Local Mauritius
PM attends exhibition on landscaping, architecture
The opening of the exhibition ‘Les albums des jeunes architectes & des paysagistes’ was held at the Instititut Français de Maurice in Rose Hill on Wednesday. This was attended by Prime Minister Dr Navin Ramgoolam who expressed his happiness at being at the event as it was the institute’s first anniversary. “I am pleased to [...]
08 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
508 social housing units completed by NHDC
Some 508 housing units costing Rs 325 million are almost complete. These are being built by the National Housing Development Company Ltd (NHDC) in ten different regions. This announcement was made on July 6, by the minister of Housing and Lands, Dr Abu Kasenally, during a site visit at La Tour Koenig. These will cater [...]
08 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
MedPoint, CEB on parliament agenda
The MedPoint case, the management of Central Electrcity Board (CEB), the need to set up a Commission of Inquiry at the Gambling Regulatory Authority and motorcycle noise pollution are some of the topics that the Mouvement Militant Mauricien (MMM) will raise at the parliamentary session next Tuesday. MP Muhammad Reza Cassam Uteem will question the [...]
08 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Solar panel market shines bright
Solar-Ernte-Technik Ltd (SETL), a subsidiary of Leal Group, has received more than 600 demands for residential solar photovoltaic (PV) since its establishment last year. This was stated by Deven Maulloo, the general manager of the SETL. He added that their intention is to promote power generation by individual households. The government has been promoting the [...]
08 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Harte’s husband may hold key: Defence
Defence lawyers Sanjeev Teeluckdharry and Navin Boyrul, representing the accused Avinash Treebhoowoon and Sandip Mooneea respectively, suspect that Michaela Harte’s husband John McAreavey may hold the key to the murder case. When cross-examined, inspector Ranjit Jokhoo, one of the main investigators from the Major Crime Investigation Team (MCIT), kept on repeating, “I am not aware,” [...]
08 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Jokhoo to be cross-examined by defence
Only three remaining witnesses have to give their statement in court following depositions from chief inspector Luciano Gérard, inspector Sunildutt Nukcheddy from Grand Bay station, sergeant Mahamad Rashid Bhugaloo and inspector Ranjit Jokhoo, both from the Major Crime Investigation Team (MCIT). The case was marked by the ruling of senior magistrate Sheila Bonomally, who upheld [...]
07 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
World’s leading thinkers take part in UoM 18th International Conference on Learning
The 18th International Conference on Learning (ICL) opened on Tuesday at the Octave Wiéhé Auditorium, Réduit, in presence of minister of Tertiary Education Rajesh Jeetah. P Kalantzis-Cope, the director of Common Ground Publishing (US), and the chairman of the African Network for Policy Research and Advocacy for Sustainability (ANPRAS), Dr GR Chintaram, are also attending [...]
07 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Kathak recital by Delhi group charms audience
A Kathak recital performed by Padma Bhushan Uma Sharma and her group from Delhi was held at the Indira Gandhi Centre for Indian Culture (IGCIC), Phoenix on July 5. Present at the recital was the guest of honour Madhusudan Ganapathi, high commissioner of India and his wife Uma Ganapathi. The event was organised by IGCIC [...]
07 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Pending ruling AML shelves hotel project
At the National Assembly on Tuesday, Dr Rihun Hawoldar wanted to know the reasons why the hotel project near Sir Seewoosagur International Airport by the Airport of Mauritius Ltd (AML) was shelved. The Prime Minister, Dr Navin Ramgoolam said that in June 2001, an open tender exercise was launched. Two bids were received and evaluated [...]
07 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Rs 34 m earmarked to enhance civil service
A series of projects to enhance the work environment of civil servants in various ministries and departments will start in about two weeks’ time. A sum of Rs 34 million has already been allocated and approved by the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development for the same. This was stated by the minister of Civil [...]
07 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Cut in import of Malagasy seafood not to affect local market
Shrimp, fish, octopus, lobsters, crabs and squid imported from Madagascar are becoming increasingly rare on the local market. Madagascar prefers to export its products to Europe because they receive more money, said Darmen Nandee, chief executive officer of HK & D Nandee. Local operators have no choice but to turn to countries like Bangladesh, South [...]
07 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Export revenues from SADC, COMESA up
Domestic exports to the Southern African Development Community (SADC) are increasing. This statement was made by minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade Arvin Boolell in Parliament on Tuesday. In 2006, exports stood at Rs 3.6 billion and rose to Rs 6.1 billion in 2007. This trend was maintained during the past years. [...]
07 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
CSO figures show men outnumbered
The Central Statistics Office has published the gender statistics for 2010. It gives an idea about the women and men in Mauritius and includes their demographic profile, family status, labour force characteristics and their role in decision making. According to CSO figures, in 2010, there were 17,540 more women than men. It also shows that [...]
07 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Association proposes one ministry for police force, prisons, fire services
The Prison Officers’ Association (POA) held a press conference on Wednesday at the Beau Bassin prison. Present were Farhad Moideen, president of the Fire Fighters Union (FFU) and Toolsiraj Benydin, president of the Federation of the Civil Service and Other Unions (FCSOU). POA president Sidick Lallmohamed suggested solutions to the various problems existing in prisons. [...]
07 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Soodhun to set up industry observatory
The Ministry of Industry and Cooperatives will set up an industry observatory by September. The ministry is also working on a master plan for cooperatives for the period 2012 to 2015. This was announced by minister of Industry and Cooperatives Showkutally Soodhun at a press conference held in Port Louis on Wednesday. The observatory will [...]
07 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Ambre Hotel ponders lay-off, redeployment
The list of employees likely to be laid off or redeployed by Ambre Hotel has not been submitted to the Ministry of labour or the syndicate. This is what Atma Shanto, negotiator of the Organisation of Hotel, Private Club & Catering Workers Unity (OHCWU) had to say after a meeting held on Wednesday between officers [...]
07 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
FinMin clears the air on India DTAA
Mauritius has taken all steps to prevent abuse of the tax treaty with India, the Finance minister Pravind Jugnauth said at the parliament on Tuesday. The government has put in strict procedures to detect routing of black money through the Mauritius jurisdiction, and prevent money laundering. Breaking the silence on Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) [...]
06 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
HSBC offers new investment portfolio
The Hong Kong Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) is offering a new investment product to its customers. HSBC World Selection includes financial products, commodities, treasury bonds and shares and aims to provide better global investment. According to the bank, this is an exceptional combination comprising several types of investments and will lead to better fund management. [...]
06 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
China direct flight to boost ties
The chief executive officer (CEO) of Air Mauritius, André Viljoen, said that the first inaugural flight to China was a success even though it has been only five months since the decision was taken. He said, “We are delighted that we are making history with this first ever flight to China. We are also thrilled [...]
06 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Air Mauritius office to be inaugurated in Shanghai
An Air Mauritius office will be inaugurated in Shanghai, China, on Wednesday. The national airline’s flights to Shanghai have been operational since Monday. Two promotional events till July 7 have also been planned in collaboration with the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA).The inaugural Air Mauritius flight left Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport on Monday with [...]
06 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily