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Le Camp diabétique 2011 de T1 Diams, unique camp diabétique à Maurice
Cette année, T1 Diams, l´ONG oeuvrant pour le soutien des diabétiques de type 1 à Maurice et à Rodrigues, tient son camp résidentiel pour enfants, adolescents et jeunes adultes diabétiques de type 1 du mardi 2 au dimanche 7 août 2011 au Lorette de Mahébourg. Le Docteur David Segal, éminent pédiatre et endocrinologue sud africain, sera sur ce camp afin d’apporter son expertise mais aussi afin de participer à cette expérience humaine formidable et unique qu’est le camp diabétique de T1 Diams. Le Docteur David Segal est à la tête du département des Soins diabétiques et endocrinologiques pour l´Enfant et …
28 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Mondiaux de natation: Magnussen favori du 100 m nage libre, Gilot et Meynard en embuscade
SHANGHAI, Chine (AFP)L'Australien James Magnussen a fait très forte impression en se qualifiant pour la finale du 100 m nage libre avec un chrono encore une fois remarquable (47.90), qui le positionne en large favori pour la course de jeudi, mercredi à Shanghai.Magnussen, 20 ans, est visiblement au-dessus de tous ses adversaires. Celui qui avait propulsé dimanche son pays vers le titre de champion du monde du relais 4x100 m nage libre avec un temps exceptionnel (47.49), est encore passé sous la barre des 48 secondes (47.90), avec une aisance stupéfiante."Je suis ravi d'être encore une fois assez rapide", a …
28 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Man United outclass MLS All-Stars 4-0
HARRISON, New Jersey (AFP)English Premier League champions Manchester United outclassed Major League Soccer's All-Stars for the second straight year, beating the hosts 4-0 in their friendly.Goals from Anderson, Park Ji-Sung, Dimitar Berbatov and Danny Welbeck on Wednesday eased United to victory, with star forward Wayne Rooney creating two.The visitors have now scored 18 and conceded two in their four matches across North America.Sir Alex Ferguson's side will conclude their pre-season tour in suburban Washington on Saturday against Barcelona, in a rematch of the Champions League final, which the Spanish side won 3-1.The final score on Wednesday might have been a …
28 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
HSC French paper scheduled for Nov 7
Higher School Certificate (HSC) students will now appear for the French – Paper 3 on Monday, November 7 instead of Monday, October 31. The paper, which will last for one hour and 45 minutes, will be held from noon to 1.45 pm. This change in the timetable follows the negotiations undertaken by the Mauritius Examination [...]
28 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Kids portray country’s future at Medine anniv
Hundreds of children came together on Friday, July 22, at the Club House of Pierrefonds to participate in a recreational day. This was organised as part of the celebrations to mark Medine Sugar Estate’s 100th anniversary. Children of the employees’ of the sugar estate aged between five and 12 years were at the event as [...]
28 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Hansel & Gretel family opera debuts
On Tuesday, the family presentation Hansel & Gretel, presented by Opera Mauritius, debuted at the Serge Constantin Theatre, Vacoas. Hansel & Gretel is a very well known fairytale particularly appreciated by children. The Mauritian adaptation of this fairytale was quite a success and exceeded expectations. For the first time in Mauritius, this play was sung [...]
28 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
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 ?