Local Mauritius
2 suspects Colosso, Rodriguais surrender
Their names were revealed by steward Hayeshan Madarbacus. Two suspects Jimmy Marthe alias Jimmy Colosso, 33 years old and Jean Jimmy Alexis alias Rodriguais, aged 31, known as members of the ‘Demolition Gang’ surrendered to investigators in connection with the Gros Dereck drug case on Tuesday. They were detained and will be temporarily charged with [...]
12 Sep 2012, The Independent Daily
Comité interministériel pour décider du sort des marchands ambulants
Trouver une solution pour les marchands ambulants opérant près du marché central après la décision de la Cour suprême. Tel est l’objectif d’une réunion interministérielle de haut niveau qui a été tenue mardi.
12 Sep 2012, Le Matinal
Un navire thaïlandais arraisonné pour pêche illégale à Nazareth
Un navire thaïlandais, le Ruanglap Charoench, a été dérouté dimanche vers Port-Louis pour délit de pêche illégale sur le banc de Nazareth situé à 800 km au nord de Maurice.• Le Ruanglap Charoench attendu jeudi
12 Sep 2012, Le Matinal
Amiante : 2 400 maisons de l’ex-CHA seront détruites
D’ici peu, le gouvernement va enclencher des procédures pour démolir quelque 2 400 maisons à travers le pays en raison de leur teneur en amiante.• Les maisons reconstruites aux frais de l’État
12 Sep 2012, Le Matinal
Mauritius: Workshop on waste management in Africa opens
A four-day regional workshop on waste management, which brings together representatives of governments, local communities, civil society and operators of cemeteries from 21 sub-Saharan African countries opened on Monday in Wolmar, Western Mauritius. It is organized by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the US Embassy in Mauritius.
12 Sep 2012, Le Matinal
Unions push for a set min salary of Rs 15,000
Figure put forward is based on a CSO survey which says Rs 20 k needed per family. The new President of the Trade Union council ‘Conseil des Syndicats’ (CDS), Dewan Khedoo is claiming a wage compensation of Rs 750 and a minimum salary of Rs 15,000 per month. According to him, these increases will help [...]
11 Sep 2012, The Independent Daily
Supervisory body to conduct checks on links between drug dealers, politicians
The supervisory body L”observatoire de la démocratie, established by Jack Bizlall, has launched several investigations and looking into the possible links between politicians and drug trafficking as well as the granting of residence permits. “We suspect a link between politicians and drug traffickers,” said Jack Bizlall, referring to the Gros Dereck drug trafficking case. “We [...]
11 Sep 2012, The Independent Daily
Madarbacus confesses involvement
Former Mauritius Trochetia steward Hayeshan Madarbacus confessed to his role in drug trafficking and the mechanisms put in place for the importation and distribution of heroin through the Gros Dereck network on Monday. Police was on the trail of a criminal Jimmy Alexis who could reveal the whereabouts of another key suspect in the case. [...]
11 Sep 2012, The Independent Daily
5-year-old sexually assaulted by uncle
Police are looking for Luciano Lahache Tinain, following the allegations that he sexually abused his five-year-old niece on Sunday. The Bambous Criminal Investigation Department officers are carrying out investigations following the case statement made by the victim’s mother. The suspect, from Black River, is said to have been alone with the victim when he committed [...]
11 Sep 2012, The Independent Daily
2 suicides reported on Prevention Day
Two persons committed suicide on September 10, known as World Suicide Prevention Day which marks a worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides. On average, almost 3,000 people commit suicide every day. For every person who puts an end to their life, 20 or more attempt to commit suicide. The body of Ravin Dussoruth, a [...]
11 Sep 2012, The Independent Daily
Criminal act suspected in North fire
Suspects can face upto 20 years prison. A total of 1,159 acres of sugarcane field to the estimated value of Rs 44 million was damaged as a result of an arson attack on a plantation located in the North. A criminal act has not been ruled out by the authorities regarding the cause of the [...]
