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Sun Resorts, Apavou sign agreement
Sun Resorts signed a lease agreement with Apavou Hotels Resorts & Spa for Ambre Resort & Spa on October 17. Ambre Resort is a 298-room, four-star hotel located at Belle Mare. This deal will enable Sun Resorts to consolidate its position in the very competitive four-star segment. Ambre hotel offers numerous assets that will create [...]
19 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Int’l chef challenge competition to be held at SGD hotel school
Members if the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) will be in Mauritius for a conference in May 2013. “About 1,200 people from over 200 countries will be in Mauritius for five days. I met representatives of FIFA last week and they have started touring the island to decide which hotels they will stay in,” [...]
19 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Minister plans afforestation
The minister of Agro-Industry and Food Security, Satish Faugoo brought about a light moment with his candid answer at the National Assembly on Tuesday. Reacting to a question from Mouvement Socilaiste Militant (MSM) MP Mahen Jhugroo over the reasons why Mare Longue was always full compared to the Mare aux Vacoas reservoir, Faugoo said, “Send [...]
19 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
No rape victims reported drugged since January ’05
Mouvement Militant Mauricien (MMM) MP Joe Lesjongard asked for information on the number of victims who have been raped following deliberate administration of drugs that may have sedative, hypnotic and/or amnesiac effect in or near night clubs which made it impossible for them to consent to any act of intercourse. According to the PM, Dr [...]
19 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Phone tapping authorised within legal framework: PM
In one of the parliamentary sessions on Tuesday, Mouvement Militant Mauricien (MMM) MP Adil Ameer Meea focussed on telephone tapping and wanted to know if the National Security Service is resorting to the same. In response, Prime Minister Dr Navin Ramgoolam said that telephone tapping is only authorised in accordance with the provisions of the [...]
19 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
CHC incurs loss of
Member of Parliament (MP) Reza Uteem sought information from Prime Minister Dr Navin Ramgoolam on the financial situation at the Cargo Handling Corporation. Uteem wanted to know the amount of outstanding debt and the number of staff employed at CHC. In his reply, Dr Ramgoolam said that since 1999, CHC has invested in the purchase [...]
19 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
New Bill widens scope for lawyers
On Tuesday, the Law Practitioners Amendment Bill was, at the second reading, voted with amendments in Parliament. It was first presented in May 2011 by the attorney general, but could not be voted before the parliamentary adjournment. It is now operational after a pros and cons debate animated by Opposition MPs Reza Uteem, Veda Balamoody, [...]
19 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Phoenix-Beaux Songes Road to be open on Thursday
Construction on the Phoenix-Beaux Songes Link Road is finally complete. Work on the 6.8 kilometre road started in January 2010 and was undertaken by Colas Company at a cost of Rs 280 million. It is already operational but will be officially inaugurated on October 20, by Prime Minister, Navin Ramgoolam. According to an official from [...]
19 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
5.4 kilometre pipeline to pump water for treatment
The project to channel water from Mare Longue reservoir to La Marie filter plant is almost complete. The installation of the pipeline was completed last week, while hydraulic tests are being carried out and will continue for a few days. Bishek Narain, communication manager of the Central Water Authority (CWA), said that the pipeline will [...]
19 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Mondial de rugby: le XV de France inchangé pour la finale contre les All Blacks
AUCKLAND (AFP)L'entraîneur français Marc Lièvremont a reconduit l'intégralité du XV de départ vainqueur (9-8) du pays de Galles en demi-finale pour la finale du Mondial-2011 de rugby contre la Nouvelle-Zélande, dimanche (21h00 locales, 08h00 GMT) à l'Eden Park d'Auckland.L'entraîneur français a en revanche différé à "vendredi" l'annonce de la composition du banc des remplaçants.Lièvremont a pour la deuxième fois consécutive décidé de reconduire intégralement son XV de départ. La même équipe a donc débuté le quart de finale face à l'Angleterre (19-12), la demi-finale samedi face au pays de Galles (9-8) et commencera la finale.L'ouvreur Morgan Parra (léger traumatisme cervical), …
19 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Bipasha Basu to be brand ambassador of Emami Vasocare?
Bipasha Basu, besides being the most sought after actress in the recent times, also happens to be one of the most sought after brand endorser for many leading FMCG companies. On one hand, while she is busy shooting for films back to back, on the other, she is all set to become the face of a leading healthcare company. According to Bollywood Hungama's reliable sources, this 'Bong-Shell' has now been chosen as the brand ambassador of Emami Vasocare. With such appealing and luscious lips, it was only about time that some lip brand signed her on. Way to smile, Bips!
