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Guimbeau predicts MMM, MMSD victory
Mouvement Mauricien Social Démocrate (MMSD) leader Eric Guimbeau said his party, in alliance with the Mouvement Militant Mauricien (MMM), will win the municipal elections. Guimbeau, an Opposition member of the National Assembly, organised his first press conference of 2011 at Marie Reine de la Paix centre in Port Louis on Friday. He said, “There is [...]
19 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
MRA eyes Rs 52 bn in tax returns
The Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA) expects to collect around Rs 52 billion from tax returns for financial year 2010-11. This was announced by MRA director general Sudhamo Lal at a press conference held at Link Ebène City Hotel, Ebène, on Friday. Lal also said that the deadline for taxpayers to submit their return form online [...]
19 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Ceres rebranded as Inicia
Ceres Ltd specialises in commercialising Oeudor and Matines eggs. It gathered its members and partners on Thursday night to reveal the identity of its new brand name. It is now called Inicia. The company, which is one of the biggest egg producers in Mauritius, is often confused with Ceres juice. The company wanted to differentiate [...]
19 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Lotto – What will you do if you win Rs75 Million?
The Mauritius Lotto Jackpot is at Rs 75 Million today, 19 March 2011. This is the highest Jackpot since Lotto was introduced in Mauritius, if there are no winners today, the Jackpot can even reach Rs 100 Million. There will surely be a lucky millionaire today for the 72nd draw of Lotto. There will also
19 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot
Cyclone Warning Class 1 is in force in Rodrigues
A cyclone warning class 1 is in force in Rodrigues. Third Cyclone bulletin was issued at 04:10 on 19 March 2011. Tropical Cyclone Cherono was centered this morning at latitude 17.4 degrees south and longitude 68.7 degrees east, it was about 570 North East of Rodrigues. The population in Rodrigues is advised to take all
19 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot
Fifty suspects arested by the CID of Camp Levieux
The CID of Camp Levieux has every reason to be satisfied today. They has dismantled a large network of thieves who were operating in this region. Fifty suspects have been arrested in recent days in various operations conducted by CID team of Camp Levieux. These operations are the result of many cases of theft reported
18 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot
Duval pushes NEF on school gear distribution
Vice-prime minister and minister of Social Integration and Economic Empowerment Xavier Luc Duval is not happy. The first school term is ending in two week’s time and students have yet to receive the package. The National Empowerment Fund (NEF), which falls under Duval’s ministry, has been asked to collect school bags, uniforms, shoes, socks and [...]
18 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Rotary clubs to help needy people
Each year the Rotary clubs of Mauritius initiate various local activities intended to help the needy. Hence in the context to fight against poverty, all the rotary clubs of Mauritius have joined together to organise a collection of non-perishable goods. There are 13 Rotary Clubs across Mauritius and each rotary will be present in their [...]
18 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Eco-building meet, exhibition at Pailles
The second annual Eco Building Conference is currently being held at the Swami Vivekananda International Convention Centre at Pailles. It will end on March 18. This conference provides the property and construction sector in Mauritius with the latest developments in relation to projects, regulations, initiatives and their implications. On the same occasion, Holcim (Mauritius) Ltd, [...]
18 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Africa-EU energy experts meet
The 6th Joint Expert Group Meeting of the Africa-European Union Energy Partnership (AEEP) is taking place in Mauritius with a view to finalise the action plan for the provision of electricity to some 250 million Africans over the period 2010-2020. The meeting, which is organised at the initiative of the Ministry of Energy and Public [...]
18 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
BOI to operate as govt think tank
Vice-prime minister, minister of Finance and Economic Development, Pravind Jugnauth said the BOI has to act as a think tank of the government in investment policy matters. Jugnauth, was speaking on the occasion of the celebration of the Board of Investment’s (BOI) 10th year of existence on Wednesday at at Maritim Hotel in Balaclava. He [...]
18 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Infanticide accused back in police cell
Sujata Tania, who is accused of throwing her 12-day baby in a river, appeared at the District Court of Mahebourg on Wednesday morning under a provisional charge of murder of a newly born child. The police objected to her release and she was taken back to the police cell at Bel Ombre police station. She [...]
18 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
MMM leader supports Boodhoo
The leader of the Opposition, Paul Bérenger showed his support for Harish Boodhoo and claimed that the former politician had taken the right stand on MedPoint deal. “Boodhoo is a victim. His vehicle and that of his nephew have been burnt,” he said at a meeting at Chemin Grenier on Thursday. Bérenger continued his attack [...]
18 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
MCCI forecasts
The Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) has predicted a GDP growth rate of 4.5 per cent for the year 2011 compared to 4.2 per cent in 2010. This was stated on Thursday by Renganaden Padayachy, macro economist at MCCI in Port Louis. This estimate was calculated by the new economic tool MMCI GDP [...]
18 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Thumbs down in UN report
The UN Human Rights Council report on Mauritius and 11 other Commonwealth countries was made public. It assesses each country’s performance at the national and UN level. The report compares the pre-election promises made to the UN Human Rights Council by the government. According to the report, from mid-2008 until mid-2010, Mauritius was not up [...]
18 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Four dead bodies discovered
On Thursday the police and medical examiners discovered four bodies in different parts of the country. A couple was found dead at their residence at Cité Barkly, Beau Bassin. The police went on the spot following a phone call and discovered the bodies of Antonio Johann Louisa, 30, and his partner Lilette Sharon Louise, 19 [...]
18 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Couple found dead at Cité Barkly, Beau Bassin
Drama at Cité Barkly, Beau Bassin. A couple was found dead in their home this morning. The police visited the scene around 11 pm when they received an anonymous phone call. Once there, the police found the lifeless body of a woman in her bed. Then they found the corpse of a man who committed
17 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot
Unions call for NRB pay proposals
According to the members of the Joint Negotiating Panel (JNP), there are three options should the Mauritius Sugar Producers’ Association (MSPA) not abide by the recommendations of the National Remuneration Board (NRB). Serge Jauffret, president of UASI and a spokesman of the JNP said, “The minister of Labour Shakeel Mohamed referred the JNP to the [...]
17 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
UoM students to organise beauty show
A group of 12 girls, who are currently enrolled for the BSc Tourism, Leisure and Recreational Management Level 2 course at the University of Mauritius (UoM) will be organising a hair and make-up show on April 2. The show will take place at the Octave Wiehe auditorium, Réduit from 1 pm to 4 pm. The [...]
17 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
London College marks 45th anniversary
London College will celebrate its 45th anniversary. In order to celebrate the 45th anniversary, the college organised its sports day at Anjalay stadium on March 10. On March 25, the students will take part in a charity walk in order to collect funds to hold a lunch for seniors living in old-age homes. On March [...]
16 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily