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MFPWA attempts to bridge gender gap
The Mauritius Family Planning and Welfare Association (MFPWA) and its consultative group organised a workshop on Thursday at Quatre Bornes. The main aim of the workshop was to honour women, to remind the constant vigilance and to ensure gender equality in all aspects of life at the national level. This workshop was in line with [...]
11 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Minister pledges for equality in nursing profession
In order to eliminate discrimination in the nursing profession, minister of Health Maya Hanoomanjee spoke at the opening of a seminar on Thursday organised by the Nursing Association at the Mauritius Institute of Training and Development (MITD) at Phoenix. The seminar was in context of the 100th International Women’s Day 2011 and it was themed [...]
11 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Phoenix Beverages rewards boxing ace Colin
Phoenix Beverages Limited honoured Richarno Colin, the 24-year-old talented boxer who made Mauritius famous during the international competition of Eastern Europe in February 2011. Phoenix Beverages rewarded him with a sum of Rs 50,000 for his performance. This event was held in perfect timing with the celebration of independence, a great time to take a [...]
11 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Infinity BPO employees on hunger strike again
Two employees of Infinity BPO and a supporter have begun a hunger strike on Thursday to attract the authorities’ attention towards their plight. They said that the authorities have completely forgotten them regarding the charges made by CEO Jean Suzanne against his former chief financial officer Jerome Appavoo and vice versa. This is the second [...]
11 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
PM calls for hard work from laureates
Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam believes nothing comes easy in life.Success does not come to the unprepared mind. Education remains the key to success. He added there was no substitute for hard work, determination and an unflinching belief that one can surmount any obstacle to achieve his goal. The PM was speaking to the 32 HSC [...]
11 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Controversy of Rs 100 million around Police Welfare Association , PWA
Police Welfare Association (PWA) is shaken by a new controversy. Sergeant Jaylall Bhoojhawon questioned the transfer of a sum of Rs 100 million to another bank last Friday. Jaylall Bhoojawon believes that this transaction is suspicious because it comes just days before the Annual General Meeting of the Association. “This payment was never discussed at
10 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot
Total Filling Station in Surinam . Vehicles damaged after Diesel Refill
Many vehicle owners are protesting against Total Filling station situated in Surinam , they are complaining that their vehicles have been damaged after the refill at Surinam Total Filling Station and according to them the Diesel found at that Gas station has been mixed with other chemicals. One of the complainers has said that about
10 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot
NHDC to build high end flats
The National Housing Development Corporation (NHDC) is proposing to put up quality units for the middle class. The new apartments will be equipped with special amenities. The management has decided to provide the new NHDC complex with swimming pools, kiosks near swimming pools, barbecue corners, playgrounds for children, several green spaces, parking areas near the [...]
10 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
EU diplomat’s residence burgled
Thieves have broken into the residence of Portugal national Ramos Borgado a senior European Union (EU) officer in Mauritius on Tuesday night. Borgado,56, resides Avenue Laurier, Grand Gaube. Seven hundred euros, four hundred Canadian dollars amounting to Rs 36, 000 were reportedly stolen. The Grand Baie police led by inspector Nuckcheddy have opened an investigation. [...]
10 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Dulthumun to act as mediator
The president of the Mauritius Sanatan Dharma Temples Federation (MSDTF), Somduth Dulthumun announced that he was prepared to act as a mediator in the conflict opposing former politician Harish Boodhoo and the Voice of Hindu (VOH). Addressing the press on Wednesday in Port Louis he said some people wanted the rivalry between both parties to [...]
10 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
ISKCON, McDonald’s case postponed to March 29
After the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), it was the turn of Ascencia Ltd and the co-defendant, the Municipality of Vacoas / Phoenix to submit their affidavits on Wednesday. The case will now be heard by Supreme Court judge Bhushan Domah on March 29. Speaking to The Independent, Rama Valayden, l ISKCON lawyer said, [...]
10 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Next MMM generation is here, says Reza Uteem
In an interview with the paper, MMM parliamentarian Reza Uteem talked about the purchase of the MedPoint clinic by the state. He said that the police commissioner and the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) officers should shoulder their responsibilities in this case. You are among the first ones to denounce the purchase of the MedPoint [...]
09 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
5 poisoned children out of danger
Police arrested Marie Stephanie Annie Carly who allegedly poisoned five children with Datura. The suspect will appear at Souillac Court on Thursday under a temporary charge of administering noxious substances. Police are looking at the possibility that the concoction which consisted of the Datura was mixed with Coka by adults. The children drank it. According [...]
09 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Harel Frères buys majority shares in Swan Insurance
The Harel Frères Group, renowned conglomerate based in Mauritius and operating regionally, recently strengthened its investment in the Swan Group, a leading insurance on the Mauritian market. Following the amalgamation of the Mount on January 1, 2010 and the withdrawal of several shareholders of the company Intendance Holding limited in late 2010, the holding company [...]
09 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Murder case deferred to Assizes
Tej Hansraj,23 has been deferred to the Assizes in the murder of his uncle, police sergeant Kumar Hamtohul which was committed on Monday, June 29, 2009 at Ecroignard. The Flacq district court magistrate observed in his ruling that there are enough elements for the accused to be deferred to the Assize court. The murder occurred [...]
09 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Health care team offers
From March 15 to 18, around 250 students of Form III and Lower VI of the Queen Elizabeth College, Rose Hill will benefit from a series of medical examinations, counselling and health education sessions by a team of doctors and nurses. This initiative of the ministry of Health and Quality of Life and Ministry of [...]
09 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
BBC actress promotes Mauritius
Helen Atkinson-Wood, the lead actress of the famous BBC series Blackadder the Third, written by Ben Elton with the collaboration of Richard Curtis, is in Mauritius for a full two-page report. The report will be published in the British newspaper Mail on Sunday. Dr Karl Mootoosamy, director of the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA), welcomed [...]
09 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Saint Aubin sugar mill closing down
The Mauritius Sugar Authority (MSA) has approved the closure of Union Saint Aubin sugar factory located at Riviere des Anguilles. The Ministry of Agro-Industry will now decide how to proceed with the recommendations of the MSA. According to the strategic plan, there will only be four out of the seven remaining sugar factories by 2015 [...]
09 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Colourful Goa carnival to mark National Day
A troupe of 12 artistes from the Kala Academy, Goa, India, will present a magnificent carnival during the National Day celebrations on March 12. With parades, costumes and makeup to the rhythms of samba, Mauritians will have the opportunity to see a colourful show on Thursday at 5 pm in Grand Baie followed by another [...]
09 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
DBM, MBC launch
The Development Bank of Mauritius (DBM) in collaboration with the Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation (MBC), is organising a special competition entitled ‘Le Boss’ on Monday, April 18 on MBC1 at 8.50 pm. The objective is to encourage entrepreneurship spirit for those who are in the trading sector. Two candidates will be invited at the MBC to [...]
09 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily