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Accountants to help in decision making
No one can ignore the fundamental role of accounting within a company. The responsibilities of accountants are important when taking major decisions, especially with looming economic crisis. This was stated by Jamil Ampomah, director of Association of certified chartered accountants (ACCA) for Sub-Saharan Africa, on Tuesday at the Allied Motors in Réduit. This was at [...]
18 Aug 2011, The Independent Daily
New post office at Glen Park to offer various ICT services
The government has been elected to fulfill a number of duties for the welfare of the nation and we are going to carry them out as part of the government, not the Opposition. This was stated by minister of Information and Communication Technology, Tassarajen Pillay Chedumbrum at the launch of a new post office and [...]
18 Aug 2011, The Independent Daily
PAL against Bérenger’s proposal for reform
The Parti Action Libéral (PAL) is against Mouvement Militant Mauricien (MMM) leader Paul Bérenger’s proposal on the need for electoral reforms. PAL leader Lutchmeeparsadsingh Ramsahok met the press at the Marie Reine de la Paix centre on Wednesday, to challenge the MMM’s proposal. He said Bérenger wants to increase the number of parliamentarians to 100, [...]
18 Aug 2011, The Independent Daily
Rupee, market keep wobbling
The Mauritian rupee has dipped by 2.3 per cent during the last three weeks against the euro. Hypotheses are rife on the outcome of French President Nicolas Sarkozy and German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s meeting on Tuesday. France and Germany are looked upon as the pillars of Europe, on which the Mauritian economy is highly incumbent. [...]
18 Aug 2011, The Independent Daily
Archbishop Ernest calls for solidarity with North Africa
Archbishop Ian Ernest has called for solidarity with the victims of famine-stricken North Africa. “The food crisis in Africa is worrying because it could lead to an epidemic of infections that could threaten the very survival of planet Earth,” said Ernest. The archbishop was speaking at a press conference held at St James Cathedral, Port [...]
18 Aug 2011, The Independent Daily
Obama va dévoiler un nouveau plan pour l'emploi et la croissance
ATKINSON (Etats-Unis) (AFP) Le président américain Barack Obama dévoilera début septembre un nouveau plan pour créer des emplois et relancer la croissance, mais il risque de se heurter à l'obstruction des républicains, peu enclins à le soutenir à 14 mois de la présidentielle de 2012.M. Obama présentera ce plan en plusieurs volets au cours d'un discours qu'il prononcera peu après le jour férié du Labor Day, le 5 septembre.Ce discours devrait donner le ton d'un automne d'affrontements avec ses adversaires républicains sur la fiscalité, les dépenses et la reprise économique.Mercredi, alors qu'il terminait sa tournée de trois jours en autocar …
18 Aug 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Mondial-20 ans: les Bleus s'inclinent face au Portugal en demi-finale
MEDELLIN (Colombie) (AFP) Les Bleus ont dominé, mais les Bleus ont perdu: ils se sont inclinés en demi-finale du Mondial des moins de 20 ans face au Portugal (2-0), qui aura marqué sur deux de ses rares offensives, et atteint la finale sans avoir encaissé le moindre but, mercredi à Medellin.Les Français lutteront pour la troisième place, samedi à Bogota (17h00 locales, 00h00 française), et tenteront de décrocher une seconde médaille en deux ans, après avoir été titrés au Championnat d'Europe en 2010.Que de regrets pour les Bleus: ils se sont laissés engluer dans le faux rythme instillé par les …
18 Aug 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Le Curepipe Starlight SC (CSSC) bénéficie d’un financement de Rs 500 000 d’Omnicane Foundation
De gauche à droite: Bertrand Thèvenau, membre du conseil d’administration d’Omnicane, Jacques d’Unienville, CEO d’Omnicane, Mohammad Iqbar Akay, président de la commission des sports à la mairie de Curepipe, et Harold Mayer, président du CSSC. Le Curepipe Starlight Sports Club (CSSC) bénéficie d’un financement de Rs 500 000 d’Omnicane Foundation pour son projet social et sportif. A cet effet, Jacques d’Unienville, Chief Executive Officer d’Omnicane, a remis un chèque à Harold Mayer, président du CSSC, ce mercredi 17 août 2011. Lors de son discours, Jacques d’Unienville a affirmé qu’Omnicane Foundation réunit les différentes entités d’Omnicane et a été créée afin …
18 Aug 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Prestation de serment de deux nouveaux ministres
La réunion du comité des parlementaires présidée, mercredi après-midi, au bâtiment du Trésor, par le Premier mnistre, Navin Ramgoolam, s’est soldée par une série de propositions sur les postes que certains seront appelés à occuper. Tout laisse croire que le poste de ministre de l’Egalité des genres ira à Mireille Martin, la députée de la circonscription N° 4 (Port-Louis Nord/Montagne Longue). A hier soir, ce poste mnistériel était toujours sous la responsabilité de la ministre, Sheila Bappoo, qui occupait également le portefeuille de ministre de la Sécurité sociale et de la solidarité nationale en remplacement de l’ex-ministre démissionnaire Leela Devi-Dookhun. …
18 Aug 2011, Orange Ki News ?
US court refuses to hear Phil Spector appeal
LOS ANGELES (AFP)The California Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal from American rock producer Phil Spector, who was sentenced to 19 years in prison in 2009 after being convicted of murder.The ruling upheld an earlier appeals court decision in May, as the state's highest court rejected the appeal request from defense attorney Dennis P. Riordan.A legendary producer, Spector was sentenced in 2009 to 19 years in prison for the 2003 murder of a former actress at his east Los Angeles mansion. A jury found Spector guilty of shooting and killing Lana Clarkson hours after they met at a nightclub …
18 Aug 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Shahid Kapoor to be the brand ambassador of ICI Dulux Paints?
