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Zournal Kreol – Mercredi 24/08/11
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24 Aug 2011, MBC
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24 Aug 2011, MBC
Samachar – Wednesday 24/08/11
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24 Aug 2011, MBC
New parking lot raises controversy
To improve the standard of living of the inhabitants of the towns of Vacoas/Phoenix, the municipality has worked out a vast number projects.
24 Aug 2011, motors.mega.mu
ICAC asked to uncover illegal rosewood cartel
It never rains but it pours, so goes the saying. On July 26 a minister signed the collective resignation letter from the cabinet in solidarity with a fellow colleague arrested by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC). He is now alleged by the Malagasy authorities to be involved in the illegal trading of rosewood which [...]
24 Aug 2011, The Independent Daily
Marathi Speaking Union felicitates bright students
Ministers Bappoo and Dayal spoke on the importance of education among the youth and also underlined Prime Minister Dr Navin Ramgoolam’s vision. They said the PM is facilitating the promotion of languages through the setting up of various unions for ancestral languages. The Marathi Speaking Union (MSU) held a prize giving ceremony on Sunday to [...]
24 Aug 2011, The Independent Daily
ERCP launches planters harvest schemes
On Tuesday, the Economic Restructuring and Competitiveness Programme (ERCP) launched the Planters Harvest Scheme (PHS) 1 and 2 during a press conference held at the Labourdonnais Hotel, Port Louis. It was chaired by Ashraf Esmael, president of the association of leasing companies, Iqbal Mallam-Hasham, managing director of the State Investment orporation (SIC), Raj Ringadoo, chairman [...]
24 Aug 2011, The Independent Daily
Mauritius Union opens branch in Seychelles
The Mauritius Union Assurance (MUA) officially opened its new branch at Méridien Barbarons in Mahé, Seychelles. Several personalities such as the governor of the Central Bank of Seychelles, Pierre Laporte , the chairman of the board of administration of MUA, Dominique Galéa and the chief executive officer (CEO) of the group, Krish Lutchmeenarraidoo were present [...]
24 Aug 2011, The Independent Daily
Sugar estate residence turned into talents centre
The Talents training centre was launched amidst a star-studded guest list on Tuesday at Pierrefonds. Daniel Girault, chief executive officer (CEO) and Marc Desmarais, human resource manager of Médine sugar estate, Benoit Adolphe, training coordinator of Talents training centre and Linda Pugh, representative of Hemsley Fraser company, which is part of the Demos group that [...]
24 Aug 2011, The Independent Daily
Truth and Justice Commission proposes effective land management
Mauritius is embarking on a land management reform project, through the LAVIMS programme, in a bid to ascribe a value to land. This will provide for an essential mechanism to facilitate decisions on liabilities, risks and state intervention in land use and planning. The project will deliver a modern land administration, valuation and information management [...]
24 Aug 2011, The Independent Daily
Food poisoning at Charles Telfair canteen detected
Around 10 cases of food poisoning have been reported at the tertiary institution, Charles Telfair Institute (CTI) located at Moka. However, according to the marketing manager of CTI, Vanessa Harel, only one official case was recorded by a girl who bought food from one of the canteens known as Substation. The girl was a victim [...]
24 Aug 2011, The Independent Daily
UoM, ministry award website contest winners
Kirupagaren Kanni, first year BSc (Hons) Computer Applications student of the University of Mauritius (UoM) has been declared the winner of the Web Design competition. A ceremony was organised to reward the winner on Tuesday at UoM, Réduit where the minister of Tertiary Education, Science, Research and Technology, Dr Rajesh Jeetah handed over the prizes. [...]
24 Aug 2011, The Independent Daily
Minister assures no threat of oil spillage
The minister of Public Infrastructure, National Development Unit, Land Transport and Shipping, Anil Bachoo, speaking at a joint press conference held along with minister of Environment and Sustainable Development, Devanand Virasawmy in Port Louis said, “We are following the development of the Panamese cargo vessel MV Angel 1 every hour and doing all that is [...]
24 Aug 2011, The Independent Daily
Mandela laureate pays tribute to SSR
African poet, musician and Nelson Mandela’s poet laureate, Zolani Mkiva, will soon release a music album comprising a single entitled ‘Father of the Nation’, as a special tribute to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam. Mkiva is expected to arrive in Mauritius next week to promote his work. Limited editions of lithographs highlighting the lyrics will also be [...]
24 Aug 2011, The Independent Daily
Brève escale brestoise pour les participants du Paris-Brest-Paris
BREST (AFP)"On reste dix minutes à Brest, on dormira plus tard": les cyclotouristes participant au Paris-Brest-Paris ont l'horloge en tête après déjà plus de 36 heures d'effort, mais prennent tout de même à la mi-chemin le temps d'un massage, d'un café ou d'une douche.Au point de contrôle, ceux qui viennent d'arriver après avoir affronté la canicule, la pluie et le brouillard croisent ceux qui repartent déjà vers la région parisienne, silhouettes à la démarche parfois hésitante."On dit qu'ils sont fous, en fait tout se passe dans la tête, c'est extraordinaire", explique Michel, admiratif, qui vient encourager les forçats de la …
23 Aug 2011, Orange Ki News ?
'No illegal substances' in Winehouse's body: family
LONDON (AFP)Her death is not being treated by police as suspicious.A formal inquest opened on July 25 and was immediately adjourned until October 26, allowing the body to be released to her family for her funeral, which took place the following day.Inquests in England establish the identity of the deceased, and the place, time and cause of death.Winehouse rocketed to fame after winning five Grammy awards off the back of her 2006 second album "Back to Black", including the single "Rehab".Known for her distinctive, smoky voice, Winehouse's debut album "Frank" was released in 2003 and brought her wide acclaim. It …
23 Aug 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Blackburn sign winger Vukcevic
LONDON (AFP)Blackburn Rovers manager Steve Kean has completed his fourth signing of the transfer window after Montenegro winger Simon Vukcevic agreed to join the Premier League side from Sporting Lisbon.The 25-year-old has signed a three-year deal and, although he has yet to collect a visa and work permit, Rovers hope he will be available for their Premier League clash with Everton at Ewood Park on Saturday."Hopefully he'll be back in the country some time tomorrow (Wednesday)," said Kean, whose side are at home to Sheffield Wednesday in a League Cup second-round tie on Wednesday."It's going to be difficult for him …
23 Aug 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Libye : les rebelles prennent le QG de Kadhafi à Tripoli
TRIPOLI (AFP)Les rebelles libyens ont pris mardi le contrôle du quartier-général de Mouammar Kadhafi à Tripoli après plusieurs heures de combats acharnés, a constaté un correspondant de l'AFP. Des centaines de rebelles ont lancé un assaut sur la résidence du dirigeant libyen trois jours après être entrés dans la capitale.
23 Aug 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Mondiaux de judo: Asami championne du monde
PARIS (AFP)La Japonaise Haruna Asami a conservé son titre de championne du monde des moins de 48 kg en battant en finale mardi à Paris sa compatriote Tomoko Fukumi, vice-championne du monde en titre.La Hongroise Eva Csernoviczki et la Brésilienne Sarah Menezes remportent la médaille de bronze.
23 Aug 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Rugby Toulouse: "Aucun déplacement ne sera simple cette année" pour Guy Novès
TOULOUSE (AFP)Guy Novès, manageur du Stade Toulousain, conscient des difficultés que rencontrera son équipe, amoindrie par l'absence d'une douzaine d'internationaux, pour la reprise du Top 14 vendredi à Bayonne, estime qu'"aucun déplacement ne sera simple cette année" pour les champions de France.Q: Quelle est la forme actuelle de votre équipe?R: "Précaire. La majorité des joueurs est en grande forme, mais certains postes sont dépourvus. C'est une équipe qui est capable de jouer un très grand rugby mais qui, sur les bases, est en difficulté. Il va falloir travailler en espérant récupérer quelques joueurs qui nous manquent actuellement. On s'est rendu …
23 Aug 2011, Orange Ki News ?