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Public transport drivers oppose penalty points
Drivers of public transport vehicles and taxi owners have said that they do not agree with the government’s decision to introduce the penalty point system. They stated that the concerned authorities should consult the various transport unions before taking such decisions. The unions are making an appeal to meet the authorities to review the penalty [...]
23 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Lord mayor announces
The Municipal Council of Port Louis is redoubling its efforts to gather street hawkers operating in the capital under a single roof and ensuring that they operate in the best possible conditions. The lord mayor, Mahmade Khodabaccus, announced the construction of a modern building which would house up to 400 hawkers. He said that a [...]
23 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
85-km green trail at Black River Gorges soon
Forests are under the spotlight ever since 2011 was declared the International Year of Forests by the United Nations to raise awareness and strengthen sustainable forest management. By the end of this year, the Black River Gorges National Park, which hosts some of the rarest trees in the world, will be equipped with a 85-km [...]
23 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
MGI to give TJC access to archives
The Truth and Justice Commission (TJC) will finally get access to the archives of the Mahatma Gandhi Institute (MGI). This is an assurance given by MGI president Ravindranath Dwarka. The archives contain information on Indian immigrants. The TJC’s report will be submitted to UNESCO. Dwarka voluntarily testified in front of the TJC on Wednesday to [...]
23 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Michaela McAreavey Autopsy Updates
A plastic-type material bag had been placed over Michaela McAreavey’s head during her killing, a police autopsy statement has found. The report reveals fresh details concerning the actual killing of the 27-year-old daughter of Tyrone GAA boss Mickey Harte on the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius. Other important conclusions include: Laboratory assessments were conducted on [...]
22 Jun 2011, MauritiusHot
Firms invested Rs 7 m in MedPoint
The State Investment Corporation (SIC) and SICOM Ltd will be eligible to a return on investment according to their respective shareholding in MedPoint Ltd. The SIC invested Rs 5 million in MedPoint, representing 50,000 shares at Rs 100 each in 1993 while SICOM Ltd invested 20,000 shares costing Rs 2 million in the same year. [...]
22 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Drop in car thefts recorded in 2010
A series of measures have been implemented by the police commissioner and the Ministry of Public Infrastructure, National Development Unit, Land Transport and Shipping since 2009 to avert car thefts. These preventive measures have brought positive results and the number of car theft cases has dropped from 106 in 2009 to 72 in 2010. Since [...]
22 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Hindu platform against TJC’s access to archives
The Hindu Common Front is against the Truth and Justice Commission (TJC) gaining access to the archives of the Mahatma Gandhi Institute (MGI) at Moka. Members of the Mauritius Sanatan Dharma Temples Federation (MSDTF), Voice of Hindu (VOH) and the Mauritius Tamil Temples Federation, among others held a press meet on Tuesday at Port Louis. [...]
22 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Music Day celebrated in schools, nurtures new talents
“If music be the food of love, play on,” said the bard. However, this year, the Music Day celebration in schools has been steeped in controversy following instructions from the Ministry of Education that the event should comprise only music and songs and that dance should be excluded. This decision led to protests from several [...]
22 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Breast cancer unit set up at Victoria Hospital
In a bid to step up efforts to fight cancer, the Ministry of Health and Quality of Life will soon set up a health centre for breast cancer patients at Victoria Hospital, Candos. The ministry is also planning to launch several other measures in accordance with the National Cancer Control Programme and Action Plan 2010-2014. [...]
22 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Bappoo admits lack of study on child welfare
No study has been carried out on the structural well being, protection and security of children at the national level. This was stated by the minister of Gender Equality, Child Development and Family Welfare, Sheila Bappoo who was answering a question asked by MP Dhiraj Khamajeet. Minister Bappoo stated that her ministry’s paramount responsibility is [...]
22 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
IBL fights poverty under CSR project
Ireland Blyth Limited (IBL), through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) department, the IBL Foundation, is organising a national solidarity collection of non-perishable items. This is being in collaboration with the 18 Winners supermarkets and the theme for the drive is ‘US and You against poverty’. This will be held on June 25 and 26 in [...]
22 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
256 cases of police brutality reported in 2010
MP Aurore Perraud questioned the Prime Minister on the number of police brutality complaints received since 2009. In his reply, Dr Navin Ramgoolam informed the house that in 2009, 256 cases were reported, in 2010, 262 cases were recorded and till June 17 this year, 116 cases were known. The PM said that out of [...]
22 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Singapore to provide free expertise on water
In reply to a question by MP Alan Ganoo, deputy prime minister and minister of Energy and Public Utilities, Rashid Beebeejaun stated that in May 2011, the government approved that the Singapore Cooperation Enterprise and Public Utilities Board will be appointed to develop an integrated water management framework in Mauritius. This is with a view [...]
22 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Mixed reaction to sending back tardy students
Fifty students of Eden College at Rose Hill were sent back from school on Monday after they were late for class. To gauge the impact of this decision taken by the rector, Lalita Balgobin, The Independent contacted several school principals to find out how they deal with the problem of latecomers. Chitra Awotar, rector of [...]
22 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Etienne Sinatambou And Rawat Family Fight For Jean Suzanne Aston Martin
The former minister Etienne Sinatambou and a member of the Rawat family are currently engaged in a serious battle to acquire the Aston Martin of Jean Suzanne. Etienne Sinatambou, the Former Labour minister was the first to come forward with an offer of Rs 6 M for Jean Suzanna Aston Martin. 24 hours later, an [...]
21 Jun 2011, MauritiusHot
Classes resume at Lycée Polytechnic
The situation is back to normal at Lycée Polytechnique Sir Guy Forget, Flacq. Students who had been protesting for the last few weeks resumed classes on Monday. They finally agreed that their school is being managed by the Mauritius Institute of Training and Development (MITD). This follows a meeting they had with minister of Education [...]
21 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Rs 400 m, 10,000 sq m shopping mall coming up at Flacq
Palm Square Properties, a business venture by Rudi and his son Anil Goorwappa, is set to construct a shopping mall at Boulet Rouge, Flacq at a cost of Rs 400 million. The construction of the building will be completed by August 2012. The shopping mall will be spread over an area of 10,000 metre square [...]
21 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Research group meets as water table continues downward slump
The Ministry of Tertiary Education, Science, Research and Technology, through the Mauritius Research Council (MRC), has set up the National Research Group to put an end to the island’s water woes. On Monday, the minister of Tertiary ducation Dr Rajesh Jeetah officially launched a workshop at the Cyber Tower, Ebène to discuss and coordinate research [...]
21 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Beebeejaun chairs technical committee
The technical committee on water chaired by the deputy prime minister and minister of Energy and Public Utilities, Rashid Beebeejaun met on Monday to assess the current situation of water as well as water management in the island. Members from various bodies like the Central Water Authority (CWA), Water Resources Unit (WRU), Waste Water Management [...]
21 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily