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ICT school to train 10,000
The ICT Academy is expected to open its doors by the end of October. Work on the project, which will revolutionise the sector, has been progressing. The Train the Trainers courses will also start very soon.The objective of the academy is to cater to the needs of the ICT and BPO sectors as regards availability [...]
03 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
MTB coast to coast race a great success
The ‘Mauritius Coast 2 Coast MTB Challenge’, a cycling competition organised by CRA World Events Management, initiated on September 30 at Savigna, ended on Sunday at L‘aventure du Sucre, Beau Plan. The cycling competition saw the participation of 31 groups in the three categories namely mixed, +40 and under 21. Speaking to The Independent, Chris [...]
03 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Fortis marks World Heart Day with walkathon
The walkathon which was organised by Fortis Clinique Darné as part of the World Heart Day 2011 celebrations on Sunday saw the participation of many of its patients and the public. “The aim behind this walkathon is to spread awareness that adopting healthier lifestyle habits can significantly reduce the risk of heart diseases,” said Dr [...]
03 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Mauritian wins kite surfing contest
On Saturday the nine day exhilarating kite surfing frenzy in Mauritius which took place at One Eye, Le Morne concluded. The event Kite Surfing Pro (KSP) World Tour brought together 38 international and three local wave riders. A 29-year-old German born Mauritian Ninja Bichler took the first place in the women‘s category, ahead Marie Gautron [...]
03 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Jeetoo first govt hospital to use solar energy
The new Dr AG Jeetoo hospital in Port Louis will soon be working in line with the Maurice Ile Durable concept. Steps are underway to ensure that this hospital receives 20 per cent of electricity through solar energy next year. Photovoltaic panels will be installed on the roof of the new building. This was said [...]
03 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
60 DHTs seek promotion
The Primary Schools Employees Union is has made a demand to the Ministry of Education regarding the promotion of 60 deputy headmasters who have over 35 years of service in education be promoted as headmasters. For over eight months they have been working a officers-in-charge of the schools but have been deprived of their right [...]
03 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
MMM unveils CWA scam, leaves ICAC committee
At his weekly press conference at the Link on Saturday Mouvement Militant Mauricien (MMM) leader Paul Bérenger revealed a new scandal, this time at the Central Water Authority (CWA). A tender, he said, was launched by the CWA on March 24, 2011 for the supply of chlorine. There were four bidders, including Desbro which made [...]
03 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Over 150, 000 elderly receive welfare benefits
Some 156,126 elderly people are registered at the ministry of Social Solidarity, which represents 12 per cent of the population and they have access to free health services and free transports and pensions. This was announced by the minister of Social Security, Sheila Bappoo on Saturday at the functions organised to mark the International Day [...]
03 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Allegri insists Milan have nothing to worry about
ROME (AFP)AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri insisted there was nothing to worry about despite a 2-0 defeat at Juventus leaving his side 15th in Serie A.Although the season is only five matches old, champions Milan have managed just one victory in the league and are two points above the relegation zone.However, they are also just six points off top and a point ahead of bitter rivals Inter Milan, who, before the season began, were considered their major title rivals.Milan were outplayed by Juventus but held out until three minutes from time when Claudio Marchisio scored the first of his two …
03 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
'I'll do it my way': Princess Charlene
LONDON (AFP)Monaco's newly-wed Princess Charlene vowed to carry out her royal duties in her own style but admitted adapting to the role was taking time, in an interview published in Monday's Daily Telegraph newspaper.The 33-year-old South African married Prince Albert II in July amid reports in British newspapers that she had tried to run away before the big day, and the former Olympic swimmer took a swipe at her "enemies" in the British press.The couple married weeks after Britain's Prince William and Catherine Middleton tied the knot, but Charlene brushed off any comparisons between the two princesses, promising to "do …
03 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Zidane va passer un diplôme de manager du sport
PARIS (AFP)Le directeur du football du Real Madrid, Zinédine Zidane, présent à Paris dimanche lors du match de Ligue 1 Paris SG-Lyon, a annoncé au micro de Canal+ qu'il allait préparer dès lundi un diplôme de manager du sport à Limoges (centre de la France)."Oui je vais commencer cela", a répondu l'ancien capitaine des Bleus, interrogé sur son nouveau projet professionnel."C'est une nouvelle étape qui commence, ça fera marrer certainement certains, mais c'est dans la continuité de ce que j'ai envie de faire: apprendre des choses. Je commence à partir de demain", a-t-il ajouté.Zidane a été promu directeur du Real …
02 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
New York: la plupart des 700 manifestants anti-Wall Street libérés
NEW YORK (AFP)La plupart des 700 personnes arrêtées samedi à New York pour avoir bloqué la circulation sur le pont de Brooklyn au cours d'une manifestation contre les effets de la crise économique ont été libérées dimanche alors que le mouvement "anti-Wall Street" prenait de l'ampleurS'inspirant à la fois des "indignés" espagnols et des révoltes du "printemps arabe", le mouvement "Occupons Wall Street" a été lancé à la mi-septembre. Depuis, plusieurs centaines de personnes se rassemblent chaque jour devant la Bourse de New York, sur Wall Street, à l'extrême sud de Manhattan."Notre nation, notre espèce et notre monde sont en …
02 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Bayern stay clear as 10-man Bremen slip at Hanover
BERLIN (AFP)Bayern Munich remained three points clear at the top of the German league on Sunday after second-placed Werder Bremen slumped to a 3-2 defeat at Hanover and had goal-scorer Marko Arnautovic sent off.Hanover's Norway striker Mohammed Abdellaoue netted a hat-trick in an entertaining game as both sides threw everything into attack, while leaving plenty of room at the back to exploit.Bremen were reduced to 10 men with 12 minutes left when ex-Inter Milan striker Arnautovic was shown a straight red for kicking Hanover midfielder Sergio Pinto in the foot.Abdellaoue, 25, scored his first goal after just two minutes when …
02 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
L1: PSG-Lyon, c'est qui le patron ?
