Local Mauritius
MEF unhappy with NPCC board selection
The Mauritius Employers’ Federation (MEF) is challenging the appointment of the representatives of employers within the National Productivity and Competitiveness Council (NPCC). The MEF has written a letter to the ministry of Business, Cooperatives and Consumer Protection to express its indignation. Azad Jeetun, director general of this institution said that the ministry has taken this [...]
18 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Bunwaree emphasises importance of reading
A book fair was organised on the occasion of World Book Day organised at Curepipe townhall on Saturday to sensitise people about reading. Minister of Education and Human Resources, Vasant Bunwaree was present at the function. Speaking at the programme he said, “My ministry is working towards making major changes in the education sector. The [...]
18 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
9 books vie for Prince Maurice prize
The ninth edition of ‘Le Prix le Prince Maurice du Roman d’Amour’ has been launched and it rewards books written in French language and published in France between January 2009 and September 2010. Among the 24 novels proposed in September 2010, nine have been selected: ‘Si tu cherches la pluie, elle vient d’en haut’ of [...]
18 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Exports note gradual recovery
The total volume of exports increased by 17.2 per cent to reach Rs 6.16 billion between January and February compared to the same period last year. In 2010, only Rs 5.26 billion were exported between January and February. The increase in export values in sub-sectors stands at: textile and clothing 25.2 per cent, clothes (pulls [...]
18 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Rains aid better sugarcane growth
At the end of March, the average total height of the sugarcane was at 96 per cent, it is better compared to February when it was 81 per cent and January 64 per cent). The elongation of the sugarcane was noteworthy during March with an average of 60 cm of growth. This was stated by [...]
18 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Bérenger voices concern over energy production
The Opposition leader, Paul Bérenger said that he is concerned by the report to be presented by Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), rise in price charged for water, car plates scandal, CT Power and electricity production at a press conference held on Saturday. Bérenger voiced his concern regarding the production of electrical energy especially during [...]
18 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Leaders join hands to celebrate May 1
A press conference was held by the Alliance de l’Avenir at Square Guy Rozémont on Saturday. The three general secretaries Lormus Bundhoo from Labour Party (LP), Nando Bodha from Mouvement Socialiste Militant (MSM) and Mamade Khodabaccus from Parti Mauricien Social Démocrate (PMSD) said that the party is doing very well. The three leaders of these [...]
18 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Video: Please Sign Petition To End Cruel Monkey Trade In Mauritius
Mauritius is becoming known for more than its sandy beaches and tourist hot-spots. The British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection has uncovered evidence of the cruel capture and breeding of wild primates to be sold for research experiments. Located approximately 560 miles east of Madagascar, Mauritius has become the second largest supplier of long-tailed [...]
18 Apr 2011, MauritiusHot
Driver jumps off bus after radiator bursts
On Friday, a United Bus Service (UBS) driver Salim Meeajan, a 43-year-old resident of St Croix, fractured his right leg and suffered severe burns on his arm following a mechanical problem in the bus. Shortly after 2 pm at Volcy Pougnet Street, Port Louis, the radiator of the bus exploded causing a jet of hot [...]
16 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Fortis to host haemophia screening campaign
Fortis Clinique Darné will once again host a national haemophilia screening campaign for the second consecutive year, lending its support to the Haemophilia Patients and Parents Support Group (HePPS_G). The screening will be held on April 17 at the seat of the clinic in Floréal. To celebrate World Haemophilia Day, the HePPS_G, a non-governmental organisation [...]
16 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
MoU signed between Mauritius, Sierra Leone
Dr Richard Konteh, Sierra Leone’s Trade and Industry minister, was on an official two-day visit to Mauritius. He met his counterpart Showkutally Soodhun on April 13 to discuss bilateral relations and how both countries can cooperate. “We are open to various options and modalities to cement our bilateral relations,” said Konteh. He also said “We [...]
16 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Hotel owners target 50,000 tourists from Reunion Island
The Vanilla Islands project is being supported by the Association des Hôtels de Charme (AHC). According to the association, this project is gradually becoming a reality, especially with the decrease in the price of air tickets of Mauritius-Reunion. AHC is expecting to attract over 50,000 tourists from Reunion Island. The president of the association, Bissoon [...]
16 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
SDIM organises annual cultural day
Swami Dayanand Institute of Management (SDIM) at Pamplemousses organised its annual cultural day on April 14. Among the guests present at the event were minister of Tertiary Education, Dr Rajesh Jeetah, director general of University of Technology, Mauritius, Dharam Fokeer as well as representatives of SDIM. The institute has seen much expansion and development over [...]
16 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
IMF inks MoU with government
A number of important issues were on the table during the cabinet meeting on Friday. Among the points discussed include the coming state visit of Indian President Pratibha Patil and the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the government and the International Monetary Fund Indian President on state visit from April 24-28 The cabinet [...]
16 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
‘MPs must do homework before asking questions’
Parliamentary Private Secretary (PPS) Mahen Jhugroo criticised members of parliament who hide behind parliamentary immunity to attack the integrity of people. “These people do not even have the decency to do their homework before attacking someone. They talked on the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) without even being aware of facts,” he stated. Jhugroo, a Mouvement [...]
16 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
ACIM to hold protest over new number plates
The ‘Association des Consomateurs de l’Ile Maurice’ (ACIM) will hold a demonstration on April 28 in Port Louis. This is to protest against the government’s decision of compelling all vehicle owners to change their existing number plates according to the British Standard with white front and yellow rear plates. Jayen Chellum, the president of the [...]
16 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Unionist hands over documents to ICAC
Rashid Imrith, the civil servant’s trade unionist, has commented on the MedPoint case. He went to the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) at the end of the week in order to further help the investigation initiated by the institution. The unionist handed over documents in relation to the transaction that took place in 2010. Imrith [...]
16 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
PM condemns ‘vile’ attacks
During the inauguration of the Coastal Surveillance Radar System at Les Salines, Prime Minister Dr Navin Ramgoolam said that there is a vile and malicious campaign being orchestrated against aid provided by India to Mauritius. The coastal project is financed by the Indian government at a cost of Rs 98.6 million. Dr Ramgoolam said that [...]
16 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Island ranks 1st in IT in Africa
The Global Information Technology Report 2010-2011 of the World Economic Forum is out. According to the report, Mauritius has consolidated its predominance in the sub-Saharan Africa region. It has been ranked 47th internationally with a six-place improvement and first in Africa. “This is a matter of pride for Mauritians as the government has been doing [...]
15 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Bissoondoyal, first Indo-Mauritian leader
Born on April 15, 1906, professor Basdeo Bissoondoyal was an exceptional missionary. Dr Seewoosagur Ramgoolam, later Sir (SSR), Father of the Mauritian Nation and architect of modern Mauritius, having returned home (mid-July 1935) after his 14-year stay in London, referred to the need for a “great mass movement” in the country in the Indian Cultural [...]
15 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily