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Microsoft sponsors digital literacy course in Mauritius
SOS Poverty handed out certificates to 250 beneficiaries of the Microsoft Digital Literacy and Microsoft Unlimited Potential programmes
26 Jul 2011, business.mega.mu
University of Mauritius ranks 23rd among the top 100 African universities
And 3,000th among 12,000 top universities at the international level
26 Jul 2011, business.mega.mu
The first general assembly of the African Tax Administration Forum in Mauritius
The ATAF is a platform for African tax administrations to address common tax policy issues and capacity building initiatives
26 Jul 2011, business.mega.mu
auritius recorded its highest FDI ever in 2010 attracting $430 million
The total stock of FDI in Mauritius is estimated at $2,319 million.
26 Jul 2011, business.mega.mu
Australian painter Margaret Olley dead at 88
SYDNEY (AFP)Australian painter Margaret Olley has died at the age of 88, the Art Gallery of New South Wales said on Tuesday.Best known for her colourful still life paintings, Olley, who was found dead at her Sydney home, was one of Australia's most important and respected artists."She was a painter -- there was absolutely no other career for her," gallery director Edmund Capon said, adding her work was in the grand tradition of the still life."As a painter Margaret found a wealth of beauty, humanity and inspiration in the most humble and prosaic of things -- bowls of fruit, flowers, …
26 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Accident ferroviaire en Chine: l'Etat ordonne le contrôle de l'information
PEKIN (AFP)Le gouvernement chinois a ordonné aux médias de s'en tenir à la version officielle dans leurs articles sur la collision de deux trains à Wenzhou (est), a rapporté mardi le China Digital Times, un site internet basé aux Etats-Unis, en citant un document du département de la Propagande.Le bilan de l'accident ferroviaire survenu samedi soir, le pire en Chine depuis 2008, s'est entretemps alourdi à 39 morts, a rapporté l'agence Chine nouvelle.Les médias doivent "utiliser l'information rendue publique par les autorités" et ne pas "conduire d'interviews indépendantes", selon la directive officielle.Les documents du département de la Propagande sont distribués …
26 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
'Angoor' remake - what's the latest?
What's the latest on the remake of ANGOOR, which is expected to star Shah Rukh Khan [in the role essayed by Sanjeev Kumar] and directed by Rohit Shetty? Well, the rumor mills are agog with the news that Rohit is keen to start the film now that SINGHAM has released. "Well, I have had meetings with Shah Rukh, but till we finalize the script, we won't go ahead with it," Rohit clarifies. There's talk that Rohit is also planning a project with Ranbir Kapoor. "That the latest rumor doing the rounds [smiles]. We haven't discussed a film project, so the …
26 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Son recovering from surfing mishap: Schwarzenegger
LOS ANGELES (AFP)Arnold Schwarzenegger says his 13-year-old son Christopher will soon be back "at full speed" after a surfing accident last week left him hospitalized in intensive care.The former California governor and movie star -- who is being divorced by his wife Maria Shriver after he admitted to fathering a child by their housekeeper -- thanked well-wishers who voiced support for the boy's recovery."Thanks for all your support for Christopher. It means a lot to me & to him," said Schwarzenegger, who released a joint statement with Shriver on Friday talking about "our son Christopher.""He's doing much better & we'll …
26 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
The interchange at roundabout Caudan ready in October
The interchange to replace the roundabout Caudan begins to take shape. The workers take turns day and night to make it passable by late September or early October.
26 Jul 2011, motors.mega.mu
Les squatters de Vallée-Pitot doivent vider les lieux
La route périphérique (Ring Road) commence à sortir de terre à Sorèze. Les premiers travaux ont déjà commencé. Il y a même le tracé. Le seul hic est ce qu’il adviendra des squatters de Vallée-Pitot.
26 Jul 2011, motors.mega.mu
Remise de certificats aux bénéficiaires des programmes Microsoft Digital literacy et Microsoft Unlimited Potential
Sous le patronage de Microsoft Océan Indien, SOS Poverty, a procédé le 25 juillet 2011, au Islamic Cultural Centre (ICC) à Port-Louis, à la remise de certificats aux 250 bénéficiaires des programmes Microsoft Digital Literacy et Microsoft Unlimited Potential. Le bénéficiaire du programme Train the Trainer, Joevany Lisette, a également reçu son certificat de formation attestant de l’acquisition de compétences fondamentales pour la formation de futurs stagiaires. SOS Poverty a, en outre, accueilli un nouveau partenaire notamment la e-Inclusion Foundation, qui met des ordinateurs reconditionnés à disposition des familles défavorisées. "Nous sommes heureux de constater que 75% des 2750 personnes …
26 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Athlétisme: l'Américaine Allyson Felix courra les 200 et 400 m aux mondiaux en Corée du Sud
LOS ANGELES (AFP)L'Américaine Allyson Felix, 25 ans, a déclaré qu'elle courrait les 200 et 400m aux Mondiaux de Daegu (27 août-4 septembre) en Corée du Sud.La triple championne du monde en titre du 200 m a finalement fait part de sa décision sur son compte Twitter."J'ai décidé de faire le double (200m et 400m) aux mondiaux. Ce sera très difficile, mais c'est le premier pas à faire qui est difficile pour atteindre le sommet", a-t-elle indiqué.Allyson Felix, avait remporté en juin le 400 m des Championnats des Etats-Unis d'athlétisme, qui servent de sélection pour les Mondiaux de Daegu, samedi à …
26 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Norvège: des milliers de roses brandies en hommage aux victimes
OSLO (AFP) Plus de 150.000 roses brandies vers le ciel: c'est ainsi que les habitants d'Oslo venus en masse sur le port, dans le centre de la capitale, ont choisi de rendre hommage aux victimes de la double attaque de vendredi.De mémoire de Norvégien, on n'avait pas vu un tel rassemblement depuis la fin de la seconde guerre mondiale. Lundi soir, ils affluaient de tous les coins de la ville, une rose à la main, pour ce que le bouche à oreille a baptisé "la parade de la rose"."Nous sommes venus par solidarité, pour être tous ensemble et partager notre …
26 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Teenager assaulted in nightclub
Police officials arrested two teenage boys, namely Jordan Cadapen, 18, and B B, 17, after they allegedly assaulted Ashley Laroussé, 18, at the Paradox nightclub early on Sunday morning. The suspects were presented at the District Court of Rose Hill under a charge of assault but were not granted bail as the police objected to [...]
26 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Laughter fest ends on jolly note
The second edition of the ‘Festival du Rire’ ended on Sunday with the stand-up comedy show presented by Georges Mathieu. No one was spared. From local politicians to even French president Nicolas Sarkozy and his wife Carla were at the centre of his jokes. Mathieu said during the show, “We took a dig at [...]
26 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Microsoft sponsors digital literacy course
On Saturday, SOS Poverty handed out certificates to 250 beneficiaries of the Microsoft Digital Literacy and Microsoft Unlimited Potential programmes at the Islamic Cultural Centre (ICC), Port Louis. The programme was sponsored by Microsoft Indian Ocean. Joevany Lisette, the beneficiary of the Train the Trainer programme, also received her certificate. This is an affirmation that [...]
26 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Poets pay tribute to Malcolm de Chazal
Le Concile des Poètes, the second theatrical presentation to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Malcolm de Chazal, was as successful as the first one, Désamorantes. On Sunday, the Institut Français de Maurice (IFM) was overflowing with spectators eager to see this piece written by Chazal between 1950 and 1954. Le Concile des Poetes tackles multiple [...]
26 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Dookun-Luchoomun announces national policy on NGOs
The Ministry of Social Security, National Solidarity and Reform Institutions is working on a national policy for non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Mauritius. This was announced by the minister of Social Security, Leela Devi Dookhun-Luchoomun, during an award ceremony held in Port Louis on Monday. Three NGO volunteers were rewarded on the occasion. “I have no [...]
26 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Mohamed aims at workplace safety
Mauritius will soon ratify the Convention on Promotional Framework for Occupational Safety and Health. However, it is pointless to ratify a convention without applying it. This was stated by the minister of Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment, Shakeel Mohamed at the launch of a national tripartite workshop held at the Gold Crest Hotel, Quatre Bornes [...]
26 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Life expectancy up by
According to the latest Health Statistics Report published by the Ministry of Health and Quality of Life, birth rate in 2010 stood at 11.5 per 1,000 mid-year resident population, compared to 11.8 in 2009. During the period 2000 to 2010, life expectancy at birth increased by two years for males (from 67 to 69 years) [...]
26 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily