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Xavier-Luc Duval : “Faire de Maurice une des dix meilleures destinations pour les affaires”
“Le but du gouvernement est de continuer à faire de Maurice une des dix meilleures destinations dans le monde pour les affaires.” C’est ce qu’a réaffirmé Xavier-Luc Duval, ministre des Finances, à son bureau vendredi après-midi, lors de la signature de l’accord de non double imposition entre Maurice et l’Allemagne. Cet accord met à jour celui déjà existant tout en tenant compte des standards internationalement acceptés. Xavier-Luc Duval a, également, rappelé, les mesures prises par le gouvernement pour offrir de meilleures perspectives à l’économie locale. S’agissant du secteur des services financiers, le Grand argentier a rappelé que le gouvernement a …
11 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
JT de 19h30 – mardi 11/10/11
Title: JT de 19h30Channel: MBC 1Start Time: 19:30Date: 2011-10-11End Time: 20:10
11 Oct 2011, MBC
Zournal Kreol – mardi 11/10/11
Title: Zournal KreolChannel: MBC 2Start Time: 19:00Date: 2011-10-11End Time: 19:20
11 Oct 2011, MBC
News Bulletin – Tuesday 11/10/11
Title: News BulletinChannel: MBC 3Start Time: 18:30Date: 2011-10-11End Time: 18:50
11 Oct 2011, MBC
Samachar – Tuesday 11/10/11
Title: SamacharChannel: MBC 1Start Time: 18:00Date: 2011-10-11End Time: 18:25
11 Oct 2011, MBC
Import prices rise by 2.7 per cent: CSO
The Central Statistics Office (CSO) has released figures on export and import price index for the second quarter of 2011. The study shows that the export price index (EPI) increased by 0.4 per cent while import price index (MPI) showed a rise of 2.7 per cent. Several factors such as manufactured goods, chemicals and food [...]
11 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
MPL celebrates World Post Day
On Sunday, Mauritius Post Limited (MPL) kickstarted activities to celebrate World Post Day at Riviere des Angilles. The MPL launched two commemoratives stamps and two envelopes of the First Day Cover. The stamps illustrate 150 years of the post office in Rodrigues and the HIV/AIDS sensitisation campaign in Mauritius. The event was held in the [...]
11 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Authorities invite bids for dam in South
The Rivière des Anguilles dam project is progressing. A call for the tender of the Rivière Des Anguilles dam has been launched. The authorities also have to carry out studies with regards to the design of this project and also for the installation of pipes. This is a project to address the lack of water [...]
11 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
School rolls out 1st e-paper
On Monday, the first electronic newspaper was launched by the minister of Education and Human Resources, Vasant Bunwaree at the Bon Accueil State College. The e-newspaper will be used as a platform of communication between the management, staff, students and parents and also to connect with the outside world. On this occasion, Bunwaree emphasised on [...]
11 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Jeetah attends 8th annual meeting of Science and Technology in Japan+ mugshot
The eighth annual meeting of the Science and Technology in Society Minister’s Forum was held in Kyoto, Japan from October 2 to 6. The minister of Tertiary Education, Science, Research and Technology, Dr Rajesh Jeetah attended the event and had the opportunity to meet renowned researchers, representatives of various foreign universities as well as some [...]
11 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Forum Citoyen Libre protests against Air Mauritius
The Forum Citoyen Libre will hold its 6th public meeting on October 12 at La Place Taxi in Phoenix. George Ah Yan, spokesman for the forum said they advocate a noble cause. He said they will continue to protest against Air Mauritius’ refusal to provide free tickets to children who undergo surgery abroad. The social [...]
11 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Lam Po Tang’s murder suspect claims police brutality
One year after the murder of Helen Lam Po Tang the preliminary inquiry started on Monday at the District Court of Pamplemousses with one of the two suspects Sanjeev Nunkoo in the accused box. The director of public prosecutions (DPP) did not present the other accused, the victim’s husband Gary before the magistrate Maryse Panglose-Cala. [...]
11 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Grand Mauritian cancels bookings
There were no casualties in the fire which destroyed the Grand Mauritian Resort &Spa in Turtle Bay, Balaclava on Sunday.Acording according the press release, the hotel is closed in order to assess damage. No reservation will be made and the hotel is collaborating with the authorities to investigate the cause of fire. The 120 guests [...]
