Local Mauritius
Transfer irks primary school teachers
The Primary Schools Employees Union (PSEU) has been criticizing that the criteria set for the transfer of primary school teachers have not been followed since last year. The union has decided to take some action. They will stage a demonstration in front of the Zone 3 Directorate followed by individual disputes (under Section 68 of [...]
09 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
Parties unveil candidates list
The leader of the Organisation Peuple Rodriguais (OPR), Serge Clair hinted productivity was high on his agenda to create jobs on the island. To do that, the “obsolete education system” should be scrapped and updated, he insisted. “We need innovating and creative ideas to improve the life of Rodriguans,” said Clair.The mindset of the islanders [...]
09 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
Parties unveil candidates list
The leader of the Organisation Peuple Rodriguais (OPR), Serge Clair hinted productivity was high on his agenda to create jobs on the island. To do that, the “obsolete education system” should be scrapped and updated, he insisted. “We need innovating and creative ideas to improve the life of Rodriguans,” said Clair.The mindset of the islanders [...]
09 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
Jellyfish alert at Flic en Flac, La Cambuse
Beachgoers in Flic en Flac and La Cambuse are being urged to look out for potentially dangerous jellyfish by the Ministery of Fisheries. The members of the National Coast Guard (NCG) are on the alert after a jellyfish warning was given during the beginning of this year. “We want to reassure the Mauritian public and [...]
09 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
Leela-Devi returns to politics
Former minister Leela Devi Dookun who was involved in a serious car crash in October last year has returned to political life. She attended the first press conference of the year held by her party Mouvement Socialiste Militant (MSM) on Saturday at Sun Trust Building, Port Louis. She took her frontline seat alongside her leader [...]
09 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
Tenant’s lovers abuse 13-yr-old school girl
A 13 year old Form III student of Loreto Convent, Rose Hill, was sexually assaulted on December 22 by two of her tenant’s friends in Beau Bassin. The young girl was going downstairs to borrow a pressure cooker from the 19-year old lady tenant when the two men grabbed her and then lead her to [...]
08 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
Carcassonne report
Paul Bérenger did not beat around the bush at Saturday’s press conference. According to him the Carcassonne Report on electoral reform is “stillborn.” He commented on the Prime Ministers New Year message before mentioning the municipal elections. He is pushing for the reconsideration of the Sachs report on which the MMM, the Mouvement Socialiste Militant [...]
08 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
Chemo unit operational at SSRN hospital
The Ministry of Health and Quality of Life is going forward with the decentralisation of the chemotherapy service. It will at first be available at SSRN hospital in Pamplemousses from February. A chemotherapy unit at a cost of more than Rs 450,000 has been built with the collaboration of the non-governmental organization, Solaris and the [...]
06 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
Rebranding grips local companies
Lux* Island Resorts (ex-Naiade) was officially listed as Lux* on the Stock Exchange of Mauritius from January 1. To recall, Naiade was rebranded into Lux* on December 1, 2011. The change has been made applicable to all hotels coming under the brand, giving them all a homogenous identity. For example, the properties will now be [...]
06 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
NEF distributes school materials to needy children
On Wednesday, a ceremony for distribution of school material to students was held at L’hôtel de ville Vacoas-Phoenix. The event was organised by the National Empowerment Foundation (NEF). Present on the occasion were Suren Dayal, minister of Social Integration and Economic Empowerment, Sheila Bappoo, minister of Social Security, Solidarity National and Reform Institutions, Stephanie Anquetil, [...]
06 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
Hospitals report rise in gastro cases
The holiday season puts strains on the health sector, as the public eats and drinks in excess while celebrating. The medical staff has had to deal with several cases of gastroenteritis that were registered at hospitals and clinics across the island. In December, 618 cases of gastroenteritis were registered while figures for January are not [...]
06 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
BoM reopens 5.5 pc Treasury Notes
The Bank of Mauritius has announced the reopening of the 5.50 per cent Three-Year Government of Mauritius Treasury Notes due on October 21, 2014 through an auction to be held on January 11. The amount in question is Rs.1.3 billion, but in the event of oversubscription, the bank may accept bids for amounts higher than [...]
06 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
VAT refund for small planters
Small planters and breeders are claiming full value added tax (VAT) refund on agricultural machinery, equipment and tools purchased this year. This measure was announced in the budget last year. The minister of Agro-Industry and Food Security, Satish Faugoo stated that the above measure is a good initiative to further boost both the sugar and [...]
06 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
NCG rescues 15 at sea
The National Coast Guard (NCG), together with local ships saved 15 people including tourists in the north of Grand Baie on Thursday morning. The crew consisted of 15 persons three Mauritian and 12 foreigners of various nationalities. The ship was cruising towards Flat Island for a diving excursion when it experienced difficulties in the vicinity [...]
06 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
Mauritius on AGOA’s beneficiaries list
Forty sub-Saharan African countries will remain eligible in 2012 for US trade preferences and benefits aimed at improving lives and livelihoods on the continent. Mauritius is one of the leading African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) beneficiaries. Total two-way goods trade with sub-Saharan Africa countries during 2010 was $82 billion. US imports under AGOA amounted [...]
06 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
Rose Hill Transport introduces E-cards
Rose Hill Transport (RHT) recently introduced the Etoile card. It uses the latest technology in contactless cards to provide users with an easy and secure way to make purchases. The contactless technology features an embedded chip and radio antenna that communicates, through radio frequency, with Etoile point of sales allowing customers to complete a sale [...]
06 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
Parents’ clubs to be set up in schools
In a bid to promote more parental involvement in the lives of students, a Club des Parents will be set up in schools very soon. It is widely recognised that if pupils are to maximise their potential, they need the full support of their parents. Attempts are therefore being undertaken to enhance parental involvement in [...]
06 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
706 motorists booked for speeding
Some 706 tickets worth Rs 1.4 million were given out by the police from January 1 to 3 to people who were caught on speed cameras. Drivers were also given tickets for drunk driving. The drivers risk suspension of their driving permit for eight months and a minimum fine of Rs 2,000 and a maximum [...]
05 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
Cell phone imports to be regulated
During the festive period, many people have seized the opportunity to buy new mobile phones, laptops or other electronic appliances. However, many complaints have been registered at the Consumer Protection Unit (CPU) whereby customers expressed their dissatisfaction. They reported that their products are not functioning properly and even lack some crucial parts. According to the [...]
05 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
Healthcare to be improved in 2012
The president of the Nursing Association, Bagooaduth Kallooa has many expectations in the health sector this year. He is hoping for better communication between hospital staff, administration and the Ministry of Health and Quality of Life. “Communication was almost non-existent between the Nursing Association and the ministry in 2011. Most of our correspondence went unanswered,” [...]
05 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily