Local Mauritius
Eco-village at Belle Mare nears completion
According to the acting minister of Finance and Economic Development, Vasant Bunwaree, major infrastructural works, including the construction of the main building and the administrative office at the tourist village at Belle Mare have been completed. However, some pending work is still ongoing and the project will be completed by the end of this month. [...]
21 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Pakistani doctor to perform 36 complex eye surgeries
Several doctors visit the island through the year to perform complicated surgeries. In this respect, Pakistani ophthalmologist Dr Wajid Khan is currently in Mauritius. He will perform 36 free eye surgeries. This was stated by the Ministry of Health and Quality of Life. This is Dr Khan’s fourth visit to the island. In 2008, he [...]
21 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
NTC debt estimated at Rs 710 m
Total debts of the National Transport Corporation (NTC) as of June 2011 stood at around Rs 710 million. However, this situation has cumulated over several years and about Rs 6 million to Rs 7 million were used for spare part purchases each month. This amounts to an average of Rs 80 million annually. This information [...]
20 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Nation bids farewell to Shiva
On Tuesday, emotions ran high at Information Technology and Communication minister Tassarajen Pillay Chedumbrum’s home at Avenue Ruby at Pailles. A large crowd of family and friends had come to pay their last respects to Shiva Pillay Chedumbrum, the 21-year-old son of the minister, who died in a tragic road accident. Relatives, friends, acquaintances and [...]
20 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Preventive measures taken to curb fire in sugarcane fields
Three cases of fire were reported in sugarcane fields between July 2009 and July 14, 2011. The police have been conducting awareness programmes for small and medium sugarcaneplanters. They are also being sensitised on how to keep a neighbourhood watch. This information was provided by Prime Minister Dr Navin Ramgoolam in reply to a question [...]
20 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Unions oppose alcohol test
The common front of trade unions for transport, in collaboration with the taxi proprietors union will meet on Thursday to decide on their protest against the government’s breathalyser test. Rafick Bahadoor, president of the taxi proprietors union said that they delayed their protest by 15 days to find a better solution along with the different [...]
20 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Delinquency kept under control in Rodrigues
During the debate at the National Assembly on Tuesday, MP Jean Francisco Francois from Rodrigues sought information on the number of reported cases of juvenile delinquency over the last five years in Rodrigues. He also wanted to know if setting up a branch of the Brigade des Mineurs is being considered and if regular awareness [...]
20 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
34,520 euros spent on tourism sector strategy plan
According to the minister of Tourism and Leisure, Nando Bodha, a total amount of Rs 1,324,580 (34,520 euros) had been disbursed in relation to the preparation of the Mauritius Sector Strategy Plan on Tourism 2009-2015. This was set up in collaboration with the European Union. He was answering a question by the second member for [...]
20 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Man pleads guilty to murder of casino croupier
The murder trial of Géraldine Ermio was heard at the Assize court on Tuesday in front of judge Saheeda Peeroo. The suspect, Andy Lefranc, a 30-year-old mason residing at Tranquebar was accused of assaulting the 30-year-old Ermio with a knife. The atter was a cashier in a gaming house. The murder took place between 9.30 [...]
20 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Singapore delegation to discuss water problems
A Singaporean delegation will be in Mauritius next week to discuss water management in the country. This information was given by a senior officer of the Central Water Authority (CWA). Work sessions will be scheduled with the various stakeholders including the CWA, the Irrigation Authority and the Waste Water Management Authority. The delegation will examine [...]
20 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
SIC, casinos to sign agreement
The government has decided that the State Investment Corporation(SIC) will request for a proposal for a strategic partnership with casinos. This was announced by the acting minister of Finance and Economic Development, Vasant Bunwaree. He said that the decision was keeping in view the global forces and other circumstances that are leading to unsustainable losses [...]
20 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Police promotion list includes women staff
Opposition MP Satish Boolell quizzed the Prime Minister on the number of vacancies at the gazetted office level for women in the police force. He also wanted to know whether the disciplined forces service commission (DFSC) will fill the existing posts. Ramgoolam referred to the term used by MP Boolell, namely ‘gazetted office level’ and [...]
20 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Magistrate refers
The murder case of late Irish tourist, Michaela Harte was referred to the Assizes on Monday. Suspects Avinash Treebhowon and Sandip Mooneea were remanded to the police cell. In her ruling, senior magistrate Sheila Bonomally from the District Court of Mapou said, “The court found there was sufficient evidence to move the case to Assizes. [...]
19 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Nation hosts AMESD forum
The second edition of the African Monitoring of Environment for Sustainable Development (AMESD) forum will be held in Mauritius from July 20 to 22 at the InterContinental hotel, Balaclava. The event is being jointly organised by the Mauritius Oceanography Institute (MOI) and the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC). It will focus on the products and services [...]
19 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Capital honours HSC laureates
As part of the City Festival, Port Louis rewarded four laureates of the Higher School Certificate during a ceremony at the town hall. This was held on July 15. Three girls and one boy were honoured. These were Karen Steffi Cheung Jung Shing, Pratisha Ramtale, Chandnee Ramkissoon and Danny Michaël Onsiong. The winners were rewarded [...]
19 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Island celebrates Mandela’s birthday
On Monday, the Mandela Centre for African culture celebrated the 93rd birthday of freedom fighter Nelson Mandela at Pointe aux Sables. In November 2009, the UN General Assembly had declared July 18 Nelson Mandela International Day. The centre also celebrated the second anniversary of this day. Invictus, a 2009 film based on John Carlin’s book, [...]
19 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
More trained carers for increasing ageing population
The minister of Social Security, National Solidarity and Reformed Institutions, Leela Devi Dookun-Luchoomun announced that her ministry has trained 43 carers. She gave these details during a ceremony organised at La Grande Canelle, Domaines Les Pailes to reward the recipients of the course. These 43 carers will in turn train 500 caretakers as part of [...]
19 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
New edition of MBLR published
The third edition of the Mauritius Business Law Review (MBLR) was launched by Juristconsult Chambers on Monday at the Mauritius Bar Council seat in Port Louis. Members of the editorial committee, representatives of the State Law Office, Stock Exchange of Mauritius and banks were present for the occasion. The new edition comprises 12 articles so [...]
19 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Association seeks Rs 8 m to fund new Gita Mandal building
The construction of a new building, to be named Gita Pracharak Maha Mandal of the Gita Mandal association will require a sum of around Rs 8 million. It will be built on 40 perches of land. However, due to a lack of funds, the members of the association are appealing to the public to donate [...]
19 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Consumer price index up by 0.4 points
On Monday, the Central Statistics Office (CSO) published the consumer price index (CPI) for the second quarter of 2011. The CPI, which stood at 127.4 points in March, registered an increase of 0.4 points to reach 127.8 in June 2011. On a monthly basis, CPI increased by 0.2 per cent in April, remained constant in [...]
19 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily