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MoU signed between Mauritius, Sierra Leone
Dr Richard Konteh, Sierra Leone’s Trade and Industry minister, was on an official two-day visit to Mauritius. He met his counterpart Showkutally Soodhun on April 13 to discuss bilateral relations and how both countries can cooperate. “We are open to various options and modalities to cement our bilateral relations,” said Konteh. He also said “We [...]
16 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Hotel owners target 50,000 tourists from Reunion Island
The Vanilla Islands project is being supported by the Association des Hôtels de Charme (AHC). According to the association, this project is gradually becoming a reality, especially with the decrease in the price of air tickets of Mauritius-Reunion. AHC is expecting to attract over 50,000 tourists from Reunion Island. The president of the association, Bissoon [...]
16 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
SDIM organises annual cultural day
Swami Dayanand Institute of Management (SDIM) at Pamplemousses organised its annual cultural day on April 14. Among the guests present at the event were minister of Tertiary Education, Dr Rajesh Jeetah, director general of University of Technology, Mauritius, Dharam Fokeer as well as representatives of SDIM. The institute has seen much expansion and development over [...]
16 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
IMF inks MoU with government
A number of important issues were on the table during the cabinet meeting on Friday. Among the points discussed include the coming state visit of Indian President Pratibha Patil and the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the government and the International Monetary Fund Indian President on state visit from April 24-28 The cabinet [...]
16 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
‘MPs must do homework before asking questions’
Parliamentary Private Secretary (PPS) Mahen Jhugroo criticised members of parliament who hide behind parliamentary immunity to attack the integrity of people. “These people do not even have the decency to do their homework before attacking someone. They talked on the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) without even being aware of facts,” he stated. Jhugroo, a Mouvement [...]
16 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
ACIM to hold protest over new number plates
The ‘Association des Consomateurs de l’Ile Maurice’ (ACIM) will hold a demonstration on April 28 in Port Louis. This is to protest against the government’s decision of compelling all vehicle owners to change their existing number plates according to the British Standard with white front and yellow rear plates. Jayen Chellum, the president of the [...]
16 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Unionist hands over documents to ICAC
Rashid Imrith, the civil servant’s trade unionist, has commented on the MedPoint case. He went to the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) at the end of the week in order to further help the investigation initiated by the institution. The unionist handed over documents in relation to the transaction that took place in 2010. Imrith [...]
16 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Mango Opens Second Store In Mauritius
Mango has opened its second store in Mauritius … and a 992nd worldwide! A very impressive figure. Launched on Thursday night attended by many dignitaries including ministers and Arvin Boolell Nando Bodha, this new store is located at the Pier Dias Caudan. On this occasion, ‘Mango’ offered a good fashion show Models of the Heat [...]
16 Apr 2011, MauritiusHot
PM condemns ‘vile’ attacks
During the inauguration of the Coastal Surveillance Radar System at Les Salines, Prime Minister Dr Navin Ramgoolam said that there is a vile and malicious campaign being orchestrated against aid provided by India to Mauritius. The coastal project is financed by the Indian government at a cost of Rs 98.6 million. Dr Ramgoolam said that [...]
16 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
English News Bulletin – Saturday 16/04/11
Title: English News BulletinChannel: MBC 2Start Time: 18:30Date: 2011-04-16End Time: 18:50
16 Apr 2011, MBC
Zournal Kreol – samedi 16/04/11
Title: Zournal KreolChannel: MBC 3Start Time: 19:00Date: 2011-04-16End Time: 19:20
16 Apr 2011, MBC
JT de 19h30 – samedi 16/04/11
Title: JT de 19h30Channel: MBC1Start Time: 19:30Date: 2011-04-16End Time: 20:15
16 Apr 2011, MBC
Samachar – Saturday 16/04/11
Title: SamacharChannel: MBC1Start Time: 18:00Date: 2011-04-16End Time: 18:20
16 Apr 2011, MBC
La VoH annonce des poursuites contre Jack Bizlall pour avoir qualifié ses membres de terroristes
Le torchon brûle entre la Voice of Hindu (VoH) et Jack Bizall. L’association socioculturelle annonce qu’elle traînera le syndicaliste en justice pour diffamation après qu’il a traité ses membres de... Read more »
15 Apr 2011, KotZot
Rugby: Agen assure son maintienen Top 14
LA ROCHELLE (AFP)Agen a assuré son maintien dans le Top 14 de rugby la saison prochaine grâce à sa victoire (29-19) vendredi soir sur le terrain de La Rochelle désormais pratiquement condamné à la redescente en Pro D2, vendredi en ouverture de la 24e journée.Avec 13 points d'avance sur La Rochelle, premier relégable, à deux journées du terme de la phase régulière, les Agenais, promus cette saison comme les Rochelais, ne peuvent plus être rejoints au classement.La redescente en Pro D2 de La Rochelle pourrait être actée samedi si Brive prend un point au classement au cours de son déplacement …
15 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Chili: la justice exhumera Salvador Allende pour éclaircir sa mort
SANTIAGO (AFP)La justice chilienne va exhumer, 37 ans après, les restes de l'ancien président chilien renversé Salvador Allende pour savoir s'il s'est suicidé ou a été abattu lors du coup d'Etat de 1973, dans le cas le plus emblématique de centaines d'enquêtes relancées récemment sur la dictature.Les restes d'Allende seront exhumés dans "la deuxième quinzaine de mai" en vue d'une autopsie, a indiqué à l'AFP un porte-parole du pouvoir judiciaire, confirmant l'ordonnance du juge Mario Carroza pour l'exhumation. Il accède à une demande formelle déposée par la famille mercredi.Allende, président socialiste du Chili depuis 1970, est mort par balle à …
15 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
La mauritian touch d’une star de YouTube
Nom : Shearing. Prénom : Rebecca. Particularité: elle est la grande révélation de YouTube car ses prestations ont été visionnées par plus de 20 millions d’internautes à travers le monde.... Read more »
15 Apr 2011, KotZot
Ronaldo wants son to succeed him on pitch
MADRID (AFP)Real Madrid's Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo said Friday he hopes his nine-month-old son who he named after himself will one day succeed him on the football pitch."I think he?s going to be very smart, at least smarter than me," the striker said during an interview with the club's television station, Real TV."I will let him be whatever he wants. I won?t make him become a footballer. I?m not going to lie to you, I would like him to be my successor, but he will be whatever God wants him to be."I?m a good father. I?m still learning. You cannot …
15 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Niqaab, Burqa – Apothéose de l’intolérance laïque en France
La France sioniste sous la férule du Président juifiste d’origine hongroise Nicolas Sarkozy « de la Knesset » fait passer une loi raciste anti-musulmane, anti-niqaab et anti-burqa exposant de plus... Read more »
15 Apr 2011, KotZot
Introduction Of Kreol Morisien And Bhojpuri In Mauritius Schools
Ministry of Education and Human Resources In the Government Programme 2010 – 2015, the Government of Mauritius has announced the introduction of Kreol Morisien and Bhojpuri as optional subjects in schools as soon as possible. The Ministry has set up, since October 2010, the Akademi Kreol Morisien in order, among others, to standardize an orthography [...]
15 Apr 2011, MauritiusHot