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A lukewarm World Economic Recovery somewhat dampened by international Events
The financial year ending 31st March 2011 confirms the recovery of Air Mauritius in a rather difficult economic environment. Against the backdrop of a slow yet unequal worldwide economic upturn during the course of the financial year, the European recovery remained a challenge. The period was marked by several events which impacted on air travel: volcanic ash in April 2010 and snow storms in December 2010 in Europe; Middle East/North Africa crisis beginning of 2011, tsunami and its aftermath in Japan in March 2011, to name but a few. The airline industry managed to generate profits to the tune of …
17 Jun 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Libye: Tripoli reconnaît des discussions avec les rebelles
TRIPOLI (AFP) Un émissaire russe en visite à Tripoli a fait état jeudi de discussions entre le régime de Mouammar Kadhafi et les rebelles libyens, alors que Moscou et Pékin accusaient lOtan doutrepasser son mandat.Représentant spécial de la Russie pour lAfrique, Mikhaïl Marguelov a affirmé, après avoir rencontré le Premier ministre libyen Baghdadi Mahmoudi, que "des contacts directs entre Benghazi (fief de la rébellion dans lEst de la Libye) et Tripoli sont déjà en cours".Il a également indiqué que le chef du gouvernement libyen lui avait "raconté quhier encore (mercredi) un round de ces contacts a eu lieu à Paris".Le …
17 Jun 2011, Orange Ki News ?
AfrAsia Private Bank & AXYS Capital Management encourage investment in India
A booming economy, favorable demographics and a buoyant equity market; the potential of India’s sustainable economic growth is very real. With the aim of encouraging local and regional investors to capitalize on investment opportunities available in this country, AfrAsia Private Bank and AXYS Capital Management have hosted a unique presentation made by AV Srikanth of Anand Rathi Wealth Management on the 14th June at the IBL Gallery in Port Louis. Anand Rathi is the investment advisor of the ACM India Focus Fund, recently launched by AXYS Capital Management and AfrAsia Bank as the first open-ended retail fund in Mauritius dedicated …
17 Jun 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Sarkozy rencontre Merkel à Berlin sur fond de crise grecque
BERLIN (AFP)La chancelière allemande et le président français doivent tenter vendredi à Berlin de relancer leur coopération, avec son effet dentrainement au sein de lUnion européenne plongée dans la crise de la dette grecque.Depuis léchec mardi des ministres des Finances de la zone euro à trouver un compromis sur la façon dimpliquer les créanciers privés dans laide à la Grèce, les attentes se sont reportées dAngela Merkel et Nicolas Sarkozy.Français comme Allemands assurent dans les mêmes termes quon "ne fera rien qui aille à lencontre de lavis de la Banque centrale européenne" et semblent donc confier à la BCE la …
17 Jun 2011, Orange Ki News ?
24 pupils self-inflict blade cuts
Emilienne Rochecouste government school in Quatre Bornes is hit by a phenomenon unheard of among primary school children. Twenty-four Certificate of Primary Education children who are aged under 12 have self inflicted cuts on their forearms using blades from their pencil sharpeners. The act, which had been going on for a week now, resembles the [...]
17 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Himesh's music of Damadamm with T-Series for perpetuity
That T-Series and Himesh Reshammiya have had a long, close and successful association has been known for quite some time. The two have now decided to come together again with HR Muzik Limited's new production Damadamm!, the music rights of which are with T-Series for perpetuity. After the expenses and the publicity costs, the profits will be shared equally between both. Incidentally, the music rights of the film Bodyguard, the music of which is by Himesh is the music director, are also with T-Series. The long and fruitful association between T-Series and Himesh goes a long way back, to the …
17 Jun 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Minister ponders changes in labour laws
During his speech at the 100th session of the International Labour Conference (ILC) held in Geneva, Switzerland, Shakeel Mohamed, minister of Labour and Industrial Relations, said, “The National Tripartite Forum (NTF) will meet soon in Mauritius to discuss upcoming changes to both labour laws the Employment Rights Act (ERIA) and the Employment Relations Act (ERA). [...]
17 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Air Mauritius nets Rs 380 m profits during 2010-11
The national carrier, Air Mauritius, has recorded net profits worth 9.3 million euro which equals around Rs 380 million. This is for the financial year 2010-11. It must be noted that in 2009-2010, the airline recoded a loss of Rs 282 million. The results were announced by André Viljoen, executive vice president of the commercial [...]
17 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Sik Yuen launches customer care service
Training is important and can begin at any age. This was said by the minister of Business, Enterprise, Commerce and Consumer Protection, Michael Sik Yuen yesterday at the official launch of a two-day workshop entitled “Customer Care and Customer Service” at the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) training centre in Coromandel. It is [...]