PARIS (AFP)Le choc entre le Paris SG et Lyon dimanche au Parc des Princes devrait permettre de départager les deux co-leaders de la L1, pour l'instant séparés uniquement par le fair-play, mais aussi d'en savoir plus sur la vraie valeur de deux équipes arrivées plus vite que prévu aux avant-postes.Même nombre de points, de victoires, de buts marqués et de buts encaissés: Paris et Lyon sont à égalité parfaite avant la 9e journée et si le club parisien apparaît tout en haut du classement, une ligne au-dessus de l'OL, il le doit uniquement à sa première place au classement du …
02 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Belgique: Le roi Albert II "en a marre de la crise" politique
BRUXELLES (AFP)Le roi des Belges Albert II, "comme beaucoup de citoyens, en a marre" de la crise politique, a affirmé dimanche un conseiller royal interpellé sur l'état d'esprit du souverain face aux blocages qui privent son royaume de gouvernement depuis près de 500 jours.La Belgique est dirigée par un gouvernement en "affaires courantes" depuis les élections législatives du 13 juin 2010 et la mise en place d'un exécutif de plein exercice est toujours suspendue à un accord entre partis flamands et francophones sur une réforme des institutions du royaume."Sérieusement, je pense qu'en tant que personne, comme beaucoup de citoyens, le …
02 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Trial throws spotlight on 'lost boy' Jackson
LOS ANGELES (AFP)Conrad Murray, who was employed for $150,000 a month to look after Jackson while he was preparing for the London shows, was known to stay overnight at the mansion, according to testimony by security staff.But Jackson's health woes took a dramatic turn for the worse a week or two before his death, according to Ortega, who recounted how the superstar was clearly unable to rehearse on June 19, six days before he died."My friend wasn't well, with something going on deeply troubling me. He was chilled and appeared lost and a little incoherent," he said, adding: "Michael didn't …
02 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Moubarak n'a jamais demandé à l'armée de tirer sur la foule
LE CAIRE (AFP)Le président déchu Hosni Moubarak n'a jamais demandé à l'armée de tirer sur les foules qui manifestaient contre lui en début d'année, a assuré dimanche le chef du pouvoir militaire en Egypte, le maréchal Hussein Tantaoui."Les forces armées combattent pour l'Egypte et non pour le compte de qui que ce soit", a-t-il déclaré lors de l'inauguration d'installations industrielles dans le gouvernorat de Fayyoum, au sud du Caire."J'ai fait un témoignage devant Dieu et j'ai dit la vérité. Personne ne nous a demandé de tirer et nous ne tirerons jamais" contre le peuple, a ajouté le maréchal Tantaoui, qui …
02 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Lampard treble helps Chelsea destroy Bolton
LONDON (AFP)Frank Lampard gave the perfect response to critics who claim he is past his best as the Chelsea midfielder hit a hat-trick in his side's 5-1 victory over Bolton at the Reebok Stadium on Sunday.Lampard had been dropped by both Blues boss Andre Villas-Boas and England coach Fabio Capello at various times since the start of the season, prompting suggestions that the 33-year-old is approaching the end of his career at the highest level.But he showed he still has plenty to offer with the sixth treble of his career, and his fifth for Chelsea, as Villas-Boas's side routed bottom …
02 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Hooligans trash airport to celebrate Napoli win
ROME (AFP)A group of Napoli hooligans smashed windows, doors and check-in desks having gone to the Capodichino airport in Naples in the early hours of Sunday morning to greet their returning team, Italian news agency Ansa reported.Around 500 fans went to the airport between 00.30am and 1.00am local time and covered all the exits waiting for the team to return from Milan, where they had beaten Inter 3-0, and leave by coach.However, some of those fans entered the airport and went on the rampage.One security guard was slighty hurt in trying to stop hooligans from breaking down a door.Local and …
02 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Rallye d'Alsace: victoire de Sébastien Ogier
HAGUENAU (France) (AFP)Le Français Sébastien Ogier (Citroën DS3) a remporté le rallye de France/Alsace, 11e manche du Championnat du monde (WRC), dimanche à Haguenau (est), devant l'Espagnol Dani Sordo (Mini Cooper), 2e à une poignée de secondes, et le Norvégien Petter Solberg (Citroën DS3), 3e à plus d'une minute.Ogier a aussi fait le 3e temps dans l'ES23, une super-spéciale de 4 km tracée dans le centre ville d'Haguenau, ajoutant un point de bonus aux 25 points de sa victoire. Il revient ainsi à 3 points de Sébastien Loeb, qui a abandonné vendredi, au classement pilotes du championnat du monde, à …
02 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?