Local Mauritius
STEP to organise regional finance experts meeting
Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) Mauritius, in association with branches of Arabia, Cape Town, Johannesburg and Seychelles, will host a regional conference on March 24 and 25 at the Intercontinental (ICT) hotel, Balaclava. The theme of the conference will be ‘Global Private Client Crossroads – Mauritius, Regional and Global Perspectives’. It will involve [...]
14 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Health check-ups in schools
Since the launch of the School Health Programme (SHP) in 1997, 94,000 screening tests of non-communicable diseases have been conducted. Of these, 21,000 cases have been referred to health centres and hospitals. This health promotion programme, involving the secondary schools and some 28,000 students of Form III and Lower VI, is a collaborative venture between [...]
14 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Vanilla Islands takes off
The Vanilla Islands project which is a package holiday destination including Réunion island, Madagascar and the Seychelles edges closer to reality as a press voyage will be organised for German media in April. It will be followed by several road shows in most German towns in May and the setting up of an academy for [...]
14 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
ACIM deplores ICAC inquiry against MedPoint case
The Association des Consommateurs de L’île Maurice (ACIM) has deplored the lack of transparency regarding the investigation of the ICAC on the purchase of the MedPoint Clinic by the government in December, 2010. At a press conference held in the premises of ACIM in Bell Village on Friday, the secretary general Jayen Chellum said there [...]
14 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Positive returns for NPF, NSF
The National Pensions Fund (NPF) and National Savings Fund (NSF) Investment Committee chaired by the financial secretary, Ali Mansoor, held a press conference on Friday. It was held at the conference room of the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development, Port Louis to talk about the performances of the two funds for the year ending [...]
14 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
French nationals dupe 60-yr-old
The officers of the Central CID are investigating a case of alleged fraud amounting to Rs 13 million. They are looking for two French nationals and a restaurant owner in Grand Baie. Police is awaiting for some important documents. The complainant, Daniel Gouabault, 60 years, said that the duo made him believe that he holds [...]
14 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Indian PSUs donate
The Mauritius Health Foundation (MHF), in collaboration with the High Commission of India in Mauritius, held a heart run for the detection of cardiovascular diseases at 9 am at the Indira Gandhi Centre for Indian Culture, Phoenix. Minister of Education and Human Resources Dr Vasant Bunwaree, who is also a founder member of the MHF, [...]
14 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Accident at Alma , one dead and four wounded
One dead and four wounded. This is the tragic consequence of a traffic accident that took place yesterday afternoon at Alma involving a bus of the CNT and a car. The driver of the car died on the spot while the four occupants, a woman and three children – were injured. The injured were rushed
13 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot
McDonald’s opens in controversy at Jumbo Phoenix
McDonald’s , the burger king is operational at Jumbo Phoenix , Mauritius since yesterday. The introduction of McDonald’s at this point is heavily contested by the local branch of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) whose headquarters is a few meters from the restaurant. This religious movement has filed a Supreme Court injunction to
13 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot
Top Mauritian songs to listen on this special 43rd Independence day
Today Mauritius celebrates its 43rd Independence day. This is a day for all Mauritians to rejoice and celebrate. The President of Maldives, Mohamed Nasheed will be the special guest on this occasion. He is the head of a 15-member delegation to attend Saturday’s celebration of the 43rd anniversary of the island’s independence which will be
12 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot
Independence Day celebrations at UoM
To mark the 43rd anniversary of Independence day and 19th anniversary of the Republic of Mauritius, the University of Mauritius (UoM) organised the traditional flag raising ceremony on Friday at the Paul Octave Wiehe auditorium, Réduit. The event was graced by the guest of honour, Dr Rajesh Jeetah, minister of Tertiary Education, Science, Research and [...]
12 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Maldives Prez arrives for I-day festivities
Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed arrived in Mauritius on Friday morning on a three-day visit. He was welcomed at the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam (SSR) International Airport by Prime Minister Dr Navin Ramgoolam, minister of Arts and Culture Mookhesswur Choonee as well as other eminent personalities. President Nasheed, who is the chief guest for the National Day [...]
12 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Deadly Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan . More than 1000 dead and Missing
Japan was struck Friday by the most powerful earthquake in its history. The quake of magnitude 8.9 occurred at 2:46 p.m. (6:46 French time) off the coast of north-east near the city of Sendai. It was followed by a devastating Tsunami. Japanese authorities report more than 1000 dead and missing. The quake occurred at 24.4
12 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot
Mauritius can be hit by a Tsunami , according Oceanographer Vassen Kuppaymootoo
Forecasters from the Vacoas meteorological station and oceanographer Vassen Kuppaymootoo do not agree on the possibility that large waves batter the coast of Mauritius in the wake of the earthquake that hit Japan this Friday, March 11. Opinions are divided as to the possibility that Mauritius is affected by the tsunami that followed the earthquake
11 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot
Hu is more powerful than Barack Obama
Chinese President Hu Jintao, who rules over one-fifth of world’s population, has topped the list of world’s most powerful person by the US Forbes magazine. The Chinese president has been described by the magazine as a person who “unlike Western counterparts, can divert rivers, build cities, jail dissidents and censor internet without meddling from pesky [...]
11 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Latest Benz E 250 on Mauritian roads
The new and internationally acclaimed Mercedes Benz E-Cabriolet 250 CGI was inaugurated by one of the leading automotive dealerships on Wednesday in Iframac Ltd at Le Suffren Hotel & Marina, Port Louis. The event was launched in the presence of the several eminent personalities including deputy prime minister Dr Rashid Beebeejaun, minister of Business, Michael [...]
11 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Confédération Syndicale de Gauche to hold protest against labour laws
The Confédération Syndicale de Gauche (CSG) is planning to stage a demonstration on April 2 to protest against new labour laws implemented in 2008. According to Serge Jauffery, member of CSG their aim is to voice out their opinion against the Employment Right Act and Employment Relations Act as well as the rise of many [...]
11 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Women honoured by Bank One
Bank One organised a press conference on Thursday to pay tribute to the hard work put in by women as part of the International Women Day, at the seat of the bank on Thursday in Port Louis. The chief executive of the bank, Raj Dussoye said, “The Emma account was launched two years ago and [...]
11 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Delhi selects 10 for senior artist camp
Ten Mauritians have been selected to participate in the annual Senior Artists Camp at All India Fine Arts and Crafts Society (IFACS) in New Delhi from March 15-17. Conferences, debates, sight seeing amongst others feature on the list of events that will take place. The minister of Arts and Culture, Mookhesswur Choonee said that the [...]
11 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Inspector concerned over safety of Michaela Harte case suspect
During the trial for the conditional release of Sandeep Mooneea in Mapou court on Thursday afternoon, questions about his safety were raised by his lawyer Navin Bhoyrul. Chief Inspector Gérard of Major Crime Investigation Team (MCIT) gave his statement during the trial. Mooneea would not be safe if he went to live with his family, [...]
11 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily