Latest news
‘Raising education level brings social mobility’
Tertiary education plays an important role, especially in the face of global challenges. Post secondary education has registered significant progress over the past two decades with new foreign university campuses and distance learning. Praveen Mohadeb, Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) director, talks about the various measures undertaken by the government and TEC to increase access to [...]
11 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Libye: Kadhafi accepte la "feuille de route" de l'Union africaine
TRIPOLI (AFP)Mouammar Kadhafi a accepté la "feuille de route" visant à trouver une issue pacifique au conflit en Libye, proposée par une délégation de l'Union africaine (UA) qui devait se rendre lundi à Benghazi, bastion des rebelles libyens, pour tenter de convaincre l'insurrection de déposer les armes.L'annonce a été faite par le président sud-africain Jacob Zuma après une réunion à Tripoli entre le leader libyen et la délégation dont il fait partie.La délégation de l'UA était venue plaider en particulier pour un arrêt des combats, qui ont fait au moins 23 morts depuis samedi à Ajdabiya (est) et à Misrata …
11 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
E-learning tools steal show at Orange Expo
At the Orange Expo 2011, the ‘digital classroom’ was presented to Mauritians. The third edition of this fair was held from April 8 to 10 at the Swami Vivekananda International Convention Centre, Pailles. The three-day event drew huge crowds and technology lovers, both young and old. This year’s theme was ‘Learn’. Sarat Lallah, director of [...]
11 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Michel Platini en visite à Maurice
Michel Platini l’ancienne vedette du football effectuera une sortie officielle cet après midi à la MFA House. Il procédera à l’ouverture du Centre technique de football à Trianon vers 16 h 30, qui s’insère dans le cadre du Goal Project 2. Texte écrit par : Kavish Pultoo
11 Apr 2011, MBC
Deerpalsing accuses Paul Bérenger of Asia-bashing
At a press conference on Saturday at the headquarters of the PTr, Square Guy Rozemont, director of communications of the Labour Party Nita Deerpalsing lashed out at comments made by Paul Bérenger. During the meet, she said, “The leader of the opposition is allergic to development projects from Asia.” She described Bérenger’s position against the [...]
11 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Vieux Moulin presents best selling Chinese pick-up models
The Centre Commercial du Vieux Moulin, Rose Belle, organised a car expo titled ‘La Fete Des Voitures’ (car expo) over the weekend. Organised in the south of the island, the event was held to present the two highest selling brands of pick-ups and other vehicles from China. The vehicles were Cherry and Foton. According to [...]
11 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Poirier releases seventh book
Albert Jacques Poirier, 67, released his seventh book titled ‘La plage immaculée de l‘île du Sud d‘Agalega’ (The immaculate beaches of South Agalega) at a reception held at his residence in Trou d’Eau Douce. He started writing in 2002 and his latest book follows his stay in the islands of Agalega, more specifically in southern [...]
11 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Les articles d'Elsevier accessibles à l’Université de Maurice
Les étudiants et chercheurs de l’Université de Maurice pourront désormais avoir accès aux bases de données d’Elsevier. Un accord entre l’Université et la Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) est intervenu la semaine dernière à cet effet. Elsevier est un des plus grands éditeurs de littérature scientifique et dispose de 7 000 collaborateurs répartis sur une centaine de pays. La TEC a souscrit un abonnement auprès d’Elsevier afin d’avoir un accès aux revues, journaux internationaux, aux articles et autres documents dans les domaines de la science, de la technologie, de la médecine, entre autres. L’objectif de cet accord est de développer et …
11 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Protests gather momentum
The demonstration staged by the Confédération des Travailleurs du Sekter Privé (CTSP Confederation of Private Sector Workers) drew a huge crowd at Rose Hill on Saturday afternoon. Reaz Chuttoo, president of the CTSP, said the protest went well. The CTSP members deplored the sudden increase in price of some commodities and services. Another issue raised [...]
11 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Jugnauth in Belgium for EU discussions
Vice prime minister, minister of Finance and Economic Development Pravind Jugnauth has left for Bruxelles, Belgium for high level discussions with the European Commission. The discussion is based on budget support against the impact of the economic and financial crisis in African Caribbean Pacific (ACP) countries. A report on the implementation of the Millennium Development [...]
11 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Bérenger warming up for Labour Day
The MMM is continuing its campaign to gather the maximum number of supporters for a rally on May 1. After Rose Belle on Saturday, they went to Flacq on Monday. The speakers included Reza Uteem, Rajesh Bhagwan, Paul Bérenger, among others. The leader of the Opposition talked about the MedPoint scandal and the rising cost [...]
11 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Indian trainer gives new approach to prisons
Prison commissioner Jean Bruneau’s vision to have a professional and inclusive prison service on the island is becoming a reality. Around 700 prison officers underwent professional training courses run by Janardhan Reddy, a training officer from India. Reddy has been in the country since April, 2009 following an invitation from the Mauritian government. The training [...]
11 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Fukushima: risque de fuite radioactive majeure "considérablement réduit"
TOKYO (AFP)Le risque de fuite radioactive majeure à la centrale de Fukushima (nord-est) s'est "considérablement réduit", a déclaré lundi le porte-parole du gouvernement japonais, un mois jour pour jour après le séisme et le tsunami à l'origine de l'accident nucléaire."Le risque que la situation à la centrale nucléaire se détériore et qu'elle débouche sur une nouvelle fuite radioactive majeure s'est considérablement réduit", a dit Yukio Edano."Il est évident que la centrale n'est pas en état de fonctionner normalement", a reconnu le porte-parole. "Nous devrons continuer à demander aux résidents d'évacuer dans le cas où un tel incident arriverait (..) Mais …
11 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Prisons : réhabilitation et rémission au menu
Priorité à la réhabilitation des prisonniers. C’est la tâche à laquelle s’attelle actuellement la nouvelle direction des prisons. Des critères sont définis pour accorder des remissions de peines à ceux qui ont été reconnus coupables pour des délits liés aux crimes sexuels, crapuleux et aux trafics de drogues. L’idée est de s’assurer que ceux qui font preuve de bonne conduite se voient leurs peines d’emprisonnement diminuer. Selon le nouveau commissaire des prisons, Jean Bruneau, l’univers carcéral doit être un lieu où chaque prisonnier doit reconnaître ses erreurs et de pouvoir par la suite les corriger afin de recommencer une vie …
11 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Libéralisation : deux nouveaux opérateurs bientôt pour le ciment
A partir du 1er juillet prochain, l’importation, la production, l’exportation et le prix du ciment seront libéralisés afin de permettre à de nouveaux acteurs d’entrer sur le marché et le rendre plus compétitif. Cette décision gouvernementale fait suite à la hausse du prix du ciment sur le marché mondial. Le prix a augmenté de $7 à $8. Outre Holcim et Lafarge, le pays pourra compter sur d’autres opérateurs. La compagnie Binani Cement Factory Limited est intéressée à s’implanter dans le pays. Binani Cement Limited, un des acteurs majeurs du marché émergent du ciment en Inde, a mis en œuvre des …
11 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
FIFA man asked England bid team for education centre
LONDON (AFP)The vice president of FIFA, world football's governing body, asked the leaders of England's failed World Cup 2018 bid team to pay for an education centre, The Times newspaper reported Monday.David Triesman and David Richards, the then chairman and deputy chairman of England 2018, told the British broadsheet that Jack Warner brought up the subject during a meeting in London 18 months ago.Bidding nations are forbidden from offering gifts to delegates, and the pair claim that the proposal for the centre in Warner's native Trinidad and Tobago was immediately dismissed."He didn't say: 'Do this and I'll vote for you'," …
11 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Marday Cake Shop – 100 New Cases Of Food Poisoning Yesterday
More than one hundred patients have attended Flacq hospital and that of SSRNH. Eighty-two cases were recorded in the East with 65 admitted, the hospital in the North has recorded forty cases and a dozen of admission. Employees of Marday Cake Shop Interrogated Today The officers from the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) of Riviere du [...]
11 Apr 2011, MauritiusHot
Hema Windy Seetohul, Employee Of Air Mauritius Killed In Car Accident
Hema Windy Seetohul, an employee of Air Mauritius, aged 33, was killed in an accident while she was driving her car. The tragedy happened when she was returning home with three other friends at around two o’clock in the morning after a night out with friends at a nightclub, in Flic en Flac. Her car [...]
11 Apr 2011, MauritiusHot
Why Mauritius Is The Perfect Wedding Destination?
If you have your heart set on getting married abroad, maybe with a backdrop of a beautiful palm-fringed, white sand beach, then you will have plenty to think about. As with any wedding, there are certain things that need to be organised before the big day and if you put in all the right planning, [...]
11 Apr 2011, MauritiusHot
Live Chat: Giselle Monteiro on April 12 at 1600 hrs IST
Giselle Monteiro- the Brazilian beauty- took everyone by surprise when she effortlessly portrayed the role of a Punjabi kudi 'Harleen Kaur' in Imtiaz Ali's Love Aaj Kal. She is now looking forward to the release of her second film Always Kabhi Kabhi directed by Roshan Abbas and produced by SRK's Red Chillies Entertainment. Bollywood Hungama gives you all a chance to have a live video chat with Giselle Monteiro on Tuesday, April 12, at 1600 hrs IST. Don't miss!
11 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?