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La Dernière Virée De Kurwin Norbert Bellefine
Kurwin Norbert Bellefine, âgé de 25 ans et originaire de cité La Cure, a été retrouvé inanimé, gisant dans une mare de sang, à côté d’une moto stationnée le long de la rue Royale, à St Joseph, Terre-Rouge, lundi à 20h30.
30 Nov 2011, motors.mega.mu
Iran: Londres évacue tout le personnel de son ambassade à Téhéran
TEHERAN (AFP)La Grande-Bretagne va évacuer mercredi vers les Emirats arabes unis tout le personnel de son ambassade à Téhéran, attaquée et saccagée mardi par des manifestants islamistes proches de la ligne dure du régime iranien, ont indiqué des sources diplomatiques occidentales à l'AFP.Un premier groupe de diplomates devait embarquer en milieu de matinée à bord d'un vol à destination de Dubaï, et le reste de l'équipe devrait suivre dans la journée, ont ajouté ces sources.
30 Nov 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Les récipiendaires du HR Excellence Awards connus ce jeudi
Le Human Resource Development Council (HRDC), sous l´égide du ministère de l´Education et des Ressources humaines, organisera le HR Excellence Awards 2011 jeudi le 1er décembre 2011 à 18h00 à l´hôtel Intercontinental, Balaclava. Vasant K. Bunwaree, ministre de l´Education et des Ressources humaines, sera l´invité d´honneur lors de cet évènement prestigieux. D’autres personnalités éminentes seront également présentes. Lancé le 25 mai dernier, le HR Excellence Awards est la première plateforme de son genre à voir le jour à Maurice. Le but est de reconnaître les entreprises réputées et les professionnels qui ont joué un rôle prédominant dans la quête de …
30 Nov 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Japan prince urges retirement age for emperor
TOKYO (AFP)Japan's Prince Akishino has said the country should look to setting a retirement age for its emperor, just days after his increasingly frail father was discharged from a lengthy hospital stay.The younger son of the royal couple, who is second in line to the throne, was voicing a rare public opinion to reporters ahead of his own 46th birthday."I think it will become necessary," he said, when asked by a reporter to comment on an idea of setting a retirement age for Japanese emperors.The comment, published in the Japanese press on Wednesday, came after his 77-year-old father, Akihito, resumed …
30 Nov 2011, Orange Ki News ?
30 novembre: Journée mondiale de la sécurité informatique
Ce mercredi 30 novembre est la journée mondiale de la sécurité informatique. Les nouvelles technologies font aujourd’hui intégralement partie de nos activités journalières. L’internet étant l’un des plus grands succès de l’innovation technologique a complètement révolutionné la manière de vivre, de communiquer, de s’informer, d’échanger et d’effectuer des paiements. La propagation des technologies entraîne l’expansion des menaces et des nouvelles formes de criminalité encore peu maîtrisées par la population ainsi que par le monde économique. Le manque d’information au sein de la population peut aussi contribuer à leur vulnérabilité face aux menaces liées à l’internet. Cette journée est donc l’occasion …
30 Nov 2011, Orange Ki News ?
CPI: arrivée de l'ex-président ivoirien Laurent Gbagbo aux Pays-Bas
LA HAYE (AFP)L'avion transportant l'ancien président ivoirien Laurent Gbagbo, qui fait l'objet d'un mandat d'arrêt de la Cour pénale internationale (CPI) a atterri dans la nuit de mardi à mercredi à l'aéroport de Rotterdam (ouest des Pays-Bas) en provenance de la Côte d'Ivoire, a annoncé l'agence de presse néerlandaise ANP.L'appareil, affrété par les autorités ivoiriennes, est arrivé à Rotterdam peu avant 04H00 (03H00 GMT), a précisé ANP. M. Gbagbo devait être ensuite conduit au centre de détention de la CPI à La Haye, à une vingtaine de kilomètres.L'ex-président ivoirien, âgé de 66 ans, avait quitté mardi soir la Côte d'Ivoire …
30 Nov 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Le groupe Naïade devient LUX* Island Resorts
L’équipe de LUX* Island Resorts Le groupe Naïade fait peau neuve et sera désormais connu sous le nom de LUX* Island Resorts. La nouvelle identité a été dévoilée le mardi 29 novembre au LUX* Belle Mare par Paul Jones et Arnaud Lagesse CEO et président du conseil d’administration du groupe. Ainsi Beau Rivage devient LUX* Belle Mare, LUX* Le Morne remplace Les Pavillons et le Legends sera désormais connu comme LUX* Grand Gaube. Les autres hôtels Naïade notamment Tamassa, Bel Ombre, Merville Beach ainsi que l’ile privée Ile des Deux Cocos conservent leur nom mais porteront la signature ʺProduced by …
30 Nov 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Hiring differently-abled to be made mandatory says Bappoo
Measures will be taken to make sure that employers comply with the rule that persons with disabilities constitute 3 per cent of the company’s staff. The Ministry of Social Security, National Solidarity and Reform Institutions is working with the State Law Office to prepare new regulations that will be enforced soon. “The recruitment of disabled [...]
30 Nov 2011, The Independent Daily
Ferguson happy to put his faith in Man United kids
MANCHESTER, England (AFP)Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson will use Wednesday's League Cup tie with Crystal Palace to give fans a glimpse into the future - despite failing to win the last two games.United have left themselves with work to do to qualify for the knockout stages of the Champions League and lost ground in the title race after failing to beat Benfica and Newcastle in the last week.But Ferguson intends to rest key players and instead put his faith in the club's youngsters as four-times winners United look to advance to the semi-finals of the competition.The likes of Wayne …
30 Nov 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Britney Spears to offer free Mexico City concert
MEXICO CITY (AFP)US pop singer Britney Spears will deliver a free Christmas concert in a downtown Mexico City plaza, Mayor Marcelo Ebrard said.Spears will perform at the Monument to the Revolution on Sunday, kicking of Christmas festivities in the populous city, Ebrard said Tuesday.In late August 2009 some 11,600 volunteers set a Guinness world record by dancing the Michael Jackson song "Thriller" in unison at the Monument to the Revolution.Mexico City festivities include a giant Christmas tree; an ice rink at the Zocalo, the main city square; and artificial snow during a parade.The so-called "Princess of Pop" will also perform …
30 Nov 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Science subjects face gender imbalance
An educational workshop titled ‘Gender issues in Biology education’ was organised on Tuesday at DAV College in Port Louis. Several speakers gave their views on the topic. The audience comprised government and private secondary school biology educators. The workshop’s main objective was to integrate research into paedagogy so as to improve the quality of biology [...]
30 Nov 2011, The Independent Daily
Mauritius to host World Telugu Conference in Dec ‘11
The The World Telugu Conference will be held from December 8 to 10 at the Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre, Phoenix. The conference will include the participation of Telugu speaking people from different parts of the world, especially from Andhra Pradesh, Malaysia, Singapore and Fiji. The aim is to promote and protect the language worldwide. In [...]
30 Nov 2011, The Independent Daily
US Embassy, US Alumni to create awareness against AIDS on Dec’1
Investments in global health are a pillar of American leadership. They are also an expression of American values. To mark World AIDS Day this year, the US Embassy is partnering with the Port Louis USA Alumni Association (PLUSAAA) for an event, which will gather some of the most vulnerable targets of the AIDS scourge: women [...]
30 Nov 2011, The Independent Daily
Summer school attracts over 600 students
The Summer School Programme will officially begin in 20 primary schools on Wednesday. Over 600 students have already registered for the same. This was stated by the minister of Education and Human Resources at the launch of the programme held on Tuesday at Mauritius Institute of Education (MIE), Réduit. Education minister Dr Vasant Bunwaree stated [...]
30 Nov 2011, The Independent Daily
External trade records downwards trend
The Central Statistics Office published External Trade Statistics for the period January to September on Tuesday. Total exports for the first nine months of 2011 stood at Rs 56,273 million against imports of Rs 105,716 million, resulting in a trade deficit of Rs 49,443 million, which is 5.3 per cent higher than the figure of [...]
30 Nov 2011, The Independent Daily
Naiade rebranded Lux* , targets uniqueness
Naiade Resorts Limited (NRL) is being rebranded as Lux* Island Resorts. The change will apply to all five star hotels coming under its wing and will be effective from December 1.The decision was announced by Paul Jones, chief executive officer of Naiade, in the presence of several members of its executive committee and Piers Schmidt, [...]
30 Nov 2011, The Independent Daily
Tuitions should be abolished: MP
On Tuesday, several issues were raised with regards to the Education (Amendment) Bill in Parliament. The objective of the bill is to amend the Education Act by extending the ban on tuitions in Standard IV, to enable the ministry to approve the conduct of the Enhancement Programme or any other programme. Josique Radegonde, MP MMM [...]
30 Nov 2011, The Independent Daily
Education Bill goes through
Private parliamentary secretary (PPS) Maneshwar Peetuimbur, who was speaking on the Education Amendment Act, congratulated the minister of Education and Human Resources, Dr Vasant Bunwaree for the bill. He said, “It is the desire of the government to rehabilitate learning, salvage education and spare children undue stress. The government should encourage creative and analytical skills [...]
30 Nov 2011, The Independent Daily
Swan rewards gold medalists
Four gold medalists who participated in the 8th Indian Ocean Island Games received their prizes from Louis Rivalland, group chief executive of Groupe Swan on Tuesday in Port Louis. At a draw during the previous prize ceremony to award the other six gold medalists on October 11, these four gold medalists Yannick Lincoln (cycling), Brian [...]
30 Nov 2011, The Independent Daily
Raveena Tandon to brush up her Marathi for Gin Liya Aasman
Raveena Tandon, who is born and brought up in Mumbai and manages to speak Marathi, is now brushing her skills and learning to speak fluent Marathi that is spoken in interiors of Maharashtra for her forthcoming bilingual film Gin Liya Aasman. Rishi Deshpande, the director of the film who himself is a Maharashtrian has given the task to his associates to help her to brush up the language for the film that will be shot in Hindi and Marathi. The film is a story of a 6 year old boy whose father, a naval officer has been missing since a …
30 Nov 2011, Orange Ki News ?