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Le permis à points inquiète les chauffeurs d’autobus et de taxi
Jeudi, 23 juin. L’introduction du permis à points inquiète les chauffeurs de taxi et d’autobus. Ils disent craindre pour leur sécurité d’emploi. D’où leur demande pour qu’ils ne soient pas traités au même titre que les autres chauffeurs.
24 Jun 2011, motors.mega.mu
Japon: les dommages du tsunami estimés à 147 milliards d'euros
TOKYO (AFP)Le séisme et le tsunami du 11 mars au Japon ont provoqué des dommages directs évalués à 16.900 milliards de yens (147 milliards deuros), a annoncé vendredi le gouvernement nippon.Cette somme correspond aux destructions subies par les infrastructures, les maisons et les entreprises du nord-est du Japon, dévasté par un tremblement de terre de magnitude 9 et un tsunami géant qui ont fait plus de 23.000 morts et disparus.Le gouvernement avait jusque-là évalué ces dégâts dans une fourchette comprise entre 16.000 et 25.000 milliards de yens (139 à 217 milliards deuros). Il a affiné son estimation sur la base …
24 Jun 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Collecte de denrées non-périssables par IBL Foundation et Winner’s les 25 et 26 juin 2011
IBL Foundation et la chaîne de supermarchés Winner’s se sont associées pour organiser une grande collecte solidaire nationale de denrées non-périssables durant le week-end du 25 et 26 juin. En effet, les bénévoles d’IBL se sont mobilisés pour récolter le maximum de dons afin d’en faire profiter aux familles démunies de l’île vivant dans les poches de pauvreté. Le résultat de la collecte sera remis aux ONGs identifiées par la NEF qui se chargeront ensuite de faire le lien avec les bénéficiaires. Pourquoi une collecte solidaire ? D’après un rapport de la National Empowerment Foundation publié en août 2010, c’est …
24 Jun 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Defence wants husband in witness box
On Thursday, lead defence lawyer Sanjeev Teeluckdharry (commonly used Sanjeev although correct is Sanjeeve) made an application asking the Supreme Court to review Wednesday’s ruling of the district court on grounds of impartiality of the bench. Magistrate Sheila Bonomally will pronounce her verdict on the matter on Monday. The defence has also asked that Michaela [...]
24 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Co-op Ministry works out scheme for youth
The Ministry of Industry and Cooperatives, in collaboration with the National Institute for Cooperative Entrepreneurship and Cooperative Societies in the region of Moka, organised a half day workshop to sensitise the youth and cooperators on ‘cooperative entrepreneurship’. The event was held on Thursday from 9 30 am to 1 15 pm at the Farmers’ Service [...]
24 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Beachcomber lauds policy on air access
The Beachcomber hotel group has lauded the government’s initiatives in relation to its air access policy. The government has decided to grant additional flights to airline companies during certain periods if there is a demand. This is the outcome of discussions between various stakeholders of the sector and is being done with a view to [...]
24 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
HSC laureates acclaimed at RTSS prize giving day
Rabindranath Tagore Secondary School, Ilot, organised its prize giving day on Thursday in the presence of the chief guest, Dr Vasant Bunwaree, minister of Education and Human Resources, rectors, teachers and students. The two HSC laureates, Kheelesh Poonye and Sooyash Dusonee, who were also present, were once again rewarded for their brilliant performance last year. [...]
24 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Residential town designed under IRS
The Indian Ocean Real Estate Company (IOREC) has proposed the construction of a residential town, the Haut Rive project, on the north eastern coast, near Roches Noires. The chief executive officer (CEO) of the company, Murray Adair said, “The project will be launched in September and will be the first of its kind in Mauritius.” [...]
24 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
INS Shardul on patrol exercise
The Government of India has deployed the Indian Naval Ship (INS) Shardul in the Mauritian waters from June 19 to July 13 to conduct joint patrolling and surveillance exercises at the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of Mauritius. This is the vessel’s second visit following a request by the Mauritian government. The main objective of the [...]
24 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
La Balise Marina centre unveiled
The committee ‘Friends of La Balise Marina’ held a meeting on Thursday at La Maison de La Balise Marina (House of La Balise Marina), in Black River. This is a promise kept by the IRS project sponsors, who had decided to dedicate a space for exchange of information in the region. On the occasion, La [...]
24 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Bunwaree reassures ex-IVTB employees
The minister of Education and Human Resources, Dr Vasant Bunwaree, held a press meet in Port Louis on Thursday and invited the employees of the former Industrial and Vocational Training Board (IVTB) and Technical School Management Trust Fund (TSMTF) to join the Mauritius Institute of Training and Development (MITD). He said that they will not [...]
24 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Circle Square future hotspot in the north
Circle Square is not in the middle of nowhere, it is in the middle of everywhere. This is what Barry Wessels, development director of the Indian Ocean Real Estate Company (IOREC), had to say during the launch of Circle Square Retail Park project at the Lemon Tree Café, Forbach on Wednesday. The commercial park which [...]
24 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Legislation against tree felling
On Thursday, a series of activities to mark the International Year of Forests and World Biodiversity Day, were launched at Monvert. On the occasion, the minister of Agro-Industry and Food Security, Satish Faugoo said, “Forests are not just the green cover we need to make the earth look beautiful, they function as a resource for [...]
24 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Island, France ink exchange protocol
Mauritius and France signed a protocol on exchange of information at the conference room of the Ministry of Finance on Thursday in Port Louis. Mauritius was represented by finance minister Pravind Jugnauth and France by French ambassador Jean-François Dobelle. “The signing of the protocol shows the commitment of both countries to the principles of good [...]
24 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Sale of e-cigarettes illegal
The sale of electronic cigarettes is illegal in Mauritius. This was brought to the notice of people selling this product after officers of the Ministry of Health conducted a raid in Quatre Bornes on Wednesday. Some twenty cartridges containing electronic cigarettes were seized during this operation. Three traders will be prosecuted for the same. Electronic [...]
24 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
UoM students against new course timings
The students of the faculty of engineering at the University of Mauritius (UoM) are protesting against the new training session time table as they will have to attend classes during holidays. According to the students, it is unfair since they will not be able to benefit from free transport during this period. These special practical [...]
24 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
JT de 19h30 – vendredi 24/06/11
Title: JT de 19h30Channel: MBC1Start Time: 19:30Date: 2011-06-24End Time: 20:15
24 Jun 2011, MBC
Zournal Kreol – vendredi 24/06/11
Title: Zournal KreolChannel: MBC2Start Time: 19:00Date: 2011-06-24End Time: 19:20
24 Jun 2011, MBC
They were going to work - Two brothers collided head-on by a bus
The road continues to claim victims. Tuesday morning, the brothers Nauyock Javed, 28, and Aftab Nauyock, 27, were hit by a bus in Fond-du-Sac.
24 Jun 2011, motors.mega.mu
News – Friday 24/06/11
Title: NewsChannel: MBC3Start Time: 18:30Date: 2011-06-24End Time: 18:50
24 Jun 2011, MBC