Local Mauritius
24 pupils self-inflict blade cuts
Emilienne Rochecouste government school in Quatre Bornes is hit by a phenomenon unheard of among primary school children. Twenty-four Certificate of Primary Education children who are aged under 12 have self inflicted cuts on their forearms using blades from their pencil sharpeners. The act, which had been going on for a week now, resembles the [...]
17 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Minister ponders changes in labour laws
During his speech at the 100th session of the International Labour Conference (ILC) held in Geneva, Switzerland, Shakeel Mohamed, minister of Labour and Industrial Relations, said, “The National Tripartite Forum (NTF) will meet soon in Mauritius to discuss upcoming changes to both labour laws the Employment Rights Act (ERIA) and the Employment Relations Act (ERA). [...]
17 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Air Mauritius nets Rs 380 m profits during 2010-11
The national carrier, Air Mauritius, has recorded net profits worth 9.3 million euro which equals around Rs 380 million. This is for the financial year 2010-11. It must be noted that in 2009-2010, the airline recoded a loss of Rs 282 million. The results were announced by André Viljoen, executive vice president of the commercial [...]
17 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Sik Yuen launches customer care service
Training is important and can begin at any age. This was said by the minister of Business, Enterprise, Commerce and Consumer Protection, Michael Sik Yuen yesterday at the official launch of a two-day workshop entitled “Customer Care and Customer Service” at the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) training centre in Coromandel. It is [...]
17 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
PQs on MedPoint, water management tabled for Tuesday
Several questions regarding the MedPoint saga, ration rice, contaminated Japan vehicles and management of water resources will be raised by Mouvement Militant Mauricien (MMM) MPs at the next parliamentary session on Tuesday. Around 50 questions have been tabled at the National Assembly. Prime Minister Dr Navin Ramgoolam will be quizzed about the police force. Veda [...]
17 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
BUAV condemns cruelty to local macaques
Michelle Thew, chief executive of British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection (BUAV), is calling for more humane ways to manage the trade of monkeys. In an interview with The Independent, Thew said that she is presently in Mauritius to urge the government to take BUAV’s concern about the export of the Mauritian long-tailed macaque [...]
17 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Africa has potential for economic growth: Boolell
The winds of change are blowing over the African continent and global investors have already started acknowledging Africa’s potential. This was stated by minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade Dr Arvin Boolell at the second day of the Mauritius International Investment Forum (MIIF) at the Intercontinental Resort, Balaclava on Thursday. “Africa is [...]
17 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Suzanne’s car to offset wages
On Thursday, around 80 former Infinity BPO employees received their salaries for November 2010. The transaction was made possible following the auction of equipment belonging to the former call centre. This sale raised around Rs 1.5 million. However, 205 workers are still waiting for their salaries for December 2010 and January 2011. They will be [...]
17 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Simply Yaadein gets new co-host
The show ‘Simply Yaadein’ has welcomed a new co-host, Yusuf Soobraty. The show is hosted by Chandini Ramjutun every Friday after 8 pm. Soobraty takes over from the former co-host Eshan Murtooza. ‘Simply Yaadein’ is a show that airs old songs and is like a “flashback souvenir”. Commenting on her new co-host and the show, [...]
17 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Where Is Rebecca Black Friday On Youtube?
Where Is Rebecca Black Friday On Youtube? This is the main question that a lot of fans are asking. It’s a black day for Friday fans, as Rebecca Black’s “Friday” has been taken down due to a “copyright claim by Rebecca Black.” We are still unsure if Rebecca Black Friday will be back on Youtube. [...]
17 Jun 2011, MauritiusHot
Old age homes under scanner
The saying, “Out of the frying pan into the fire” fits well to describe the lot of many elderly who have left family roofs for one of the homes which are mushrooming in the country. On Tuesday, officers of the ministry of the Social Security, National Solidarity and Reform Institution in collaboration with the State [...]
16 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
MSDTF hosts Ramayana contest
An international conference on Ramayana will be organised on August 6 and 7 at Rabindranath Tagore Institute (RTI) at Ilot, Pamplemousses. Local and foreign scholars from India, South Africa, Trinidad and Suriname, a country in northern South America, will attend the seminar. Speaking at a press meet at Port Louis on Wednesday, the president of [...]
16 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
FDI flows encouraging, says PM
The first edition of the Mauritius International Investment Forum 2011 which is being held at Intercontinental Resort hotel, Balaclava represents an opportunity for local and international businessmen to assess investment opportunities offered in the country. In his opening speech, the Prime Minister, Dr Navin Ramgoolam paid his respect to his former lecturer Lord Desai who [...]
16 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
College receives Delhi students
Sixteen students from Delhi Public School, Vasant Kunj, India are in Mauritius on a cultural exchange programme with the Mauritius College, Curepiope. They will stay here till June 25. As part of a cultural and pedagogical programme, they will discover various facets of the island. They will pay a courtesy visit to the President Sir [...]
16 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Aline Wong a ‘fulfilled’ mother of two
Entrepreneur since 1991, commissioner for African Programs for the Femmes Chef d’Entreprise Mondiale (FCEM), amateur golfer, diver and botanist, Aline Wong has also been titled ‘industrial artisan’. The Independent interviewed her at her workshop at St Julien d’Hotman, where her garment factory, L’Innatendu Ltd is situated. Tell us how L’innatendu came into existence. I’ve always [...]
16 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Ceremony recognises excellence in public health
A ceremony to fete the winner of the All Africa Public Sector Innovation Awards (AAPSIA) was held at Sir Harilall Vaghjee Memorial Hall, Port Louis, on Wednesday. The first prize for the 2010 award went to the mobile clinic of the Ministry of Health and Quality of Life. AAPSIA is the first Africa wide ministerial [...]
16 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Ministry to acquire three mobile clinics
The Ministry of Health and Quality of Life will soon acquire three sophisticated mobile clinics in order to reach out to people in disadvantaged areas. This was announced by Maya Hanoomanjee in a statement on Wednesday. The minister said the aim is bring to more flexible and efficient health care services. “The government has the [...]
16 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Sex education already in school curriculum
In reply to a parliamentary question on Tuesday, the minister of Education and Human resources Dr Vasant Bunwaree said that sex education has already been integrated in the curricular materials at the primary and secondary school level. Bunwaree was replying to a question of MP Lysie Ribot The minister said that at the primary school [...]
16 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Indian sailor rescued at sea
The police helicopter squadron rescued Indian seaman Dharmendrabhai Lallubhai Tandel, 43, on Wednesday morning at 8 am. The victim serving on Qatar LPG tanker Almajedah had a fractured tibia and fibula. The Fennec helicopter, under the command of superintendent of police Sookun, participated in the rescue operation. The helicopter,after the distress call, immediately took off [...]
16 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
PM slams ‘lame duck’ units
There is no place for lame duck institutions. They have to be phased out, said the Prime Minister, Dr Navin Ramgoolam at the official opening ceremony of the Mauritius International Investment Forum (MIIF) held on Wednesday at Intercontinental Resort hotel, Balaclava. “There are no sacred cows. Those who do not perform must expect to be [...]
16 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily