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William and Kate to be Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
LONDON (AFP)Prince William was made the Duke of Cambridge on his wedding day on Friday by Queen Elizabeth II and Kate Middleton will become the Duchess of Cambridge once they are married, Buckingham Palace said."The queen has today been pleased to confer a dukedom on Prince William of Wales. His titles will be Duke of Cambridge, Earl of Strathearn and Baron Carrickfergus," the palace said."Prince William thus becomes His Royal Highness The Duke of Cambridge and Miss Catherine Middleton on marriage will become Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge."
29 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
The royal wedding: Live Report
LONDON (AFP)SO, the big day is here (thank goodness). Welcome to AFP's coverage of the royal wedding of Britain's Prince William and "commoner" (for now) Kate Middleton.As flag-waving crowds start to build in central London, around 5000 having braved the cold overnight to get a prime spot close on the processional route, AFP has reporters, photographers and camera crews out around the city, and will be following reactions around the world. Follow our live coverage here.
29 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
La SBM enregistre des bénéfices de Rs 1,6 milliards
Les résultats intérimaires de la State Bank of Mauritius Ltd (SBM) pour la période se terminant au 31 mars 2011 ont été approuvés par le conseil d’administration de la banque ce jeudi 28 avril 2011. Les bénéfices du groupe ont atteint Rs 1,603 milliards pour les neuf premiers mois de l’année financière se terminant au 31 mars 2011, soit une croissance de 4,6% par rapport à la même période de l’année précédente. Le revenu d’intérêt net a augmenté légèrement sur la même période malgré une hausse du cash reserve ratio par 200 points de base à Maurice depuis le 30 …
29 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Royal Wedding Tv Coverage: Media Prepares For Enormous TV Audience
Estimated 8,500 journalists in London for event, including some big names from major US networks Hundreds of broadcasters from around the globe will be in specially-designed camera boxes, or crammed into expensively rented office space and balconies overlooking the flag-lined route, while others will take their places in the crowd. But it is only when [...]
29 Apr 2011, MauritiusHot
La foule afflue dans les rues de Londres pour le mariage de Kate et Willima
LONDRES (AFP)Des milliers de fanatiques, touristes ou simples badauds commençaient à affluer dans les rues de Londres, vendredi tôt dans la matinée, pour assister au "mariage du siècle", celui du prince William et de Kate Middleton.La foule commençait à arriver par petits groupes, tandis que le soleil avait du mal à percer un ciel gris, laissant parfois tomber quelques gouttes inquiétantes.Sur le Mall, artère royale qui mène au palais de Buckingham, deux jeunes filles viennent d'arriver, vers 06h00 (05h00 GMT), portant des robes recouvertes d'une pancarte indiquant: "Ca aurait dû être moi".Les abords du parcours qu'empruntera le cortège transportant les …
29 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Etats-Unis: prison à vie pour le ravisseur de Jaycee Dugard, captive pendant 18 ans
LOS ANGELES (AFP)Phillip Garrido, le ravisseur de Jaycee Dugard, une jeune Américaine enlevée et violée pendant 18 ans en Californie et retrouvée en 2009, a plaidé coupable jeudi devant la justice californienne et passera le reste de ses jours en prison, a-t-on appris auprès de la cour.Nancy, l'épouse et complice de Phillip Garrido, a également plaidé coupable. Selon les termes de l'accord passé avec le parquet, elle devrait écoper pour sa part de 36 ans de prison. Les condamnations seront officiellement prononcées le 2 juin, a précisé à l'AFP Jackie Davenport, porte-parole de la Cour supérieure du comté d'El Dorado …
29 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Inspired by Big B, Prakash Jha also joins Twitter
By now, its common knowledge that Amitabh Bachchan is an avid blogger and also very active on popular social networking site 'Twitter'. In fact during the shooting of his forthcoming film Aarakshan, so inspired was director Prakash Jha by Big B's dedicated tweeting and blogging that he too decided to join the social networking community. Prakash Jha, curious to see what the fuss is all about, has recently started tweeting from his handle @prakashjha1. In one of his early tweets, Jha shares an exclusive still from his upcoming film Aarakshan. It is the picture of Amitabh Bachchan walking in the …
29 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
STC : démantèlement programmé en phases
Les premières étapes menant au démantèlement de la State Trading Corporation (STC) ont été initiées, a-t-on appris de sources concordantes. C’est dans ce contexte précis que le cabinet ministériel a donné son aval à la STC pour aller de l’avant avec la construction de trois cuves à carburant dans la zone portuaire à Port-Louis. Deux oléoducs y verront également le jour dans le cadre du projet. Réduction graduelle des activités STC L’objectif est de mettre en place toutes les infrastructures nécessaires avant l’entrée en jeu d’une compagnie pétrolière privée, Mauritius Petroleum Company, pour assurer l’importation des produits pétroliers. Celle-ci sera, …
29 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Kate and William ready for 'happiest day'
Prince William and Kate Middleton were set to marry Friday in Britain´s biggest royal wedding in 30 years, to be watched by up to half a million spectators in London and two billion global TV viewers. The red carpet and floral decorations were in place at Westminster Abbey as Britons across the country prepared to toast the occasion with champagne breakfasts and around 6,000 street parties. Over a quarter of the world´s population is expected to watch the moment Kate becomes a princess after William places the wedding ring on her finger in the church which held the funeral for …
29 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Etats-Unis: les tempêtes et tornades ont fait plus de 300 morts
TUSCALOOSA (Etats-Unis) (AFP)Les violentes tornades et inondations dues aux tempêtes balayant depuis plusieurs jours le sud des Etats-Unis ont fait au moins 305 morts, laissant dans leur sillage un paysage de ruines et de désolation, selon un bilan officiel communiqué jeudi soir à l'AFP.Dans le seul Etat de l'Alabama (sud), au moins 204 personnes ont été tuées, a déclaré à l'AFP une porte-parole des services de secours.Les habitants de cet Etat contemplaient jeudi, stupéfaits, leurs quartiers entièrement dévastés par le passage de la tempête."Les pertes de vies humaines sont bouleversantes, surtout en Alabama" et "la destruction n'y est rien moins …
29 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
JT de 19h30 – vendredi 29/04/11
Title: JT de 19h30Channel: MBC1Start Time: 19:30Date: 2011-04-29End Time: 20:15
29 Apr 2011, MBC
Zournal Kreol – vendredi 29/04/11
Title: Zournal KreolChannel: MBC2Start Time: 19:00Date: 2011-04-29End Time: 19:20
29 Apr 2011, MBC
News – Friday 29/04/11
Title: NewsChannel: MBC3Start Time: 18:30Date: 2011-04-29End Time: 18:50
29 Apr 2011, MBC
Samachar – Friday 29/04/11
Title: SamacharChannel: MBC1Start Time: 18:00Date: 2011-04-29End Time: 18:25
29 Apr 2011, MBC
Fire at dry dock leaves one dead
The police and the ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment have started their separate investigations to determine the circumstances of the fire which took the life of Vijendra Cureemsing, 27, on Wednesday night. The fire had broken on the boat FV Hae Sung no in dry dock at Quay D. It was around midnight [...]
29 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Manser Saxon offers 30 bursaries
The fifth edition of the Manser Saxon scholarship awards was held on Wednesday at the Manser Saxon premises. The contracting company Manser Saxon granted 30 scholarships to the children of its employees, mainly primary and secondary students. The scholarship helps parents cope with the cost of textbooks, exam fees and other expenses. Fabrizio Merlo, chief [...]
29 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Africa discusses free trade
A consultative workshop focusing on a tripartite free trade area of three regional economic communities, COMESA-EAC-SADC, will be held at Le Labourdonnais hotel, Port Louis today. It is being organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade in collaboration with Trademark Southern Africa. More than 50 representatives from various ministries and [...]
29 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Public officers learn to negotiate
A two-day workshop on the Principles of Negotiations in the Civil Service, moderated by the Malaysian consultant Shanta Nagendram at La Petite Cannelle, Domaines les Pailles was launched by the Minister of Civil Service and Administrative Reforms Ashit Kumar Gungah on Thursday. This workshop, which is organised by the Ministry of Civil Service and Administrative [...]
29 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
‘Health, safety managers to be compulsory’
On the occasion of World Heath and Safety Day, the minister of Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment Shakeel Mohamed inaugurated a tripartite workshop and a two-day exhibition at the Municipality of Port Louis on Thursday. For the exhibition, several organisations have come together to raise public awareness on the health and safety measures at home [...]
29 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
WIN launches leadership programme
Women In Networking (WIN) officially launched the sixth edition of the WIN Leadership Programme (WLP) on Wednesday. The project team, which is composed of Bruneau Woomed, Jane Valls, coordinators and Georgina Ragavan, champion of the programme as well as Professor Anthony Eddison, director of the Middlesex university, Mauritius were present. The programme will be held [...]
29 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily