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UoM to offer vocational legal courses, internship
A law award ceremony was held on Thursday at the University ofMauritius (UoM), Réduit to reward the LLB students. Thefunction was attended by attorney general Yatin Varma, who handed out prizes to students who scored the highest grades in the law modules.During his speech, Varma dwelt on the changes being brought to the Law Practitioners [...]
28 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Unions make budget proposals
Proposals are pouring in at the Ministry of Finance for the financial budget 2012, to be presented on November 4. The Federation of Civil Service & Other Unions (FCSOU) sent its proposal, stating that it views the budget as “an opportunity for the government to address major problems affecting the economy.” It also proposes the [...]
28 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Lazer links French Subutex connection
A dossier on Subutex trafficking on the Paris-Mauritius axis will be presented by the president of the Association des Travailleurs Sociaux de Mauice, Ally Lazer to the French embassy on Thursday. The objective is to prevent illicit entry of the drug. Lazer carried out an enquiry in Paris in November 2010 and February 2011 on [...]
28 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Sayed-Hossen launches new industry observatory portal
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce held a consultative workshop on ‘Observatoire de L’industrie’ at Ebene on Thursday, which was attended by Commerce and Industry minister Cader Sayed-Hossen, the director of MEXA Danielle Wong and the chairman of Enterprise Mauritius, Dev Chamroo. A presentation was made to launch the ‘Observatoire de L’industrie’ portal. In his [...]
28 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Occupational therapy geared to help patients
‘Overcoming Barriers to Health and Wellbeing’ was the theme chosen by the members of the Association of Occupational Therapists and Rehabilitation and Health Society (RHS) of the University of Mauritius to celebrate World Day of Occupational Therapy on Thursday at Octave Wiehe Auditorium, Reduit. An open day was held to raise awareness about the issue. [...]
28 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Nobin brothers plead not guilty
Harish Nobin, a 30-year-old stone mason, also known as Raja and his brother Shivaji Nobin, 29, also known as Rana, appeared in court for the murder of Louis Phillipe Duval. They pleaded not guilty at the Assizes on Monday. The victim was killed at Guy Rozemont, Cité Bois Marchand on January 31, 2007. The defence [...]
28 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
AKM celebrates its first anniversary
On October 28, the World Creole Language Day is celebrated by almost everyone in Mauritius. This year, the Akademi Kreol Morisien (AKM) is celebrating its first anniversary that coincides with World Creole Language Day. The AKM president, Vinesh Hookoomsing pointed out that the creation of the academy is not a coincidence but a well-thought out [...]
28 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
High beer price fuels 37 pc profit for PBL
On Thursday, Phoenix Beverages Limited (PBL) made public its financial report for the quarter ending September 2011 (Q1). According to the statement, sales in the Mauritian market for the three months to September have shown positive growth, increasing by 6.1 per cent compared to the corresponding period last year. Export sales volume is also up [...]
28 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Port Louis youth chalk up healthy plans for holidays
Organisation Zeness Social de Plaine Verte, in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Sports, is organising a series of activities for the youth from October 31 to November 20. This was announced during a press conference at the Municipality of Port Louis on Thursday, headed by the minister of Labour Shakeel Mohamed, the president [...]
28 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Séisme en Turquie : nouveau bilan de 550 morts, les sinistrés face aux intempéries
ERCIS (Turquie) (AFP)Quatre jours après le séisme de magnitude 7,2 qui a secoué la province orientale turque de Van et fait, selon un nouveau bilan, 550 morts et 2.300 blessés, les secours et les sinistrés devaient affronter jeudi la neige, cependant que s'organisait l'aide internationale.A 21H30 (18H30 GMT), le bilan provisoire des morts atteignait 550, soit 15 de plus que qu'un peu plus tôt dans la soirée, a annoncé la Direction des situations d'urgence, qui faisait en outre état de 2.300 blessés.Le nombre des survivants retirés des décombres s'élevait à 186 personnes, après l'extraction d'un nouveau jeune homme jeudi après-midi …
28 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Premier League 2011 Soccer Prediction For 29 to 31 October
This thread is for the 9th week set of Premier League 2011 – 2012 prediction challenge for soccer match scheduled between 22 and 23 October 2011. Please follow the rules of the game below while sharing your tips. Good luck to all. How To Participate You need to share your tips using the FACEBOOK [...] 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 29 to 31 October
28 Oct 2011, Island Crisis
Précigraph lance www.myphotobook.mu
Créer son album photos en ligne n’a jamais été aussi simple. Précigraph a présenté le dernier-né de sa gamme de services lors d’une conférence de presse qui a eu lieu le jeudi 27 octobre 2011 au siège de l’entreprise à Pailles. En effet, le photobook proposé par myphotobook.mu, est un service vous permet non seulement d’immortaliser des événements mais il vous permet aussi de conserver précieusement des souvenirs qui vous tiennent à cœur dans un album photo. D’ailleurs, cet album photo est imprimé, cousu et collé comme un vrai livre. Comment réaliser son album photo entièrement personnalisable ? Destiné aux …
28 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Experts clash at climax of Jackson trial
LOS ANGELES (AFP)"My opinion is that .. he was probably addicted to opioids," said Waldman, noting that withdrawal symptoms from Demerol include insomnia -- for which Murray has said he was treating Jackson for two months before his death.Waldman's testimony was punctuated by repeatedly testy exchanges in court with prosecutors, in some of the most heated scenes since the trial started on September 27.The addiction expert was called to testify by Murray's lawyer Ed Chernoff, who presented medical records subpoenaed from the office of Klein.The records showed Jackson being treated with increasing doses of Demerol at sessions from April to …
28 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Total does not have to pay VAT for the delivery of the cylinders, the Privy Council decides
The MRA called the Income Tax and Value Added Tax (VAT) to the group for filing Total paid by consumers for the use of Mauritian its gas
28 Oct 2011, business.mega.mu
Ranbir and Rahman to perform live at Rockstar Concert
This is perhaps the most awaited moment for Ranbir Kapoor's fans. The star, after much speculation about his stage performances, will finally perform live in front of audiences in a special Rockstar concert in Mumbai. This is Ranbir's first ever stage performance and the producers Shree Ashtavinayak Cinevision Ltd & Eros International are leaving no stone unturned to make it the biggest event of the year. The 'Rockstar Concert' is scheduled in Mumbai on 1st November 2011. Joining Ranbir in this exciting concert will be director Imtiaz Ali, co-star Nargis Fakhri, singer Mohit Chauhan, who is the voice of Jordan …
27 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Euroligue de basket: premier succès pour Nancy, grâce à un Batum déchaîné
NANCY (AFP)Nancy, grâce à un Nicolas Batum monumental dans les dernières minutes, a remporté une victoire indispensable pour continuer à rêver au Top 16 face à Bilbao 87 à 73 (mi-temps: 38-38), jeudi lors de la 2e journée de l'Euroligue messieurs de basket-ball.Cette victoire longue à se dessiner va permettre au champion de France de se convaincre qu'il a bien un rôle à jouer dans cette Euroligue. Ce succès était essentiel, après le revers initial à Cantu (69-80).Le score final ne reflète absolument pas la physionomie du match, puisque Bilbao était encore au contact 72-71 à 2 minutes et 58 …
27 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Pandiani heads Espanyol to Betis win
MADRID (AFP)A header from substitute Walter Pandiani gave Espanyol a 1-0 victory to consign struggling Real Betis to their fifth consecutive defeat on Thursday.Espanyol moved up to sixth in the table with their third consecutive triumph while the alarm bells are ringing at Betis who won their first four matches of the campaign but have lost every game since.It was a match of fine saves and poor finishing and appeared to be heading for a stalemate until Pandiani?s introduction made the difference.In the first half Benat Etxebarria had a shot from distance for Betis which was well saved by keeper …
27 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Uruguay: les crimes de la dictature sont désormais imprescriptibles
MONTEVIDEO (AFP)Le Parlement uruguayen a voté jeudi un projet de loi rendant imprescriptibles les crimes commis pendant la dictature (1973-1985), qui ne seront en outre plus soumis à une loi dite "de caducité" qui divise le pays depuis 26 ans.Le Sénat mardi, puis la chambre des députés jeudi, ont voté cette loi proposée par le Frente amplio (gauche, au pouvoir) du président José Mujica, un ancien guérillero blessé par balles en 1970 puis emprisonné durant toute la dictature."Aujourd'hui la justice a obtenu la liberté totale, elle peut agir. Aujourd'hui nous avons laissé de côté l'écueil de la loi de caducité …
27 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
GP d'Inde de F1: New Delhi, an I
NEW DELHI (AFP)L'ouvrage est à peine fini et pourtant il paraît patiné par le temps: monumental, le circuit de Buddh, en grande banlieue de New Dehli, permet à l'Inde, qui y organisera son premier Grand Prix dimanche, de s'affirmer comme une puissance sportive internationale.Un immeuble plat, long et rectangulaire, qui ne jurerait pas dans une cité administrative bâtie dans les années 50, accueille le visiteur. Juste après, celui-ci fait face à trois fontaines imposantes, plutôt carrées, d'obédience presque soviétique.L'Inde, désireuse d'accueillir le troisième sport le plus regardé au monde -la F1 revendique 650 millions de téléspectateurs-, a voulu faire les …
27 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
News – Thursday 27/10/11
27 Oct 2011, MBC