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EU grants 6m euros to fishery sector
The European Union (EU), Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) and the representatives of the Indian Ocean Commission signed a grant agreement of 6 million euros on Wednesday. The agreement is to prepare an action plan for the management and development of the fishery sector and to strengthen the contribution of fish [...]
26 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
Winner of ‘Millionaire’ show plans to expand business
Yash Ramnarain, the winner of Millionaire Season 2 show , plans to expand his business with the prize money of Rs 200,000. The resident of Triolet participated in the programme through the Millionaire scratch card that he purchased at Triolet Popular Store. Ramnarain, who is self-employed, sells motor oil and has a great passion for [...]
26 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
US election brought to secondary schools
In a bid to expose students to different election systems around the world, N Saddul College, Vacoas, in collaboration with the US embassy, organised a workshop on the election process in America. Around 200 students from Dr Maurice Cure College, SSS Vacoas, St Helena and Adventist College participated. Troy Fitrell, Chargé d‘Affaires at the United [...]
26 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
Indian naval ship Savitri conducts anti-piracy exercise
Following a request from the Mauritian Government, India has deployed Indian Naval Ship (INS) Savitri in local waters from January 22 to February 4, 2012. This is to conduct anti-piracy patrolling and surveillance of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). According to the press release of the Indian High Commission, INS Savitri is the first indigenously [...]
26 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
FSC introduces handbook on offshore management
In order to facilitate the application of a global business license by service providers and to improve the licensing process, the Financial Services Commission (FSC) presented the ‘Guide to Global Business’ on Wednesday at FSC house, Ebene. The minister of Finance and Economic Develpment Xavier-Luc Duval described the financial services sector as one of the [...]
26 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
Japan grants Rs 100 m to tackle erosion
The Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development is working out how to combat sand erosion at Trou aux Biches. The ministry is concerned after inhabitants of the region deplored the fact that the passage between their beach houses and the sea had been blocked by sand. The Ministry of Environment had received a sum of [...]
26 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
City centre to be a pedestrian zone
The vision of rejuvenating Port Louis into a sustainable capital city is gradually becoming a reality. The Municipal Council of Port Louis is currently working on the concept of transforming the city centre into a pedestrian zone. The project is expected to necessitate an investment of around $5 to $6 million. Contacted by phone, the [...]
26 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
Imrith discusses corruption allegations with President
The president of the Federation of Public Sector, Rashid Imrith met President Sir Anerood Jugnauth (SAJ) on Wednesday at the State House. Imrith met SAJ to denounce the fraud and corruption present in the civil service. He also discussed the irregularities in this sector. Imrith stated, “I requested SAJ to ask Prime Minister Dr Navin [...]
26 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
MSM not worried over PM, MMM meet
“The MSM is not worried about the meeting that took place between Navin Ramgoolam and Paul Bérenger on Tuesday,” said Mouvement Socialiste Militant (MSM) MP Mahen Seeruttun. He told The Independent that the Prime Minister and the Opposition leader met in a specific context, that is to discuss the recommendations of Guy Carcassonne report on [...]
26 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
Apollo Bramwell Hospital seeks JCI’s accreditation
Apollo Bramwell hospital is seeking accreditation from the USA based agency, the Joint Commission International (JCI). In July 2011 the hospital initiated an internal evaluation exercise based on the international ratios. The exercise indicated that the number of employees in the hospital is above the international standard. Javed Bolah, media and communications manager at British [...]
26 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
Hinckley is a "danger" if released: psychiatrist
WASHINGTON (AFP)Another time he said he often drove a car in Williamsburg, Patterson said. Secret Service agents who followed Hinckley testified the truth was that his mother drove him around."He lies smoothly," said Patterson, who testified that he interviewed Hinckley and his doctors."We need to trust him," Patterson said. "If he's not doing his part, there's no reason to give him more time" out of the hospital.Federal Judge Paul Friedman asked what was planned if Hinckley's mother, 86, was no longer around after the patient regains his freedom."His mother is not going to live forever," he said. "At some point, …
26 Jan 2012, Orange Ki News ?
Angola 'actors' want to present different picture
MALABO, Equatorial Guinea (AFP)Angola tackle Sudan in the Africa Cup of Nations Thursday wanting to silence critics who claim they are a route-one team of Hollywood 'actors'.The Black Antelopes came under fire from Burkina Faso coach Paulo Duarte after his team conceded soft goals to Mateus and Manucho and lost 2-1 at the Estadio Nuevo de Malabo last weekend.Duarte did not enjoy the long-ball tactics of the Angolans, nor the time-wasting tactics with goalkeeper Carlos suggesting he would fancy a Hollywood audition."Angola are a good team with good footballers, but in the second half they did not play -- they …
25 Jan 2012, Orange Ki News ?
CAN: Guinée équatoriale en quart, Sénégal éliminé
BATA (Guinée équatoriale) (AFP)Première énorme surprise dans la CAN-2012: le Sénégal et ses attaquants stars s'est fait éliminer dès le premier tour en subissant sa deuxième défaite face à la Guinée équatoriale (2-1), qui prend un billet historique pour les quarts, mercredi à Bata.La Guinée équatoriale a pris la tête du groupe A avec six points, devant la Zambie (4) et la Libye (1), qui avaient fait match nul 2-2 auparavant. Le Sénégal, lui, subit un revers qui risque de faire couler de l'encre et de la salive du côté de Dakar.Le Sénégal n'inscrira donc toujours pas le tournoi continental …
