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Air Mauritius : Pertes de 6,3 millions d’euros pour le deuxième trimestre
Malgré des résultats plombés par les effets de la crise et de l’énvolée du prix du carburant, Air Mauritius maintient le cap et poursuit son développement sur le long terme. La situation économique mondiale s’est considérablement dégradée au cours du deuxième trimestre de l’exercice en cours. L’épisode de la dette américaine, puis des dettes européennes a durement secoué des économies encore convalescentes. En Europe, la plupart des pays de l’UE, dont en particulier les plus importants marchés d’Air Mauritius (France, Royaume-Uni, Italie…), annoncent plans de rigueur sur plans de rigueur. La confiance des consommateurs est en berne - ceux-ci diffèrent …
14 Nov 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Maxime Sauzier’s daughter dies in accident
Rebecca Sauzier, 29, daughter of lawyer Maxime Sauzier was victim of a fatal road accident at Grand Bay around 4 am on Saturday. She was driving home when her Nissan AK 12 car hit a taxi head on at the traffic lights opposite the Grand Baie Store. The taxi had stopped at the red light [...]
14 Nov 2011, The Independent Daily
SBM launches prepaid cards
On Friday, the State Bank of Mauritius Ltd (SBM) launched two prepaid card products under the brand name SBM Smile displaying the VISA logo. The prepaid cards represent a solution for those looking for a convenient way to make payments in Mauritius and abroad. It is available in six currencies. SBM Smile Travel card is [...]
14 Nov 2011, The Independent Daily
Transforming gender inequality through the budget
Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Xavier Luc Duval presented his budget for the year 2012 at the National Assembly on Friday 4th November 2011. In this world economic crisis, Duval managed to propose action to transform gender inequality. The 2012 budget is in line with the SADC Protocol on Gender and Development targets [...]
14 Nov 2011, The Independent Daily
Neither bold, nor brave but commendable enough
Let us place this budget in its historical context. It follows on the trail of the vision and long term planning of SSR, the pragmatism and sober approach of SAJ, the immaturity and profligacy of recent governments. SSR gave the country a sense of direction and laid the foundations of our University, the diversification of [...]
14 Nov 2011, The Independent Daily
City Sports gets shopping space at Bagatelle
The newly inaugurated City Sports on an area 420 m2 in Bagatelle offers the latest collection of shoes, accessories, sports wear and many more. At its official inauguration on Saturday, Dominique Filleul, commercial director of City Sports Ltd Mauritius stated that the group has about 100 outlets across the world mainly in Europe and Africa [...]
14 Nov 2011, The Independent Daily
Harley-Davidson store opens at Kapu Kai
Harley-Davidson Mauritius has open the first ever dealership of its type at the Kapu Kai complex, in the northern coast of the island on Saturday. Kapu Kai is set to become the lifestyle destination of Mauritius with Harley-Davidson as its cornerstone. A new Mecca, to welcome an ever growing brotherhood of free minded men and [...]
14 Nov 2011, The Independent Daily
SAJ, PM attend service in honour of fallen heroes
The Prime Minister, Navin Ramgoolam and the President, Sir Aneerood Jugnauth joined other Mauritian and foreign dignitaries on November 13 for a Remembrance service at the St James’ Cathedral in honour of the fallen soldiers and survivors of World War I and World War II. The church service was followed by a wreath laying ceremony [...]
14 Nov 2011, The Independent Daily
Agro industry attains 90 pc self-sufficiency
In reply to the Opposition leader Paul Bérenger’s questions concerning the agricultural sector, the minister of Agro-Industry and Food Security Satish Faugoo, informed the house, during the parliamentary debate on Saturday that last year the agro industry has produced 21,700 tonnes. Therefore, this implies attaining a 90 per cent of self sufficiency compared to 45 [...]
14 Nov 2011, The Independent Daily
British Airways, Mauritius Union reward travel agencies
Mauritius Union General Insurance teamed up with British Airways on Thursday to award travel agencies which generated the most revenue in 2011 during the Annual Travel Awards Night 2011. The ceremony was held at the British high commissioner for Mauritius, Nick Leake’s residence in Floréal. ATOM Travel scored the first place in the Best Sales [...]
14 Nov 2011, The Independent Daily
Rape accused appeals to High Court
Kalam Joomun, 40, was sentenced to one year jail along with 60 year old, Darmen Bissessur, for attempted rape on two French women. Bissessur appealed to the Intermediate Court magistrate Renuka Devi Dabee. In the appeal, his lawyer Sanjeev Teeluckdharry cited 10 reasons. He believes that the appellant’s constitutional right to a fair trial had [...]
14 Nov 2011, The Independent Daily
JT de 19h30 – lundi 14/11/11
Title: JT de 19h30Channel: MBC 1Start Time: 19:30Date: 2011-11-14End Time: 20:10
14 Nov 2011, MBC
Zurnal Kreol – lundi 14/11/11
Title: Zurnal KreolChannel: MBC 2Start Time: 19:00Date: 2011-11-14End Time: 19:20
14 Nov 2011, MBC
News Bulletin – Monday 14/11/11
Title: News BulletinChannel: MBC 3Start Time: 18:30Date: 2011-11-14End Time: 18:50
14 Nov 2011, MBC
Samachar – Monday 14/11/11
Title: SamacharChannel: MBC 1Start Time: 18:00Date: 2011-11-14End Time: 18:25
14 Nov 2011, MBC
UTV Spotboy and Anurag Kashyap reunite for Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana
UTV Spotboy and Anurag Kashyap, who had earlier worked together on Dev.D and Udaan have joined hands once again, to produce Sameer Sharma's directorial debut Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana (LSTCK). LSTCK is a whole some family entertainer that celebrates the two Indian obsessions- food and family. The film's story is written by Sameer Sharma and Sumit Batheja. Sameer has earlier written the stories of Bhoot and Swades. LSTCK is the story of a Punjabi joint family with inherent humour, drama, confusion and emotion over the secret recipe for a famous chicken curry called 'Chicken Khurana', LSTCK stars Kunal Kapoor …
13 Nov 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Hugo Chavez: les Etats-Unis et l'UE "infiltrent des terroristes" en Syrie
CARACAS (AFP)Le président vénézuélien Hugo Chavez a violemment critiqué dimanche l'attitude dans la crise syrienne des Etats-Unis et de l'Union européenne, qui selon lui "redoublent leur offensive contre la Syrie" et "infiltrent des terroristes" dans ce pays.M. Chavez a tenu ces propos lors d'un discours prononcé devant plusieurs milliers de ses partisans rassemblés dans le centre de Caracas. C'était la première fois qu'il participait à un tel rassemblement public depuis qu'il a été soigné pour un cancer."Les Etats-Unis et leurs alliés européens redoublent leur offensive contre la Syrie, infiltrent des terroristes pour générer la violence, le sang et la mort, …
13 Nov 2011, Orange Ki News ?
R. Madhavan injured on film set
A couple of years back when Madhavan was shooting for 3 Idiots, the actor hurt his knee in a freak accident. The injury was then thought to be resolved with rest and proper treatment. However, Madhavan, who is currently shooting for his Tamil film Vettai, had an accident injuring the same knee yet again. The scene involved Madhavan shooting for a rain sequence when he slipped and fell, injuring his already hurt knee. Though the actor is currently undergoing physiotherapy, he will be heading to Australia for treatment and may even have to undergo surgery if required. We wish Maddy …
13 Nov 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Evelyn Lauder of cosmetics group dies
NEW YORK (AFP)Evelyn Lauder, who with her husband Leonard helped build the Estee Lauder Companies into a global cosmetics giant, has died at the age of 75, the company announced.The New York firm said Evelyn Lauder, who also helped created the "pink ribbon" symbolizing the battle against breast cancer, died Saturday at the age of 75 from complications of non-genetic ovarian cancer."My mother carried the torch of our company heritage and the values that were passed to her by my grandmother, Mrs. Estee Lauder," said William Lauder, her son."My mother and father were life partners as well as business partners. …
13 Nov 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Clash of Rana's Department and Bipasha's Jodi Breakers?
Talk in the industry circles is that Bipasha Basu and Rana Daggubati have started treating each other as 'more than just friends'. However, for the love birds there may be a shocker round the corner. There are very strong indications that regardless of their personal equation with each other, there may be a professional setback for Bipasha and Rana, what with the makers of their films deciding to pitch their offerings against each other. The films in question are Jodi Breakers and Department. "It is unfortunate but true. Rana and Bipasha are headed for a clash and they can't be …
13 Nov 2011, Orange Ki News ?