17 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
PQs on MedPoint, water management tabled for Tuesday
Several questions regarding the MedPoint saga, ration rice, contaminated Japan vehicles and management of water resources will be raised by Mouvement Militant Mauricien (MMM) MPs at the next parliamentary session on Tuesday. Around 50 questions have been tabled at the National Assembly. Prime Minister Dr Navin Ramgoolam will be quizzed about the police force. Veda [...]
17 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
24 élèves du CPE s’automutilent à l’école
C’est la consternation à l’école primaire Emilienne Rochecouste, à Quatre-Bornes. Vingt-trois élèves en classe terminale se sont adonnés à l’automutilation, se scarifiant le bras après y avoir été incités par une fille. Cette dernière redouble actuellement le CPE. Selon les recoupements d’informations, elle souffre de troubles psychologiques mais également de problèmes familiaux. Ces enfants ont eu recours aux lames provenant de leurs taille-crayons. L’incident a eu lieu cette semaine. A la suite du problème, le maître d’école a convié les parents pour commenter l’incident sans entrer dans les détails. Il a indiqué que les élèves seront suivis par un psychologue …
17 Jun 2011, Orange Ki News ?
BUAV condemns cruelty to local macaques
Michelle Thew, chief executive of British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection (BUAV), is calling for more humane ways to manage the trade of monkeys. In an interview with The Independent, Thew said that she is presently in Mauritius to urge the government to take BUAV’s concern about the export of the Mauritian long-tailed macaque [...]
17 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Africa has potential for economic growth: Boolell
The winds of change are blowing over the African continent and global investors have already started acknowledging Africa’s potential. This was stated by minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade Dr Arvin Boolell at the second day of the Mauritius International Investment Forum (MIIF) at the Intercontinental Resort, Balaclava on Thursday. “Africa is [...]
17 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Suzanne’s car to offset wages
On Thursday, around 80 former Infinity BPO employees received their salaries for November 2010. The transaction was made possible following the auction of equipment belonging to the former call centre. This sale raised around Rs 1.5 million. However, 205 workers are still waiting for their salaries for December 2010 and January 2011. They will be [...]
17 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Simply Yaadein gets new co-host
The show ‘Simply Yaadein’ has welcomed a new co-host, Yusuf Soobraty. The show is hosted by Chandini Ramjutun every Friday after 8 pm. Soobraty takes over from the former co-host Eshan Murtooza. ‘Simply Yaadein’ is a show that airs old songs and is like a “flashback souvenir”. Commenting on her new co-host and the show, [...]
17 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Accident au Morne – Une route glissante fait deux morts
« De l’eau lor chemin ine faire chauffeur perdu contrôle », lâche avec difficulté Baliram Ramma, 38 ans, un des rescapés du terrible accident qui s’est produit tôt mardi matin dans le village du Morne. Conséquences : deux morts et trois blessés après qu’une fourgonnette eut fait une sortie de route dans ce village du Sud-Ouest de l’île.
17 Jun 2011, motors.mega.mu
Where Is Rebecca Black Friday On Youtube?
Where Is Rebecca Black Friday On Youtube? This is the main question that a lot of fans are asking. It’s a black day for Friday fans, as Rebecca Black’s “Friday” has been taken down due to a “copyright claim by Rebecca Black.” We are still unsure if Rebecca Black Friday will be back on Youtube. [...]
17 Jun 2011, MauritiusHot
Private Notice Question - STC: difficult baptism of fire for Michael Sik Yuen
For its first Private Notice Question (PNQ), the new Minister of Commerce has been busy. The Opposition has shown aggressive, especially on the losses incurred by the State Trading Corporation (STC) on the "hedging" fuel for which the user must pay.
17 Jun 2011, motors.mega.mu
Mariage homosexuel: l'Assemblée de New York approuve le texte avant le Sénat
NEW YORK (AFP)LAssemblée de lEtat de New York a approuvé dans la nuit de mercredi à jeudi un projet de loi autorisant le mariage homosexuel, un texte qui doit encore être voté par le Sénat, un scrutin moins évident qui pourrait avoir lieu vendredi.La chambre basse à majorité démocrate a approuvé par 80 voix pour et 63 contre le "Marriage Equality Act" (Loi dégalité du mariage) présenté mardi dernier aux législateurs par le gouverneur de lEtat Andrew Cuomo.Ce texte "permet à tous les couples de se marier dans lEtat de New York, en levant lactuel obstacle que rencontrent les couples …
16 Jun 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Delhi Belly song 'DK Bose' lands censor board in trouble
Delhi Belly's song 'DK Bose' which has been picturised on Imran Khan, Vir Das and Kunal Roy Kapoor and has got an overwhelming response from some of the music lovers has now put the Censor Board in trouble. Lyricist Amitabh Bhattacharya has smartly played with words to get away with a commonly used Hindi cuss word in the song. Though the song is accepted by a certain section of the audiences, it seems like some people are really angry with the Censor Board for allowing the song to be screened in theatres along with 'U' certified films and to be …
16 Jun 2011, Orange Ki News ?