Local Mauritius
Maintaining good tax haven image continuous battle: Hein
Marc Hein, head of practice of the Juristconsult Chambers law firm, strongly believes that the global business sector in Mauritius is doing well despite the negative publicity that the country has received in India. In an interview, Hein underlines that efforts should be continuously made so the country maintains a positive image approved by the [...]
19 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
British archaeologists to discuss Le Morne
The Truth and Justice Commission (TJC) has undertaken archaeological research at Le Morne cemetery. In this context, a seminar on ‘Archaeology Investigation at Le Morne’ will be held on Friday in Port Louis. It will be hosted by two British archaeologists, namely Krish Seetah from the University of Central Lancashire, and Joanna Appleby from the [...]
19 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
PRB to meet unions today
On Monday, the Pay Research Bureau (PRB) will address the second preparation stage of its next report which is due for publication in October 2012. After having completed the first task, which consisted of reviewing the conditions of service of officers and employees of parastatal bodies, the PRB will start its series of meetings with [...]
18 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Duval, NGOs discuss CSR funds
On Monday, a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) interactive forum will be held at Mer Rouge. Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) that deal with vulnerable children and the foundations of corporate social responsibility (CSR) will be present. The vice prime minister, minister of Social Integration and Economic Empowerment, Xavier-Luc Duval will officially launch the ceremony. The minister of [...]
18 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
85 per cent of Bagatelle shopping space sold out
The Bagatelle Shopping Mall will officially be launched in September. The countdown actually started on October 8, 2010 when the Prime Minister, Dr Navin Ramgoolam officially launched the project. The construction is in its final stage and 85 per cent of the shoppingmall space has already been sold out. The project is a joint venture [...]
18 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
UoM students to showcase design
The University of Mauritius (UoM) fashion show titled ‘Boulevard des Stylistes’, will be presented from July 19 to 23 at the UoM auditorium. This extravaganza will be by the final year students of the batch of 2008. Twenty-two students will host an exhibition from July 19 to 22 from 9 am to 4 pm, where [...]
18 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
154 women groomed to take up politics
Women should cross all barriers and move forward, because they can’t remain victims forever. This is what the minister of Gender Equality, Child Development and Family Welfare, Sheila Bappoo proclaimed on Sunday at the Ebène Cyber Tower during the graduation ceremony of 154 women who underwent training on election and campaign skills for local government [...]
18 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Aapravasi Ghat marks 5th year on UNESCO’s WHS list
It has been five years since the Aapravasi Ghat was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list. A simple ceremony was organised to celebrate the event at the headquarters of the Aapravasi Ghat, Port Louis on Saturday. Raju Mohit, officer-in-charge of the institution said that a part of Mauritius’s history was recognised when the Aapravasi [...]
18 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
GMS counsels on visa to Canada
Global Migration Solutions (GMS), a pioneer in immigration service in Mauritius, organised an open day at Réduit on Sunday to advice people who wish to migrate to Canada. Visitors were able to meet lawyer Massood Joomratty from Vancouver. Joomratty explained that obtaining a permanent visa is a lengthy process. “The procedures normally take up to [...]
18 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Govt alliance stands firm behind Ramgoolam
Alliance de l’Avenir members hosted a press conference on Saturday at Port Louis to comment on allegations made by Opposition leader Paul Bérenger against the Prime Minister Dr Navin Ramgoolam with regards to the MedPoint case. The secretary general of the PMSD, Salim Abbas Mamode and the secretary general of the MSM, Nando Bodha were [...]
18 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Victim’s grieving uncle flies in
Mohamed Ashraf Mir, late Indian billionaire Mujeeb Mir’s uncle flew in from Dubai on Thursday, the day after the Privy Council granted special leave to one of the accused Ajay Dookee to contest his Supreme Court sentence. Mir was murdered in Grand Baie in 2005. Mir’s father, Abdul Rashid, incidentally happens to be in London, [...]
18 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
MRA redoubles efforts to recover
After the case of illegal hawkers operating in the country, the Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA) is redoubling efforts to recover some Rs 300 million. The MRA suspects several doctors, dentists, attorneys and businesspeople have been evading tax for years, leaving the MRA with a shortfall of Rs 300 million. These people have an annual turnover [...]
18 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
New top brass for state bodies
At its weekly meeting on Friday, the Cabinet confirmed the nomination of several people to head various parastatal bodies. The Central Water Authority (CWA), which has been operating without a chairperson for some time, will now operate under the chairmanship of Prem Saddul. Saddul, who previously worked as Mauritius Institute of Education director, said his [...]
16 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Women in senior jobs up by 16 pc
More women are occupying high positions in government services. In the last 10 years, from 2000 to 2009, the number of women in senior positions has increased from 23 per cent to 39 per cent. This was revealed by the Central Statistics Office in its latest issue of the Economic and Social Indicator report on [...]
16 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Vendors given 2 weeks to respect norms
During the week, inspectors of the Ministry of Health and Quality of Life conducted surprise checks at the Rose Hill supermarket. The officers took note of several unhealthy practices and conditions that existed in the market. The vendors have been given two weeks to respect the norms otherwise the market will be closed. Speaking to [...]
16 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Hearing wraps up, ruling on Monday
The hearing in the murder case of late Irish tourist Michaela Harte has been moved to Monday. At the District Court of Mapou, senior magistrate Sheila Bonomally will give her stance on the case. Two witnesses, chief police medical officer Sudesh Kumar Gungadin and scene of crime officer sergeant Mohamed Reaz Dhonye, recorded their statements [...]
16 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Asbestos detected in 2,500 houses
On Friday, the Truth and Justice Commission (TJC) kept itself busy with cases concerning the presence of asbestos in some houses. Two representatives of the Ministry of Housing and Lands were called at the hearing session of the commission to provide more information. Jean Claude Fleury, advisor to the minister, stated that there around 2,500 [...]
16 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
White paper to promote culture, arts to be finalised in two months
A White Paper on arts and culture will be presented in about two months’ time in a bid to further promote the industry. The White Paper will comprise various measures and policies to encourage local and international artistes. This announcement was made by minister of Arts and Culture Mookhesswur Choonee at a meeting held at [...]
16 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
MBC to sue daily paper for libel
Thursday’s edition of a daily contained information and allegations to which the MBC has responded by formally announcing on its radio and TV channels the upcoming lawsuits against the daily and the author of the article, Deepa Bhookun. ‘La MBC en difficulté, procède a des economies ‘controversées’ ‘the MBC, facing difficulties, undertakes controversial economic decisions,’ [...]
15 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
25 assistant rectors appointed
After waiting for more than one year, 25 assistant rectors have been appointed. Solicited by phone, Soondress Sawminaden, president of the association of rectors and assistants rectors, said that they are relieved that the Public Service Commission (PSC) finally confirmed the names of the 25 appointees. He stated that the Ministry of Education and Human [...]
15 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily