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Obama veut économiser des milliards, éreinte le budget républicain
WASHINGTON (AFP)Barack Obama a fixé mercredi l'objectif de réduire le déficit de 4.000 milliards de dollars cumulés sur 12 ans et éreinté les plans des républicains lors d'un discours sur la situation budgétaire des Etats-Unis, sujet brûlant alors que débute la campagne présidentielle de 2012.Neuf jours après sa déclaration de candidature à un second mandat, le président s'est dit décidé à atteindre ces objectifs d'économie "tout en protégeant la classe moyenne, nos engagements vis-à-vis des personnes âgées et nos investissements dans l'avenir", et a souhaité utiliser "un scalpel plutôt qu'une machette" pour tailler dans les dépenses.Mais il a aussi prévenu …
14 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
NTA flip flops on number plates
After revising its rule of speedometres on motorcycles, the government has once again amended its decision regarding the new number plates for vehicles. Minister of Public Infrastructure Anil Bachoo said that all new cars must necessarily have the new plates, adding that otherwise, stringent actions will be taken. However, regarding all other vehicles, the decision [...]
14 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Students throng job fair organised by UoM
The Student Union, in collaboration with the faculty of law and management (FLM) at the University of Mauritius (UoM), organised a job fair on April 11 and 12 at Paul Octave Wiehe Auditorium, Réduit. Around 17 companies namely KPMG, Intercontinental Trust Ltd, DTOS Ltd, ABAX Corporate Services, Utilis, Ernst & Young, HSBC, Beachcomber Group, Maradiva, [...]
14 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
CIM event to raise funds for charity
The CIM group will organise the second edition of the Cim Run, Ride and Walk for Charity 2011 on May 8 at Mont Choisy. The objective is to raise funds for the NGO Society for Aid to Children Inoperable in Mauritius (SACIM), through a sporting event. The announcement was made at a press conference held [...]
14 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
IMF holds forum on macroeconomy
Mauritius is hosting a seminar on macroeconomic management and financial sector issues from April 11 to 22 at the Grand Baie International Conference Centre. The event is being organised by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Institute in collaboration with the Regional Multidisciplinary Centre of Excellence (RMCE). Some 80 participants, mostly senior treasury and finance officials [...]
14 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Report punches holes in human rights practices
According to the Human Rights Report 2010 released by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labour, human rights are not respected in Mauritius. Several problems linked to human rights in Mauritius are detailed in the report, namely police abuse, overpopulation in prisons, restriction concerning freedom of the press, corruption, violence and discrimination against women, [...]
14 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Renewable energy discussed
The faculty of engineering at the University of Mauritius (UoM) organised a workshop in line with the ‘Small Developing Island Renewable Energy Knowledge and Technology Transfer Network (DIREKT)’ project on Wednesday at UoM. The DIREKT project comprises several packages. One that has been completed is assessment on need of the country for renewable energy technologies. [...]
14 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Holcim to market new types of cement in 2012
Holcim (Mauritius) Ltd organised a seminar at Domaines Les Pailles, on Wednesday on the new types of cement and their application for construction projects. Around 50 professionals from the construction sector, including architects, engineers and consultants, were present. Patrick Bouchard from Holcim who has over 25 years of experience in the field, said, “Most of [...]
14 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Bappoo launches DVD on children’s rights
According to the minister of Gender Equality, Child Development and Family Welfare Sheila Bappoo, parents should assume responsibility towards their children. She stated that most of the cases of abuse and aggression that her ministry has to tackle concern abuses inflicted by family members towards their kin. In this context, she welcomed the initiative of [...]
14 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
‘Bérenger against Asian projects’
Somduth Dulthumun, chairman of the Mauritius Sanatan Dharma Temples Federation (MSDTF), believes that there is flagrant discrimination against everything that is called Hindu or Indian in the country. On this note, Dulthumun added that the leader of the Opposition Paul Bérenger is always against Asian projects. “When the Indian Oil Company wanted to set up [...]
14 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Jugnauth, Belgian finance minister discuss DTAA
The Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) between Belgium and Mauritius was discussed following the meeting between vice prime minister, minister of Finance and Economic Development Pravind Jugnauth and his Belgium counterpart Didier Reynders on Wednesday in Brussels. The agreement between both countries exists since 1995 and Jugnauth wants to implement it. He also spoke of [...]
14 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Tengur deplores high cost of living
The Association for the Protection of the Environment and Consumers (APEC), a non-governmental organisation, launched its first educational workshop on consumer empowerment on Wednesday in Port Louis. Among those present at the launch ceremony were minister of Business Michael Sik Yuen and government chief whip Suren Dayal. The aim of the workshop is to inform [...]
14 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Les pays émergents du Brics contre la guerre en Libye, inquiets des afflux de capitaux
SANYA (Chine) (AFP)Les cinq pays émergents du groupe Brics se sont prononcés jeudi contre l'usage de la force en Libye et au Moyen-Orient, profitant aussi de leur sommet en Chine pour souligner les risques des afflux de capitaux dans leurs économies."Nous partageons le principe selon lequel l'usage de la force doit être évité", affirment le Brésil, la Russie, l'Inde, la Chine et l'Afrique du Sud (Brics) dans un projet de déclaration conjointe à l'issue du sommet de Sanya, dans le sud de la Chine.Le groupe Brics, élargi pour la première fois à l'Afrique du Sud, se déclare "profondément inquiet face …
14 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Le Fish Pot investit nos eaux
Un nouveau filet de pêche vient d’être jeté a la mer. Il s’appelle le Fish Pot. Il a été conçu par des norvégiens. Généralement utiliser pour capturer des crustacés et des mollusques, le Fish Pot serait également propice pour la pêche de poisson selon les besoins du marché. Cette nouvelle technique de pêche fait suite a l’accord de coopération [...]
14 Apr 2011, MBC
Accident à Plaine Champagne hier après midi
Il aurait perdu le contrôle de son bus. C’est une des explications que donne le chauffeur de l’autobus de la CNT. Ce véhicule avec à son bord une cinquantaine de personnes dont des enfants a soudainement quitté la route hier après midi. Le bus a terminé sa course dans la cour du Domaine St Denis non loin du [...]
14 Apr 2011, MBC
Excitement brews in Canada ahead of royal wedding
TORONTO, Canada (AFP)The New Brunswick-born music student insists it is not just idle retirees or bored housewives that have shown an interest in the royals. Half of the league's members are young people like himself, he says.Although not a diehard monarchist, forty-something Karyn Gingras is also excited in her own way about the wedding. A hatter for 20 years, she has made headpieces for Canada's first lady Laureen Harper and for Kate Middleton.Burgundy red, sculpted to recall Canada's Rocky Mountains and topped by a nest and bird made of tissue, Middleton's hat took four months to create.Now she just has …
14 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Une jeune fille de 16 ans admise à la Burns Unit de l’hôpital Victoria.
Cette habitante de Pamplemousses a été brulée sur tout le corps. Le feu aurait pris dans ses vêtements alors qu’elle se trouvait prés d’un four à gaz selon la déposition de sa grand mère. L’état de santé de l’adolescente est jugée préoccupant. Texte écrit par : Valerie Kallee
14 Apr 2011, MBC
La communauté tamoule fête son nouvel an ce 14 avril
Puttandu Nal-vaj-tukkal autrement dit Bonne Année en tamil. La communauté tamoule fête aujourd’hui le Varusha Pirrapu. Ce premier jour du premier mois. Sittirai est un jour de bon augure puisqu’il marque l’alignement de la planète terre et à celui du soleil à 30 degrés. Un phénomène qui ne se produit qu’une seule fois l’année. Il est symbole de renouveau. Et [...]
14 Apr 2011, MBC
Redknapp upbeat despite Spurs' Champions League loss
LONDON (AFP)Harry Redknapp has told his Tottenham stars to make amends for their Champions League quarter-final exit against Real Madrid by booking a return to Europe's elite club competition.Redknapp's side have enjoyed a memorable first campaign among Europe's superpowers, but that fairytale run came to an end at White Hart Lane on Wednesday as Madrid won 1-0 to secure a 5-0 aggregate success.Tottenham were already all but out after losing the first leg 4-0 in Spain and Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed their elimination early in the second half when his speculative effort squirmed through Heurelho Gomes's woeful attempted save.Even that disappointing …
14 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Julian Le Grand : “Des mesures courageuses prises par le gouvernement”
Julian Le Grand, professeur de politique sociale à la London School of Economics, s’est dit impressionné de la façon dont le gouvernement a géré la crise financière et économique, comparativement à d’autres pays. L’ex-conseiller de Tony Blair a vanté notre système éducatif et médical, précisant que Maurice est sur la bonne voie. “Le gouvernement a pris les mesures courageuses et justes pour aider le pays à faire face aux nombreux défis qui se sont présentés, en raison de la crise mondiale”, a-t-il soutenu lors d’une présentation sur le thème “Government and Individual Behaviour : Nanny State or Helpful Friend?” au …
14 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?