Local Mauritius
Risk mgmt on KPMG agenda
Optimising organisational performance through risk management is important for businesses in today’s society. With constant growth, cost and service delivery pressures that organisations face, it is imperative that a robust risk management framework is embedded into the culture and processes of institutions.In the same context, KPMG Mauritius organised a special strategic breakfast on Thursday at [...]
16 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
MCCI reckons progress in trade sector, dive in services
The presentation of the MCCI Business Confidence Indicator for the fourth quarter of December 2011 was held on Thursday in Port Louis at a press conference. The MCCI Business Confidence Indicator, which was conducted in companies between November 16 and December 6, shows that the situation is improving in the sectors of trade and manufacturing. [...]
16 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
Treasury bills now on Stock Exchange
A hundred Government of Mauritius Treasury Bills (GMTB) of total value of Rs 10 million will be listed on the Stock Exchange of Mauritius (SEM) as from Friday. They can be purchased only through an investment dealer and will be restricted to Mauritian citizens only. Also, the purchase will be limited to a maximum of [...]
16 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
Accused man confesses committing nine robberies
The northern division of the police has unraveled a network of robbers with the arrests of Balram Behary Panray, 52, from Long Mountain and Steeve Antonio, 32, from Terre Rouge. The suspects were presented at the District Court of Mapou and remanded to the police cell. Pranay confessed to committing at least nine thefts and [...]
16 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
Postal Museum promotes philatelic culture in island
The Mauritius Postal Museum launched an exhibition, under the theme Stamps of Mauritius, on Thursday in Port Louis. The exhibition is an initiative of founding member of Mauritius Philatelic Society, Soorooj Ramdewor. It is also part of the activities organised to commemorate World Post Day by Mauritius Post Ltd. The official launch took place in [...]
16 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
Jeetah urges youth to take up science careers
The Ministry of Tertiary Education, Science, Research and Technology, in collaboration with the Mauritius Research Council (MRC) and the Rajiv Gandhi Science Centre (RGSC), is organising the National Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) week at RGSC from December 15 to 17. The National SET week was officially launched by Dr Rajesh Jeetah, minister of Tertiary [...]
16 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
Prez dissolves Rodrigues
Elections in Rodrigues will take place latest by March 14 next year, following the dissolution of the Rodrigues Regional Assembly (RRA) on Wednesday. No date has been finalised. Acting upon the advice of Prime Minister Dr Navin Ramgoolam, the dissolution was announced by President Sir Anerood Jugnauth in a press communiqué. As per section 3(6) [...]
15 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
Central Bank monetary base plunges by 1.2 per cent
The Central Bank monetary base fell by Rs 499 m, that is, 1.2 per cent, from Rs 42,578 m in October to Rs 42,079 m in November, against a rise of 0.4 per cent registered between September and October.The fall in monetary base during the month reflected a decrease in both currency in circulation and [...]
15 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
Fake currency notes tendered at petrol pumps
The island has recorded a number of cases where counterfeit bank notes have been tendered at pump stations. The police is looking at the situation very seriously and an investigation is underway to find out the culprit. On Wednesday, Dharmarage Ajoodhea, 56, a pump attendant at Shell filling station, Pamplemousses reported a case of counterfeit [...]
15 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
Cim organises year-end event
The Cim group organised a year-end event with its non-governmental organisation (NGO) partners on Wednesday at Life Restaurant, Port Louis. The aim was to thank the NGOs for their collaboration over the year and also to look upon new opportunities for further strengthening the partnership. Present for the occasion was minister of Social Integration and [...]
15 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
Extension class for upper forms to start in Jan
The Ministry of Education and Human Resources proposes to run the next session of extension classes in Practical Biology, Chemistry and Physics in state secondary schools from January to May 2012.The extension classes are open to GCE A level students who have passed the Cambridge School Certificate or its equivalent in the appropriate science subject [...]
15 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
Britam appointed Bupa’s intermediary
Leading international health insurer Bupa International, has appointed Britam Ltd as intermediary in Mauritius. Bupa International has been providing health insurance to some of the world’s largest companies since 1971. It offers access to more than 200,000 medical providers worldwide and can settle bills directly with over 7,500 hospitals and clinics. Customers also have access [...]
15 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
Drunk misses bus, thugs do not miss him
A 61-year old resident of Forest Side who was stranded at the Victoria Square bus terminal because he had had one too many was assaulted and robbed of Rs 500, a mobile phone, his National ID and bus cards In his deposition which he filed at the Pope Hennessy police station on Wednesday at 6.30 [...]
15 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
Pillay submits details on Fraud and Tracking Account
On Tuesday, replying to a private notice question by MMM MP Li Kwong Wing regarding fraud issues in the country, the minister of Information and Communication Technology, Tassarajen Pillay said, “I am informed by the Information and Communication Technologies Authority (ICTA) that the total money credited by the International Long Distance (ILD) operators in the [...]
15 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
Unions reject Mauritius Cane Industry Authority Bill
At a press meet held in Port Louis on Wednesday, coordinator of Unions in Sugar Service Providing Institutions, Vishnu Ramasawmy said that he is not satisfied with the Mauritius Cane Industry Authority Bill, which was voted in Parliament yesterday. “According to the government, the aim is to provide for the establishment of the Mauritius Cane [...]
15 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
Ministers Jeetah and Bunwaree awarded at Africa – India Partnership Summit
The Africa India Partnership Summit was held at the Sugar Beach Hotel on Wednesday. Minister of Education and Human Resources Dr Vasant Bunwaree and minister of Tertiary Education, Science, Research and Technology Dr Rajesh Jeetah were awarded for their outstanding contribution to higher education. Dr Raju Bhatia, CEO of Fun and Joy at Work and [...]
15 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
Complete blackout blamed on lightning
Almost the entire island was engulfed by a power blackout on Tuesday around 11.30 am for two hours. This was due to lightning that struck a high voltage power line between St Louis power station and La Chaumière. According to sources from the Central Electricity Board (CEB), more than 90 per cent of the population [...]
14 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
VIP Express opens at Goodlands
Residents of Goodlands have something new to look forward to. On Tuesday, VIP Express supermarket was officially opened at VIP Commercial Village in Goodlands. The occasion was marked with dragon dancing and firecrackers.The complex houses many shops and almost all will be operational by the end of December. The second phase of the commercial complex [...]
14 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
Judiciary, ministry plan to set up new court houses
Member of Parliament (MP) Mahen Jhugroo quizzed Prime Minister Dr Dr Navin Ramgoolam at the National Assembly on whether the rehabilitation of the district courts is taking place. In his reply, Ramgoolam stated that there are 10 district courts in the island and that the judiciary is working in tandem with the Ministry of Public [...]
14 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
Telugu conference strengthens ties
A press conference was held at the Telugu Cultural Trust, Port Louis, on Tuesday to discuss the outcome of the World Telugu Conference, which was held from December 8 to 10 at the Indira Gandhi Centre for Indian Culture (IGCIC), Phoenix. Recommendations such as starting a direct flight from Mauritius to Hyderabad once a week [...]
14 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily