Local Mauritius
Laid-off workers threaten to protest at hotel
The president of the Fédération des Travailleurs Unis (FTU) held a press meet on Monday and announced that they will stage a protest in front of the Appavoo group on Wednesday. He announced that several workers were laid off at Ambre and La Plantation hotel. Atma Shanto explained that these workers were denied compensation and [...]
18 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Rodrigues NGOs receive Rs 1.4 million
The Circle Charitable Trust donated Rs 1.4 million to 13 organisations involved in sports and agriculture as well as those that look after people suffering from mental and physical disabilities in Rodrigues. The handing over event was held at the Rodrigues Regional Assembly on Saturday in the presence of the ministers of Fisheries and Social [...]
18 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Innovation needed for continuous success: Mann
Darell Mann, one of the world’s prolific inventors is presently in Mauritius to attend a workshop on ‘Science of Innovation: Systemic Innovation’, which will be held on October 19-20. According to Mann, Mauritius has to innovate to continue to be successful. What is the purpose of your visit to Mauritius? Our main theme revolves around [...]
18 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
ENL helps government fight poverty
The minister of Social Integration and Economic Empowerment, Suren Dayal laid the foundation stone for the Gros Cailloux Integrated Housing project at Petite Riviere on Monday. The event, which was held on the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty also saw the participation of the chairman of the Black River District Council and employees [...]
18 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Mobile clinic for cervical
The Ministry of Health and Quality of Life is planning to set up a National Cervical Cancer Service to address the problems associated with cervical cancer. “The service will include sensitisation campaigns, counselling, pap smear tests, laboratory and colposcopy services, management of cancer cases and training of staff,” said the minister of Health Lormus Bundhoo. [...]
18 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Indian artist to perform at Phoenix
First Entertainment Co Ltd, a subsidy of Landmark Management will be launched on Tuesday. Celva Runghen, director of First Entertainment Co Ltd stated that the aim is to give the people of Mauritius more choice in terms of entertainment. He added that they believe in quality entertainment at affordable prices. First Entertainment Co Ltd will [...]
18 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Local Government Ministry conducts census on toxic waste
The Ministry of Local Government and Outer Islands is worried about toxic wastes such as car batteries, sprays and gas cylinders that are being dumped. It is conducting a census in order to find ways to get rid of these toxic wastes in an ecological way. “Through the years, the ministry has passed innumerable laws [...]
18 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
91 questions tabled in parliament
The National Assembly will meet today after a hiatus of three months. During these tumultuous times, the Labour Party and the Movement Socialiste Militant (MSM) split. The main opposition parties, MSM and Movement Militant Mauricien (MMM) filed 91 questions. Out of these, 18 will be addressed to Prime Minister Dr Navin Ramgoolam. The Opposition leader [...]
18 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Former lord mayor rejects accusations
Municipal councillor Raouf Khodabacus had filed a complaint against five of his colleagues from the Municipality of Port Louis. He registered a police complaint on October 11. He had alleged that the five are involved in the manipulation of containers with goods that arrived from China. The councilor said that the containers had more goods [...]
18 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Bunwaree’s mission: To ban tuition
Of the five bills the government is presenting to the National Assembly on Tuesday, two are of special interest. Prime Minister Dr Navin Ramgoolam has tabled the Constitution Amendment Bill to allow more women in parliament and local authorities. The other bill which is arousing a lot of interest is the Education Amendment Bill. Minister [...]
17 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
MFDC celebrates silver jubilee
The Mauritius Film Development Board (MFDC) held its 25th anniversary celebrations at The Link, Ebene on October 15. The event started with an entertaining dance sequence by Nalini Dance Group on songs from Bollywood films, some which were shot in Mauritius and MFDC has been an integral part of, from Sautan to the latest FALTU. [...]
17 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Five PL councillors accused of fraud
Raouf Khodabaccus, advisor at the municipality of Port Louis, filed a case against five of his colleagues on October 11. He has accused five councillors of being involved in the manipulation of boxes containing sports equipment coming from China. The equipment reached Mauritius in the month of April. According to Khodabaccus, documents were manipulated so [...]
17 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Rise of cancer cases in women
According to the Ministry of Health and Quality of Life, cancer cases in Mauritius are on the rise. The most common type of cancer affecting females is breast cancer. A half-day workshop under the theme ‘Breast cancer: From research to practice’ was organised on October 14 at the University of Mauritius (UoM), Réduit to raise [...]
17 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Nurses launch hand washing campaign
As part of the Global Handwashing Day held on October 15, the Nursing Association (NA) launched a poster on the guidelines on hand washing to educate health care professionals and patients on this important procedure that must be respected to avoid contamination. “Awareness on the importance of washing hands after contact with patients in the [...]
17 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Minister Bappoo urges public to be courteous towards white cane
To celebrate the International White Cane Day which is observed on October 15, a walk for those who are visually impaired was organised by the Lois Lagesse centre of Beau Bassin on Saturday. The minister of Social Security, National Solidarity and Reform Institutions Sheila Bappoo and the mayor of Beau-Bassin/ Rose-Hill, Norbert Froget were present [...]
17 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Bizlall, unions find reforms
There should be negotiation and dialogue between the ministry and the Front Commun du Secteur du Sucre regarding reforms in the sugar industry stated Jack Bizlall, spokesman of the Front Commun. “A council of trade unions in the sugar sector must be established by the Front Commun so that the voices of the unions concerned [...]
17 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Dayal ‘to eradicate poverty’ in 10 years
The United Nations’ (UN) International Day for the Eradication of Poverty will be observed on Monday, October 17. The aim is to promote people’s awareness for the need to eradicate poverty and destitution, worldwide, particularly in developing countries. Under the theme ‘From poverty to sustainability: People at the centre of inclusive Development’, a series of [...]
17 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Private sector meets to help women entrepreneurs
Upon the invitation of the National Women Entrepreneur Council (NWEC), representatives from the hotel industry, supermarkets and top-notch companies will participate at a buyer-seller meeting with women entrepreneurs on Monday at The Link Hotel, Ebène. The initiative aims to improve relations between the NWEC and the various partners. Organised in collaboration with Barclays Bank PLC, [...]
17 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Murder case heard in district court
The preliminary investigation of the brutal death of Khairoonessa Tengur, 58 began at the District Court of Port Louis before the magistrate Nalini Senevrayar Cunden. Amanulah Sharil Samoon Emamdee, a street vendor, Naseerudin Tengur, the victim’s nephew and a 14-year-old minor have been accused in this case. Following the investigation by the Major Crime Investigation [...]
17 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Ramgoolam mulls democratising sports
The sports world is set to change tremendously with new horizons opening up. Sports like squash and cricket that are currently practised by a thin minority, will now be made accessible to a large number of people. “We are bringing sports to the people,” said Prime Minister Dr Navin Ramgoolam at the reopening ceremony of [...]
14 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily