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Grand Sable . He Confesses burning his Brother in law with Rhum
A seasonal worker admitted having burned his wife’s brother with rum last weekend . The family is facing a very difficult situation . This is not Vijay Sanaruth who deny this . This bricklayer of 30 years is fighting against death in burn unit of Victoria Hospital in Candos last week. The drama took place
07 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot
Rare Mauritius stamps displayed in Delhi
For the first time, Mauritius participated at the world exhibition of philately in India. This exhibition attracted over 75 countries from across the world and was inaugurated by the President of India, Pratibha Patil. Thousands of visitors had the opportunity to admire and purchase philatelic items from various countries. The Mauritius ‘Post Office’ and ‘Blue [...]
07 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Climate hits sugarcane crop
The climatic condition prevailing since last year has had a negative impact on sugarcane cultivation. As a result, instead of producing around 450,000 tonnes of sugar for the harvest year 2011-2012, major players of the industry, which remains the backbone of the economy, say that the drought has adversely affected harvest and only 400,000 to [...]
07 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Workshop pays tribute to Jamaican author Olive Senor
The magazine l’Atelier d’Ecriture has come out with a double issue (19 and 20) in which it has paid a special tribute to Olive Senor. A native of Trelawny, an isolated area north of Jamaica and from a relatively poor family, Senor has published many poems and stories. Some of his works from the collection [...]
07 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Oomar Uteem health centre inaugurated
Dr Oomar Uteem Education for health centre was inaugurated on Sunday at the Dr AR Nawab Education Complex in Port Louis. The organization registered with the NGO, enjoys corporate social responsibility benefits and will conduct an initial screening exercise within 15 days. In addition, a Heart Network for the prevention and detection of cardiovascular disease [...]
07 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Ministry conducts cervical cancer awareness campaign
The Ministry of Health and Quality of Life will conduct an awareness campaign on cervical cancer throughout the month of March. The campaign is part of the government’s policy of lowering the incidence and impact of cancer in Mauritius, given that one third of cancers are preventable and one third treatable, if detected in time. [...]
07 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Terminate MedPxoint clinic contract, says Ashok Jugnauth
Missing from the country’s political scene for quite some time, Union Nationale leader Ashok Jugnauth has finally broken his silence. He spoke to his supporters at a rally in St Pierre to mark International Women’s Day, which will be celebrated on March 8. He commented on the MedPoint case, calling on the government to terminate [...]
06 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Bangladeshis fired for assaulting supervisor
The Compagnie mauricienne de textile (CMT) located at La Tour Koenig fired eight Bangladeshi workers on Saturday night for assaulting a supervisor who is also from Bangladesh. It was the duty of the supervisor to shut down the water supply in the dorms every night at 9.30 pm. As the Bangladeshi employees were not satisfied [...]
06 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
‘Women must play role to bring change’
Leela Devi Dookun-Luchoomun , president of the women’s wing of the Mouvement Socialiste Militant (MSM), has pointed out that the future lies in the hands of the younger generation. “It is through our actions that we must convey our values,” she said during a seminar organised as part of the celebration of International Women’s Day. [...]
06 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Bambous sewage station to be relocated
During its meeting on March 4, the Cabinet ruled in favour of the residents of Bambous and agreed to halt the proposed construction of the sewage pumping station in the vicinity of St Sauveur church. The pumping station will be relocated to another site, some 86 metres away from the church. The minister of Local [...]
06 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Soodhun reassures population on fuel availability
Speaking at a press conference on Sunday, minister of Industry and Commerce Showkutally Soodhun strongly criticised Opposition leader Paul Bérenger’s stance regarding the availability of petroleum products on the local market. “Paul Bérenger is trying to make statements on the scarcity of petroleum products on the local market to scare the population,” Soodhun said. He [...]
06 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
The new Caudan interchange will be ready in October
The Road Development Authority (RDA) informs that the work will be completed in October.
06 Mar 2011, motors.mega.mu
Célébration de la Journée de la Femme 2011
Embauche des mères actives : recul prévu en 2011 Mauvaise nouvelle à la veille de la célébration de la Journée internationale de la Femme le 8 mars : les perspectives... Read more »
06 Mar 2011, KotZot
Début du carême chrétien conduisant à la fête de Pâques
Le carême chrétien débute cette semaine, le 9 mars avec le Mercredi des Cendres. Ce temps de jeûne de 40 jours (excluant les dimanches) culminera avec la célébration de Pâques,... Read more »
06 Mar 2011, KotZot
Liverpool 3 Manchester United 1
Dirk Kuyt scored one of the easiest hat-tricks you are ever likely to see as Liverpool blew the title race wide open with a comfortable win at Anfield. Sir Alex... Read more »
06 Mar 2011, KotZot
L’échangeur du Caudan prêt en août 2011
L’échangeur du Caudan, dont la construction a débuté à la fin de l’année dernière, commence à prendre forme et devrait être prêt au mois d’août prochain. C’est en tout cas... Read more »
06 Mar 2011, KotZot
PayMobile : Quand le téléphone devient porte-monnaie
Aujourd’hui, les téléphones cellulaires remplacent plusieurs objets à la fois : lecteur mp3, caméra, calendrier électronique, réveille-matin… Et si on ajoutait les cartes de crédit, de débit et l’argent comptant... Read more »
06 Mar 2011, KotZot
Mobilisation contre la hausse des prix
La campagne de mobilisation contre la hausse des prix et l’augmentation du coût de la vie commence à prendre forme. La Confédération des Travailleurs du Secteur Privé (CTSP), dont l’une... Read more »
06 Mar 2011, KotZot
3 New Hospitals for Aids Patients
The government is moving ahead with its plan to decentralize health care for the aids patients . To date, there are only two centers, one in Port Louis and the other Candos that offer a service for these patients. The decision was endorsed by the Cabinet this Friday, March 4. Three regional centers will soon
06 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot
First Poker tournament in Mauritius will take place from March 26 till April 3rd
Mauritius will host the Million Paradise Poker Tour - the biggest poker tournament in the Indian Ocean
06 Mar 2011, business.mega.mu