Local Mauritius
Jeetah congratulates young talents
The 7th annual show of the School of Performing Arts was held on Monday at the Mahatma Gandhi Institute (MGI). This occasion provides a golden opportunity to the students of MGI and Rabindranath Tagore Institute (RTI) to express their talents through the different disciplines of Indian music and dance. Present on this occasion, the minister [...]
12 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Collaborative network to stimulate innovative nation
In order to create a more innovative nation, the Collaborative Mauritius (CM) network was officially launched by the minister of Tertiary Education Dr Rajesh Jeetah on Monday. The ceremony was held at the Mauritius Research Council (MRC) in Ebene. A series of activities were organised over the past few months showing MRC’s interest in improving [...]
12 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Faugoo attends blue print signing ceremony
On April 7, an official ceremony was held on for the signing of the blue print at the Union St Aubin factory. The minister of Agro-Industry and Food Security Satish Faugoo, chief executive officer (CEO) of Omnicane Jacques M d’Unienville and the Private Parliamentary Secretary, Maneswur Peetumber were present. In his speech, the Omnicane CEO [...]
12 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Food poisoning claims two lives
Poisoned after eating pastries, one man died on Friday and his wife who was one and a half months pregnant has lost the baby on Sunday. Some 82 cases of food poisoning were reported at Flacq Hospital in the east and 65 of them were admitted. Around forty received treatment at SSRN hospital in the [...]
11 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Festival for healthy living held at Ebène
Beauty, fitness and dietetics all came under one roof during the weekend for the fifth edition of the Wellness Festival. The festival’s aim was to promote healthy living in Mauritius by introducing the latest innovations, new concepts and products and services. The event was held at The Links Ebene City Hotel, Ebène. The focus was [...]
11 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
‘Raising education level brings social mobility’
Tertiary education plays an important role, especially in the face of global challenges. Post secondary education has registered significant progress over the past two decades with new foreign university campuses and distance learning. Praveen Mohadeb, Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) director, talks about the various measures undertaken by the government and TEC to increase access to [...]
11 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
E-learning tools steal show at Orange Expo
At the Orange Expo 2011, the ‘digital classroom’ was presented to Mauritians. The third edition of this fair was held from April 8 to 10 at the Swami Vivekananda International Convention Centre, Pailles. The three-day event drew huge crowds and technology lovers, both young and old. This year’s theme was ‘Learn’. Sarat Lallah, director of [...]
11 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Deerpalsing accuses Paul Bérenger of Asia-bashing
At a press conference on Saturday at the headquarters of the PTr, Square Guy Rozemont, director of communications of the Labour Party Nita Deerpalsing lashed out at comments made by Paul Bérenger. During the meet, she said, “The leader of the opposition is allergic to development projects from Asia.” She described Bérenger’s position against the [...]
11 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Vieux Moulin presents best selling Chinese pick-up models
The Centre Commercial du Vieux Moulin, Rose Belle, organised a car expo titled ‘La Fete Des Voitures’ (car expo) over the weekend. Organised in the south of the island, the event was held to present the two highest selling brands of pick-ups and other vehicles from China. The vehicles were Cherry and Foton. According to [...]
11 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Poirier releases seventh book
Albert Jacques Poirier, 67, released his seventh book titled ‘La plage immaculée de l‘île du Sud d‘Agalega’ (The immaculate beaches of South Agalega) at a reception held at his residence in Trou d’Eau Douce. He started writing in 2002 and his latest book follows his stay in the islands of Agalega, more specifically in southern [...]
11 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Protests gather momentum
The demonstration staged by the Confédération des Travailleurs du Sekter Privé (CTSP Confederation of Private Sector Workers) drew a huge crowd at Rose Hill on Saturday afternoon. Reaz Chuttoo, president of the CTSP, said the protest went well. The CTSP members deplored the sudden increase in price of some commodities and services. Another issue raised [...]
11 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Jugnauth in Belgium for EU discussions
Vice prime minister, minister of Finance and Economic Development Pravind Jugnauth has left for Bruxelles, Belgium for high level discussions with the European Commission. The discussion is based on budget support against the impact of the economic and financial crisis in African Caribbean Pacific (ACP) countries. A report on the implementation of the Millennium Development [...]
11 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Bérenger warming up for Labour Day
The MMM is continuing its campaign to gather the maximum number of supporters for a rally on May 1. After Rose Belle on Saturday, they went to Flacq on Monday. The speakers included Reza Uteem, Rajesh Bhagwan, Paul Bérenger, among others. The leader of the Opposition talked about the MedPoint scandal and the rising cost [...]
11 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Indian trainer gives new approach to prisons
Prison commissioner Jean Bruneau’s vision to have a professional and inclusive prison service on the island is becoming a reality. Around 700 prison officers underwent professional training courses run by Janardhan Reddy, a training officer from India. Reddy has been in the country since April, 2009 following an invitation from the Mauritian government. The training [...]
11 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Marday Cake Shop – 100 New Cases Of Food Poisoning Yesterday
More than one hundred patients have attended Flacq hospital and that of SSRNH. Eighty-two cases were recorded in the East with 65 admitted, the hospital in the North has recorded forty cases and a dozen of admission. Employees of Marday Cake Shop Interrogated Today The officers from the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) of Riviere du [...]
11 Apr 2011, MauritiusHot
Big Network Of Young Mauritian Prostitutes Operating In France
The Police of France is investigating on a network of Prostitutes operating in various regions of France. This network operates online to get clients for escort girls coming from Eastern Europe, the Balkans and West Africa. Among these young women, there are also Mauritian. On these sites, escort girls, who sell very explicit with both [...]
10 Apr 2011, MauritiusHot
Events In Mauritius For Saturday 09/04/11
On the occasion of the Easter School Holidays , the Port Louis Waterfront offers a range of activities and entertainment, this Saturday, April 9 from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m.. You can spend good time with your family. XXXLes children can take part in dance performances Ave characters from comic books, craft workshops and interactive games [...]
09 Apr 2011, MauritiusHot
Municipality to seize capital’s wastelands
The Municipal Council of Port Louis intends to seize all the wastelands that represent a danger to public health as well as to the environment. This was declared by deputy lord mayor Paul Audie Travailleur on Friday. Hundreds of these wastelands have been identified across the capital and the municipal council receives complaints on such [...]
09 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Imported second-hand vehicles from Japan to bear conformity certificate
A number of important issues were on the table during the Cabinet meeting on Friday. Among the points discussed include the forthcoming visit of minister of Finance Pravind Jugnauth to the United States. The minister will sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the IMF for the setting up of an African Regional Technical Assistance [...]
09 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
BoM governor aims to go extra mile
The Mauritius Institute of Directors (MioD) organised a breakfast forum last week at Pailles. The theme was corporate governance in the financial sector. On the occasion, the governor of the Bank of Mauritius, Rundheersing Bheenick, discussed several issues related to the financial sector. The governor stated that he and his team are fully committed to [...]
09 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily