faced Burkina Faso in Franceville having scraped a 1-0 win in their opening game against Sudan last Sunday.In the 16th minute Drogba crossed for Chelsea team-mate Salomon Kalou to score from close range, with Bakary Kone heading in an own goal in the closing stages to eliminate his team from the last-eight race.Ivory Coast join Equatorial Guinea, the only other side so far to book their quarter-final …
26 Jan 2012, Orange Ki News ?