Local Mauritius
US brings super bowl to Saint Esprit students
The US Embassy took Super Bowl to the Saint Esprit College in Quatre Bornes on Thursday. About 100 students, aged 14-16, participated in the event. The event aimed at familiarising students with one of the US’s favourite sports through demonstrations. The function was used as a base to help students not only acquitting themselves with [...]
06 Feb 2012, The Independent Daily
INS Savitri leaves island
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Savitri left the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of Mauritius on February 5, after a successful completion of surveillance operation and anti-piracy patrol that lasted for two weeks. The INS Savitri visit was a significant milestone in the ongoing bilateral cooperation on maritime issues and is an affirmation of trust and [...]
06 Feb 2012, The Independent Daily
GLK discuss work of Luther King
On Saturday Grupman Larkansiel Kreol (GLK) in collaboration with the municipality of Beau-Bassin / Rose-Hill organised a presentation on ‘Martin Luther King day and black history month’ to mark the 177th anniversary of the abolition of Slavery. The presentation was carried out by Vanessa Harper, public affairs officer, embassy of the United States. The function [...]
06 Feb 2012, The Independent Daily
Health ministry to conduct surprise visits to hospitals
The Ministry of Health and Quality of Life has intensified its commitment in maintaining high hygienic standards in hospitals. After a series of surprise visits in foreign workers dormitories, the health inspectorate officers were surprised to note that hospitals’ kitchens were being used as changing rooms by some employees. “We will be conducting surprise visits [...]
06 Feb 2012, The Independent Daily
SEM sets stage for trading of CFDs
In a bid to take into consideration investors’ needs for new and innovative products that can ensure dynamic portfolio management, the Stock Exchange of Mauritius (SEM) and EM and the Central Depository & Settlement Co Ltd (CDS) are planning to introduce the trading and clearing of contracts for difference (CFD) on foreign underlying stocks and [...]
06 Feb 2012, The Independent Daily
Gang suspected to be behind Rs 38-m theft
On January 26, a robbery case was registered at Goodlands police station. The robbery involved the theft of jewellery worth Rs 38 million at the Société Mauricienne de Saphirs (SMS). The police suspected that a gang was behind the robbery and ordered an enquiry. The officers are thinking on the possibility that the gang could [...]
06 Feb 2012, The Independent Daily
MMM urges PM to bring in reforms
In a press conference held by the Mouvement Militant Mauricien (MMM) on Saturday at Ebene, leader Paul Bérenger highlighted three main reasons for the electoral reforms, namely to consolidate national unity by fighting communism, promoting democracy and to allow more women participation in politics. He urged the Prime Minister Dr Navin Ramgoolam to come forward [...]
06 Feb 2012, The Independent Daily
HSC results to be announced today
The Higher School Certificate (HSC) results will be released today afternoon. The examinations were conducted in November last year. At the same time, the names of the laureates will also be announced. The list of laureates will be approved by the deputy Prime Minister Dr Rashid Beebeejaun since the PM Dr Navin Ramgoolam is in [...]
06 Feb 2012, The Independent Daily
Le régime de coupures draconien refait surface
La Central Water Authority (CWA) tire la sonnette d'alarme. Les différents réservoirs commencent à montrer, encore une fois, des signes de faiblesse, outre celui de Mare-aux-Vacoas. Tous les ingénieurs de la CWA ont eu une rencontre importante, vendredi matin. "Ils ont constaté que la situation d'eau est très critique à travers le pays", a soutenu Bhishek Narrain, chargé de communication à la CWA.• Pertes de Rs 2 M pour la CWA de janvier à décembre 2011
04 Feb 2012, Le Matinal
Consultations publiques sur le Police & Criminal Evidence Bill
Le gouvernement a donné son aval pour que l’ébauche du Police & Criminal Evidence Bill soit circulée aux membres du public pour avoir leurs opinions et leurs propositions avant d’apporter des modifications aux législations existantes.
31 Jan 2012, Le Matinal
L’Association taxi des malheureux envisage une manif
Regroupant les 'taxis' de divers endroits du pays, l'Association taxi des malheureux indique que les autorités concernées font la sourde oreille à ses divers appels à travers des conférences, la radio et la presse.
31 Jan 2012, Le Matinal
Miss England 2011 tours island
Miss England 2011, Alize Lily Mounter 22, is currently in Mauritius. She will be here until February 4 in the context of a tour sponsored by the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) and the Ministry of Tourism and Leisure. The aim of the visit of Munter is to promote the island in Great Britain and [...]
31 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
Teachers slam ban on tuition
The Governement Teachers Union (GTU) made its proposals and spoke against the amendments in the Education Act on Saturday in Quatre Bornes. The President of the GTU, Vinod Seegum, said that the Enhancement Programme is detrimental to academic performance of school children. Seegum highlighted that he has no grudge against the minister of education, but [...]
31 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
Construction of new UoM campuses to start in June
Construction works for the University of Mauritius (UoM) campuses at Montagne Blanche and Pamplemousses are expected to start in June or July. This was stated by the Tertiary Education minister Rajesh Jeetah in a statement to journalists on Monday at the Mauritius International Knowledge Investment Forum (MIKIF). “The designs for the architecture are complete and [...]
31 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
BOI targets education sector
The Mauritius International Knowledge Investment Forum (MIKIF) 2012 organised by the Board of Investment (BOI) was held on Monday at the Intercontinental Hotel, Balaclava, in the presence of the minister of Education Rajesh Jeetah. The aim of MIKIF 2012 is to showcase the various investment opportunities in Mauritius to the global education community. Maurice Lam, [...]
31 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
Fisheries get Rs 1.2 m to expand coral farming
The Ministry of Fisheries will be extending the coral farming project to different lagoons in Mauritius. This follows the successful growing of corals at Pointe aux Sables, Trou aux Biches, Albion and two sites in the South East Marine Protected Area in Rodrigues. “Mauritius received a fund of Rs 1.2 million from the Africa Climate [...]
31 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
Differently-abled to have art, music school
The creation of an Art and Music School for differently-abled persons will soon become a reality. This is a project which the minister of Social Security, National Solidarity and Reform Institutions Sheila Bappoo has been cherishing for long. “With the establishment of an Art and Music School, the differently-abled can be trained not only artistically, [...]
31 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
MRA uncovers Rs 10 m scam
In a bid to curb corruption within the Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA), the internal affairs director Sharda Dindoyal initiated an investigation that covered over 200 officers on corruption cases. A woman was fired after the investigation. Some have received warnings, while others have been advised to take early retirement. The officers, are suspected of receiving [...]
31 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
Rastafarian ask for 3 acres of land to construct place of worship
The Rastafarian socio-cultural association wants three acres of land for the proposed construction of a place of worship in Chamarel. José Rose, president of the association, expressed the wish to have a meeting with the minister of Housing and Lands, Abu Kasenally in order to discuss the proposed construction of a Nyabinghi Temple in Chamarel. [...]
31 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
New bill to further empower police
The police and criminal evidence bill is near ready. It is receiving final touches before it is presented in the National Assembly which resumes in March. Lawyer Nazurally Mohammud Zahid believes that the new bill should favour human rights and should satisfy evidential test and public interest before apprehending someone. The bill empower the police [...]
31 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily