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Differently-abled Chinese artistes perform in Mauritius
The China Disabled People’s Performing Art Troupe (CDPPAT) will be in Mauritius for a performance at the J&J auditorium in Phoenix on May 3. At a press conference held by the Ministry of Arts and Culture in Port Louis, minister Mookhesswur Choonee said that this performance will be a first for Mauritius. The troupe is [...]
30 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
GTU points out language lacuna
Primary school admissions for Standard 1 ended on Friday. This year, parents were given the option of choosing between Bhojpuri and Kreole Morisien as the third language. However, according to the president of the Government Teachers‘ Union (GTU), there has been some confusion in the selection of the two optional languages. The trade union indicated [...]
30 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
MTPA eyes 125,000 Indians in 2015
A growing number of Indian tourists are able to plan holidays as a result of their country’s economic growth. According to the Central Statistics Office (CSO), the month of March was marked by a 50 per cent growth in the number of Indian tourists coming to Mauritius. The Indian market represents a huge potential for [...]
30 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
UK envoy marks Queen’s birthday
Nick Leake, the British high commissioner to Mauritius and President of the Republic of Mauritius Sir Anerood Jugnauth celebrated the birthday of Queen Elizabeth II last night. The event was commemorated at the British high commissioner’s Residence in Floreal. Also present at the event were Prime Minister Dr Navin Ramgoolam and minister of Foreign Affairs [...]
30 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Neotown on agenda at MMM May 1 rally
The Mouvement Militant Mauricien (MMM) May Day rally will be chaired by Arianne Navarre Marie in front of Port Louis Municipality on May 1. The MMM will focus on three main points, namely the impoverishment of the population, various scandals taking place and the government’s incompetence. Paul Bérenger’s inquiry on the Neotown case is over [...]
30 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Kadhafi répète qu'il ne partira pas, appelle France et USA à négocier
TRIPOLI (AFP)Le dirigeant libyen Mouammar Kadhafi a répété qu'il ne renoncerait pas au pouvoir et appelé la France et les Etats-Unis à négocier avec lui une sortie de la crise en Libye, dans une allocution retransmise par la télévision d'Etat dans la nuit de vendredi à samedi.L'Otan "doit abandonner tout espoir d'un départ de Mouammar Kadhafi. Je n'ai pas de fonction officielle pour y renoncer. Je ne quitterai pas mon pays et je m'y battrai jusqu'à la mort", a déclaré M. Kadhafi dans son allocution, lors d'une cérémonie marquant le centenaire d'une bataille contre les forces d'occupation italiennes en Libye.Répétant …
30 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
PM to convey ‘important message’ on Sunday
Prime Minister Dr Navin Ramgoolam, deputy prime minister, minister of Energy and Public Utilities Rashid Beebeejaun, Mouvement Socialiste Mauricien (MSM) leader Pravind Jugnauth and the leader of the Parti Mauricien Social Democrate (PMSD) Xavier-Luc Duval will address the crowd at Alliance de l’Avenir’s rally at the Vacoas bus station on Sunday. The PM is expected [...]
30 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Rovers aim to halt slide in Lancashire derby
BLACKBURN, United Kingdom (AFP)Blackburn Rovers' under pressure manager Steve Kean is looking to capitalise on a jaded Bolton Wanderers side ahead of the 'must-win' Lancashire derby.Rovers are in freefall and have been sucked into a relegation battle after a miserable ten-game winless run.In January they were even eyeing a European place, but after dropping like a stone they are looking nervously over their shoulders in the Premier League run-in.Kean, who has come under fire since replacing Sam Allardyce in the Ewood Park hot-seat in December, insists his side can lay all fears to rest by winning on on Saturday.And he …
30 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
JT de 19h30 – samedi 30/04/11
Title: JT de 19h30Channel: MBC1Start Time: 19:30Date: 2011-04-30End Time: 20:15
30 Apr 2011, MBC
Zournal Kreol – samedi 30/04/11
Title: Zournal KreolChannel: MBC2Start Time: 19:00Date: 2011-04-30End Time: 19:20
30 Apr 2011, MBC
News – Saturday 30/04/11
Title: NewsChannel: MBC2Start Time: 18:30Date: 2011-04-30End Time: 18:50
30 Apr 2011, MBC
Samachar – Saturday 30/04/11
Title: SamacharChannel: MBC1Start Time: 18:00Date: 2011-04-30End Time: 18:25
30 Apr 2011, MBC
Clubbing In Mauritius – Saturday 30-04-11
Blue Velvet: Beau Bassin Zouk, Soukous, latino Nite DJs: DJ Kingdom and DJ Nick Free Entry For Ladies Indside Club, Rose Hill Vodka Party Session from 12:00 to 18:00 Fees: Rs100 | Rs 150 Couples >Free drinks offered-[Alc & soft drinks] Xindix Nite Klub, Curepipe Saturday 30th April: Klubbers’ Nite with DJ Sanpriest and [...]
