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FSC holds Africa regional meeting from Feb 9-11
The Financial Services Commission (FSC) will host the 26th IOSCO-Africa Middle East Regional Committee (AMERC) meeting from February 9 to 11.
02 Feb 2011, The Independent Daily
Stiglitz arriving in Mauritius next week
Nobel prize winner and American economist Joseph Stiglitz will deliver a speech at the Swami Vivekanand a International Convention Centre (SVICC),Pailles on February 9.
02 Feb 2011, The Independent Daily
Japanese buses preferrred by NTC
The National Transport Corporation (NTC) recently acquired 36 new buses of the Nissan brand. The new buses will help reduce expenses related to the repair of buses which are worn out. The old buses will be replaced with new ones that consume lesser diesel.
02 Feb 2011, The Independent Daily
Charles Ng Cheng Hin sheds light on Chinese culture, astrology
Charles Ng Cheng Hin,former teacher, accountant and president of the Chinese Speaking Association said that the association is very active.
02 Feb 2011, The Independent Daily
Accused Bhoyroo discharged from hospital, taken back to prison
Diop Bhoyroo, one of the twins charged for possession of a firearm in court, returned to his cell at La Bastille, Phoenix on Tuesday after spending 24 hours in hospital.
02 Feb 2011, The Independent Daily
Gungah confirms signing of Procedure Agreements
Minister of Civil Service and Administrative Reforms Ashit Gungah confirmed the signing of Procedures Agreements approved by the Employment Relations Act (ERA).
02 Feb 2011, The Independent Daily
Court rejects ICAC charges against police officer
Magistrate Azam Neerooa of the Intermediary Court has ruled that the Independent Commission against Corruption could not prove that police officer Jaipraygassen Seeneevassen was guilty.
02 Feb 2011, The Independent Daily
TJC follows up on last year’s cases
The Truth and Justice Commission (TJC) is currently following up on the cases that were filed last year. The date for the hearings is yet unknown.
02 Feb 2011, The Independent Daily
Premier League Predictions – 1st to 2nd February 2011
English Premier League 2011 predictions for football match scheduled between 1 and 2 February 2011 are as listed below. Good luck and share your best tips as usual in the comments below. Sorry for the delay to post this thread. Was quite stuck up away from home. Good luck to all. Match for this round [...]Original Post at: Premier League Predictions – 1st to 2nd February 2011 - To subscribe to our Daily News section, click here.
01 Feb 2011, Island Crisis
Mauritians in Egypt advised caution
Families of Mauritians living in Egypt are worried over the emerging chaotic situation in Egypt. So far, the protests have been aimed at ousting President Hosni Mubarak and his regime, not against foreigners.
01 Feb 2011, The Independent Daily
UNDP to help boost
A workshop on energy efficiency for residential and non-residential building plans will be held at La Cannelle, Domaine Les Pailles on February 2. It will be organised by the Ministry of Energy and Public Utilities and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
31 Jan 2011, The Independent Daily
Varma adresses workshop on corporate governance
On Monday morning, theAttorney general Yatin Varma participated in a half day workshop and addressed participants on corporate governanceand communication.
31 Jan 2011, The Independent Daily
Friendship College Boys celebrates 50th anniv
Friendship College Boys (FCB) in Goodlands celebrated its 50th anniversary on Monday in the presence of several eminent personalities, including minister of Education and Human Resources Vasant Bunwaree, minister of Civil Service Affairs and Administrative Reforms Ashit Gungah, minister of Arts and Culture Mookhesswur Choonee and PPS Lormus Bundhoo.
31 Jan 2011, The Independent Daily
Jugnauth on foreign mission
The vice prime minister, minister of Finance and Economic Development, Pravind Jugnauth, left the country on Sunday on an official mission to Paris and London from February 1 to 4.
31 Jan 2011, The Independent Daily
Water level in reservoirs unchanged for 2 days, situation still critical
A high-level meeting to discuss the water situation in the country was held on Monday at the office of the minister of Energy and Public Utilities, Rashid Beebeejaun.
31 Jan 2011, The Independent Daily
Admission in Lower VI
The Ministry of Education and Human Resources informs the public that applications are invited from eligible students for transfer or admission in Lower VI of state secondary schools and colleges, Mahatma Gandhi secondary schools (MGSS), Mahatma Gandhi Institute (MGI) and Rabindranath Tagore secondary school (RTSS).
31 Jan 2011, The Independent Daily
Int’l fashion show on Feb 11
To build and promote the fashion industry in Mauritius, the International Institute of Fashion Technology (IIFT), Mauritius and the NSB Pearls Group, India, are organising the ‘International Fashion Extravaganza 2011’ which will be held at the J&J Auditorium, Phoenix. This was announced at the Port Louis City Club during a press conference on Monday. The event is going to be held from February 11-13.
31 Jan 2011, The Independent Daily
Historian speaks on slave history
Historian Jocelyn Chan Low gave multiple insights on salve history. He said the abolition of slavery resulted from pressure on parliament by proponents of slavery abolition such as social groups. The pressure groups were guided by religious considerations.
31 Jan 2011, The Independent Daily
Activities to mark abolition of slavery
A number of activities are being organised in various parts of the island to mark the 176th anniversary of the abolition of slavery on February 1.
31 Jan 2011, The Independent Daily
Mauritians in Egypt advised caution
Families of Mauritians living in Egypt are worried over the emerging chaotic situation in Egypt. So far, the protests have been aimed at ousting President Hosni Mubarak and his regime, not against foreigners.
31 Jan 2011, The Independent Daily