Local Mauritius
Ex MP Jeeha manhandled at party meet
Former Mouvement Militant Mauriicen (MMM) MP Pradeep Jeeha was was manhandled during a party meeting at Le Hochet, Terre Rouge on Wednesday evening. Jeeha had just finished taking part in a committee meeting when he was assaulted by four members of the regional MMM party. The MP’s car was damaged, however Jeeha did not sustain [...]
24 Aug 2012, The Independent Daily
Issack resigns as ICC chairman, blames vested interests at centre
The chairman of the National Hadj Committee, Reza Issack met the press on Thursday in Port Louis to present the report, “Rethinking the mechanism of the Islamic Cultural Centre. Issack also announced his resignation from the helm of the committee at the meet. Issack explained that he resigned as committee chairman to set an example [...]
23 Aug 2012, The Independent Daily
Sentries state Ramdhony did not show suicidal signs
According to a statement made by sentries posted near Anand Kumar Ramdhony’s cell, he did not show any suicidal signs. The sentries stated this at the judicial enquiry at the Mapou Court on Thursday. Ramdhony’s body was found in a police cell in night of July 29 to 30. Following a motion by watching brief [...]
23 Aug 2012, The Independent Daily
FBI to share software with police
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced plans to share the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) technology with the law-enforcement partners in Mauritius. CODIS will allow a prompt soluton of crime cases as it blends latest forensic science and computer technology into an effective tool for solving violent crimes. This is an initiative of the [...]
23 Aug 2012, The Independent Daily
Seven boarding bridges for new terminal arrive
Seven new passenger-boarding bridges for the new Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport arrived in Mauritius on Thursday aboard the Honor Pescadores vessel from China. One boarding bridge will be transferred on Friday to the terminal while the rest will follow suit by August 29. Several safety measures are being observed in this context by Airport [...]
23 Aug 2012, The Independent Daily
Rodrigues asks for transport subsidy
The Rodrigues Government Employees Union (RGEA) and the Rodrigues Public Service Workers Union (RPSWU) in collaboration with the Federation of Public Sector and Other Unions (FSSSP) held a press meet on Thursday in Port Louis to comment on the Pay Research Bureau (PRB) report. The presidents of RGEA and RPSWU, Alain Toltize and Stevenson Claire [...]
23 Aug 2012, The Independent Daily
Culinary challenge competition to start on September 2 at EHSGD
A culinary challenge competition will be organised by the Mauritius Chefs’ Association (MCA) on September 2 at the Ecole Hôtelière Sir Gaëtan Duval (EHSGD) at Ebene. For the first time in Mauritius, the participants will be judged by a panel of 10 president chefs from Africa & Middle East, including Tom Mutzadvic, President Namibia Chefs [...]
23 Aug 2012, The Independent Daily
Fishermen refuse baits given by govt
Some fishermen refused to accept baits offered by the Ministry of Fisheries on Thursday during the distribution of baits to the 137 fishermen of Tombeau Bay and Roche Bois. The ceremony was held at the Fisheries Training and Extension Centre, Pointe aux Sables in the presence of minister of Fishries Nicolas Von-Mally. According to fishermen, [...]
23 Aug 2012, The Independent Daily
Common Front in favour of abortion to meet soon
The Common Front which is in favour of abortion is closely following the Criminal Code (Amendment) Bill. According to the Common Front, more than two months after the adoption of this new legislation to parliament allowing abortion in some cases, there is no indication of its promulgation. The Common Front will meet in two weeks [...]
23 Aug 2012, The Independent Daily
Test ADN : aide du FBI au FSL
Le Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) a annoncé son intention d’aider Maurice à travers la technologie Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) afin que le Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) puisse effectuer des tests génétiques comparatifs à travers une base de données que cette institution a créée l’année dernière.• Le dossier Dantier bientôt rouvert
23 Aug 2012, Le Matinal
Eau : plan d’urgence en préparation à la CWA
La CWA se veut prévoyante. Elle a préparé un plan de gestion des ressources en eau dans l’éventualité où il ne pleuvra pas suffisamment durant l’été prochain.• La CWA joue la carte de la prudence
23 Aug 2012, Le Matinal
New political plans by youth party
The official launching of the new political party Ralliement Citoyen Pour la Patrie (RCP) was held on Wednesday at Saint George Hotel, Port Louis. Led by a group of young people, the aim of the party is to fill the vacuum that exists in the political scenario. During the press conference, the members explained the [...]
23 Aug 2012, The Independent Daily
Diverses activités pour aider les plus nécessiteux
La Highlands Engagement for Life’s Philanthropy (HELP’S) organise diverses activités, notamment pour aider les plus nécessiteux. L’inauguration officielle de cette association aura lieu le 9 septembre, à 11 heures, sur le terrain de football de Highlands.
23 Aug 2012, Le Matinal
Pas d’uniformes : 500 sapeurs pompiers seront remboursés
Le sourire revient sur les visages des sapeurs pompiers. Ils seront remboursés pour n’avoir pas obtenu des nouveaux uniformes pour la période s’étendant de 2009 à 2011.
23 Aug 2012, Le Matinal
Courant d’air modéré mais perturbé
Un courant d’air modéré et plutôt perturbé circule sur notre région, toujours sous l’emprise du temps hivernal, a annoncé un prévisionniste de la station météorologique de Vacoas.
23 Aug 2012, Le Matinal
Hanoomanjee denies leaving MSM to join PTr
Former minister of Health and Mouvement Socialiste Militant (MSM) Member of Parliament Maya Hanoomanjee has denied rumours that she will leave the party to join the Labour Party (PTr). There were speculations that the MP is contemplating to cross the floor but she put an end to the rumours in a telephone conversation with The [...]
22 Aug 2012, The Independent Daily
Norway to assist in ecosystem approach to fisheries mgmt
The Ministry of Fisheries is currently holding discussions with Norwegian authorities with a view to establishing a strategic partnership for the Albion Fisheries Research Centre to foster and strengthen cooperation in research and scientific networks in the areas of fisheries research. “Our aim is to implement an Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries management. It is necessary [...]
22 Aug 2012, The Independent Daily
Mauritius, India JWG meet today
The India-Mauritius Joint Working Group (JWG) is meeting on Wednesday to hold further discussions on their Double Tax Avoidance Agreement (DTAA). The meetings are scheduled to last till Friday. The Indian delegation which landed on Tuesday is headed by secretary of Economic Relations at the Indian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Sudhir Vyas, while secretary for [...]
22 Aug 2012, The Independent Daily
History will remain in SC syllabus 2014
The minister of Education and Human Resources Dr Vasant Bunwaree announced that ‘History for Mauritius’ will not be removed from the SC syllabus. “Cambridge International Examination will not withdraw the subject, I can guarantee that,” he said. “The new syllabus for 2014 will soon be published and ‘History for Mauritius’ will be present in the [...]
21 Aug 2012, The Independent Daily
SEM’s website scores 10 out of 10
The website of the Stock Exchange of Mauritius (SEM) has been rated as the best in Africa by Coffee Junkie, former partner of Kivuno Capital Management and editor of www.InvestingInAfrica.net. It scored ten out of ten on the criteria assessed. “A website is an exchange’s face to the world. It is where potential investors will [...]
21 Aug 2012, The Independent Daily