Local Mauritius
Avortement : Mgr Piat passe à une autre étape dans sa lutte
Mgr Maurice E. Piat, évêque de Port-Louis, passe à une autre étape dans sa lutte de mobilisation des Mauriciens pour faire échec au projet du gouvernement de dépénaliser l’avortement dans des cas spécifiques.• FATWA?des religieux musulmans
31 May 2012, Le Matinal
Erosion : Rs 85,5 M à débourser pour réparer les plages
L’état de nos plages alerte les autorités. Ainsi, le gouvernement déboursera Rs 85,5 millions, cette année, pour réhabiliter les plages qui sont abîmées par l’érosion au fil des années.• Des travaux de réhabilitation des plages seront intensifiés en 2014
31 May 2012, Le Matinal
Le Centre culturel islamique organisera le hadj
Le Centre culturel islamique (ICC) organisera le hadj, le pèlerinage à La Mecque, cette année, précise Farhad Aumeer, président de cette institution. “Après la rencontre avec le ministre Rashid Beebeejaun, mardi, c’est bien l’ICC qui organisera le hadj 2012 et ce, jusqu’à nouvel ordre”, soutient le président.
20 Apr 2012, Le Matinal
Pre-primary level schooling must from January 2013
The Early Childhood Development project holds an essential place in the new government programme which has been presented on Monday. Compulsory pre-primary education is one of the several measures which have been announced to ensure that no single child is denied the opportunity for early development. Thus, from January 2013, all children in the three [...]
20 Apr 2012, The Independent Daily
Malaysian sculptor adds to slavery monument
In the context of the International day for monuments and sites, a rock sculpture made by Zul Bin Idriss, a Malaysian artist was unveiled on Thursday at the International Slave Route Monument, Le Morne. Present on the occasion, Mookesswur Choonee, minister of Arts and Culture stated, “This is a symbolic and sacred place in the [...]
20 Apr 2012, The Independent Daily
Now nursery at Beau-Bassin Central Prison
A nursery for children of prisoners will be operational in the Central Prison in Beau-Bassin, at the end of May 2012. This project is being realised through a partnership between the Ministry of Social Integration and Economic Empowerment through the National Empowerment Foundation (NEF), the Mauritius Prisons Service (MPS) and the Fondation pour l’Enfance Terre [...]
20 Apr 2012, The Independent Daily
Workshop reviews MID project, policy
On Thursday, a workshop on the project ‘Maurice Ile Durable’ (MID) was held at the Palais de Congrès at Grand Baie. The opening ceremony of the workshop was made by Devanand Virahsawmy, minister of Environment and Sustainable Development. A total of 300 persons who had contributed in the formation of the project were also present [...]
20 Apr 2012, The Independent Daily
IT Centre launched for entrepreneurs
Small and Medium Enterprise Development Authority (SMEDA) under the aegis of the Ministry of Business, Enterprise and Cooperative launched the SME Resource and Technology Centre (SRTC). The ceremony took place at SMEDA, Coromandel on Thursday. The minister of Business, Enterprise and Cooperative Jim Seetaram and minister of Information and Communication Technology, Tassarajen Pillay Chedumbrum were [...]
20 Apr 2012, The Independent Daily
Dravidian show puts spotlight on youth
In the context of Varusha Pirappu, the Tamil New Year and Ougadi, the Telugu New year, a Dravidian show was organised on Thursday at University of Mauritius (UoM), Reduit. The show represented Tamil and Telugu cultures and values in Mauritius. Pravind Jugnauth, leader of the Mouvement Socialiste Mauricien (MSM), was amongst the dignitaries present there. [...]
20 Apr 2012, The Independent Daily
520 trainees graduate from agriculture course
To reward the trainees who participated in the project ‘Professionalisation and Improving Employability in the Agricultural Sector’, an award of certificate ceremony was held on Thursday at the Mahatma Gandhi Institute, Moka. A total of 520 participants were rewarded for having completed the 30-hour training programme which was organised by the Human Resource Development Council [...]
