Local Mauritius
AML urges ChatGaon
The Airports of Mauritius Limited (AML) has made a proposal to 21 families in the ChatGaon locality to sell their properties as part of the SSR (Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam) International Airport development project. The purpose of this acquisition is to provide a buffer zone around sensitive areas of the airport and to protect locals from [...]
11 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
Jan 15 marks Sankranti fest
Makar Sankranti, also known as Makara Sankrant, is a very auspicious day, which is devoted to the worship of Lord Surya (Sun God). Sankranti is the day when the sun from one zodiac enters another. Makar Sankranti is the day when the sun enters Capricorn. It is also known as Uttaraayan Punyakalam. The time of [...]
11 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
Std I to get oral Bhojpuri lessons
On the very first day of this year’s school calendar, Bhojpuri language will be taught as an oral component in Standard I in primary schools. The curriculum and the textbooks are ready to be introduced across the island. The introduction of this language is in line with the government’s policy of the promotion and dissemination [...]
11 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
Tourist arrested for making false allegations
Police officials arrested a French national, Maria Daisy Mailly Puylaurant, 62, for false and malicious denunciation in writing. She is a Réunion Island citizen. On Sunday, she had claimed that a taxi driver robbed 6,100 euro from her at Vacoas. A police enquiry including the Vacoas Criminal Investigation Divion and the Crime Intelligence Unit was [...]
11 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
Three arrested for alleged murder of biker
John Westley Louis was murdered according to latest police report. The 24 years old motorcyclist was hit on his face by a stone while he was racing along the motorway at Camp Chapelon, Pailles. The Port Louis Criminal Investigation Division opened an enquiry on Tuesday leading to the arrest of three inhabitants from Pailles. They [...]
11 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
GLK appeals to PM against abuse of power by police
Following the arrest of five people in Terre Rouge in an incident involving a motorcyclist and the DCP, the Grupman Larkansiel Kreol (GLK) has appealed to the Prime Minister to intervene against abuse of power by some members of the force. The incident occurred between Didier Nombreuse and the deputy commissioner of police and director [...]
11 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
Duval sets priorities for 2012
The Ministry of Finance and Economic Development has set it priorities for 2012. According to deputy prime minister Xavier-Luc Duval, this year will be dominated by major challenges in the economy. One of the biggest challenges will be the management of the Euro crisis. The year will also be marked by the presidential elections in [...]
11 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
Jurisconsult International opens office in Seychelles
Juristconsult International has opened an office in Seychelles. The company incorporates and provides advisory services and management to offshore businesses, funds and trusts,. Operational since the beginning of November, Seychelles Juristconsult allows the management company to expand its operations in the region, while offering its customers wishing to invest in the Indian Ocean region a [...]
11 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
Passport to be issued within 4 days
People will now have to wait for only four working days before getting a Mauritian passport. This facility started from Monday. With a view to further increasing its efficiency, the Passport and Immigration Office is doing its best to offer better and quicker services to Mauritians. The chief clerk of the Passport and Immigration Office [...]
10 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
Alcohol, sex turn night into nightmare
New Year festive has turned into hell for a woman. She is battling between life and death at the intensive care unit at Jeetoo Hospital since December 30. Three men have been detained by the Petite Rivière police and a provisional charge of murder has been lodged against them. One of them is the husband [...]
10 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
Speeding, drunk driving up despite heavy fines
Despite the strict measures taken by the police force, some motorists continue to drink and drive. During the weekend, 347 motorists were fined for fast driving, while 10 tested positive for alcohol. These figures were complied by the Traffic Branch and don’t include other case registered by the Emergency Response Service (ERS). On January 7, [...]
10 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
North registers several theft cases
The northern region was hit by a series of thefts over the weekend. Goods worth close to Rs 230,000 were stolen. Sylvio Alladon, 50, was the victim of a robbery worth Rs 70,000 at Grand Gaube. His house was broken into and furniture, kitchen utensils and cosmetics were stolen. In another case at Grand Gaube, [...]
10 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
Boyroo counsel criticises police sluggishness
At the Intermediate Court on Monday, defence counsel Rex Stephen criticised the police for its sluggishness into the enquiry of Diop Kondo Boyroo. Senior inspector Purbhoodoyal was first to depose. He informed the court that he had recorded his statement on September 3, 2009 while the incident dates back to October 31, 2008. Pressed by [...]
10 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
Bundhoo to consolidate food security measures
A press meet was held on Friday by the minister of Health and Quality of Life, Lormesh Bundhoo at the ministry conference room in Port Louis. This was with a view to boost the population’s health protection, the aim was to talk about food safety laying emphasis on educational institutions. Also, a demonstration of an [...]
10 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
Cyclone Chanda no threat
The meteorological station is currently keeping track of a new tropical storm named ‘Chanda’. However, the cyclone which is situated at the northwest of Madagascar will not affect Mauritius for the time being. This is the third hurricane which has formed in the Mozambique lagoon. Vandana Gaonjur, weather forecaster at meteorological station said, “The storm [...]
10 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
SAJ recovers after sugery
The President of the Republic, Sir Aneerood Jugnauth underwent surgery at the Fortis Darné private clinic in Floréal on Monday. Dr Harry Parsad Gopal, a general surgeon and Dr Balbir Singh Verma, specialising in minimally invasive urology and kidney transplant performed the operation. According to a communiqué issued by his office, the operation was successful [...]
10 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
Bérenger, Sithanen discuss electoral reforms
Mouvement Militant Mauricien (MMM) leader Paul Bérenger held a meeting with former minister of Finance, Rama Sithanen on Monday. Though it was short one lasting not more than 45 minutes, the meeting is being viewed with great interest. “We only discussed the Carcassone report on electoral reforms, not politics.” However, he added, “There will be [...]
10 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
Student transfer exercise ends
While some 115,000 secondary students will resume classes normally on January12, around 2,000 Form I children still have not received admission yet. Out of the 2,655 transfer requests only 600 have been favourably received by the Mauritius Examination Syndicate (MES). These students who have passed the end-of-primary examinations (CPE) had either applied for a transfer [...]
09 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
Rise in petrol price looming
A principle agreement was reached between European countries to impose an embargo on purchase of Iranian crude oil if Tehran does not cooperate with the international community its controversial nuclear programme; it was learned from diplomatic sources. This could well lead to a rapid increase in the price of petroleum products by the end of [...]
09 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
Pierre Dinan to address meet at LSE
Pierre Dinan, local economist and external member of the Monetary Pricing Committee of the Bank of Mauritius will animate a talk on the ‘Miracle of Mauritius’ at the Wolfson Theatre, London on February 16. This is being organised by the London School of Economics (LSE) under the ‘LSE IDEAS Africa International Affairs Programme.’ Chris Alden, [...]
09 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily