Local Mauritius
Govt to produce more local fruits
The Ministry of Agro Industry and Food Security is in the process of undertaking various initiatives to make the island an agro-business hub. According to a report by the Agricultural Research and Extension Unit (AREU), theisland has a very diverse variety of fruits, with around 50 species or more that grow in the wild or [...]
21 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Police step up efforts to combat crimes at Albion
On Monday, several police units including the Central CID, the Crime Prevention Unit and forensic officers organised a meeting at the Line Barracks, Port Louis. The objective of the meeting was to talk about the case and security issues at Albion. They discussed the strategy that will be adopted so that such an incident does [...]
21 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Rs 30-m project to relocate hawkers
Street hawkers operating at Monneron Street, opposite the LIC Building which houses the headquarters of the Indian High Commissioner, will be relocated soon. In a few months, they will be shifted to a brand new building behing the Mauritius Post and Cooperative Bank (MPCB) near the Victoria bus terminal, Port Louis. The Municipality of Port [...]
21 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Mauritius consolidates trading route to Africa
After the recent state visits by the Presidents of India and Singapore, Mauritius is beginning to consolidate its position as a reliable spring board to Africa. Denis Sassou-Nguesso, President of the mineral rich Republic of Congo-Brazzaville, on his way from Singapore is stopping over in Mauritius on a three-day visit from July 9 to 11. [...]
21 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
4 suspects confess to Goodlands murder
Lutchmee Shyam, 52, and Sunil Kumar Doorgachurn, 40, the two suspects who were arrested for the murder of Pravind Jagoobarah, 35, confessed their crime on Monday. They participated in a reconstruction exercise on Monday afternoon. Two other suspects, Jean Paul Janson, 31, and Milaine Marie Rose Telcide, 40, were arrested on Monday evening. They have [...]
21 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Mauritian to meet US first lady at South Africa forum
Ishmita Moorar from the Junior Chamber International Port Louis is taking part in the Young African Women Leaders Forum being held from June 20 to 23 in Johannesburg, South Africa. She will meet US first lady Michelle Obama, the guest of honour at the ceremony. Moorar, 28, is pursuing her studies while working as a [...]
21 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Building companies for new stone crushers
The country is running out of aggregates which is hampering major projects like the extension works at the airport, road constructions and sports infrastructure, port development, industrial, leisure complex, implementation of the low-cost housing programme and skyscrapers. The association of large building companies, the Building & Civil Engineering Contracts Association (BASECA), just like Gamma Materials [...]
20 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Philatelic exhibition promotes cultural heritage of 21 nations
On June 18, Mauritius Post Ltd (MPL) officially launched a philatelic exhibition at the Municipal Council of Port Louis. Twenty one honorary consulates of Mauritius were present at the event. Lord mayor Mamade Khodabaccus, as well as several representatives of MPL, were also present for the exhibition organised under the theme ‘Stamp, a universal ambassador’. [...]
20 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
PMSD welcomes use of Kreol in parliament
At a press conference on Saturday, members of the Parti Mauricien Social Démocrate (PMSD) expressed their satisfaction with the project to introduce Kreol as a communication medium in Parliament. The spokesperson of the party, Lindsay Morvan, said that such an initiative was necessary. He said that only 15 to 20 per cent of the population [...]
20 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Economist speaks on need for mega cities in Africa
Renowned American economist Professor Paul Romer from Stanford University, Unites States, attended the Mauritius International Investment Forum. Romer stressed the importance of creating coastal mega cities in Africa for economic development. Speaking to The Independent, he underlined the crucial role that Mauritius can play in this endeavour. How do you see the evolution of the [...]
20 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
2011 marks centenary of Qing defeat
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the overthrow of the Qing Dynasty, the last imperial dynasty of China. To celebrate the Chinese revolution, the Ministry of Arts and Culture organised an exhibition which centred on the achievements of Dr Sun Yat Sen who led the revolution to the end. Known as the Xinhai Revolution, [...]
20 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Foreigners caught with Rs 9.5 m at airport
Two Mozambicans Dominique Alberto, 35, and Francisco Jacinto Cassa, 32 suspected of embezzling about Rs 9.5 million will appear in the District Court of Mahebourg on Monday morning. In the wake of the investigation, four Mauritians have also been arrested for assaulting the two suspects. If it were not for this assault which happened at [...]
20 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Labour Party lashes out at Opposition for walk-out
The Labour Party (PTr) has condemned the Mouvement Militant Mauricien (MMM) for walking out during the debate on the Preliminary Enquiry (Amendment) Bill last Tuesday. Meeting the press on Saturday at PTr headquarters at Guy Rozemont Square on Saturday, the general secretary of the party Lormus Bundhoo, said that the leader of the Opposition, Paul [...]
20 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
MBC welcomes fact finding committee
MBC director general Dan Callikan welcomes the Prime Minister’s decision to set up a fact finding committee to shed light on the circumstances which led to the dismissal of Rehana Ameer from the Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation (MBC), on December 2, 2010. In a press release, Callikan has given the assurance that the MBC will collaborate [...]
20 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
2 killed on pedestrian crossings
The police are actively seeking a resident of Roche Brunes who is suspected of running over a sexagenarian who was crossing the road at a pedestrian crossing in Beau Bassin on Sunday morning. Investigators have questioned the driver’s friend who was with him at the time of the accident. He told the police that the [...]
20 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Man beaten to death in north
The body of 35-year-old Pravin Jargoobarah was discovered at Goodlands on Sunday. Jargoobarah’s body bore several injuries and bruises. The police and emergency services were called to the scene but could only confirm that the victim was dead. The autopsy carried out by chief police medical officer Dr Sudesh Kumar Gungadin revealed that Jargoobarah died [...]
20 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
COMESA infrastructure fund sets up shop here
Mauritius will host the COMESA Infrastructure Fund (CIF) as a private limited company. Making the announcement on Friday afternoon, the minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade, Arvin Boolell added that the CIF addresses productive capacity and infrastructure needs that will combine donor grants with private sector funds for affordable financing of regional [...]
18 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Road traffic bill to be introduced in parliament
The cabinet meeting took place on Friday under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister, Dr Navin Ramgoolam. A series of measures such as the introduction of the road traffic amendment in the parliament, the setting up of a high level project monitoring and implementation unit to for government’s policies ,recommendation of the ministerial committee on [...]
18 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Efficient policing pledge launched
On Friday, deputy commissioner of police Mario Nobin undertook a police pledge for more efficient policing. This was done at the Line Barracks, Port Louis,. The public deserves a high standard of service, underlined Nobin. He said that the pledge was part of a broader plan to transform the police from a force into a [...]
18 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Nation dribbles with hockey
Field hockey is finding its way into the country thanks to the Hockey Foundation of Mauritius which is working in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Sport. Speaking to The Independent, project initiator Raj Nijhawan said he was proud to bring hockey to Mauritius where the sport is little known. Indian striker Deepak Thakur [...]
18 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily