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Hawkers oppose Prohibition Order
More than a dozen food vendors from the Mont Choisy, Trou aux Biches and Pointe aux Piments public beaches received a Prohibition Order from the Ministry of Health and Quality of Life in recent weeks. Dissatisfied with the Ministry’s decision, the vendors have requested a meeting with Hervé Aimée, minister of Local Government and Outer [...]
28 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Mayor intends turning capital into green city
The African Mayoral Climate Change Declaration was presented and adopted by the Municipality of Port Louis on Wednesday. This is so that Port Louis can become a model of a green city in Mauritius. The African Mayoral Climate Change Declaration urges nations to recognise local governments as pivotal partners in implementing climate change and in [...]
28 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Guimbeau asks PM
Eric Guimbeau, leader of the Mouvement Mauricien Sociale Démocrate (MMSD), is asking for the dissolution of Parliament. In a statement on Wednesday, the leader of the MMSD said he believes that the sacred bond of trust between the Mouvement Socialiste Militant (MSM) and the Labour Party has been broken. Hence, he said, Parliament should be [...]
28 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
ICTA plans free WiFi in Rodrigues
With an objective to democratise access to information and communication technology (ICT), representatives of the ICT Authority (ICTA) will make a fact-finding visit to Rodrigues from July 28 to 30. Representatives of the authority will hold consultative meetings with members of the Rodrigues Regional Assembly (RRA) and ICT operators. The officials will also explore the [...]
28 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
ICPS reçoit l’agrément de la norme PCI DDS version 2
L’International Card Processing Services Ltd (ICPS) a reçu le 27 juillet 2011 l’agrément de la norme de sécurité informatique des données de l’industrie des cartes de paiement PCI DSS version 2.0. Cette entreprise spécialisée dans la gestion et le traitement de paiements par cartes, créée en 2008 par la Mauritius Commercial Bank Ltd et Hightech Payment Systems (basée à Casablanca, au Maroc), assure les fonctions back-office de systèmes et services de paiement par cartes pour le compte de banques locales et internationales. Développée par les principaux émetteurs de cartes bancaires – notamment MasterCard Worldwide, Visa International, American Express, Discover Financial …
28 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Political crisis not cause for concern
The decision of the Mouvement Socialiste Militant (MSM) leader Pravind Jugnauth and his five minister colleagues, to resign in the wake of the MedPoint case, has provoked outlandish political speculation in the country. This was stated by Suttyhudeo Tengur, president of the Government Hindi Teachers’ Union (GHTU), in a press statement issued on Wednesday. Tengur [...]
28 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Piton du Milieu begins to show signs of weakness
After Mare aux Vacoas, now Piton du Milieu reservoir has started showing signs of weakness. It is presently filled at 72.6 per cent only with 2.17 million cubic metres of water against 83.3 per cent with 2.49 million cubic metres the same period last year. This is a worrying situation for the Central Water Authority [...]
28 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
FSM to support party showing nation’s interest
The leader of the Front Solidarité Mauricien (FSM), Cehl Meeah believes that the political situation in the country is very serious. He said that everyone is waiting for Prime Minister Dr Navin Ramgoolam to return and clarify the situation. Meeah added that he would support the party that has the nation’s best interests in mind. [...]
28 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Shera shoots for item song with Salman in Bodyguard
After unveiling the first look of Bodyguard, Salman Khan's real-life bodyguard Shera will now be seen shaking a leg in an item song in the film. Shera, who recently shot for this special item number with Salman, was taken aback when Sallu asked him to join him for a song in Bodyguard. Shera has been by Salman's side since the last 15 years and they indeed share a close bond. Bodyguard is slated to release on August 31 this year.
28 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Rohit Shetty directs promo of Bigg Boss 5 featuring Sanjay and Salman
Rohit Shetty may be enjoying the accolades coming his way for his latest hit Singham but the man sure is a workaholic. In fact on the very day when Singham released, Rohit was busy directing the promo of Bigg Boss 5 featuring Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt. Despite news doing the rounds of a spat between Sanju and Sallu at Maanyata's birthday bash last Thursday night, the duo shot for the promo with Rohit Shetty at a studio in Mumbai on Friday. It will be interesting to see what magic Rohit has been able to create directing the deadly duo …
28 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Farhan Akhtar joins Trinamool Congress board
Political parties have always approached film personalities to encash on their popularity. The latest is that actor and filmmaker Farhan Akhtar has since joined the advisory panel of the Trinamool Congress' youth wing to give suggestions on cultural activities. Farhan however clarified that he is not involved in any political activity of the party. He tweeted, "The Media has reported that I have joined the Trinamool Congress Youth Wing. The truth is that I have been asked to be a member on an advisory board for cultural activities, in my capacity as an actor/filmmaker. This is in my understanding, to …
27 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
La Russie met en garde les Etats-Unis à propos de l'affaire Magnitski
MOSCOU (AFP)La Russie a vertement mis en garde les Etats-Unis à propos de l'affaire Magnitski, après la décision du département d'Etat d'interdire de visa des responsables russes soupçonnés d'être liés à la mort en prison à Moscou en 2009 de ce juriste d'un cabinet américain.Une porte-parole du département d'Etat, Joanne Moore, a confirmé mercredi des informations de presse selon lesquelles Washington avait décidé d'interdire de visa des dizaines de responsables russes, notamment policiers, pour leur implication présumée dans la mort du juriste."Le département d'Etat a pris les mesures appropriées pour que les personnes impliquées dans la mort injustifiable de Sergueï …
27 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Basket: la France double la mise face au Canada
TOULOUSE (AFP)Largement victorieuse (106-44) du Canada sans ses principaux cadres la veille, l'équipe de France de basket-ball a fait coup double en disposant, avec difficulté (86-69), des mêmes adversaires, mercredi à Toulouse pour son deuxième match de préparation à l'Euro-2011.Mécontent mardi de la faiblesse de l'opposition, Vincent Collet avait cependant apprécié la bonne implication de ses joueurs pour "la mission" Euro-2011 (31 août - 18 septembre) et notamment de joueurs de complément comme Kévin Séraphin, pivot suppléant de Joakim Noah, reparti aux Etats-Unis soigner une cheville blessée.Les hommes de Leo Rautins faisaient jeu égal avec les Tricolores et ne cédaient …
27 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Hugh Hefner accuses ex-fiancee of lying
LOS ANGELES (AFP)Playboy founder Hugh Hefner has accused his 25-year-old former fiancee of lying after she took a parting shot at him, saying they only had sex once and she was not turned on by him.Crystal Harris, who called off the California nuptials with the 85-year-old days before the planned wedding in June, also said Tuesday that she had never seen her former husband-to-be naked."Crystal lied about our relationship on Howard Stern but I don't know why. Maybe a new boyfriend?" he tweeted late Tuesday, according to celebrity bible People magazine, which said the tweet had since been deleted.In tweets …
27 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Karisma brings Manish Malhotra on board for Dangerous Ishq
After Kajol, it's Karisma Kapoor's turn to prove that married moms in Bollywood are very much in the diva category of A-list actresses. Even as Sridevi is poised for a comeback, Karisma Kapoor who has finally agreed to do a feature film Dangerous Ishq has told its director Vikram Bhatt in no uncertain terms about her working methods as a responsible mother and an actress who has several important responsibilities to look into besides acting. Karisma met director Vikram Bhatt last week at her residence. The meeting lasted for nearly three hours. During the incisive chat Karisma discussed every aspect …
27 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Mauritius Commercial Bank sees boost for card processing unit
27 Jul 2011, business.mega.mu
Mauritius new finance minister Bunwaree says department to continue work
27 Jul 2011, business.mega.mu
BDO South Africa hosted a seminar on taxes
The objective of the platform was to share specific information on treaties seeking to avoid double imposition of taxes in different countries in Africa
27 Jul 2011, business.mega.mu
The police seized six containers of rosewood at the port
The cargo that passed through the island was to be illegally shipped to China
27 Jul 2011, business.mega.mu
Sotravic have struck a power purchase agreement for the CEB
Sotravic and its partner Bilfinger Berger Group have been managing the site since 2006 and are the second private operators to have taken charge of the Mare Chicose landfill site
27 Jul 2011, business.mega.mu