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Title: SamacharChannel: MBC 1Start Time: 18:00Date: 2011-11-11End Time: 18:25
11 Nov 2011, MBC
Calendrier scolaire pour l'année 2012 connu
Le calendrier scolaire officiel pour l’année 2012 a été rendu public par le ministère de l’Éducation et des Ressources humaines pour les cycles primaires et secondaires comme suit: Cycle primaire • 1er trimestre Du jeudi 12 janvier au vendredi 6 avril • 2e trimestre Du lundi 23 avril au vendredi 20 juillet • 3e trimestre Du lundi 20 août au vendredi 9 novembre L’admission en Standard 1 se fera le mercredi 11 janvier Cycle secondaire • 1er trimestre Du jeudi 12 janvier au vendredi 6 avril • 2e trimestre Du lundi 23 avril au vendredi 20 juillet • 3e trimestre …
11 Nov 2011, Orange Ki News ?
CSR : don de chèques de Juristconsult Chambers
Juristconsult Chambers, un cabinet d’avocats, a procédé à une remise de chèques le mercredi 9 novembre, au Café du Vieux Conseil, à Port Louis dans le cadre de ses actions à responsabilité sociale. Le cabinet d’avocats a en effet collaboré à deux projets sociaux, notamment le ‘Quartier de Lumière- destiné aux Enfants de La Valette’ et le ‘Centre d’Accueil pour les enfants de Batterie Cassée et de la Cité Briquetterie’. L’équipe de Juristconsult a contribué quant au choix de ces projets qui ont su attirer leur attention et toucher leur sensibilité. Marc Hein (à droite sur la photo), directeur de …
11 Nov 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Nouveau showroom Toyota à Riche Terre
Le nouveau showroom de Toyota a été inauguré le jeudi 10 novembre à Riche Terre par le Premier ministre Navin Ramgoolam. Pour la compagnie Toyota Mauritius, c’est le début d’une nouvelle ère avec un showroom encore plus spacieux qui prend en compte l’environnement. Le Premier ministre a profité de l’occasion pour défendre le budget 2012. Selon lui, le budget cherche à donner un nouvel essor à l’économie et de créer des conditions propices pour qu’il ait davantage d’entrepreneurs et d’activités économiques. "Nous voulons que Maurice ne soit plus considérée comme un pays en développement, mais comme un pays développé", a …
11 Nov 2011, Orange Ki News ?
PM : « L’investissement d’aujourd’hui est la richesse de demain »
L’investissement d’aujourd’hui est la richesse de demain. Propos du Premier ministre, le Dr Navin Ramgoolam lors de l’inauguration du nouveau showroom de Toyota Mauritius a Riche-Terre hier soir. Le Premier ministre a fait ressortir que le gouvernement est en train de favoriser une forte synergie public-prive, qui permettra de créer plus de richesse pour le peuple [...]
11 Nov 2011, MBC
Govt reshuffles Foreign Service
There have been some important appointments in the Foreign Service. Dr Arye Kumar Jagessur is to represent Mauritius in Delhi. The high commissioner of Mauritius in India, one the most coveted diplomatic posts, has gone, according to observers, to a “rank outsider”. Married with a child, Jagessur is currently working as a psychiatrist at the [...]
11 Nov 2011, The Independent Daily
Vers 3 heures du matin : Une maison en proie aux flammes a Caroline
Incendie aux petites heures du matin dans l’est du pays. Une maison en béton a été la proie des flammes a Caroline tout près de Flacq. L’incendie a éclaté peu avant 3 heures du matin et le feu s’est vite propage dans les différentes chambres. Ce sont les pompiers de Flacq qui ont été mandes [...]
11 Nov 2011, MBC
Football : Finale Racing Club vs Cadets Club ce soir
La finale du tournoi réunissant les anciennes gloires du foot mauricien se tiendra ce soir sur le terrain du Racing Club a Trianon. Elle opposera le Racing Club aux Cadets Club. Le coup d’envoi de cette rencontre est prévue a 20 heures. Ce match sera précède du match de classement entre le Scouts Club et l’équipe [...]
11 Nov 2011, MBC
Local, int’l artistes to set Zee Nite stage ablaze
After the incredible success of Zee Nite 2010, the Zee network is re-creating the event on December 9 at the J & J auditorium, Phoenix. Zee has promised a three-hour live show performed by Zee TV‘s stars as well as local artistes. The main attraction of the event will undoubtedly be the appearance of Kritika [...]
11 Nov 2011, The Independent Daily
Competition Commission
In a press conference held at the Competition Commission Mauritius (CCM) on Thursday, executive director Sean Ennis announced that the commission is organising a Competition Week from November 14 to 18 to celebrate its two years of existence. “The aim is to promote exchanges related to competition law between students, businessmen, law practitioners and other [...]
11 Nov 2011, The Independent Daily
S Boolell attacks budget
The parliamentary debates on the Appropriation Bill have been in full swing since Tuesday. Thursday was no exception, with MP Nita Deerpalsing counterattacking Opposition and MMM MP Satish Boolell’s arguments. “The Rs 500,000 grant for overseas treatment applies only to households earning less that Rs 50,000 per month. The government should have at least made [...]
11 Nov 2011, The Independent Daily
Work conditions irk CSO staff
The Central Statistics Office Staff Association held a press conference on November 10, at the Federation of Civil Service and other Unions, in Port Louis. They discussed the frustration and ill feeling growing among the staff there. An atmosphere of disappointment and anger is palpable at the CSO. Last week there were 10 recruitments, six [...]
11 Nov 2011, The Independent Daily
UoM caught up
With less than one week before election day at the University ofMauritius (UoM), candidates are turning up the campaign heat with banners, pamphlets and flyers. The atmosphere is very lively on the campus with elections that are scheduled for November 16 and 17 to form the new Student Union. Representatives from the three parties including [...]
11 Nov 2011, The Independent Daily
Pillay for competition among IT operators
Competition is essential as it allows the consumers to benefit from quality products and interesting prices. The telecommunication operators should be encouraged to get into healthy competition. That was said by the minister of Information and Communication Technology, Tassarajen Pillay Chedumbrum at the launch of the new prepaid GSM network of Mahanagar Telephone Mauritius Limited [...]
11 Nov 2011, The Independent Daily
Nurses ask to uplift training
The president of the Nursing Association, Bagooaduth Kallooa believes that decisions being taken by minister of Finance and Economic Development are very favourable for the health sector. However, he expressed some reservations about the eventual enforcement of these measures. “It is a very good budget for health services. At least we will be getting out [...]
11 Nov 2011, The Independent Daily
Lam Po Tang case drags on
During the preliminary investigation held for the murder trial of Helene Lam Po Tang on Thursday at the District Court of Pamplemousses, the victim’s relative was cross-examined by defense lawyers Rama Valayden, RoubenMooroongapillay and Arassen Kalee. The latter was representing the main accused Sanjeev Nunkoo. The defense team focussed on the details and certain inconsistencies [...]
11 Nov 2011, The Independent Daily
Juggoo seeks govt help for breeders
Private parliamentary secretary (PPS) and member of Parliament (MP) Kalyanee Juggoo qualified the budget presented by minister of Finance Xavier-Luc Duval as simple and straight forward. She welcomed the creation of an Afro-Asian hub, which will serve as a link between the emerging markets of Asia – mostly China and India and the nascent markets [...]
11 Nov 2011, The Independent Daily
England youngster Jones doesn't fear Spanish exam
LONDON (AFP)England youngster Phil Jones insists he isn't losing any sleep over the daunting prospect of facing Spain's world champions in just his second international appearance.Jones has enjoyed a meteoric rise over the last two years, but the Manchester United defender will face the sternest test of his brief career if, as expected, England coach Fabio Capello selects him against Vicente del Bosque's glittering collection of stars in Saturday's glamour friendly at Wembley.Jones believes he is best suited to central defence, however Capello played him at right-back on his debut against Montenegro last month and is mulling over another switch …
11 Nov 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Jodie Foster's father charged over home scam
LOS ANGELES (AFP)Jodie Foster's father could face more than 20 years prison for a property scam in which he touted his relation to his famous daughter to lure customers to part with money, according to prosecutors.Lucius Fisher Foster III, 89, was charged with 17 counts of grand theft and seven of contracting without a license after allegedly cheating investors out of more than $100,000, said Deputy City Attorney Don Cocek.Foster, who is estranged from his daughter, offered to build homes for 20 alleged victims in the San Fernando Valley north of Los Angeles, after contacting them through his own property …
11 Nov 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Joe Hart wants to play 'all the way through to finals'
LONDON (AFP)England goalkeeper Joe Hart has told coach Fabio Capello he is willing to risk burn-out by playing every minute of his country's preparations for Euro 2012.Hart is firmly established as England and Manchester City number one and that is exactly the way he wants it to stay right through the end of Euro 2012.While the physical demands on Hart may not be as great as those placed on out-field players, the mental aspect of the game is draining in its own way.Playing a key role in City's challenge in the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup and League Cup, …
11 Nov 2011, Orange Ki News ?