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Ancelotti aims to propel PSG into new dimension
PARIS (AFP)David Beckham may have elected not to sign up for the Paris Saint-Germain revolution, but new coach Carlo Ancelotti's remit -- to turn PSG into one of the world's biggest clubs -- remains the same.PSG finally admitted defeat in their pursuit of the former England captain on Tuesday, bringing to an end months of speculation and disappointing fans encouraged by reports in the French media that the deal was "95 percent" complete.Beckham's volte-face represents something of a personal relations embarrassment for Europe's newest big spenders, but the huge wealth of owners Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) means they are unlikely …
05 Jan 2012, Orange Ki News ?
Consultez le rapport sur la réforme électorale
Le rapport du Professeur Carcassonne sur la réforme électorale suscite bien des débats à Maurice. Visiblement, les avis sont partagés entre les différents partis politiques, la classe syndicale et bien d’autres observateurs. Veuillez consulter le rapport dans son intégralité.
05 Jan 2012, Orange Ki News ?
US names Evans, Parke for football friendlies
CHICAGO (AFP)US coach Jurgen Klinsmann added Seattle Sounders midfielder Brad Evans and defender Jeff Parke to the training roster for upcoming friendlies against Venezuela and Panama.The additions were made after Omar Gonzalez of the reigning Major League Soccer champion Los Angeles Galaxy and George John of FC Dallas withdrew from the roster to deal with club-related issues.Parke and Evans, who helped the Sounders win the US Open Cup last year, will be part of the 20-man roster that is training for matches against Venezuela on January 21 at Glendale, Arizona, and four days later at Panama.Parke will be among five …
05 Jan 2012, Orange Ki News ?
706 motorists booked for speeding
Some 706 tickets worth Rs 1.4 million were given out by the police from January 1 to 3 to people who were caught on speed cameras. Drivers were also given tickets for drunk driving. The drivers risk suspension of their driving permit for eight months and a minimum fine of Rs 2,000 and a maximum [...]
05 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
Economic Indicators: GDP to grow by around 4% in 2012
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is expected to grow by around 4.0% in 2012, slightly lower than the 4.1% registered in 2011, according to the latest figures released by the Statistics Mauritius in its December 2011 issue of the Economic Indicators. Taking into consideration measures announced in the last budget and economic situation in the main markets, growth rate, exclusive of sugar, is forecasted to be 3.9% in 2012 compared to 4.2% in 2011. The forecast is based on the following assumptions: Sugarcane: sugar production of 450,000 tons of refined and special sugars, resulting in growth of 4.4% compared to 0.6% …
05 Jan 2012, Orange Ki News ?
Cell phone imports to be regulated
During the festive period, many people have seized the opportunity to buy new mobile phones, laptops or other electronic appliances. However, many complaints have been registered at the Consumer Protection Unit (CPU) whereby customers expressed their dissatisfaction. They reported that their products are not functioning properly and even lack some crucial parts. According to the [...]
05 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
Healthcare to be improved in 2012
The president of the Nursing Association, Bagooaduth Kallooa has many expectations in the health sector this year. He is hoping for better communication between hospital staff, administration and the Ministry of Health and Quality of Life. “Communication was almost non-existent between the Nursing Association and the ministry in 2011. Most of our correspondence went unanswered,” [...]
05 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
NSS head accuses rioteers of rebellion
At the District Court of Pamplemousses, David Nombreuse, 23, from Terre Rouge denied charges of rebellion levied against him. This follows an incident with deputy commissioner of police and head of the National Security Service (NSS) Dev Jokhoo. He was arrested on Tuesday for inciting violence against the police. Nombreuse was angry with Jokhoo as [...]
05 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
UoM offers new courses
The year 2012 will open up new opportunities for students who are planning to pursue their higher education at the University of Mauritius (UoM). Music, art, philosophy, architecture, sociology and specialisation in gender studies are some of the new courses that will be offered for the new academic year. Education and training are considered the [...]
05 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
Alcootest : 27 chauffeurs testés positifs du 1er au 4 janvier
L’exercice de déploiement massif annoncé par la police a porté des fruits. Ainsi 150 cas de conduite en état d’ivresse ont été recensés pour le mois de décembre 2011 alors que du 1er au 4 janvier 2012, 27 automobilistes ont été contrôlés positifs à l’alcooltest. Ces chauffeurs risquent une amende de Rs 10 000 et huit mois de suspension de leur licence s’il s'agit de leur première fois. Si toutefois, ils en sont à leur deuxième récidive, ils ne sont pas à l’abri d’une amende entre Rs 20 000 et Rs 50 000, d’un emprisonnement obligatoire minimum de six mois …
05 Jan 2012, Orange Ki News ?
Ferguson not panicking despite Newcastle rout
NEWCASTLE (AFP)Sir Alex Ferguson insisted it's not time to panic despite admitting Manchester United had handed the Premier League title initiative back to Manchester City.A stunned Ferguson saw his side suffer a comprehensive 3-0 defeat at Newcastle, condemning them to back-to-back league losses for the first time in 10 months to remain in second, three points adrift of Roberto Mancini's leaders, while holding the same advantage over Tottenham Hotspur, in third.The Manchester rivals meet in the FA Cup this weekend, but Ferguson's thoughts remain on his attempts to stretch City's 44-year wait for the English top flight crown, and the …
05 Jan 2012, Orange Ki News ?
Maurice réexportera 60 000 à 90 000 t de gaz
Le projet de stockage de gaz de pétrole liquéfié (GPL) à Mer Rouge, au coût d’un milliard de roupies, a franchi une étape décisive. Le promoteur du projet, Petredec Limited, a finalisé son choix concernant l’expertise technique requise pour mener à bien ce projet. Il s’agit du cabinet Mott MacDonald qui a une grande expérience dans les industries du pétrole, du carburant et du gaz. Mott MacDonald mettra à exécution le projet de construction de deux réservoirs de stockage de gaz d’une capacité de 5 000 tonnes chacun. Ces infrastructures permettront à Port-Louis d’augmenter sa capacité de stockage de gaz …
05 Jan 2012, Orange Ki News ?
JT de 19h30 – jeudi 05/01/2012
Title: JT de 19h30Channel: MBC 1Start Time: 19:30Date: 2012-01-05End Time: 20:15
05 Jan 2012, MBC
Zurnal Kreol – jeudi 05/01/2012
Title: Zurnal KreolChannel: MBC 2Start Time: 19:00Date: 2012-01-05End Time: 19:20
05 Jan 2012, MBC
News Bulletin – Thursday 05/01/2012
Title: News BulletinChannel: MBC 3Start Time: 18:30Date: 2012-01-05End Time: 18:50
05 Jan 2012, MBC
Samachar – Thursday 05/01/2012
Title: SamacharChannel: MBC 1Start Time: 18:00Date: 2012-01-05End Time: 18:25
05 Jan 2012, MBC
Streep on 'blue carpet' at UK premiere of Thatcher film
LONDON (AFP)Streep confessed she knew little about Thatcher's policies before accepting the role but defended the decision to make a film about a woman who remains a divisive figure in Britain."That was part of what made it interesting, because people tended to look at her either as the saviour or the destroyer of the UK. And at this point in time the feelings are still as vehement it seems to me," she said at the premiere.Director Phyllida Lloyd -- the woman behind the Abba smash hit "Mamma Mia!" -- starts the action in the present day, with an elderly Thatcher …
05 Jan 2012, Orange Ki News ?
Angleterre: Manchester United sombre à Newcastle
LONDRES (AFP)Manchester United a sombré à Newcastle, 3 à 0, mercredi, et laissé filer Manchester City seul en tête du Championnat d'Angleterre avec trois points d'avance à l'issue de la 20e journée. Cette défaite est la troisième des "Red Devils" cette saison mais surtout la deuxième d'affilée après la gifle infligée par la lanterne rouge Blackburn à Old Trafford ce week-end (3-2).Newcastle s'est imposé grâce à des buts magnifiques du Franco-Sénégalais Demba Ba en première période et du Français Yohan Cabaye en seconde et à un troisième, contre son camp, de Phil Jones en toute fin de match.Après avoir été …
04 Jan 2012, Orange Ki News ?
Iran: accord entre les pays de l'Union européenne pour un embargo pétrolier
BRUXELLES (AFP)Un accord de principe a été trouvé entre les pays européens pour imposer un embargo sur l'achat de brut iranien si Téhéran ne s'engage pas à coopérer avec la communauté internationale sur son programme nucléaire controversé, a-t-on appris mercredi de sources diplomatiques."Il y a un accord de principe pour aller de l'avant" sur un embargo pétrolier, a indiqué un diplomate européen à l'AFP.Mais "il y a encore beaucoup de travail" à faire sur ce dossier d'ici à la prochaine réunion des ministres des Affaires étrangères de l'UE, prévue le 30 janvier à Bruxelles, au cours de laquelle la décision …
04 Jan 2012, Orange Ki News ?
Fish Bar: A first Shipment of Farm Marine Mahebourg Market
The two tons of fish were sold bar available in Mauritius later this year. The first export cargo left for Europe in February
04 Jan 2012, business.mega.mu