The teenage heart throb Shahid Kapoor, ever since his debut with Ishq Vishk, has had his fan following growing from strength to strength. His dream debut was followed by some stellar performances in films like Jab We Met, Vivah, Kismat Konnection and Kaminey. According to Bollywood Hungama's reliable sources, Shahid Kapoor has now been signed up as the brand ambassador of ICI Dulux paints. With SRK doing Nerolac, Saif in Asian Paints and now Shahid is the new celeb to a paint brand. The official announcement of the same is being awaited.
18 Aug 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Unions, Minister discuss safety of bus employees
The Front Commun Syndicat du Transport (FCST) and the Transport Corporate Employees Union, ,held a meeting with the minister of Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment, Shakeel Mohamed on Tuesday to discuss the situation in this sector.
18 Aug 2011, motors.mega.mu
Barcelona win Super Cup thriller thanks to Messi double
BARCELONA, Spain (AFP)A Lionel Messi double inspired European and Spanish champions Barcelona to a 3-2 victory over bitter rivals Real Madrid in their Super Cup second leg clash here on Wednesday and a 5-4 aggregate win.The bad feeling between the two sides boiled over at the end of the match which saw three players sent off - Marcelo and Mesut Ozil of Real Madrid and Barcelona's David Villa.Barcelona were far from their best with their players looking rusty and they lacked their usual slick passing, while Real took the game to them.However, Andres Iniesta put Barca ahead with a deft …
17 Aug 2011, Orange Ki News ?
You can become Salman and Kareena's bodyguard in your city
Download Bodyguard wallpapers Every politician, star or celebrity has a bodyguard walking with them and protecting them. You see an alert bodyguard around a VIP in form of a cop, black cat commando or a private security. Salman Khan plays Kareena Kapoor's character, Divya's bodyguard in the upcoming film Bodyguard. Since her life is under threat, his job is to protect her. Now, the makers of the film are taking the concept of a 'personal bodyguard' to every town and city that Salman Khan and Kareena Kapoor will travel to. You can be 'their Bodyguard' for a day in your …
17 Aug 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Plans firmed up for Housefull 3
Shooting of Housefull 2 may still be in progress while director Sajid Khan would be beginning work on his next with Vashu Bhagnani in 2012. However, plans are already being put together by Sajid Nadiadwala as well as Sajid Khan to convert Housefull into a huge franchise. Instead of being content with just Housefull 2, the makers would be joining hands again for Housefull 3 soon. "They have the flexibility to do because unlike a Krrish or a Harry Potter, they are not required to continue the same story in Housefull series", says a source close to the makers, "Story …
17 Aug 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Who's that man being bashed up by John Abraham?
John Abraham isn't getting all wild and ferocious for no reason in his upcoming action flick Force. After all he is being challenged by a mystery baddie, someone who hasn't been seen in a Bollywood flick before. The makers too are keeping the suspense element going and haven't revealed the identity of a 'maniac animal', as is the characterisation of this young villain, who is responsible for John creating all mayhem on screen. "There is a history behind this strategy", says a source, "Even Tamil as well as Telugu versions of Force featured largely untried villains. While a newcomer called …
17 Aug 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Non-alcoholic beer does not exist, Ministry reminds
The Ministry of Health and Quality of Life has reminded importers that non-alcoholic beer does not exist.
17 Aug 2011, motors.mega.mu
Salcido returns to Mexico after Fulham stint
LONDON (AFP)Fulham defender Carlos Salcido has joined Mexican side Tigres on a season-long deal after failing to settle in England, the English Premier League club confirmed Wednesday.Salcido, 31, joined Fulham last season from PSV Eindhoven but had grown increasingly unsettled following a robbery at his home which prompted his family to leave England.Salcido, who represented Mexico in both the 2006 and 2010 World Cups, has joined Tigres after undergoing a medical on Tuesday.Fulham confirmed the loan deal on their official website.
17 Aug 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Norvège: ni public ni queue-de-pie pour la 2e comparution de Breivik
OSLO (AFP)L'extrémiste Anders Behring Breivik, auteur des deux attaques meurtrières du 22 juillet en Norvège, comparaîtra à huis clos vendredi devant le tribunal d'Oslo et ne pourra être vêtu d'une queue-de-pie comme il le souhaitait, a tranché le juge mercredi.Vendredi, Behring Breivik, 32 ans, comparaîtra devant le tribunal pour la deuxième fois depuis son arrestation en vue du prolongement de sa mise en isolement total, après une première période de quatre semaines.Comme à la première comparution le 25 juillet, l'accusation avait requis le huis clos afin d'empêcher toute communication éventuelle avec les autres "cellules" dont Behring Breivik a évoqué l'existence."La …
17 Aug 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Mondial de rugby: une Australie rajeunie à la conquête d'un troisième titre
SYDNEY (AFP)L'Australie, rajeunie sous les ordres du Néo-Zélandais Robbie Deans, est l'un des principaux outsiders du Mondial-2011 de rugby en Nouvelle-Zélande (9 septembre-23 octobre) où elle visera un troisième titre mondial, malgré des résultats en dents de scie depuis 2008.Du passé, l'entraîneur kiwi a quasiment fait table rase. Seulement six des quinze titulaires du quart de finale du Mondial-2007 perdu contre l'Angleterre devraient débuter le premier match des Wallabies contre l'Italie le 11 septembre à Auckland.Un renouveau rendu notamment nécessaire par la retraite il y a quatre ans de cadres comme le demi de mêlée George Gregan (34 ans, 139 …
17 Aug 2011, Orange Ki News ?