30 Apr 2011, MauritiusHot
Press heaps praise on royal wedding
LONDON (AFP)"The British people are optimistic, hopeful enough about the monarchy to rejoice in a new generation that will be its heirs," said the rightwing Telegraph daily.The Times added: "The wedding powerfully demonstrated the value of the monarchy."Acres of newsprint were dedicated to the subject of Kate's dress, designed by Sarah Burton of fashion house Alexander McQueen, with most commentators giving the British design a big thumbs-up.Some of the other attire worn by wedding guests attracted negative comments, however, with Princess Beatrice's choice of headgear -- a large, light pink loop with two ribbons sprouting from either side -- widely …
30 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Rajinikanth feels uneasy on Rana's sets; rushed to hospital immediately
Even superheroes can have health issues sometimes. Yesterday afternoon, as the Superstar Rajinikanth was shooting for his most awaited film Rana, he complained of uneasiness and was rushed to Isabella hospital in Chennai. Reports have it that Rajini has been keeping unwell since the past couple of days and since the weather has been very hot in Chennai, Rajini suffered from dehydration, for which he was given an intravenous drip, before he was discharged. The actor has been strictly advised bed rest for the next few days. K S Ravikumar, the director of Rana, said that they will need Rajini …
29 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Libye: à Misrata, les "thowar" tentent de contenir les chars de Kadhafi
MISRATA (AFP)Dans le crépitement des balles et des shrapnels d'obus et de roquettes, des centaines de thowar, les combattants rebelles libyens, foncent vers Al Ghiran, aux portes de la ville assiégée de Misrata: les chars pro-Kadhafi avancent vendredi sur la route de l'aéroport.L'essentiel des affrontements se déroule désormais dans cette zone au sud-ouest, à l'extérieur de la cité d'un demi-million d'habitants dont l'armée a été chassée lundi.10H00. Quelques projectiles explosent, mais la journée commence plutôt calmement. Dans les faubourgs ouest de Misrata, l'étudiant Hassan Bayoudi, un maigrichon à lunettes, râle: "l'armée de Kadhafi a tiré sur mon école et bombardé …
29 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
ProA de basket: Limoges relégué en ProB, Cholet encore stoppé
PARIS (AFP)Limoges est relégué en ProB, un an seulement après sa remontée dans l'élite, après sa défaite à Villeurbanne (75-79) et la victoire du Paris-Levallois à Orléans (77-72), vendredi en matches avancés de la 28e journée de ProA de basket-ball.En haut du classement, Cholet a encore manqué une opportunité de verrouiller la première place, après sa défaite à domicile face à Nancy (68-79), plus que jamais dans la course au Top 2.Limoges, club le plus titré du basket-ball français, retrouve la ProB qu'il avait quittée l'an passé après six saisons au purgatoire (deux en Nationale 1, quatre en ProB) suite …
29 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Mauritius Horse Racing Tips 2011 – DUCHESS OF YORK
This 6th week of the Mauritian Horse Racing season 2011 is the Duchess of York Classic day. Will this day be a honest one or another racing day in Mauritius? You know what I mean. So good luck to all of you and just a recap of the current status of the league: Mafia Lecurie [...]Mauritius Horse Racing Tips 2011 – DUCHESS OF YORK is a post from: Island Crisis
29 Apr 2011, Island Crisis
Sammer extends German football contract
FRANKFURT, Germany (AFP)Former Germany captain Matthias Sammer has extended his contract with the German Football Federation (DFB) until 2016, it was announced on Friday.Sammer, who skippered the German team to the European Championship title in 1996, has been national technical director since 2006 with his original contract set to expire in 2013.The 43-year-old is responsible for nurturing the next generation of Germany's stars by working with the younger German national squads.
29 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Tornades meurtrières: arrivée d'Obama en Alabama
TUSCALOOSA (Etats-Unis) (AFP)Le président Barack Obama et son épouse Michelle sont arrivés vendredi en Alabama pour soutenir les habitants de cet Etat, le plus touché par une série de tempêtes accompagnées de tornades qui ont fait plus de 300 morts dans le sud des Etats-Unis.L'avion présidentiel Air Force One a atterri peu après 9H45 (14H45 GMT) sur un aéroport de Tuscaloosa, dans l'ouest de l'Etat, selon les images retransmises en direct par les télévisions.Selon la Maison Blanche, M. Obama doit, lors de cette visite de moins de deux heures, inspecter les dégâts, rencontrer le gouverneur Robert Bentley et des habitants …
29 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?