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Samachar – Friday 23/09/11
Title: SamacharChannel: MBC 1Start Time: 18:00Date: 2011-09-23End Time: 18:25
23 Sep 2011, MBC
Un Zimbabwéen détenu pour fraude électronique
Son rêve à lui, c’est de séjourner dans des hôtels haut de gamme même s’il n’a pas les moyens ! Il en a payé les conséquences, mais cela ne l’a pas empêché de persister et de signer... frauduleusement. Cette fois-ci le rêve de Kevin Blaze, 30 ans, un touriste zimbabwéen, est devenu un cauchemar. Pour n’avoir pu s’acquitter d’une note de Rs 500 000 dans un hôtel, il a été interpellé par l’équipe du sergent Juggoo comprenant les limiers Banneea, Adhin, Supanee, Beeharry et le caporal Bankar affectés à la brigade criminelle de Grand-Baie sous la supervision de DI Jodhooa …
23 Sep 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Yémen: retour surprise du président contesté après 3 mois passés en Arabie
SANAA (AFP)Le président yéménite contesté Ali Abdallah Saleh est rentré vendredi à Sanaa après une absence de plus de trois mois en Arabie saoudite, a annoncé la télévision d'Etat.M. Saleh, contesté depuis janvier dans la rue, a été hospitalisé le 4 juin à Ryad au lendemain d'une attaque contre son palais à Sanaa dans laquelle il avait été blessé.Son retour surprise survient alors que la capitale Sanaa est secouée depuis dimanche par de violents combats entre ses partisans et ses adversaires qui ont fait près de 100 morts, huit mois après le déclenchement d'un large mouvement de contestation qui réclame …
23 Sep 2011, Orange Ki News ?
MSM leaders react at meeting
Following the arrest of ex-finance minister and Mouvement Socialiste Mauricien leader Pravind Jugnauth, former Health minister Maya Hanoomanjee told The Independent that they condemned the way ICAC was operating. “Both Pravind and I are innocent,” Hanoomanjee said. Former MSM MP Sunil Dowarkasing said that ICAC is shielding some people who are in power. “There is [...]
23 Sep 2011, The Independent Daily
The US veto: A declaration of war
The United States is about to veto the application of Palestine for full membership of the UN. This veto represents a resounding declaration of war not only to the one and a half billion Muslims who want justice done to Palestinians, but also to those who aspire for self determination and liberation from oppression and [...]
23 Sep 2011, The Independent Daily
Phoenix Beverages gets new logo
Phoenix Beverages officially unveiled the new visual identity of the company in a ceremony organised at the Warehouse, Phoenix Beverages Limited, Phoenix on Thursday. During the event, chief executive officer of Phoenix Beverages, Richard Wooding said, “For over half a century, we have been part of the everyday life of Mauritian people through the drinks [...]
23 Sep 2011, The Independent Daily
ICTA to set up national IPv6 task force soon
During the workshop that focused on the transition from IPv4 to IPv6 , minister of Information Tassarajen Pillay Chedumbrum said, “A National IPv6 Task Force including both public and private sector stakeholders to foster the deployment of IPv6 in Mauritius will be set up under the aegis of my Ministry.” The workshop was held on [...]
23 Sep 2011, The Independent Daily
Food Exhibition Mauritius kick starts at SVICC
The third edition of Food Exhibition Mauritius (FEM 11), organised by Adze Network Ltd, is being held from September 22 to 25 at the Swami Vivekananda International Convention Centre at Pailles. It was officially opened by the minister of Business, Enterprise and Cooperatives, Jim Seetaram on Thursday. FEM 11 is being attending by a 100 [...]
23 Sep 2011, The Independent Daily
Zayed Khan becomes a father once again
Zayed Khan is on cloud nine these days, as just a few days before the release of his debut production Love Breakups Zindagi, he has become a father for the second time. Reports have it that Zayed's wife Malaika gave birth to a baby boy yesterday around 9.30 p.m. at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai. Both the mother and baby are doing fine. Readers maybe aware that the couple already has a three year old son Zidaan, named after Zayed's favorite football player. Now, they have named their newborn as son Aariz. Congratulatory wishes were pouring in for the couple …
23 Sep 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Kaylor Rotomoulders changes name to Duraco Ltée
Kaylor Rotomoulders, a leading supplier of quality polyethylene products in Mauritius, has changed its name to Duraco Ltée. This announcement was made at a ceremony held on Thursday at Domaine Anna, Flic en Flac to mark its 20th anniversary. The company, which began its activities with one rotomoulding machine and six employees, is now ranked [...]
23 Sep 2011, The Independent Daily
UoM, Imperial College to run courses on public health
With the aim of positioning Mauritius internationally in the public health field and as an educational hub, the University of Mauritius (UoM) will be collaborating with Imperial College London, one of the top UK institutions, to provide a Masters in Public Health (MPH). This programme will be an opportunity for students wishing to pursue careers [...]
23 Sep 2011, The Independent Daily
Reeaz Chuttoo resigns from CDS
The president of the Confédération des Travailleurs du Secteur Privé (CTSP), Reeaz Chuttoo announced his decision to step down from the Conseil Des Syndicats (CDS) on Thursday. The reason is that his decision to boycott the technical committee was not unanimous. Speaking to The Independent Daily he said, “There should be unanimity among all trade [...]
23 Sep 2011, The Independent Daily
Conciliation committee squashes PSC decision
On Thursday, the Commission for Conciliation Service of the Ministry of Civil Service and Administrative Reforms, overturned a decision of the Public Service Commission (PSC), which aimed at proceeding with the nomination of school teachers through a selection exercise. The Government Teachers’ Union (GTU) had lodged a complaint at the institution, as according to them, [...]
23 Sep 2011, The Independent Daily
Dowarkasing ‘denied right to choice of legal counsel’
Sunil Dowarkasing, the former advisor to the minister of Finance Pravind Jugnauth criticised the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) for contesting the fact that Roshi Badain is defending him in a case. Dowakasingh was contesting the way in which ICAC decided to summon him.He said that he was serving as a member of Parliament (MP) [...]
23 Sep 2011, The Independent Daily
Ministry considers new IPR legislation
The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is currently working on a new legislation to make sure that importers buy genuine products. The objective behind the new legislation is to transform Mauritius into a safe ICT destination in the region. This was stated by ICT minister Tassarajen Pillay Chedumbrum at the launch of four [...]
23 Sep 2011, The Independent Daily
Etat de Palestine: le président Abbas fait sa demande à l'ONU
NEW YORK (Nations unies) (AFP)Le président palestinien Mahmoud Abbas remet vendredi la demande d'adhésion à l'ONU d'un Etat de Palestine au secrétaire général Ban Ki-moon avant de s'adresser à l'Assemblée générale, malgré d'intenses pressions depuis des mois pour l'en dissuader.M. Abbas présentera la demande d'adhésion à part entière comme Etat membre à M. Ban, qui la transmettra ensuite pour examen au Conseil de sécurité, comme le prévoit la procédure de l'ONU.Il remettra la demande à 11H35 (15H35 GMT), avant son discours prévu environ une heure plus tard, a indiqué l'ambassadeur palestinien aux Nations unies Riyad Mansour.Le négociateur palestinien Saëb Erakat …
23 Sep 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Mauritius Horse Racing Tips 2011 – Week 26
Welcome to the 26th week of Mauritius Horse Racing Season 2011. This week main race is the Top FM Challenge Cup which is featured on a 1500m racetrack. Best of luck and share your tips below as usual in the comment section. Catch us also on the Premier League Prediction [...]The article below is a preview of the original article found at IslandCrisis.net. You can read the whole article here: Mauritius Horse Racing Tips 2011 – Week 26
23 Sep 2011, Island Crisis
Pour une île Maurice propre et saine
Deva Virahsawmy, ministre de l’Environnement et du développement durable recevant des t-shirts des mains du haut-commissaire de l’Australie "Nous n´avons pas hérité la Terre de nos ancêtres, mais l´empruntons à nos enfants" a dit Antoine de Saint Exupéry, écrivain, poète et aviateur. Ainsi, le ministère de l’Environnement et du développement durable a officiellement lancé la campagne 2011 de Clean up the World lors d’une conférence de presse qui a eu lieu à 15h au Ken Lee building le jeudi 22 septembre. Ce projet est célébré tous les ans pendant la 3ème semaine du mois de septembre et a vu le …
23 Sep 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Premier League 2011 Soccer Prediction For 24 to 26 September
This thread is for the 6th week set of Premier League 2011 – 2012 prediction challenge for soccer match scheduled between 24 to 27 Sept. 2011. Please follow the rules of the game below while sharing your tips. Good luck to all. How To Participate You need to share [...]The article below is a preview of the original article found at IslandCrisis.net. You can read the whole article here: Premier League 2011 Soccer Prediction For 24 to 26 September
23 Sep 2011, Island Crisis
Katrina Kaif to be the brand ambassador of Titan Raga?
The way one associates Amitabh Bachchan with 'Class', SRK with 'Style', Madhuri Dixit with 'Grace' and likes, there's one PYT in Bollywood who can be associated with 'Poise' and 'Élan' and she is none other than Katrina Kaif. If Bollywood Hungama's sources are to be believed, then, Katrina Kaif is now all set to be the brand ambassador of the watch major Titan Raga. The official announcement of the same is awaited.
23 Sep 2011, Orange Ki News ?