25 Jan 2012, Orange Ki News ?
Entre fête et contestation, l'Egypte commémore la révolte anti-Moubarak
LE CAIRE (AFP)Des dizaines de milliers d'Egyptiens se sont rassemblés mercredi au Caire et dans le reste du pays pour le premier anniversaire du début de la révolte historique contre le président Hosni Moubarak, entre ambiance de fête et appels au départ des généraux au pouvoir.Islamistes, libéraux, militants de gauche et citoyens ordinaires se sont pressés pour cette "journée de la révolution" sur la place Tahrir au Caire, emblématique du mouvement qui mit fin en 18 jours à trente ans de règne de M. Moubarak.Des manifestations rassemblant des milliers de personnes se sont également déroulées dans d'autres villes, notamment à …
25 Jan 2012, Orange Ki News ?
Non-Double Taxation India-Mauritius: Limitations of the Benefits Introduced
According to press reports of the Great Peninsula, the Non Indo-Mauritius double taxation, currently being revised, would experience significant changes, including the inclusion of a profit-related companies using Mauritius to invest in India.
25 Jan 2012, business.mega.mu
Inter Milan: Thiago Motta a donné son "feu vert" au Paris SG, selon son agent
ROME (AFP)Le milieu défensif de l'Inter Milan Thiago Motta a "donné son feu vert" au Paris Saint-Germain pour un transfert, a assuré mercredi son agent, Dario Canovi, et l'Italo-Brésilien pourrait donc rejoindre prochainement le club français."Le match de ce soir pourrait être le dernier de Thiago avec le maillot de l'Inter, le joueur a donné le feu vert au PSG pour le transfert", a dit Canovi à la radio CRC avant le quart de finale de Coupe d'Italie à Naples, mercredi soir (19h45 GMT)."Il y a une possibilité mais pour l'instant, rien n'est fait", avait reconnu mardi le directeur sportif …
25 Jan 2012, Orange Ki News ?
Un jeune Allemand sur cinq ne sait pas ce qu'est Auschwitz
BERLIN (AFP)Environ un cinquième (21%) des Allemands âgés de 18 à 29 ans, ne savent pas qu'Auschwitz était un camp d'extermination, selon un sondage rendu public mercredi par le magazine Stern.Sur l'ensemble des personnes interrogées, tous âges confondus, le chiffre tombe à 10%, selon cette étude réalisée à l'occasion de la journée internationale à la mémoire des victimes du génocide des juifs en Europe par les nazis, le 27 janvier.Par ailleurs, environ un tiers de l'ensemble des sondés (31%) ne sait pas où situer Auschwitz.Le sondage montre également que 40% des Allemands souhaiteraient pouvoir tirer un trait sur le passé, …
25 Jan 2012, Orange Ki News ?
Chelsea and QPR appeal for FA Cup calm
LONDON (AFP)Chelsea and QPR on Wednesday warned supporters that "abuse and discrimination has no place in football or society" as the Premier League sides prepare for Saturday's FA Cup meeting.The game brings together Chelsea captain John Terry and QPR defender Anton Ferdinand, who were embroiled in a racism row after the Blues' 1-0 defeat to their London rivals in October.Terry has been charged with racially abusing Ferdinand during the game - which he denies - and will appear in court on February 1.There has been speculation around whether the pair will shake hands before Saturday's game.However, the two clubs have …
25 Jan 2012, Orange Ki News ?
Vanessa Paradis denies split with Johnny Depp
PARIS (AFP)French singer and actress Vanessa Paradis has flatly denied a split with her husband US actor Johnny Depp following mounting speculation."The rumour is false, of course it is false," she told a news programme on the French Canal+ television station on Tuesday evening."It's a rumour that could really damage my family," she added.The star mocked information circulating about her as gross exaggerations, echoing comments she made to Europe 1 radio on Tuesday."I separate in the winter and get married in the summer. I'm on my twelth pregnancy."It's not serious... but on the other hand it can hurt my children," …
25 Jan 2012, Orange Ki News ?
Bahreïn: affrontements entre la police et des manifestants, plus de 40 blessés
DUBAI (AFP)Des affrontements ont opposé la police et des manifestants dans plusieurs localités chiites de Bahreïn où 41 policiers et plusieurs manifestants ont été blessés, ont indiqué mercredi les deux bords.Dans un communiqué, le ministère de l'Intérieur a affirmé que la police anti-émeutes avait été attaquée mardi soir par "des hommes et des femmes masqués" et armés de pierres et de cocktails Molotov, notamment à Duraz, Sanabis, Dair et Al-Ekr.Ces attaques "reflètent une grave escalade dans les tactiques violentes de groupes et individus qui soutiennent l'opposition", a ajouté le ministère, faisant état d'au moins 41 policiers blessés.Auparavant, le chef de …
25 Jan 2012, Orange Ki News ?