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Libération de la journaliste d'Al-Jazira disparue en Syrie
DOHA (AFP)La journaliste d'Al-Jazira Dorothy Parvez, disparue en Syrie il y trois semaines et qui aurait été détenue en Iran, a été libérée et a regagné Doha, a annoncé mercredi la chaîne satellitaire."Dorothy Parvez a été libérée, près de trois semaines après sa disparition après son arrivée à Damas pour couvrir les protestations" pro-démocratie dans ce pays, a annoncé la chaîne satellitaire dans un communiqué."Le mystère entourant la disparition de Dorothy Parvez est demeuré jusqu'à sa libération", a ajouté la chaîne, sans confirmer sa détention en Iran.Mme Parvez, une Américano-canado-iranienne travaillant pour le service en anglais d'Al-Jazira, a, selon les …
18 May 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Nakata headlines Japan quake charity football match
HONG KONG (AFP)Japanese superstar Hidetoshi Nakata is to headline an earthquake charity match in Hong Kong against Spain's Villareal next week, a report said on Wednesday.The midfielder, known as Japan's answer to David Beckham in his playing days, will turn out for Hong Kong league champions Kitchee in the fundraiser at Hong Kong Stadium next Thursday."We are happy to have secured Nakata's services," Kitchee boss Ken Ng Kin told the South China Morning Post. "He has been very busy playing in a number of charity games and has to change his schedule to come to Hong Kong."Nakata will wear jersey …
18 May 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Le bâtiment MCB de St Jean certifié BREEAM
Alors que sa construction est en passe d’être achevée, le nouveau bâtiment de la MCB, sis au rond-point de Saint Jean, a déjà signé une première. Il est devenu le premier building de l’hémisphère sud à obtenir la certification (British Establishment Environmental Impact Method (BREEAM) avec la mention Bien. La BREEAM est le référentiel le plus utilisé à travers le monde pour évaluer la performance environnementale des bâtiments. Créé en 1990, il a évolué régulièrement pour prendre en compte l’évolution de la réglementation et se décliner en plusieurs versions selon les types de bâtiments. Aujourd’hui, la certification BREEAM évalue la …
18 May 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Press freedom respected in Mauritius, says PM
Freedom of expression in Mauritius is guaranteed by the Constitution and freedom of the press is respected in Mauritius. This was stated by Prime Minister Dr Navin Ramgoolam at the National Assembly on Tuesday. He was replying to a question from MP Joe Lesjongard about the unfavourable reports on Mauritius by two international institutions, namely [...]
18 May 2011, The Independent Daily
Ligue 1: titre en vue pour Lille, Paris vise le podium
PARIS (AFP)Lille peut quasiment assurer le titre de champion de France mercredi en battant Sochaux lors de son match en retard de la 36e journée du Championnat de France tandis que, dans le même temps, Paris peut chasser Lyon du podium et prendre une option pour la C1 s'il s'impose à Bordeaux.En cas de victoire contre les Lionceaux, les Lillois, tout auréolés de leur victoire en Coupe de France samedi contre le PSG (1-0), compteraient en effet six points d'avance sur Marseille, qui s'est emmêlé les pinceaux dimanche à Lorient (2-2).A deux journées du terme et avec une différence de …
18 May 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Mare aux Vacoas water level remains worrying
The water level of the island’s largest reservoir has been gradually decreasing. The situation has reached a point where Mare aux Vacoas is currently filled at only 39.1 per cent. A delegation from the Singapore Public Utilities Board and Singapore Cooperation Enterprise visited the island in October 2010 to evaluate the country’s needs for water [...]
18 May 2011, The Independent Daily
Lower VI students motivated, show interest in Young Journalist competition
Form 6 students, who are participating in the Young Journalist of the Year competition, are full of enthusiasm and motivation. Research work, contacting people and looking for quotes are fascinating them and some are even thinking of joining the journalism field after completing their studies. Farheen Rajani, HSC student at Loreto College, Port Louis, finds [...]
18 May 2011, The Independent Daily
Microsoft launches Windows Phone 7
Microsoft Indian Ocean has unveiled the Windows Phone 7, the latest Microsoft operating system for mobile phones. The software has been designed to help users stay connected while away from office. It provides a single interface. The smartphone HTC Mozart, operating on the new Windows Phone 7 platform, is now available at Maurisystem Ltd, the [...]
18 May 2011, The Independent Daily
Progress slow at freeport
The proposed construction of a new cargo and freeport zone at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport has been facing multiple delays. The Airport of Mauritius Co limited (AML), in conjunction with the Board of Investment (BOI) had initiated the first steps for important project to start soon. However, the tender exercise to identify a master [...]
18 May 2011, The Independent Daily
Arumugum eyes Everest summit
Jaysen Arumugum is on his way to becoming the first Mauritian to climb Mt Everest, giving an update on the present conditions informed that, “The weather forecasts and rope fixing are all coming together now and we will most probably be leaving base camp on May 19 or 20 for the summit on May 26 [...]
18 May 2011, The Independent Daily
Ministries inspecting food hygiene
An inspection week for food security is being held after the Flying Squad of the Ministry of Health and Quality of Life warned a total of 75 restaurant owners for non-compliance of the Food Act on Monday. According to an officer of the Ministry of Health and Quality of Life, these owners did not comply [...]
18 May 2011, The Independent Daily
Measures taken to improve traffic fluidity, road safety
Traffic situation at La Croisée Sans Souci At the National Assembly’s parliamentary session on Tuesday, member of parliament Jim Seetaram wanted to know whether there has been an increase in road congestion as a result of road obstruction at La Croisée Sans Souci to Montagne Blanche police station. In reply Prime Minister Dr Navin Ramgoolam [...]
18 May 2011, The Independent Daily
Twice as many men as women employed
The labour force for the year 2010 was estimated at 581,300 with 362,400 males and 218,900 females. Employment last year stood at 536,100 with 345,700 males and 190,400 females. These figures were published by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) on Tuesday. According to the report, the estimated number of unemployed for 2010 was 45,200 (16,700 [...]
18 May 2011, The Independent Daily
Govt opens ICT to senior citizens
With a view to encourage the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) among senior citizens and rural area residents, the National Computer Board (NCB) and Mauritius Post Ltd (MPL) launched the ‘Get Online Week’. This six-day drive was inaugurated on Tuesday to mark World Telecommunications and Information Society Day celebrated every year on May [...]
18 May 2011, The Independent Daily
L'image d'Obama et des Etats-Unis décline dans le monde musulman, selon un sondage
WASHINGTON (AFP)L'image des Etats-Unis s'est dégradée dans le monde arabo-musulman en un an, selon un sondage publié mardi, deux jours avant que le président américain Barack Obama ne prononce un discours sur les révoltes pro-démocratiques en Afrique du Nord et au Proche-Orient.L'Indonésie, pays musulman le plus peuplé et où M. Obama a passé une partie de son enfance, est le seul où la majorité des sondés dit avoir une opinion favorable des Etats-Unis, selon ce sondage du Pew Research Center.Mais même dans ce pays, le pourcentage d'opinions favorables a diminué, passant de 59 à 54% entre 2010 et 2011.Le président …
18 May 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Government valuer allowed to moonlight
Yodhun Bissessur, government chief valuer, is allowed private practices against remuneration as long as there is no conflict of interest and the work is carried outside his normal working hours. This moonlighting practice is in line with PRB report, pointed out the minister of Finance and Economic Development Pravind Jugnauth on Tuesday in reply to [...]
18 May 2011, The Independent Daily
Elle venait de quitter l’abri de la CDU – Une fillette de 8 ans renversée par un camion
Sabine L., âgée de 8 ans et habitant Camp-Le-Vieux, n’a pas été gâtée par le destin. Alors que sa grand-mère de 78 ans voulait qu’elle quitte l’abri pour enfants pour venir vivre chez elle, la fillette a été percutée par un camion. Au moment du drame, Sabine L. traversait la route sur un passage clouté, dimanche matin, à Canot, Petite-Rivière.
18 May 2011, motors.mega.mu
Beyonce, Madonna honor Oprah in farewell shows
CHICAGO (AFP)"Oprah, because of you women everywhere have graduated to a new level of understanding of what we are, of who we are, and most importantly who we can be," Beyonce said before launching into the set.Jerry Seinfeld got the audience laughing by thanking Oprah for teaching men how to be better husbands and how to survive disagreements by learning to talk as if they're on Oprah: "Just listen, nod and answer the question."Winfrey's devoted fans may be losing a beloved afternoon companion, but they certainly won't have to say goodbye.The cultural kingmaker -- whose comfy couches have launched scores …
18 May 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Minissha Lamba detained at Mumbai airport
Minissha Lamba's return journey from the Cannes Film Festival is something which won't go down as a happy memory. First the petite actress happened to lose some of her baggage at the Nice airport. The actress tweeted, "Disaster has struck. A baggage of mine has been stolen at Nice Airport. I can't believe something like this has happened. Standing at the Emirates counter for one hour. Even with two CCTV cameras right over d baggage, police or airline still wont confirm if it was 'stolen' or 'misplaced'. For some reason they, r just refusing to confirm via their CCTV. The …
18 May 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Cargo Handling vers la privatisation
La Cargo Handling Corporation (CHC) est à la recherche d´un partenaire stratégique en vue de sa privatisation envisagée. Valeur du jour, les actionnaires de la CHC sont le gouvernement, qui détient 6 % d´actions, la State Investment Corporation (SIC) avec 54 % et la Mauritius Ports Authority (MPA) avec 40 %. Les deux principaux syndicaux du port, notamment la Mauritius Transport & Port Employees Union et la Port-Louis Maritime Employees Union sont contre la privatisation de la CHC. L’organisme n’emploie que 1 300 personnes. Selon nos recoupements d´informations glanés auprès de l´organisme, la direction est en faveur de la privatisation …
18 May 2011, Orange Ki News ?