Local Mauritius
CSO publishes figures on good governance
For the first time, the Central Statistics Office (CSO) has published its Economic and Social Indicators on Governance Statistics. In a previous survey done in terms of good governance in relation to other countries in Africa, the Mo Ibrahim Index had focused on four areas. These were Safety and Rule of Law, Participation and Human [...]
27 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Central Market to be partly privatised
Hundreds of people regularly visit the meat and fish section of the Port Louis central market. However, the lack of hygiene there is quite obvious. According to Myrella Palmyre, the councillor of the Municipality of Port Louis, the situation has been the same for a long time but measures are being taken to improve it. [...]
27 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
MEF, Mohamed not on same wavelength
The Mauritius Employers’ Federation (MEF) is against the amendment of the two labour laws – the Employment Rights Act and the Employment Relations Act 2008. They have denounced it one week after the minister of Labour, Employment and Industrial Relations, Shakeel Mohamed stated that he intends to wrap up the issue by early May. “We [...]
27 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Vikram Chopra’s appeal rejected
Indian businessman, Vikram Chopra will have to stay on the island to face trial, which will soon be lodged. The court session is expected to start on September 8. In a ruling on Tuesday at the Intermediate Court, magistrate Raj Seebaluck rejected the appeal lodged by the businessman. He had asked the court to withdraw [...]
27 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Island tops investor’s list in India
According to the latest report of the Ministry of Industry Commerce on foreign direct investment (FDI), Mauritius remains the leading country investing in India with $6.6 billion (about Rs 198 billion) followed by Singapore with $1.6 billion. According to operators, as India continues to grow, investment will be necessary. The president of the Association of [...]
26 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Musical night at Citadelle on Wednesday
Soul of the World, inspired by the French cineaste Michael Cohen, is a spectacular cultural mosaic of art celebrating the diverse cultural heritage of Mauritius. An opening show will take place at La Citadelle on Wednesday at 7.30 pm. For the first time on stage, artistes will give a glimpse into the reality of Mauritian [...]
26 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Negotiation skills discussed
A workshop on Principles of Negotiations was officially launched by the minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade Dr Arvin Boolell, on Monday at The Link Ebene City Hotel, Ebene. The three-day workshop is being organised by the World Trade Organisation Chair Programme (WCP). The University of Mauritius (UoM) was awarded the WTO [...]
26 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
AFRITAC centre to be launched
The International Monetary Fund(IMF) will open an office, AFRITAC South, in the island next month. The regional offices for technical assistance are opened in Africa with the aim of strengthening capacity and to help reduce poverty. This technical assistance office was created by the IMF in May 2002. This office will cover 13 countries in [...]
26 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Tribute flows in for Sathya sai baba
The sudden death great spiritual leader Sri Sathya Sai Baba has affected thousands of Mauritians. Since his death, prayers have been said around the country paying him tribute. The guru had millions of followers around the world and his words will forever remain in the minds of the faithfuls and devotees. In Mauritius, prayers were [...]
26 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
CWA eyes use of brackish water
Authorities are studying the option of using brackish water for consumption as the country’s biggest reservoir, Mare aux Vacoas, is 43.6 per cent full compared to 92.6 per cent for the same period last year. This was declared by Central Water Authority (CWA) acting chairman Megduth Chumroo. “A team is actually carrying out studies at [...]
26 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Boolell to reinforce India ties
The visit of Indian President Pratibha Patil is not a random event. This was announced by minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade Arvin Boolell, who was addressing a workshop on negotiation principles at The Link Hotel, Ebène, on Monday. Boolell believes this visit will help reinforce the bilateral exchanges convention between Mauritius [...]
26 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Reshuffle remains PM’s prerogative
The Labour Party (PTr) member Reza Issack has raised a political tempest by stating that in all likelihood the cabinet was going to be reshuffled after Labour Day. He is the sole member to make such a statement which has created a sense of unesiness inside the Alliance de l’Avenir. Some ministers who were aware [...]
26 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
India committed to security of Mauritius
Mauritius, which has neither land, sea, nor air armed forces, can count on friendly countries such as India for its security. The assurance was given by Indian President Pratibha Patil who is on a five-day state visit here. Aware that piracy in the Indian Ocean has adverse impact on countries in the region, she said [...]
26 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
President Of India Pratibha Patil State Visit In Mauritius
India and Mauritius today agreed to exploit the untapped potential in their relationship, especially in the area of trade and economic cooperation. President Pratibha Patil, who is on a state visit to Mauritius, met her counterpart Anerood Jugnauth and held wide-ranging discussions with Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam on bilateral, regional and international issues of mutual [...]
26 Apr 2011, MauritiusHot
Six Injured In Accident At Camp Levieux Involving 3 CNT Buses
Eleven days after the accident Chamarel, the National Transport Corporation (CNT) is once again in deep trouble. Three of its buses were involved in a traffic accident yesterday afternoon at Camp Levieux. The accident made 6 injured and 1 in a very critical state. According to preliminary investigation, a bus whose brakes were faulty collided [...]
25 Apr 2011, MauritiusHot
A special guest from ‘mother’ India
Mauritius is honoured to receive Pratibha Patil, India’s first woman President. Her visit has a special significance to our women who are voicing for their rights to be visible in all areas of human endeavours but her presence should inspire them that the fight is not won through the quota system. Although she is little [...]
25 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
77-year-old woman killed while saving husband at Plaine Magnien
On April 23, Marie Emilie Lisette Nahanneeah, 77, met a tragic end after getting involved in a violent argument between her husband and neighbour. According to Christian Nahanneeah, 80, his wife interfered because the neighbour, Jean-Joseph Sylvain Allet, a 50-year-old driver was hitting him. On seeing this, Marie Emilie asked the neighbour why he was [...]
25 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
JCI looking for outstanding young persons
The 25th edition of the Outstanding Young Person (TOYP) competition of the Junior Chamber International (JCI) Mauritius is currently underway. Participants have until May 10 to submit their entries. The award stresses on the role of the youth in the nation‘s development and aims to recognise outstanding young men and women of each generation. “Participants [...]
25 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Hindi Speaking Union announces activities
The Hindi Speaking Union announced its upcoming activities at a press conference held on April 22. Operating under the aegis of the Ministry of Arts and Culture, its main objective is the promotion of the Hindi language in all its forms and safeguarding Indian culture. Rajnarain Guttee, president of the union, said that they will [...]
25 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
AL teachers ask for white boards
Satyadev Tengur, spokesman of the common front of ‘Asian Language (AL) Teachers’, requested that the Sankoré project be extended to the teaching of oriental languages. He stated this during his Hindi textbook launching ceremony in the presence of the minister of Education and Human Resources, Vasant Bunwaree at the Primary School Teachers’ Cooperative Credit Union [...]
25 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily