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Harel Mallac Aviation clinches Condor Best Time Performance Award 2011
German airline Condor has awarded Harel Mallac Aviation Ltd with the ‘Best on Time Performance Long Haul Flights Award’. This ceremony took place at the Condor World Wide Stations Meeting 2011 in Frankfurt. The Condor World Wide Stations Meeting is an annual event held in Germany, where representatives of Condor from across the world are [...]
13 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
MASA’s finance under attack
Numerous artists have expressed their dissatisfaction with the Mauritius Society of Authors (MASA) and the recent resignation of five ex-members Alexandre Martin, Jean-Clément Cangy, Jocelyn Louise, Jean-Jacques Arjoon and Régis Nauvel. The artists made these statements during a press conference at Marie Reine de la Paix social centre on Tuesday. Among the artists present were [...]
13 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Ministry concerned over violence against children
Opposition MP Steven Obeegadoo raised a parliamentary question about the death of two-and-a-half-year-old Palavee Yoshni Achmootoo. In reply, minister of Gender Equality, Child Development and Family Welfare, Sheila Bappoo pointed out that she was under-staffed. She said she had only five office cadres, 21 field officers and 25 assistants and this was not enough to [...]
13 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
700 cases of child abuse reported in five months
In a press statement, the minister of Gender Equality, Child Development and Family Welfare, Sheila Bappoo stated that from January to May 2011, 700 cases of violence against children have been reported. “The phenomenon of aggression and abuse of children is an incredible burden that society imposes on them from an early age,” she said, [...]
13 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Quatre Bornes hawkers fight illegal operations
The president of the Association de la Foire de Quatre Bornes, Rajesh Isram said that some 50 hawkers operating in the Quatre Bornes fair have been facing problems for a very long time. He added that several promises with regards to the construction of a new market have been made in the past but nothing [...]
13 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Ministry tackles problem of out-of-school children
In reply to the parliamentary question by MP Lysie Ribot, the minister of Education and Human Resources, Dr Vasant Bunwaree stated that before the end of the year, a survey will be conducted. This will determine children who are not attending school at the pre-primary, primary and secondary levels. This survey will be carried out [...]
13 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
1,462 detainees participate in rehabilitation
Issues as varied as traffic rules violations and community policing were raised during Tuesday’s parliamentary session at the National Assembly in Port Louis. MP Steeve Obeegadoo asked the Prime Minister about the number of detainees participating in rehabilitation programmes and also questioned their effectiveness. At the National Assembly on Tuesday, Dr Navin Ramgoolam gave information [...]
13 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
China signs MoU on oceanic studies
The Mauritius Oceanography Institute (MOI) and the Second Institute of Oceanograph, State Oceanic Administration (SIOSOA) of China, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Tuesday at the headquarters of the MOI in Quatre Bornes. The MoU aims to strengthen ties between the two institutes in matters related to ocean research. The acting director of MOI, [...]
13 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Poverty causes social ills
In an exclusive interview to The Independent, renowned economist, Pierre Dinan expressed his views on topics which have made the headlines lately. According to him, Mauritius should explore additional markets to ensure further development but there is still much to do on the social aspect. How do you see the current economic landscape of Mauritius? [...]
13 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Baisse des droits d’accise sur l’importation des 4 x 4
Les droits d’accise sur l’importation des 4 x 4 (double space cabin vehicle) sont révisés à la baisse à partir d’aujourd’hui, le mercredi 13 juillet. C’est ce qu’a annoncé, mardi, au Parlement, le ministre des Finances Pravind Jugnauth. Il a aussi fait savoir que les petits planteurs, les pêcheurs des sociétés coopératives et les petites et moyennes entreprises seront totalement exemptés des frais douaniers sur les 4 x 4. Des droits d’accise de 40 % sont imposés sur l’importation de ces véhicules. En sus, un second droit de 10 % est imposé sur le caisson. Pour éviter d’être doublement taxés, …
13 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Uruguay reach Copa quarters after defeating Mexico
LA PLATA, Argentina (AFP)Veteran striker Diego Forlan celebrated winning a record-equalling 79th cap as an Alvaro Pereira goal secured a 1-0 over Mexico to take the Celeste through to the quarter-finals at the Copa America.Pereira scored from close range on the quarter hour as Uruguay secured second place in Group C to book a quarter-final with hosts Argentina at Santa Fe on Saturday.Uruguay finished with five points from their three pool matches, two behind group leaders Chile, who earlier edged Peru also 1-0.The Peruvians will still play in the quarters as one of the event's best third-placed finishers.Atletico Madrid star …
13 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Chavez réfute toute vacance du pouvoir et maintient sa candidature pour 2012
CARACAS (AFP)Le président vénézuélien Hugo Chavez a assuré mardi que son cancer diagnostiqué en juin ne signifiait daucune manière le début dune transition à la tête du gouvernement ou de son parti, précisant quil maintenait sa candidature à la présidentielle de 2012."Lopposition et la contre-révolution sont en train de se dire que Chavez est fini, quil est en train de mourir, quil doit renoncer (au pouvoir), que la transition va intervenir avant les élections (...) Avec laide de Dieu et avec notre volonté, nous allons surmonter tout cela", a déclaré le président vénézuélien dans une brève intervention téléphonique au cours …
13 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Rodney King detained for driving under influence
LOS ANGELES (AFP)Rodney King -- whose videotaped beating by Los Angeles police led to race riots that devastated the city in 1992 -- was detained Tuesday on suspicion of driving under the influence, police said.In his latest brush with the law, King, 46, was pulled over in the Moreno Valley area east of Los Angeles, according to Courtney Donowho of the Riverside County sheriff's office."A field sobriety test was conducted, and Mr King was detained and taken back to the Moreno Valley station for further testing," she said, adding: "I don't know yet whether he will be cited and released, …
13 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Ferrari Ki Sawaari gets exclusive permission to shoot at Mumbai University
Sharman Joshi shot for Ferrari Ki Sawaari at Mumbai University campus recently. It's after almost 18 yrs that a film shoot took place in the University campus. The last film to get this rare permission was Vidhu Vinod Chopra's 1942 A Love Story and after that Ferrari Ki Sawaari makes its way. The University is a 130yr old magnificent heritage building and getting permission to shoot there is quite a hard task. Close sources reveal that the University only agreed to grant permission after thoroughly scrutinizing the scene. The reason behind successfully acquiring this exceptional permission was because the Ferrari …
12 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Contador: "Je ne pense pas à rentrer chez moi avant la fin du Tour de France"
CARMAUX (France) (AFP)"Je ne pense pas à rentrer chez moi, pas avant le fin du Tour" de France, a déclaré mardi Alberto Contador, en réponse aux rumeurs qui annonçaient un possible abandon de l'Espagnol en raison d'une douleur au genou droit."Je vais faire tout mon possible pour atteindre mon objectif qui est de lutter pour la victoire à Paris", a déclaré le triple vainqueur la Grande Boucle (2007, 2009, 2010) à l'arrivée de la 10e étape à Carmaux (Tarn)."La journée s'est bien passée et c'est une bonne nouvelle pour ma jambe. Ca n'a pas été une étape très exigeante. Maintenant, …
12 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Hongrie: modifications de la loi controversée sur les médias
BUDAPEST (Hongrie) (AFP)Le parlement hongrois a quelque peu atténué en matière de protection des sources des journalistes la loi controversée sur les médias, jugée liberticide par ses détracteurs et qui a entaché le début de la présidence tournante hongroise de lUnion européenne (UE) au premier semestre.Selon une des modifications adoptées par lAssemblée nationale, où le gouvernement conservateur de Viktor Orban dispose dune majorité des deux-tiers, lorgane de contrôle des médias hongrois NMHH ne pourra plus obliger les journalistes à révéler leurs sources: cette prérogative revient à "un tribunal ou une autorité dinvestigation" et uniquement dans le cas dune affaire "de …
12 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Mondial: le sélectionneur des Bleues donne une conférence de presse surréaliste
MONCHENGLADBACH (Allemagne) (AFP)La conférence de presse du sélectionneur des Bleues Bruno Bini a été assez surréaliste mardi, avant la demi-finale du Mondial féminin, avec, au menu, Strauss-Kahn, charcuterie, problèmes de santé du technicien et nécessité "d'élever l'esprit"..."Les 21 joueuses sont en forme et aptes à jouer, mais le docteur a mal au mollet et moi j'ai été malade à midi, parce que depuis que j'ai été opéré je dois manger doucement. Et là je devais aller vite parce qu'on devait absolument venir ici ce qui n'était pas pratique du tout, et j'ai vomi", a d'abord raconté Bini, qui a été …
12 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Redknapp slams 'pretty poor' Modric bid
LONDON (AFP)Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp has poured cold water on Chelsea's latest offer for playmaker Luka Modric and said the player would take part in Spurs's pre-season tour of South Africa.Chelsea saw a £22 million bid ($35 million) for the 25-year-old Modric rebuffed last month but reportedly went back to their fellow Premier League side with a £27 million offer on Monday.Modric is on record as saying joining Chelsea would represent a "dream" move and with the Blues in next season's Champions League, a competition Tottenham failed to qualify for after finishing fifth in the Premier League last term, …
12 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Schwarzer wants fresh Fulham success
LONDON (AFP)Australia goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer has said Fulham cannot afford to stand still but must build on their impressive achievements of recent seasons if they are to enjoy future success.Although one of London's smaller top-flight clubs, in terms of ground capacity and tradition, Fulham have twice finished in the Premier League top 10 over the past three seasons and also made it to the Europa League final in 2010.Schwarzer has been a cornerstone of the Cottagers' team in that time and he told Fulham's website on Tuesday: "We've just got to keep backing up what we've been doing over the …
12 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Naufrage: la Russie remonte des corps d'enfants et désigne les coupables
KAZAN (Russie) (AFP)La Russie a désigné mardi les coupables du naufrage dans la Volga du bateau de croisière Boulgaria qui a fait au moins 116 morts, alors que les plongeurs remontaient les corps de dizaines denfants piégés dans la salle de musique du navire au moment du drame.Le comité denquête russe a ouvert une enquête criminelle contre lexploitant et un expert pour le "non respect des normes de sécurité" qui ont "entraîné la mort dau moins 116 personnes", selon un communiqué du comité denquête.Le directeur général de la société ArgoRetchTour Svetlana Iniakina, et lexpert du service public de la navigation …
12 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?