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Admission to Std I for year 2012
Following a communiqué issued by the Ministry of Education and Human Resources, the public as well as Responsible Parties are informed that in case their ward has not been allocated a seat in Standard I (2012) in any Government or Aided Primary School, they may call in person at the respective Zone as follows for allocation of a seat by 10 January 2012 at latest:- 1. Directorate Zone 1 Edith Cavell Street Port Louis 2. Directorate Zone 2 NCCRD Complex Herchenroder Street Beau Bassin 3. Directorate Zone 3 Gopal Building Chapel Lane Rose Belle 4. Directorate Zone 4 Level 6 …
06 Jan 2012, Orange Ki News ?
Colombia's Pareja named MLS Rapids coach
NEW YORK (AFP)Former FC Dallas player and assistant coach Oscar Pareja of Colombia has been named coach of the Colorado Rapids by the Major League Soccer club.Pareja, who had served on the Dallas coaching staff since 2005, replaces England's Gary Smith who guided the Rapids to the MLS crown in 2010 but was fired in November after Colorado finished 12-9 with 13 drawn."This is a dream come true," Pareja said. "I'm excited to get started. Everyone is optimistic about what we can achieve this season and beyond."Pareja, who earned 11 caps with Colombia's national team, played 18 pro seasons starting …
06 Jan 2012, Orange Ki News ?
Dakar-2012: la 6e étape annulée à cause de la neige
COPIAPO (Chili) (AFP)La 6e étape du rallye Dakar, vendredi, entre Fiambala en Argentine et Copiapo au Chili a du être annulée en raison de la fermeture de la frontière entre les deux pays, provoquée par de fortes chutes de neige au col de San Francisco (4.748 m) dans la Cordillère des Andes.Les organisateurs du Dakar indiquent qu'ils "ont décidé de faire passer en convoi l'ensemble de véhicules, vendredi". Le rallye doit reprendre son cours normal samedi avec une étape en boucle de 573 km au départ de Copiapo, dont 419 km de spéciale.Robby Gordon et son Hummer ont empêché jeudi …
06 Jan 2012, Orange Ki News ?
Chemo unit operational at SSRN hospital
The Ministry of Health and Quality of Life is going forward with the decentralisation of the chemotherapy service. It will at first be available at SSRN hospital in Pamplemousses from February. A chemotherapy unit at a cost of more than Rs 450,000 has been built with the collaboration of the non-governmental organization, Solaris and the [...]
06 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
La Banque de Maurice met en garde contre la circulation de faux billets
Le public est prié de faire preuve de prudence quant à l’utilisation de billets de banque de Rs 100, Rs 200, Rs 500 et Rs 1 000. En effet, il a été porté à la connaissance de la Banque de Maurice (BoM) que de faux billets de banque seraient en circulation. De nouveaux billets de banque d’une valeur de Rs 200, Rs 500 et Rs 1 000 possédant de nouveaux éléments de sécurité ont été mis sur le circuit monétaire en octobre 2011 dans le but de renforcer leur sécurité. Le public peut se tenir informé de ces nouveaux éléments …
06 Jan 2012, Orange Ki News ?
Rebranding grips local companies
Lux* Island Resorts (ex-Naiade) was officially listed as Lux* on the Stock Exchange of Mauritius from January 1. To recall, Naiade was rebranded into Lux* on December 1, 2011. The change has been made applicable to all hotels coming under the brand, giving them all a homogenous identity. For example, the properties will now be [...]
06 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
NEF distributes school materials to needy children
On Wednesday, a ceremony for distribution of school material to students was held at L’hôtel de ville Vacoas-Phoenix. The event was organised by the National Empowerment Foundation (NEF). Present on the occasion were Suren Dayal, minister of Social Integration and Economic Empowerment, Sheila Bappoo, minister of Social Security, Solidarity National and Reform Institutions, Stephanie Anquetil, [...]
06 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
Hospitals report rise in gastro cases
The holiday season puts strains on the health sector, as the public eats and drinks in excess while celebrating. The medical staff has had to deal with several cases of gastroenteritis that were registered at hospitals and clinics across the island. In December, 618 cases of gastroenteritis were registered while figures for January are not [...]
06 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
BoM reopens 5.5 pc Treasury Notes
The Bank of Mauritius has announced the reopening of the 5.50 per cent Three-Year Government of Mauritius Treasury Notes due on October 21, 2014 through an auction to be held on January 11. The amount in question is Rs.1.3 billion, but in the event of oversubscription, the bank may accept bids for amounts higher than [...]
06 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
VAT refund for small planters
Small planters and breeders are claiming full value added tax (VAT) refund on agricultural machinery, equipment and tools purchased this year. This measure was announced in the budget last year. The minister of Agro-Industry and Food Security, Satish Faugoo stated that the above measure is a good initiative to further boost both the sugar and [...]
06 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
NCG rescues 15 at sea
The National Coast Guard (NCG), together with local ships saved 15 people including tourists in the north of Grand Baie on Thursday morning. The crew consisted of 15 persons three Mauritian and 12 foreigners of various nationalities. The ship was cruising towards Flat Island for a diving excursion when it experienced difficulties in the vicinity [...]
06 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
L’EDF bientôt à remplir par les employés
Après les bonnes résolutions de l’année, c’est désormais temps à la moins bonne tradition. Les employés auront bientôt à remplir le Declaration Form (EDF), annonciateur qu’ils auront à payer la taxe d’ici le 20 février sauf pour les plus chanceux qui gagnent moins de 20 800 ou qui ont des dépendants. Les employeurs distribueront bientôt l’EDF dans les jours à venir et ces deniers devront les remplir. Ils peuvent le retourner à leurs employés. Le Employee Declaration Form (EDF) sera disponible sur le site internet de la MRA . Par ailleurs, les barèmes des exceptions ont augmenté de Rs 15 …
06 Jan 2012, Orange Ki News ?
Mauritius on AGOA’s beneficiaries list
Forty sub-Saharan African countries will remain eligible in 2012 for US trade preferences and benefits aimed at improving lives and livelihoods on the continent. Mauritius is one of the leading African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) beneficiaries. Total two-way goods trade with sub-Saharan Africa countries during 2010 was $82 billion. US imports under AGOA amounted [...]
06 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
Rose Hill Transport introduces E-cards
Rose Hill Transport (RHT) recently introduced the Etoile card. It uses the latest technology in contactless cards to provide users with an easy and secure way to make purchases. The contactless technology features an embedded chip and radio antenna that communicates, through radio frequency, with Etoile point of sales allowing customers to complete a sale [...]
06 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
Parents’ clubs to be set up in schools
In a bid to promote more parental involvement in the lives of students, a Club des Parents will be set up in schools very soon. It is widely recognised that if pupils are to maximise their potential, they need the full support of their parents. Attempts are therefore being undertaken to enhance parental involvement in [...]
06 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
La grande Evergreen Line desservira Port-Louis
Port-Louis a de quoi à en être fier. Une des plus importantes compagnies de navigation, Evergreen, qui opère la 4e plus grande flotte de porte-conteneurs avec un effectif de 180 transconteneurs, desservira Maurice. Un accord a été signé à ce propos entre la direction de la Cargo Handling Corporation (CHC) et les représentants d’Evergreen. Ce développement a été rendu possible suite aux négociations entre le représentant local d’Evergreen, la Fast Shipping & Transportation Company Limited, et les parties concernées. Trois grandes compagnies de navigation, notamment MSC, CMA/CGM et Maersk, sont déjà actives à Port-Louis dans le secteur du transbordement. Avec …
06 Jan 2012, Orange Ki News ?
Etta James out of hospital, 'stable'
LOS ANGELES (AFP)Grammy-winning soul legend Etta James left hospital on Thursday in California, where she has been diagnosed with terminal cancer, her agent said."Etta James was released from the hospital this afternoon. She is home with her husband and family by her side. Her condition remains stable," her agent Lupe de Leon said.James, 73, is suffering from leukemia and was hospitalized near her home in Riverside, east of Los Angeles. Her manager announced in mid-December that doctors had declared two weeks earlier that her illness was terminal.She also has dementia and Hepatitis C, according to her agent, who last week …
06 Jan 2012, Orange Ki News ?
Colombia's Pareja takes over MLS Rapids
NEW YORK (AFP)Former FC Dallas player and assistant coach Oscar Pareja of Colombia was named coach of the Colorado Rapids on Thursday by the Major League Soccer club.Pareja, who had served on the Dallas coaching staff since 2005, replaces England's Gary Smith who guided the Rapids to the MLS crown in 2010 but was fired in November after Colorado finished 12-9 with 13 drawn."This is a dream come true," Pareja said. "I'm excited to get started. Everyone is optimistic about what we can achieve this season and beyond."Pareja, who earned 11 caps with Colombia's national team, played 18 pro seasons …
06 Jan 2012, Orange Ki News ?
Nigeria : des hommes armés tirent dans une église, six morts
KANO (Nigeria) (AFP)Des hommes armés ont fait irruption et ouvert le feu jeudi soir dans une église de la ville de Gombe, dans le nord-est du Nigeria, faisant six morts et dix blessés parmi les fidèles rassemblés, a annoncé son pasteur."Il était environ 19H30 (18H30 GMT) (...) quand quelques hommes armés ont fait irruption dans l'église et ont ouvert le feu sur l'assemblée des fidèles. Six personnes ont été tuées dans l'attaque et 10 autres blessées", a expliqué à l'AFP le pasteur John Jauro."Je dirigeais la prière. Nos yeux étaient fermés" pendant l'attaque, a ajouté le pasteur, avant de décrire …
05 Jan 2012, Orange Ki News ?
Ski de fond: le Suisse Cologna en patron du Tour de Ski, Björgen en pole
PARIS (AFP)Le Suisse Dario Cologna a dominé jeudi en patron les 32 km de poursuite de la 6e étape entre Cortina et Toblach (Italie) pour reléguer le Norvégien Petter Northug à 1 min et 20 sec au classement général du Tour de Ski, comptant pour la Coupe du monde de ski de fond.Chez les dames, la Norvégienne Marit Björgen a fait coup double en remportant l'étape de 15 km devant la Polonaise Justyna Kowalczyk et en s'emparant pour 7 secondes du maillot rouge de leader.Cologna, tenant du titre, a fait une démonstration époustouflante en lâchant Northug après les premiers kilomètres …
05 Jan 2012, Orange Ki News ?