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A young motorcyclist trapped under a minivan in Port-Louis
While attempting to fit into a turn at Orleans Street, Port-Louis, Vincent Rose, a young resident of Quatre-Bornes lost control of his motorcycle. He was found squeezed under in a minibus parked on a ramp.
10 Mar 2011, motors.mega.mu
Société – L’ICTA contre l’exploitation sexuelle
La traque de l’ICTA contre l’exploitation sexuelle ou autres des enfants sur internet, donne des résultats positifs. Quarante – c’est la fréquence quotidienne des tentatives d’entrer sur des sites à caractère pornographiques où des enfants sont impliqués. Elle était jusqu’à tout récemment évaluée à 1,200 par jour. Selon l’autorité régulatrice, l’ICTA, c’est une avancée majeure. Elle [...]
10 Mar 2011, MBC
Controversy of Rs 100 million around Police Welfare Association , PWA
Police Welfare Association (PWA) is shaken by a new controversy. Sergeant Jaylall Bhoojhawon questioned the transfer of a sum of Rs 100 million to another bank last Friday. Jaylall Bhoojawon believes that this transaction is suspicious because it comes just days before the Annual General Meeting of the Association. “This payment was never discussed at
10 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot
Jeudi 11 mars: la Journée mondiale du rein est célébrée
Ce jeudi 11 mars, la Journée mondiale du rein est célébrée.
10 Mar 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Nos champions de kickboxing sont de retour au pays.
Fabrice Baulack, Facson Perrine et James Agathe se préparent maintenant pour les championnats du monde. Il aura lieu en octobre en Macedoine. Les trois médailles dor ont été accueillis a l’aéroport Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam par leurs parents et amis par les dirigeants de leur fédération et par le ministre de la Jeunesse et des Sports [...]
10 Mar 2011, MBC
La formule “Performance Related Pay” proposée
Longue séance de travail, mercredi, entre la direction du Pay Research Bureau (PRB) et la Fédération syndicale de la fonction publique (FSSC).
10 Mar 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Internet: AfriNIC gère la phase critique d’adoption du protocole IPv6
Tous les regards sont braqués sur l´Afrique qui est devenue, selon AfriNIC, un point focal pour le reste du monde. Le registre régional Internet africain a organisé une conférence de presse le mardi 8 mars à son quartier général à Ebène.
10 Mar 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Total Filling Station in Surinam . Vehicles damaged after Diesel Refill
Many vehicle owners are protesting against Total Filling station situated in Surinam , they are complaining that their vehicles have been damaged after the refill at Surinam Total Filling Station and according to them the Diesel found at that Gas station has been mixed with other chemicals. One of the complainers has said that about
10 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot
NHDC to build high end flats
The National Housing Development Corporation (NHDC) is proposing to put up quality units for the middle class. The new apartments will be equipped with special amenities. The management has decided to provide the new NHDC complex with swimming pools, kiosks near swimming pools, barbecue corners, playgrounds for children, several green spaces, parking areas near the [...]
10 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
EU diplomat’s residence burgled
Thieves have broken into the residence of Portugal national Ramos Borgado a senior European Union (EU) officer in Mauritius on Tuesday night. Borgado,56, resides Avenue Laurier, Grand Gaube. Seven hundred euros, four hundred Canadian dollars amounting to Rs 36, 000 were reportedly stolen. The Grand Baie police led by inspector Nuckcheddy have opened an investigation. [...]
10 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Dulthumun to act as mediator
The president of the Mauritius Sanatan Dharma Temples Federation (MSDTF), Somduth Dulthumun announced that he was prepared to act as a mediator in the conflict opposing former politician Harish Boodhoo and the Voice of Hindu (VOH). Addressing the press on Wednesday in Port Louis he said some people wanted the rivalry between both parties to [...]
10 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
ISKCON, McDonald’s case postponed to March 29
After the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), it was the turn of Ascencia Ltd and the co-defendant, the Municipality of Vacoas / Phoenix to submit their affidavits on Wednesday. The case will now be heard by Supreme Court judge Bhushan Domah on March 29. Speaking to The Independent, Rama Valayden, l ISKCON lawyer said, [...]
10 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Next MMM generation is here, says Reza Uteem
In an interview with the paper, MMM parliamentarian Reza Uteem talked about the purchase of the MedPoint clinic by the state. He said that the police commissioner and the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) officers should shoulder their responsibilities in this case. You are among the first ones to denounce the purchase of the MedPoint [...]
09 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
5 poisoned children out of danger
Police arrested Marie Stephanie Annie Carly who allegedly poisoned five children with Datura. The suspect will appear at Souillac Court on Thursday under a temporary charge of administering noxious substances. Police are looking at the possibility that the concoction which consisted of the Datura was mixed with Coka by adults. The children drank it. According [...]
09 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Harel Frères buys majority shares in Swan Insurance
The Harel Frères Group, renowned conglomerate based in Mauritius and operating regionally, recently strengthened its investment in the Swan Group, a leading insurance on the Mauritian market. Following the amalgamation of the Mount on January 1, 2010 and the withdrawal of several shareholders of the company Intendance Holding limited in late 2010, the holding company [...]
09 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Murder case deferred to Assizes
Tej Hansraj,23 has been deferred to the Assizes in the murder of his uncle, police sergeant Kumar Hamtohul which was committed on Monday, June 29, 2009 at Ecroignard. The Flacq district court magistrate observed in his ruling that there are enough elements for the accused to be deferred to the Assize court. The murder occurred [...]
09 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Health care team offers
From March 15 to 18, around 250 students of Form III and Lower VI of the Queen Elizabeth College, Rose Hill will benefit from a series of medical examinations, counselling and health education sessions by a team of doctors and nurses. This initiative of the ministry of Health and Quality of Life and Ministry of [...]
09 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
BBC actress promotes Mauritius
Helen Atkinson-Wood, the lead actress of the famous BBC series Blackadder the Third, written by Ben Elton with the collaboration of Richard Curtis, is in Mauritius for a full two-page report. The report will be published in the British newspaper Mail on Sunday. Dr Karl Mootoosamy, director of the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA), welcomed [...]
09 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
The Mauritius miracle, or how to make a big success of a small economy
The US ought to learn a thing or two from Mauritius, where all citizens enjoy high standards of healthcare and education Suppose someone were to describe a small country that... Read more »
09 Mar 2011, KotZot
Elite Model Look 2011 : démarrage du casting
Le coup d’envoi du casting d’Elite Model Look a été donné le samedi 5 mars chez VOG Coiffure à Port-Louis, et se poursuit à 15 h aujourd’hui à Jumbo. La... Read more »
09 Mar 2011, KotZot