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Ministry, NICE organise training on cooperatives for UoM students
The National Institute for Cooperative Entrepreneurship (NICE) which operates under the aegis of the Ministry of Business, Enterprise and Cooperatives organised a workshop on the theme “Cooperative Enterprises build a better world” for the students of the University of Mauritius (UoM) on Wednesday at Reduit. The objectives are to create awareness among students on the [...]
22 Mar 2012, The Independent Daily
Euro crisis an opportunity for Mauritius to grow
Sridhar Nagarajan is the chief executive officer of Standard Chartered Bank Mauritius, and a golf and gardening enthusiast outside of his corporate identity. He boasts 17 years‘ experience in Banking and Finance, of which nine were spent with Standard Chartered Bank in Mumbai and three with Standard Chartered Bank Mauritius. He has a degree in [...]
22 Mar 2012, The Independent Daily
Int’l scientists, experts to discuss
An international conference on the theme Water Management Issues in Africa will be held from March 28 to 31 at the Mauritius Sugar Industry Research Institute (MSIRI). The conference is being organised by Mauritius Academy of Science and Technology (MAST). At a press conference held in Ebene on Wednesday, the president of MAST, Professor Soodursun [...]
22 Mar 2012, The Independent Daily
Francophony celebrated by ministry, cultural centre
The Ministry of Arts and Culture in collaboration with the Centre de Lecture Publique et d’Animation Culturelle (CeLPAC) organised the International Day of the Francophony at the Serge Constantin Theatre, Vacoas, on Wednesday. The theme chosen this year is ‘French is a chance’. Present on the occasion, Vasant Bunwaree, Minister of Education stated that being [...]
22 Mar 2012, The Independent Daily
Women urged to join cooperatives
To mark Women‘s History Month, the US Embassy in collaboration with the Ministry of Business, Enterprise and Cooperatives, organised a fair on Wednesday at Bruce Square Curpipe. The event was held in the context of Women’s Day and the International Year of Cooperatives 2012. Jim Seetaram, minister of Business, Enterprise and Cooperatives said, “Women should [...]
22 Mar 2012, The Independent Daily
Policemen should be allowed to join unions: Benydin
The president of the Federation of Parastatal Bodies and Other Unions (FPBOU), Deepak Benydin has requested for the setting up of a Parastatal Bodies Commission, like the Public Services Commission (PSC), to make the recruitment process more transparent. He was speaking at a press conference at the headquarters of FPBOU in Port Louis on Wednesday. [...]
22 Mar 2012, The Independent Daily
Conference analyses role of media
ZINT Consulting Ltd organised a two day international conference in Mauritius titled ‘The Media: where do we draw the line‘ at the InterContinental Mauritius Resort in Balaclava. The conference started on Wednesday and ends today. The lead speaker of the conference was Geoffrey Robertson, a world renowned reference in media law and related issues. He [...]
22 Mar 2012, The Independent Daily
Demand for water to exceed supply by 2040
The percentage of water injected into the distribution network has increased by three per cent in the past 20 years. In comparison, per capita consumption has grown by 33 per cent. As the nation marks the World Water Day on Thursday, the Central Water Authority (CWA) and the Ministry of Energy and Public Utilities are [...]
22 Mar 2012, The Independent Daily
Negotiations on to make NCB government certified
In line with the government’s objective to adopt digital signatures, it is also important to have a certifying authority which will be responsible to deliver digital certificates to government bodies. Negotiations are currently being undertaken between the Information and Communication Technologies Authority (ICT) and the Controller of Certifying Authorities (CCA) of India to explore the [...]
22 Mar 2012, The Independent Daily
SAJ justifie la loi scélérate de 1984
Sir Anerood Jugnauth a justifié l’arrestation et l’incarcération de 44 journalistes, en avril 1984, alors qu’il était Premier ministre. “Il faut rappeler à l’ordre les journalistes qui font des excès”, a-t-il déclaré à Balaclava, mercredi, à la conférence sur le thème “Les médias : où tracer la ligne ?”.• “La presse a le devoir de donner la vraie information”
22 Mar 2012, Le Matinal
Quatre accidents fatals en moins de 24 heures
La route a fait quatre victimes en moins de 24 heures dont deux à Terre-Rouge. Après le décès tragique du petit Irfan Bheedusseea (6 ans) mardi soir, Amritahsawmy Pather, 81 ans, a rendu l’âme dans cette même localité mercredi matin, après qu’un autobus l’a écrasée alors que le chauffeur tentait de doubler un autre véhicule.
22 Mar 2012, Le Matinal
JT de 19h30 – jeudi 22/03/2012
Title: JT de 19h30Channel: MBC 1Start Time: 19:30Date: 2012-03-22End Time: 20:15
22 Mar 2012, MBC
Zurnal Kreol – jeudi 22/03/2012
Title: Zurnal KreolChannel: MBC 2Start Time: 19:00Date: 2012-03-22End Time: 19:20
22 Mar 2012, MBC
News Bulletin – Thursday 22/03/2012
Title: News BulletinChannel: MBC 3Start Time: 18:30Date: 2012-03-22End Time: 18:30
22 Mar 2012, MBC
Samachar – Thursday 22/03/2012
Title: SamacharChannel: MBC 1Start Time: 18:00Date: 2012-03-22End Time: 18:25
22 Mar 2012, MBC
Ex-ICC Chief Says India Is Illegal Betting Hub
A former International Cricket Council chief on Tuesday accused India of fostering corruption in the sport, saying illegal betting in the country was the root cause of the problem.
21 Mar 2012, business.mega.mu
Drama at Belvedere: Truck Brakes "Punched" Two Victims
A man and a farm worker died in an accident, which occurred on Wednesday 21 March, on a trail at Belvedere. The fifties was in the box of a truck that crashed into a motorcyclist, released his brakes.
21 Mar 2012, motors.mega.mu
Richelieu: Fifties Tit by Truck
Sagoteen Domarah experienced a gruesome end. This inhabitant of Gros-Cailloux, Little River, aged 59, passed away Monday afternoon in the ICU of the hospital Dr. AG Jeetoo.
21 Mar 2012, motors.mega.mu
Crack Down Operation on Polluting Vehicles
The Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development is declaring war against motorists who are ignoring the preservation of the environment.
21 Mar 2012, motors.mega.mu