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Mauritius Horse Racing Tips 2011 – Duke of York Cup
Welcome to the 31st week of Mauritius Horse Racing Season 2011. This week main race is the The Duke of York Cup which is featured on a 1600m racetrack. Good luck. Catch us also on the Premier League Prediction Challenge 2011 – 2012 here For more details on how the scores are calculated, please [...] The article below is a preview of the original article found at IslandCrisis.net. You can read the whole article here: Mauritius Horse Racing Tips 2011 – Duke of York Cup
28 Oct 2011, Island Crisis
La Journée internationale de la langue créole
Ce 28 octobre a lieu la Journée internationale de la langue Créole. Depuis 1983, le 28 octobre est chaque année une occasion de célébrer la langue et la culture créole à travers les pays et communautés ayant le créole en partage, soit plus de 10 millions de personnes à travers le monde. A l’ile Maurice, cette Journée mondiale de la langue Créole coïncide avec le premier anniversaire de ‘l’Akademi Kreol Morisien’. L’Akademi Kreol Morisien a pour mission de standardiser la langue créole ainsi qu’à l’introduction de la langue créole à l’école comme langue optionnelle. Placée sous l’égide du ministère de …
28 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
En Amérique latine, la page des dictatures se tourne, excepté au Brésil
RIO DE JANEIRO (Brésil) (AFP)Une génération après le retour à la démocratie, l'Amérique latine, avec une majorité de gouvernements de gauche, tente de tourner une page sombre de son histoire en poursuivant les responsables des dictatures militaires des années 70/80, hormis au Brésil.Condamnation mercredi à perpétuité à Buenos Aires de l'"Ange blond de la mort", Alfredo Astiz, homme de main de la dictature argentine (1976-1983), vote jeudi en Uruguay d'une loi empêchant la prescription des crimes commis par le régime militaire (1973-1985): dans tous les pays du cône sud-américain --excepté au Brésil-- les responsables de violations des droits de l'Homme …
28 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Llorente's Bilbao double sinks sorry Atletico
MADRID (AFP) A brace from Fernando Llorente set in-form Athletic Bilbao up for a 3-0 win over a dejected Atletico Madrid whose goal drought continued on Thursday.Athletic started the season slowly but have now fully adapted to coach Marcelo Bielsa's attacking system and are going from strength to strength.Atletico, meanwhile, have not won in seven matches during which time they have scored just twice.The home side controlled the game but Atletico had moments of danger on the counter-attack with Radamel Falcao, bought for 40 million euros from Porto in the summer, having an early shot which was well-saved.For Athletic, Iker …
28 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Elizabeth II ouvre le sommet du Commonwealth en Australie
PERTH (Australie) (AFP)La reine d'Angleterre Elizabeth II a ouvert vendredi officiellement le sommet des chefs de gouvernement des 54 nations du Commonwealth, à Perth (sud-ouest de l'Australie)."Mesdames et messieurs, j'ai le grand plaisir de déclarer ouverte cette 21è réunion des chefs du gouvernement du Commonwealth", a déclaré la souveraine, qui achèvera samedi sa visite de dix jours en Australie.La plupart des dirigeants de ces 54 pays ont répondu présent mais le Premier ministre indien Manmohan Singh a renoncé au voyage, sans donner de raison, tandis que le Premier ministre britannique David Cameron n'arrivera que vendredi soir tard, à cause des …
28 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Mauritius Kite Jam Sports & Music Festival: 300 kite enthusiasts around the Morne
Maurice has earned a considerable part on the world map of surfing. The second edition of the Mauritius Kite Jam Sports & Music Festival which began on October 20 at the beach of Le Morne and ends November 5 hosts a group of 300 Russian kite surfers.
28 Oct 2011, business.mega.mu
Fishermen mobilise against EU
The Syndicat des pêcheurs (Fishermen’s Union) is asking the government to stop allocating contracts to the European Union (EU) to operate in the fishing area. Representatives of the association held a press conference on Thursday at the Marie Reine de la Paix social centre in Port Louis. “We are tired of these big boats that [...]
28 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
L’Anglo-Mauritius Terre Battue Championship 2011 débute le 28 octobre
de g à dr: Yves Hein, Louis Rivalland, Mike Wong et Dominique Thomas Pour la 9eme année consécutive et à l’occasion de ses 60 ans, l’Anglo-Mauritius parraine le plus grand tournoi de tennis sur terre battue à Maurice. L’Anglo-Mauritius Terre Battue Championship 2011 se tiendra sur les courts du Rose Hill Club du 28 octobre au 12 novembre et comptera pour le classement au National Ranking, comme annoncé lors d’une conférence de presse en présence des responsables du Rose Hill Club, du président de la Fédération Mauricienne de Tennis, Mike Wong et de Louis Rivalland de l’Anglo-Mauritius. Fidèle à son …
28 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
UoM to offer vocational legal courses, internship
A law award ceremony was held on Thursday at the University ofMauritius (UoM), Réduit to reward the LLB students. Thefunction was attended by attorney general Yatin Varma, who handed out prizes to students who scored the highest grades in the law modules.During his speech, Varma dwelt on the changes being brought to the Law Practitioners [...]
