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Africa research programme at UoM
The minister of Tertiary Education, Science, Research and Technology, Dr Rajesh Jeetah launched the Scholarly Communication in Africa Programme (SCAP) at the University of Mauritius (UOM), Réduit on Monday. The aim is to increase the visibility of African research. Dr Jeetah said that research has become an important element to promote development in a country. [...]
23 May 2011, The Independent Daily
Magistrate Beeharry stands accused for using firearm
On Monday morning, the magistrate Mahesh Beeharry appeared in court before magistrate Véronique Kwok Yin Siong Yen. Beeharry was prosecuted under a charge of “using firearm to intimidate”. Magistrate Beeharry has been charged with violation of Articles 37 and 47 of the Firearms Act for having intimidated a street hawker Sameer Emamdee’s with a revolver. [...]
23 May 2011, The Independent Daily
5,000 cruise ship jobs available
Several representatives of American cruise ships will be on the island in August. They will conduct interviews to recruit manpower to work on several 5 to 7 star ships belonging to Royal Caribbean International and Azamara Club Cruises. Chandra Kumar Seepaul, director of CSCS International manning and recruiting agent for Royal Caribbean International Cruise Line, [...]
23 May 2011, The Independent Daily
Caudan lane interchange to be operational soon
The Caudan road interchange project will be ready by October this year. The aim is to facilitate access to the South and the North while decongesting that part of the road. Motorists will not have to go through the Caudan roundabout, instead the interchange will be built over the roundabout, improving access for motorists to [...]
23 May 2011, The Independent Daily
PM consults counsel in UK
Prime Minister Dr Navin Ramgoolam will meet legal advisor Philippe Sands in Great Britain this week to review the latest developments in the Chagos Archipelago issue. The PM flew to Europe on May 20, after the Southern African Development Community summit in Namibia. Some 150 Chagossians, Olivier Bancoult, leader of the Groupe Réfugiés Chagos and [...]
23 May 2011, The Independent Daily
UK actor against monkey shipments
English comedian, actor and producer Ricky Gervais has joined the British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection (BUAV) Cargo Cruelty campaign. The British actor said that he is against airline companies transporting monkeys used for research. Gervais said, “I was shocked to learn that some airlines transport monkeys to laboratories around the world”. He added, [...]
23 May 2011, The Independent Daily
Bodha targets 12,000 tourists from China in ‘11
Air Mauritius has announced its first direct flight to Shanghai, China, scheduled for July 4. The Shanghai flights will go via Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia and will offer connections from and to Reunion, Madagascar and South Africa. The inaugural flight’s outbound journey via Kuala Lumpur is expected to take 13 hours and 40 minutes on [...]
23 May 2011, The Independent Daily
Ali Mansoor’s deputy questioned by ICAC
After Ali Mansoor,the financial secretary at the Ministry of Finance, his deputy Patrick Wong Hing was convened by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) on Monday. He was lengthily questioned at the offices found at Quay D, near the harbour. The investigators are checking and counter checking facts before making the next move. Patrick Wong [...]
23 May 2011, The Independent Daily
Maigrot in police custody until May 26
Bernard Maigrot, the prime suspect in the high profile murder case of 32-year-old stylist Vanessa Lagesse, was arrested by the police on Monday. He will remain under police custody till May 26 when the bail motion filed by his lawyers Gavin Glover, Yves Hein and Ivan Collendavelloo will be debated. However, police officers have already [...]
23 May 2011, The Independent Daily
CWA considers ban on car wash
The decision on outdoor water use restriction will be taken at the office of the minister of Energy and Public Utilities Rashid Beebeejaun this week.
23 May 2011, motors.mega.mu
La gazette de Roland-Garros: pression sur Leconte, papas et "visiteurs du soir"
PARIS (AFP)Riton sous pression. Henri Leconte a senti la pression monter à quelques heures de son premier Roland-Garros... en tant qu'animateur de talk-show. Tous les soirs de la quinzaine du tournoi, il sera aux commandes d'une émission en direct sur Eurosport durant laquelle il entend "faire connaître le tennis d'une toute autre façon". "C'est excitant, on se jette à l'eau ! On va dire les choses mais en restant correct avec des angles totalement différents. Il n'y aura pas que des invités du tennis", s'est enthousiasmé +Riton+. Premier convié: le comédien Smaïn.Ah maman... Quand Francesca Schiavone entre sur le court …
23 May 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Runs - Speed and precipice ...
It's not just the "DC Big Bikes" or tunes that have their cars "runs". The small cars are also looking to live their way, but far from the large crowd attracted by the formerly underground racing cars.
23 May 2011, motors.mega.mu
Les prochains jours seront déterminants
Relations industrielles dans le port
23 May 2011, business.mega.mu
Les salaires en hôtellerie seront revus
23 May 2011, business.mega.mu
Mauritian Cabinet meeting on Friday
A number of issues were on the table during the Cabinet meeting on Friday
23 May 2011, business.mega.mu
Emtel sponsors childrens garden at Trois Boutiques
The inauguration ceremony of the garden took place on Saturday
23 May 2011, business.mega.mu
The prices for water tanks skyrocketed
The water crisis has also sparked an increase in the sale of plastic utensils such as buckets and tubs
23 May 2011, business.mega.mu
Mangalore rejects fuel
Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) has responded to the allegations of exporting contaminated petroleum products to Mauritius
23 May 2011, business.mega.mu
Accidents: several injured, including two policemen, during the weekend
The road still has several injured during the weekend. Three accidents were reported, two occurred in the north and the third at St. Julien during a cycling competition in Pamplemousses.
23 May 2011, motors.mega.mu