18 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Sagar Ballary accuses film critics of corrupt practices, critics react
The unflattering reviews of his last film Hum Tum Aur Shabana have not gone down well with the director Sagar Ballary. In an open attack on film critics Bellary accuses them of malpractices. Says Ballary bitterly, "I've heard most reviewers are bought over with money. How come no sting operation is done on them? Just because cinema is not a national issue? I think the current crop of reviewers don't know what they're talking about. Incidentally, nobody dares to talk against a Salman starrer because he will probably land up at the critic's doorstep." Lashing out further, Ballary opines, "None …
18 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Pazzini strike lifts troubled Inter
LILLE, France (AFP)Struggling Inter Milan gave their season a much-needed shot in the arm here on Tuesday as Giampaolo Pazzini's first-half strike proved enough to beat Lille 1-0 in Champions League group B.Pazzini volleyed home midway through the first period before Inter dug deep to claim their second win in the group and seize top spot from CSKA Moscow, who beat Trabzonspor 3-0 earlier in the day.The 2010 Champions League winners -- who were playing their 100th match in the competition -- now have six points from three games and are well-placed to qualify for the last 16, but Lille's …
18 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Telephone tapping: no direction of the ICTA
Listening to telephone calls and telephone piracy were discussed extensively in this Tuesday, October 18 at the time of the questions addressed to the Prime Minister. The opportunity for Navin Ramgoolam for clarification regarding these practices.
18 Oct 2011, business.mega.mu
PNQ : Enquête sur dix cas de malversation que le Premier ministre refuse de commenter
Le Premier ministre a refusé de commenter les cas de malversations alléguées auxquelles fait référence la Private Notice Question (PNQ) du jour, soulignant que ce sont des enquêtes en cours de la Commission anti-corruption (ICAC).
18 Oct 2011, business.mega.mu
Former Lord Mayor rejects accusations
Municipal councillor Raouf Khodabacus had filed a complaint against five of his colleagues from the Municipality of Port Louis. He registered a police complaint on October 11.
18 Oct 2011, business.mega.mu
Acquisition express des bâtiments Altima et ébène Heights - Leela Devi Dookun accusée d’avoir fait perdre Rs 117 M à l’État
Leela Devi Dookun-Luchoomun est dénoncée à l’Icac. Une enquête est réclamée sur une correspondance qui aurait permis à Altima Group d’éviter de payer la Capital Gains Tax.
18 Oct 2011, business.mega.mu
Indian artist to perform at Phoenix
First Entertainment Co Ltd, a subsidy of Landmark Management will be launched on Tuesday. Celva Runghen, director of First Entertainment Co Ltd stated that the aim is to give the people of Mauritius more choice in terms of entertainment.
18 Oct 2011, business.mega.mu
Philippines: 12 soldats tués dans des affrontements avec des islamistes
ZAMBOANGA (AFP)Douze soldats philippins ont été tués, 11 blessés et 10 portés disparus mardi dans le sud des Philippines lors d'un affrontement avec le principal groupe de la rébellion séparatiste musulmane, a annoncé l'armée.Les échanges de coups de feu se sont produits à l'aube entre une unité des forces spéciales et des membres du Front moro islamique de libération (MILF), sur l'île de Basilan, a précisé le porte-parole de l'armée dans cette région, Randolph Cabangbang."Nous sommes intervenus suite à des informations de civils rapportant la présence d'hommes armés dans cette zone", a-t-il déclaré à la presse. "Nous avons subi des …
18 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Les troupes kényanes progressent en Somalie, explosion à Mogadiscio
MOGADISCIO (AFP) Une forte explosion, probablement une attaque à la voiture piégée, a frappé mardi Mogadiscio, alors que deux ministres kényans s'y trouvaient en visite et que les shebab multiplient les menaces de représailles après l'intervention kényane dans le sud somalien.Depuis que Nairobi a confirmé, dimanche, l'envoi de troupes pour combattre les insurgés islamistes somaliens shebab qu'elle rend responsable des enlèvements récents de quatre Européennes dans l'est de son territoire, l'armée kenyane dit avoir pénétré jusqu'à 120 km au moins en Somalie, vers Afmadow.L'armée terrestre kényane est appuyée par des forces pro-gouvernementales somaliennes et de lourdes frappes aériennes. Mardi matin, …
18 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?