11 Sep 2012, The Independent Daily
Cinq amis millionnaires : “L’éducation de nos enfants reste la priorité”
Le grand gagnant du 149e tirage du Loto, soit le 72e gagnant du jackpot du loto, est venu à la Loterie nationale tôt lundi matin pour prendre son chèque de Rs 5 045 627. Il fait partie d’une association de cinq personnes qui ont tenté leur chance avec un multiple de 8. Chacun de ces joueurs a déboursé Rs 112 seulement pour se retrouver aujourd’hui avec un peu plus d’un million de roupies.
10 Sep 2012, Le Matinal
2 000 arpents de canne ravagés en une semaine
Le feu qui a ravagé ces derniers temps des champs de canne dans plusieurs endroits fait l’objet actuellement de sérieuses considérations de la part des autorités concernées.• “Une perte énorme pour l’industrie cannière”
10 Sep 2012, Le Matinal
NGOs to promote concept of ‘Abilympics’
The Global Rainbow Foundation (GRF) will organise a workshop on inclusive education at the Indira Gandhi Centre for Indian Culture (IGCIC) in Phoenix on Tuesday in the presence of the minister of Education and Human Resources Dr Vasant Bunwaree and GRF chairman Armoogum Parsuramen. The workshop will tap into the potential of the differently-abled. It [...]
10 Sep 2012, The Independent Daily
Asian flavours, colours on show at trade expo
Indian, Pakistani, Iran, Egyptian and Singaporean products are currently on offer at Mer Rouge for the Asian International Trade and Cultural (AITC) Expo 2012. The expo was officially launched on Friday by deputy prime minister Dr Rashid Beebeejaun, minister of Social Integration Suren Dayal and Indian High Commissioner T P Seetharam. The highlight for 2012 [...]
10 Sep 2012, The Independent Daily
Francophone nations’ help sought in pharmacy
The International Congress of Francophone Pharmacists will be held at the Sofitel Imperial Hotel from November 23 to 25. The event aims to promote knowledge and exchanges between pharmacists of different countries in the hope of finding solutions to problems faced in this sector by the local industry. The president of the Pharmaceutical Association of [...]
10 Sep 2012, The Independent Daily
Eco-friendly sentiment to be reignited for clean up event
The Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development will carry out clean-up campaigns in Twilight Cave, Roche Noires; Ile de La Passe, Mahebourg and Rivière Sèche at Vacoas in the context of Clean Up the World 2012. “The objective of the campaign is to bring together non-governmental organisations, community groups, schools, government, businesses and individuals to [...]
10 Sep 2012, The Independent Daily
Père Laval : ferveur éternelle
Ils étaient des milliers à se déplacer pour le pèlerinage au tombeau du Bienheureux Père Laval, béatifié en 1979 par le Pape Jean Paul II. En famille, avec des amis ou seuls, ces pèlerins sont venus en masse et de toutes religions confondues pour demander bonheur, santé et prospérité au Père Laval ou tout simplement pour se recueillir sur sa tombe.
10 Sep 2012, Le Matinal
Fire causes Rs 20m damages
According to initial assessment done by authorities concerned on Sunday damages worth Rs 20 million was estimated due to the fire in the sugarcane fields in the North on Saturday. As fire was also reported in Sottise and Solitude on Sunday, the ministry of Agro-industryhas decided to hold an emergency meeting with all the sugar [...]
10 Sep 2012, The Independent Daily
Incendie dans le Nord : Rs 20 millions en fumée
Pas moins de Rs 20 millions parties en fumée. C’est une première évaluation des autorités après le violent incendie qui a ravagé, samedi, quelque 500 arpents de canne dans le Nord. Vu que d’autres poches d’incendie ont été signalées à Sottise et à Solitude dimanche, le ministère de l’Agro-industrie a décidé réunir d’urgence ce lundi à 11h tous les acteurs de l’industrie cannière afin de faire un état des lieux de la situation.• 12 000 tonnes de sucre en péril
10 Sep 2012, Le Matinal