20 Apr 2012, The Independent Daily
Government to introduce new Education Act
Government has introduced a new Education Act which has been presented on Monday in the Parliament. Major transformations are expected to take place in the educational field with the new government programme. The objective of this act is to align the educational sector with the international best practices. The minister of Education and Human Resources, [...]
20 Apr 2012, The Independent Daily
FCSOU fears no concrete action will be taken
The Far Sighted group fighting for the post of managing committee within the Federation of Civil Service and Other Unions (FCSOU) congratulated the government for the 2012-2015 Government Programme but fears no concrete action will be taken. Speaking at a press meet on Thursday, president of the group, Narendranath Gopee said, “The measures proposed regarding [...]
20 Apr 2012, The Independent Daily
US museum welcomes retired space shuttle Discovery
Discovery on Thursday became the first spaceship of the retired US shuttle fleet to enter its permanent home as a museum artifact, marking a solemn end to the 30-year manned spaceflight programme. The oldest surviving US shuttle, Discovery flew 39 missions to space beginning in 1984 and its transition from space-flying giant to tourist attraction [...]
20 Apr 2012, The Independent Daily
SAJ resigns, to join politics
Sir Anerood Jugnauth (SAJ) submitted his resignation from the Presidency on Friday. This becomes effective from Saturday. “I will not read the keynote address of the government on April 16. I submit my resignation today. It will take effect tomorrow,” SAJ stated. In a 30-minute address to the nation from the State House, stating the [...]
31 Mar 2012, The Independent Daily
3 PLMEA members elected to CHCL board
On Wednesday, three members of the Port Louis Maritime Employees Association (PLMEA), Alain Edouard, Sada Kistnen and Parvez Korimbocus were elected to the new board of the Cargo Handling Corporation Limited (CHCL). Speaking to The Independent, the vice president of PLMEA, Sada Kistnen said that they are very happy with the victory and denounced the [...]
30 Mar 2012, The Independent Daily
5,792 raids by Fisheries Ministry last year, illegal fishing equipment seized
The Fisheries Protection Service (FPS) has effected a total of 5,792 patrols in 2011. During these operations, illegal nets, spear guns and illegal underwater fishing equipment have been seized. This was stated by the minister of Fisheries, Nicolas Von Mally, to The Independent. The illegal fishing devices, seized by the FPS throughout the island (both [...]
30 Mar 2012, The Independent Daily
Curepipe market to
The market of Curepipe also known as ‘forum’ will close down for renovations by the end of this week. The Mayor of Curepipe, Sunil Beedassy told The Independent that the decision was taken by the Municipal Council of Curepipe and the Ministry of Local Government. He said, “The building which was built in the 1990’s [...]
30 Mar 2012, The Independent Daily
MCCI confirms 2012 GDP growth forecasts
The Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) held its 163rd annual general meeting on Thursday at Labourdonnais Hotel. The MCCI also held elections for its president which saw the re-election of Cédric De Speville. The minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Regional Integration, Arvin Boolell and minister of Industry, Commerce and Consumer Protection, [...]
30 Mar 2012, The Independent Daily
Cybercity parking tower operational by yearend
Major transformations are expected to take place in the coming months at Ebène Cybercity. New buildings are mushrooming across the region but the lack of parkingspaces still remains prevalent. However, to overcome this problem, the Business Parks of Mauritius Ltd (BPML) is working on an important project which involves the setting up of a parking [...]
30 Mar 2012, The Independent Daily
SAJ lauds students’ efforts in HSC exams
The President of the Republic, Sir Anerood Jugnauth hosted a reception on Thursday for laureates of the Higher School Certificate (HSC) examinations in 2011 at the State House, Réduit. In what seems to be his last official duty as President, SAJ told the media, “I am already on the political field and I will always [...]
30 Mar 2012, The Independent Daily