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Twenty five stray dogs attack two children
The problem of stray dogs has become a real headache in Mauritius. Two schoolchildren, eleven years were victims of a savage attack from these stray dogs … Traumatized, they are monitored psychological. While the episode Shea and Ramses is always present in the minds of Mauritians, two other children, this time in the region of
15 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot
Six Ex Miss France at Le Prince Maurice Hotel
Six previous Miss France are currently at Le Prince Maurice Hotel. They will be there till 17 March. The Beauties are Laury Thilleman, Miss France 2011, Chloé Mortaud (2009), Alexandra Rosenfeld (2006), Rachel Legrain Trapani (2007), Malika Menard (2010) and Sylvie Tellier (2002). They are in Mauritius with the sponsorship of Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority,
15 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot
Price of Fuel and Diesel increases today
Since this morning, Gasoline is selling at its highest price ever reached in Mauritius, it now is at Rs 51.30 per liter, thus registering an increase of Rs 2.80 (+5.8%) on its price previous Rs 48.50. Meanwhile, the price of diesel has seen an increase of Rs 3.60 (+9.0%) and is now at Rs 43.50
15 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot
All OPR members resign
The Rodrigues Regional Assembly (RRA) and its chief commissioner Gaetan Jabeemisar were served a severe jolt on Monday following the resignation of Opposition members who belonged to Organisation du Peuple Rodriguais (OPR). Johnson Roussety, leader of the Front Patrotique Rodriguais, has automatically been appointed as the new minority leader in place of Serge Clair who [...]
15 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
MTPA partners World Island Awards
At the travel trade show which was held in Berlin from March 7- 11, Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA), signed an agreement to become the official partner of World Island Awards. It is a new event dedicated to promoting luxury tourism to island nations such as Mauritius. The island was represented by the Mauritius Tourism [...]
15 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
MPs meet Abercombie flood victims to help solve issue of compensation
Following the March 11 protest by inhabitants of Abercombie, members of parliament (MPs) of constituency No 4, Mireille Martin, Kalyanee Juggoo and Aurore Perraud met the residents of the region so that they could listen to their problems. Juggoo said that MPs of the region will have a working session with Social Security minister Leela [...]
15 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Takeyama inaugurates MWF visitors’ centre
The visitors’ centre of the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation (MWF), situated at Pointe Jerome, Mahebourg, was inaugurated on March 14 by Kenichi Takeyama, economic cooperation advisor of the government of Japan. The construction of the centre was funded by a Rs 2.1 million grant from the Japan Social Development Fund (JSDF), allocated by the Japanese embassy [...]
15 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
UoM to set up centre for medical, molecular research
The University of Mauritius (UoM), in collaboration with the Ministry of Tertiary Education, Science, Research and Technology, plans to set up a centre for biomedical and bio-molecular research in the island. The objective is to regroup under one roof medical researchers who are specialists in various fields so that medical advancement is undertaken. This was [...]
15 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
BPO workers’ hunger strike continues
Three former employees of Infinity BPO namely Cynthia, Elvina and Gaelle and one supporter, Jeff Lingaya are continuing their hunger strike claiming their salaries. Elvina said that they are disappointed with the circumstances that have led them to undertake the hunger strike. However, they still have hope. She added that she has many debts and [...]
15 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
GBOT crosses $35 million mark
The Global Board of Trade (GBOT), Mauritius, crossed the $35 million mark on March 11, when it ended the day at $35.18 million. With this development, GBOT’s daily trading volumes have tripled within five months of commencing trading on its robust and tech-centric multi-asset exchange platform. GBOT commenced trading with average volumes in the range [...]
15 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Exhibition to strengthen Indo-Mauritian ties
The Ministry of Arts and Culture, in collaboration with the National Archives of India, High Commission of India and the Indira Gandhi Centre for Indian Culture, organised an archival exhibition at the Municipality of Port Louis on Monday. The exhibition, which focusses on the movement of indentured labourers from India to Mauritius, was organised on [...]
15 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Murder suspects remain in custody
Anil Raojee, 30, and Nitish Kumar Matoo, 26, two suspects in the murder of Stewart Baron, 18, appeared in Rose Hill court on Monday morning under a provisional charge of murder. The police objected to their bail and the two were taken back to custody for the purpose of police investigation led by the CID [...]
15 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Tanzania consulate commissioned
The consulate of the Republic of Tanzania was officially inaugurated by the honorary consul Marday Venkatasamy, high commissioner Abadi Rajabu and the deputy high commissioner Isaack Mikulewa. The consulate is located in the Filao Building, Riche Terre near the Riche Terre shopping park. Other personalities who attended the event included the minister of Foreign Affairs, [...]
15 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Stunning Videos of the deadly Tsunami that hit Japan
Here are some very stunning , incredible videos of the deadly Tsunami that hit Japan last Friday. For the first time in the history of natural disasters, a Tsunami has been recorded in real time.The deadly Earthquake and Tsunami has been recorded by various amateur cameras, TV stations, security cameras. Incoming search terms:The deadly Tsunami
14 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot
Order of the Supreme Court: McDonald’s of Phoenix not allowed to sell beef food
The controversy is far from over. J. Bushan Domah issued an order shortly before 15 pm today banning McDonald’s restaurant in Phoenix to sell food products containing beef until further notice. The restaurant will thus offer its customers food based on chicken and fish until the Supreme Court decides on the injunction of the International
14 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot
Palma – Truck driver kills a suspected robber intentionally
A suspected robber killed and his two accomplices seriously injured after being hit by a truck driven by an inhabitant of Quatre-Bornes. He acted with intent to injure the victims, and another suspect were arrested by detectives from the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) of Quatre-Bornes. They will be presented before the magistrate of Bamboos under
14 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot
Seven Mauritians witness Japan’s Earthquake , Tsunami disaster
They have witnessed the greatest disaster ever experienced in the land of the rising sun. For the first time in their existence, the ground shook beneath their feet. . But two days after the earthquake, they reassure their families and told them that they are safe. The Mauritian thought that they would die. Within minutes,
14 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot
Mauritius, Maldives forge common Chagos front
Mauritius and Maldives should sit down, exchange notes and fine tune their strategies when addressing the Chagos problem. This is what Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed said at a joint press conference held at Clarisse House on March 12 before the flag raising ceremony. Nasheed is the chief guest for the 43rd Independence Day celebrations. Nasheed [...]
14 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
BPO workers on second hunger strike
Cynthia Edouard and Mary Joyce, two former employees of Infinity BPO Limited, supported by Jeff Lingaya, were on their third day of hunger strike in front of Infinity Tower at Ebène on Friday. They are deploring the fact that they have still not received their pay-off, as outlined by the Ministry of Labour, last month. [...]
14 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Lecturer to study media literacy in US
Christina Chan-Meetoo, a Mauritian lecturer from the University of Mauritius (UoM) has been selected by the American embassy for the International Visitors Leadership programme. Discussions will be held on media literacy: promoting civil society through new media technology. The conference will be organised from March 21 till April 8 in New York, USA. Participants will [...]
14 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily