Local Mauritius
SBI, NIA donate Rs 475,000 to help fight against diabetes
The State Bank of India (SBI Mauritius) Ltd along with New India Assurance donated Rs 475,000 to the non-governmental organisation Diabetes Parent Support Group. The amount was donated as part of their CSR initiatives in a ceremony held at the SBI headquarters, Ebène on Friday in the presence of Indian high commissioner TP Seetharam. “It [...]
18 Aug 2012, The Independent Daily
Conflict brought many issues to light: Subron
Trade unionist calls for workers to assemble in Port Louis on September 2. The spokesperson of the Joint Negotiating Panel (JNP) Ashok Subron announced that they have “won a battle not the war” following the agreement signed between the JNP and Mauritius Sugar Producers Association (MSPA). He added the conflict in the sugar industry revealed [...]
18 Aug 2012, The Independent Daily
Rivière du Poste : les travaux préliminaires sur le barrage enclenchés
Les travaux préliminaires dans le cadre du projet de déviation de la Rivière du Poste vers le réservoir de Mare-aux-Vacoas ont été enclenchés depuis juillet par le contracteur Sino-hydro Corporation Ltd. A ce jour, le site a fait l’objet de défrichage.• Approvisionnement en eau potable pour les Plaines-Wilhems
18 Aug 2012, Le Matinal
MSPA, JNP reach agreement
The Mauritius Sugar Producers Association (MSPA) and the Joint Negotiating Panel (JNP) reached an agreement late Thursday night regarding the ongoing dispute in the sugar sector. This was officially announced by the minister of Labour Shakeel Mohamed. The documents will be signed at the minister’s office on Friday. Four points from the list of 21 [...]
17 Aug 2012, The Independent Daily
East coast saved from major oil spill
Mauritius escaped a major ecological disaster on Thursday after Liberian oil tanker Wisdom, on its way to Malaysia which saw its engine fail 5 km off the shores of Belle Mare on Thursday afternoon, was dangerously drifting onshore towards the coral reefs. The tanker was only carrying fuel for its own consumption which that alone [...]
17 Aug 2012, The Independent Daily
NTA : 16 300 automobilistes pris en contravention
Les officiers de la National Transport Authority (NTA) sévissent de plus belle en ce moment. Les automobilistes qui ne garent pas correctement leurs véhicules ou qui ne mettent pas des coupons de parking sur le pare-brise n’ont qu’à s’en prendre à eux-mêmes !
16 Aug 2012, Le Matinal
Maurice frôle un désastre écologique
Un désastre écologique a été évité de justesse, jeudi, alors que le pétrolier Wisdom, battant pavillon libérien, avait rencontré un problème de moteur à une dizaine de kilomètres au large de Palmar.• Risque de pollution écarté
16 Aug 2012, Le Matinal
Dr Maurice Curé State College marks 35th anniv
Dr Maurice Curé State College celebrated its 35th anniversary. To mark the event the school launched the first edition of its magazine on Thursday. Present on the occasion, the minister of Tertiary Education, Science, Research and Technology Dr Rajesh Jeetah stated: “This college is a pride for the Mauritian education sector, with 35 years of [...]
16 Aug 2012, The Independent Daily
Artist showcases work on canvas, porcelain
Artist Roopam Gujadhur showcased her work made up of oil, water colour and porcelain painting at the Mauritius Institute in Port Louis on Tuesday. Present at the exhibition were the Indian High Commissioner T P Seetharam, acting Arts and Culture minister Lormus Bundhoo and the chairperson of Global Rainbow Foundation (GRF) Armoogum Parsuramen. Through her [...]
16 Aug 2012, The Independent Daily
Firm plans to convert debt money into shares
The Mauritius Stationery Manufacturers Limited (MSM) informed on Thursday that it has resolved to convene a special meeting of shareholders to consider the proposed conversion of Rs 80 million worth of debts into a new class of non-voting convertible redeemable shares at a price of Rs 8.50 per share. “These shares will at the option [...]
16 Aug 2012, The Independent Daily
Four parallel forums to engage with ministers
The 18th Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers (18CCEM) will be an opportunity for ministers to discuss progress achieved on internationally agreed goals, such as the millennium development goals and Education for All project. Four Parallel Forums will present statements to the ministerial meeting on the last day of the conference on Friday 31. They will [...]
16 Aug 2012, The Independent Daily
Police force starts campaign against crime
Promoting crime prevention, reducing the crime rate and improving the quality of life of Mauritians through a better awareness are the objectives of the national campaign against crime initiated by the Mauritius Police Force (MPF) which begins on August 28 at Rose Hill. This seventh edition of the ‘Police Security Week’ is consistent with the [...]
16 Aug 2012, The Independent Daily
CCEM brings over 800 int’l delegates to island
Mauritius will host the 18th Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers (18CCEM) from August 28-31 at the Swami Vivekananda International Convention Centre in Pailles. Some 800 delegates, including ministers of Education, from the Commonwealth countries are expected to attend the 18th CCEM and participate in the parallel forums. Around 39 delegations including Australia, Canada, India, South [...]
16 Aug 2012, The Independent Daily
Issack submits Hadj report to PM, will resign soon
The president of the National Hadj Committee Reza Issack told The Independent on Thursday that he submitted a report on Hadj issue to the Prime Minister Dr Navin Ramgoolam. He emphasised, “I wish to point out that it is not a work of one person but all the committee members.” He also announced that he [...]
16 Aug 2012, The Independent Daily
Indian stamps exhibition at Postal Museum
An exhibition of stamps from India was inaugurated on Wednesday at the SVICC during an official ceremony organised by the High Commission of India on the occasion of 66th Independence Day of India. Present at the function were President Kailash Purryag, Indian high commissioner T P Seetharam and vice prime minister Anil Bachoo. Chief Executive [...]
16 Aug 2012, The Independent Daily
JNP, MSPA hope to find consensus
A last attempt to find a consensus between the Mauritius Sugar Producers Association (MSPA) and the Joint Negotiating Panel (JNP) by the mediator minister of Labour Shakeel Mohamed will be one of the main highlights on Thursday. During a press meet on Tuesday night, members of the MSPA maintained that they are ready to face [...]
16 Aug 2012, The Independent Daily
Independence Day unites Indians in island
The Indian tri colour was unfurled at the Indira Gandhi Centre of Indian Culture (IGCIC) in Phoenix on Wednesday on the occasion of its 66th Independence Day anniversary. The ceremony was graced by the presence of Indian High Commissioner T P Seetharam, the centre’s director Amita Shaw as well as several other dignitaries. The flag [...]
16 Aug 2012, The Independent Daily
Police Security Week : promouvoir la prévention de la criminalité
Sensibiliser le public, promouvoir la prévention de la criminalité grâce à une meilleure prise de conscience afin de réduire le taux de banditisme et améliorer la qualité de vie des Mauriciens. Tels sont les objectifs de la campagne nationale de sensibilisation contre la criminalité que mènera la force policière. Cette opération débutera le mardi 28 août à Rose-Hill.
15 Aug 2012, Le Matinal
Météo : temps maussade
Toujours sous l’emprise du temps hivernal, un anticyclone, qui évolue loin au sud des Mascareignes, fait circuler des alizés modérés sur notre région. C’est ce qu’a annoncé un prévisionniste de la station météorologique de Vacoas.
15 Aug 2012, Le Matinal
Ambassador college students transferred, staff redeployed
Following an outbreak of fire at the Ambassador College in Curepipe which destroyed part of the building and classrooms, the Ministry of Education and Human Resources has made necessary arrangements for the transfer of the students. They have also started the redeployment of the school staff to ensure a smooth resumption of the third term [...]
15 Aug 2012, The Independent Daily