11 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Road safety to be introduced as school subject
The government has taken several measures to curb the number of road accidents. However, the numbers have been increasing and have become a major concern. In order to stop this, the government has decided to introduce road safety as a subject in both primary and secondary schools. The objective is to raise awareness about the [...]
11 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Chris Woods to help coach US national football team
HARRISON, New Jersey (AFP)Former English national team goalkeeper Chris Woods has been hired to become the goalkeeper coach of the US national team.For the past 13 years, Woods has been the goaltending coach for Everton of the English league. He has been given permission by manager David Moyes to take the American posting while continuing his coaching role with the Toffees.Woods, 51, was recruited by new US head coach Jurgen Klinsmann who talked to Everton before bringing in Woods.Everton's goalkeeper is Tim Howard who is also a member of the American team. The US will play Ecuador in a football …
11 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
No privileges at Euros: Spain coach
MADRID (AFP)Speaking ahead of his side's final Euro 2012 qualifier against Scotland in Alicante, Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque insisted no one will receive preferential treatment when it comes to selecting his squad for next summer's finals."We will see what happens, but nobody will be given any privileges," Del Bosque told a press conference.The Spain coach was answering a question relating to Fernando Torres, the Chelsea striker whose place in the side is considered to be at risk because of his poor form at club level.However, Del Bosque spoke out in defence of the 27-year-old, who scored the winning goal …
10 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Patinage: Katarina Witt, première femme "légende du sport"
BERLIN (AFP)L'Allemande Katarina Witt, double championne olympique de patinage artistique (1984 et 1988) et présidente de la candidature malheureuse de Munich-2018, est la première femme à obtenir le statut de "légende du sport" en Allemagne.Witt, 45 ans, sera officiellement honorée le 5 novembre prochain à Francfort à l'occasion du traditionnel bal de la presse et rejoindra quatre compatriotes de renom: les footballeurs Franz Beckenbauer et Oliver Kahn, le joueur de tennis Boris Becker et l'entraîneur de handball Heiner Brand.
10 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Somalie: des pirates détournent un bateau italien avec 23 personnes à bord
ROME (AFP)Cinq pirates armés ont détourné lundi un navire italien avec son équipage de 23 personnes à 620 milles à l'est des côtes somaliennes, a annoncé l'armateur du navire dans un communiqué."A 06H44 (04H44 GMT), le Montecristo a activé son système d'alarme (...) Le dernier message reçu du capitaine a indiqué que le navire avait été attaqué par un groupe de cinq homme armés", a précisé la compagnie D'Alesio Group, basée à Livourne, en Toscane, dans le centre de l'Italie, ajoutant que l'équipage est composé de sept Italiens, d'Ukrainiens et d'Indiens."Après dix heures d'attente, nous pouvons considérer (ce navire) comme …
10 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Skipper Keane out of Ireland tie
DUBLIN (AFP)Republic of Ireland skipper Robbie Keane has been ruled out of Tuesday night's Euro 2012 qualifier against Armenia here with a sore adductor muscle which could sideline him for four weeks.Manager Giovanni Trapattoni said Keane's place will be taken by West Bromwich Albion frontman Simon Cox, who has been preferred to club-mate Shane Long and Stoke's Jonathan Walters, while goalkeeper Shay Given will wear the captain's armband.The 31-year-old Los Angeles Galaxy striker -- Ireland's record scorer with 51 goals -- will continue to undergo treatment in the hope that he will be fit should Ireland gain the point they …
10 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Euro-2012: A saisir, cinq billets directs pour la Pologne et l'Ukraine
PARIS (AFP)Les cinq derniers qualifiés directs (quatre premiers de groupe et le meilleur deuxième) pour l'Euro-2012 seront connus mardi soir à l'issue de la dernière journée des éliminatoires, qui propose quelques affiches alléchantes et décisives, comme France-Bosnie dans le groupe D ou Danemark-Portugal dans le groupe H.Le 1er de chaque groupe est qualifié pour la phase finale ainsi que le meilleur 2e sur l'ensemble des groupes ; les 8 autres 2es disputent des barrages de qualification.Sont déjà qualifiés: Allemagne, Angleterre, Italie, Espagne et Pays-Bas, ainsi que l'Ukraine et la Pologne, les deux pays organisateurs.GROUPE A: Allemagne qualifiée, avantage Turquie pour …
10 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?