28 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Unions make budget proposals
Proposals are pouring in at the Ministry of Finance for the financial budget 2012, to be presented on November 4. The Federation of Civil Service & Other Unions (FCSOU) sent its proposal, stating that it views the budget as “an opportunity for the government to address major problems affecting the economy.” It also proposes the [...]
28 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Lazer links French Subutex connection
A dossier on Subutex trafficking on the Paris-Mauritius axis will be presented by the president of the Association des Travailleurs Sociaux de Mauice, Ally Lazer to the French embassy on Thursday. The objective is to prevent illicit entry of the drug. Lazer carried out an enquiry in Paris in November 2010 and February 2011 on [...]
28 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Sayed-Hossen launches new industry observatory portal
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce held a consultative workshop on ‘Observatoire de L’industrie’ at Ebene on Thursday, which was attended by Commerce and Industry minister Cader Sayed-Hossen, the director of MEXA Danielle Wong and the chairman of Enterprise Mauritius, Dev Chamroo. A presentation was made to launch the ‘Observatoire de L’industrie’ portal. In his [...]
28 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Occupational therapy geared to help patients
‘Overcoming Barriers to Health and Wellbeing’ was the theme chosen by the members of the Association of Occupational Therapists and Rehabilitation and Health Society (RHS) of the University of Mauritius to celebrate World Day of Occupational Therapy on Thursday at Octave Wiehe Auditorium, Reduit. An open day was held to raise awareness about the issue. [...]
28 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Nobin brothers plead not guilty
Harish Nobin, a 30-year-old stone mason, also known as Raja and his brother Shivaji Nobin, 29, also known as Rana, appeared in court for the murder of Louis Phillipe Duval. They pleaded not guilty at the Assizes on Monday. The victim was killed at Guy Rozemont, Cité Bois Marchand on January 31, 2007. The defence [...]
28 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
AKM celebrates its first anniversary
On October 28, the World Creole Language Day is celebrated by almost everyone in Mauritius. This year, the Akademi Kreol Morisien (AKM) is celebrating its first anniversary that coincides with World Creole Language Day. The AKM president, Vinesh Hookoomsing pointed out that the creation of the academy is not a coincidence but a well-thought out [...]
28 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
High beer price fuels 37 pc profit for PBL
On Thursday, Phoenix Beverages Limited (PBL) made public its financial report for the quarter ending September 2011 (Q1). According to the statement, sales in the Mauritian market for the three months to September have shown positive growth, increasing by 6.1 per cent compared to the corresponding period last year. Export sales volume is also up [...]
28 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Port Louis youth chalk up healthy plans for holidays
Organisation Zeness Social de Plaine Verte, in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Sports, is organising a series of activities for the youth from October 31 to November 20. This was announced during a press conference at the Municipality of Port Louis on Thursday, headed by the minister of Labour Shakeel Mohamed, the president [...]
28 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Séisme en Turquie : nouveau bilan de 550 morts, les sinistrés face aux intempéries
ERCIS (Turquie) (AFP)Quatre jours après le séisme de magnitude 7,2 qui a secoué la province orientale turque de Van et fait, selon un nouveau bilan, 550 morts et 2.300 blessés, les secours et les sinistrés devaient affronter jeudi la neige, cependant que s'organisait l'aide internationale.A 21H30 (18H30 GMT), le bilan provisoire des morts atteignait 550, soit 15 de plus que qu'un peu plus tôt dans la soirée, a annoncé la Direction des situations d'urgence, qui faisait en outre état de 2.300 blessés.Le nombre des survivants retirés des décombres s'élevait à 186 personnes, après l'extraction d'un nouveau jeune homme jeudi après-midi …
28 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Premier League 2011 Soccer Prediction For 29 to 31 October
This thread is for the 9th week set of Premier League 2011 – 2012 prediction challenge for soccer match scheduled between 22 and 23 October 2011. Please follow the rules of the game below while sharing your tips. Good luck to all. How To Participate You need to share your tips using the FACEBOOK [...] The article below is a preview of the original article found at IslandCrisis.net. You can read the whole article here: Premier League 2011 Soccer Prediction For 29 to 31 October
28 Oct 2011, Island Crisis
Précigraph lance www.myphotobook.mu
Créer son album photos en ligne n’a jamais été aussi simple. Précigraph a présenté le dernier-né de sa gamme de services lors d’une conférence de presse qui a eu lieu le jeudi 27 octobre 2011 au siège de l’entreprise à Pailles. En effet, le photobook proposé par myphotobook.mu, est un service vous permet non seulement d’immortaliser des événements mais il vous permet aussi de conserver précieusement des souvenirs qui vous tiennent à cœur dans un album photo. D’ailleurs, cet album photo est imprimé, cousu et collé comme un vrai livre. Comment réaliser son album photo entièrement personnalisable ? Destiné aux …
28 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?