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MASA’s finance under attack

Numerous artists have expressed their dissatisfaction with the Mauritius Society of Authors (MASA) and the recent resignation of five ex-members Alexandre Martin, Jean-Clément Cangy, Jocelyn Louise, Jean-Jacques Arjoon and Régis Nauvel. The artists made these statements during a press conference at Marie Reine de la Paix social centre on Tuesday. Among the artists present were [...]

13 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily

Ministry concerned over violence against children

Opposition MP Steven Obeegadoo raised a parliamentary question about the death of two-and-a-half-year-old Palavee Yoshni Achmootoo. In reply, minister of Gender Equality, Child Development and Family Welfare, Sheila Bappoo pointed out that she was under-staffed. She said she had only five office cadres, 21 field officers and 25 assistants and this was not enough to [...]

13 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily

700 cases of child abuse reported in five months

In a press statement, the minister of Gender Equality, Child Development and Family Welfare, Sheila Bappoo stated that from January to May 2011, 700 cases of violence against children have been reported. “The phenomenon of aggression and abuse of children is an incredible burden that society imposes on them from an early age,” she said, [...]

13 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily

Quatre Bornes hawkers fight illegal operations

The president of the Association de la Foire de Quatre Bornes, Rajesh Isram said that some 50 hawkers operating in the Quatre Bornes fair have been facing problems for a very long time. He added that several promises with regards to the construction of a new market have been made in the past but nothing [...]

13 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily

Ministry tackles problem of out-of-school children

In reply to the parliamentary question by MP Lysie Ribot, the minister of Education and Human Resources, Dr Vasant Bunwaree stated that before the end of the year, a survey will be conducted. This will determine children who are not attending school at the pre-primary, primary and secondary levels. This survey will be carried out [...]

13 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily

1,462 detainees participate in rehabilitation

Issues as varied as traffic rules violations and community policing were raised during Tuesday’s parliamentary session at the National Assembly in Port Louis. MP Steeve Obeegadoo asked the Prime Minister about the number of detainees participating in rehabilitation programmes and also questioned their effectiveness. At the National Assembly on Tuesday, Dr Navin Ramgoolam gave information [...]

13 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily

China signs MoU on oceanic studies

The Mauritius Oceanography Institute (MOI) and the Second Institute of Oceanograph, State Oceanic Administration (SIOSOA) of China, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Tuesday at the headquarters of the MOI in Quatre Bornes. The MoU aims to strengthen ties between the two institutes in matters related to ocean research. The acting director of MOI, [...]

13 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily

Poverty causes social ills

In an exclusive interview to The Independent, renowned economist, Pierre Dinan expressed his views on topics which have made the headlines lately. According to him, Mauritius should explore additional markets to ensure further development but there is still much to do on the social aspect. How do you see the current economic landscape of Mauritius? [...]

13 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily

Malhotra denies having met PM

Allegations made by MMM Leader Paul Bérenger accusing the Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam of having played a decisive role in the MedPoint deal has provoked a tumultuous political landscape with Dr Krishan Malhotra now threatening to take the MMM leader and what he calls his ‘acolytes’ to the court. “Dr Malhotra has not met the [...]