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SBM now introduces bill pay card
The State Bank of Mauritius has launched SBM BillPay, a service that allows customers to pay their electricity and mobile telephone bills through their credit card. This was announced by SBM chief executive Gautam Vir on Wednesday. Payments can be made at automatic teller machines (ATMs) of SBM throughout the island or at over 150 [...]
05 May 2011, The Independent Daily
Former French minister against death penalty
Amnesty International organised a video conference at the seat of the Institut français de Maurice (IFM) on May 3. The topic of discussion was the universal abolition of the death penalty. This conference saw the participation of Robert Badinter, who was the French Keeper of the Seals (minister of Justice) in the François Mitterrand government. [...]
05 May 2011, The Independent Daily
Govt to amend
The government intends to amend the Employment Rights Act and the Employment Relations Act 2008. This is being done with a view to introduce a new set of rules to enable Mauritius to further advance in the field of industrial relations. The announcement was made on Wednesday morning by the minister of Labour, Industrial Relations [...]
05 May 2011, The Independent Daily
Yatin Verma distributes copies of Constitution
Attorney general Yatin Varma distributed free copies of the Constitution of Mauritius to Higher School Certificate students of Hamilton College (Boys and Girls) in Mahebourg on Wednesday. The Parliamentary private secretary for the region of Mahebourg, Thierry Henry was also present on this occasion. Varma spoke about the importance of the Constitution. “The Constitution of [...]
05 May 2011, The Independent Daily
Call centres merge to ensure growth
Procontact, a company offering business process outsourcing (BPO) services has merged with Execom, another BPO. During the announcement of the merger, Thomas Buffard, director general of the company said a lot of effort is being undertaken so that the people recruited retain their jobs. For Buffard, a company can retain its employees by constantly listening [...]
05 May 2011, The Independent Daily
GBOT supports local exporters
The Global Board of Trade (GBOT) launched its new initiative titled ‘Empowerment and Development through Global financial markets Education’ (EDGE), at The Link Hotel in Ebène on Wednesday. The aim is to empower and develop the knowledge and skills of market participants in Mauritius. The inaugural seminar was conducted in association with Enterprise Mauritius and [...]
05 May 2011, The Independent Daily
Madagascar lobbies for recognition
A Malagasy delegation, led by Albert Camille Vital, the Prime Minister of the transitional government of Madagascar, has been in Mauritius since May 2 in the context of a lobby campaign in the African region. The aim was to show the inclusiveness of their government and to convey the message that elections must be held [...]
05 May 2011, The Independent Daily
Seychelles laud PM on joint extended EEZ
Seychelles President James Michel has congratulated the Mauritian and Seychelles delegations for the successful outcome of the joint submission to the United Nations Commission on the limits of the continental shelf for the delineation and jurisdiction of the extended continental shelf. Seychelles received official notification on May 3 from the UN Secretariat that the commission [...]
05 May 2011, The Independent Daily
Medpoint fallout: PAS transferred
The permanent assistant secretary at the Ministry of Health and Quality of Life, Jairaj Hauroo, who spent the whole day on Wednesday at the Independent Commission Against Crime and Corruption (ICAC), has been transferred to the Ministry of Public Infrastructure, National Development Unit, Land Transport and Shipping which falls under minister Anil Bachoo. He is [...]
05 May 2011, The Independent Daily
Bad weather today, says weatherman
The island has registered heavy rainfall in the last 24 hours. This is mainly in the west and central plateau. According to meteorologist Krisna Bucha, the rainy weather was due to active clouds associated with an unstable zone. Substantial rainfall was registered on Wednesday. Albion received 50 mm, Grand Bassin 38 mm, Mare aux Vacoas [...]
05 May 2011, The Independent Daily
Parliament to focus on e-voting system
The Opposition has submitted some 50 parliamentary questions for the next sitting. Of these, a dozen are addressed to Prime Minister Dr Navin Ramgoolam. Issues to be raised include the code of conduct for parliamentarians, the gunshot that was fired on May 1, the impact of the National Aids Committee’s work, the code of ethics [...]
05 May 2011, The Independent Daily
Kezman blasts 'stupid' Asian cup competition
HONG KONG (AFP)Former Chelsea striker Mateja Kezman, who now plies his trade in Hong Kong, has rubbished one of Asia's top club competitions as "stupid" and "the worst tournament I have played in".The 32-year-old launched the scathing attack after his South China side -- where ex-England international Nicky Butt also turns out -- tumbled out of the AFC Cup on Tuesday after losing 4-2 at Indonesian side Persipura Jayapura."This is an unfair competition as the home side can have a great advantage," the Serbian, who once played for Atletico Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain, was quoted as saying by the South …
05 May 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Le premier bilan, 1ans plus tard…
Ca fait deja 1ans depuis le debut du second mandat du gouvernement.
05 May 2011, Yashvin, pages of my life
Syrie: l'armée syrienne va se retirer de Deraa
DERAA (Syrie) (AFP)L'armée syrienne, qui assiégeait Deraa (sud) depuis le 25 avril, va commencer à se retirer jeudi de cette ville, a affirmé à l'AFP le général Riad Haddad."L'armée a achevé sa mission à Deraa et va commencer à retirer ses troupes dans les prochaines heures", a indiqué le général Haddad, directeur du département politique de l'armée syrienne."Cela se fera progressivement et la vie normale va reprendre dans cette ville", a-t-il ajouté.
05 May 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Australian charged over Justin Bieber egg throwing
SYDNEY (AFP)An Australian teenager was charged with breaking into the roof of a concert arena so he could throw eggs at Canadian pop sensation Justin Bieber.The 17-year-old heartthrob, touring Australia, has been mobbed by screaming girls at sold-out shows, but had eggs thrown at him when performing his first single "One Time" at a concert in Sydney on Friday.None hit him and he finished singing the song before taking a break so the stage could be cleaned up.Australian Associated Press said a 17-year-old Sydney resident was arrested at his home early Thursday and charged with break and enter, trespass and …
05 May 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Fukushima: des ouvriers pénètrent dans le bâtiment d'un réacteur endommagé
TOKYO (AFP)Des ouvriers ont pénétré jeudi dans le bâtiment du réacteur numéro 1 de la centrale de Fukushima Daiichi (nord-est) pour la première fois depuis qu'elle a été endommagée par le tsunami du 11 mars, a annoncé l'opérateur japonais de la centrale.Deux ouvriers, munis de combinaisons de protection et de bouteilles d'oxygène, ont pénétré dans le bâtiment, dans le cadre d'une opération visant à mettre en place un système de ventilation pour y faire baisser le niveau de radioactivité, a indiqué un porte-parole de Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco).Les ouvriers de la compagnie d'électricité japonaise tentent depuis près de deux mois …
05 May 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Le minimum vital pas inscrit au rapport PRB
C’est à un véritable casse-tête chinois que se livre actuellement la direction du Pay Research Bureau (PRB) par rapport à la demande des syndicats de la Fonction publique pour que cette instance chargée de déterminer la grille salariale de ce secteur vienne de l’avant avec l’instauration d’un salaire minimum dans son prochain rapport dont la publication est prévue pour 2012. La National Trade Unions Confederation a, en effet, soumis un mémoire auprès de cette instance pour réclamer un salaire minimum de Rs 15 000 pour les fonctionnaires et les employés des corps para-étatiques. Selon des sources concordantes, il semblerait que …
05 May 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Video: YOP Commercial Banned In Mauritius
A Yop commercial has been been banned since it ridicules the Police force. The video can be seen on Facebook, in cinemas and on MauritiusHot.com. The video clip of 37 seconds which is a spot made by Circus Agency has been banned by the MBC, national TV station of Mauritius. Images and sound were first [...]
05 May 2011, MauritiusHot
Socceroos to play Serbia on June 7
SYDNEY (AFP)Australia will host Serbia in Melbourne on June 7, according to Football Federation Australia.It will be the second time the Socceroos will play Serbia after Australia won their group match 2-1 at last year's FIFA World Cup in South Africa.Serbia is currently 16th in the FIFA world rankings, with Australia in 20th position.
05 May 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Prince Charles sees Obama, urban farm, on US tour
WASHINGTON (AFP)Common Good City Farm is trying to change that. Since the farm opened four years ago, it has provided more than 400 bags of fresh produce to low-income families in Washington and taught several thousand city dwellers how to grow fruit and vegetables."Yo, Charles! Over here!" called a voice from the far side of a split-log fence at Common Good City Farm, where locals grow fruit, vegetables, herbs and flowers on what used to be a baseball field.Without flinching at the lack of etiquette, the prince trudged across mulch and dirt to shake hands with well-wishers who had gathered …
05 May 2011, Orange Ki News ?