Local Mauritius
Torrential rain – All schools and tertiary institutions close at 11:00
It’s confirmed: students from pre-primary, primary and secondary schools as well as students from tertiary institutions and vocations can go home at 11am today. The Minister of Education, Vasant Bunwaree himself who confirmed the news to the press before 10am. “The weather station will issue a press release from one moment to another. According to
07 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot
Grand Sable . He Confesses burning his Brother in law with Rhum
A seasonal worker admitted having burned his wife’s brother with rum last weekend . The family is facing a very difficult situation . This is not Vijay Sanaruth who deny this . This bricklayer of 30 years is fighting against death in burn unit of Victoria Hospital in Candos last week. The drama took place
07 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot
Rare Mauritius stamps displayed in Delhi
For the first time, Mauritius participated at the world exhibition of philately in India. This exhibition attracted over 75 countries from across the world and was inaugurated by the President of India, Pratibha Patil. Thousands of visitors had the opportunity to admire and purchase philatelic items from various countries. The Mauritius ‘Post Office’ and ‘Blue [...]
07 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Climate hits sugarcane crop
The climatic condition prevailing since last year has had a negative impact on sugarcane cultivation. As a result, instead of producing around 450,000 tonnes of sugar for the harvest year 2011-2012, major players of the industry, which remains the backbone of the economy, say that the drought has adversely affected harvest and only 400,000 to [...]
07 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Workshop pays tribute to Jamaican author Olive Senor
The magazine l’Atelier d’Ecriture has come out with a double issue (19 and 20) in which it has paid a special tribute to Olive Senor. A native of Trelawny, an isolated area north of Jamaica and from a relatively poor family, Senor has published many poems and stories. Some of his works from the collection [...]
07 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Oomar Uteem health centre inaugurated
Dr Oomar Uteem Education for health centre was inaugurated on Sunday at the Dr AR Nawab Education Complex in Port Louis. The organization registered with the NGO, enjoys corporate social responsibility benefits and will conduct an initial screening exercise within 15 days. In addition, a Heart Network for the prevention and detection of cardiovascular disease [...]
07 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Ministry conducts cervical cancer awareness campaign
The Ministry of Health and Quality of Life will conduct an awareness campaign on cervical cancer throughout the month of March. The campaign is part of the government’s policy of lowering the incidence and impact of cancer in Mauritius, given that one third of cancers are preventable and one third treatable, if detected in time. [...]
07 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Terminate MedPxoint clinic contract, says Ashok Jugnauth
Missing from the country’s political scene for quite some time, Union Nationale leader Ashok Jugnauth has finally broken his silence. He spoke to his supporters at a rally in St Pierre to mark International Women’s Day, which will be celebrated on March 8. He commented on the MedPoint case, calling on the government to terminate [...]
06 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Bangladeshis fired for assaulting supervisor
The Compagnie mauricienne de textile (CMT) located at La Tour Koenig fired eight Bangladeshi workers on Saturday night for assaulting a supervisor who is also from Bangladesh. It was the duty of the supervisor to shut down the water supply in the dorms every night at 9.30 pm. As the Bangladeshi employees were not satisfied [...]
06 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
‘Women must play role to bring change’
Leela Devi Dookun-Luchoomun , president of the women’s wing of the Mouvement Socialiste Militant (MSM), has pointed out that the future lies in the hands of the younger generation. “It is through our actions that we must convey our values,” she said during a seminar organised as part of the celebration of International Women’s Day. [...]
06 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Bambous sewage station to be relocated
During its meeting on March 4, the Cabinet ruled in favour of the residents of Bambous and agreed to halt the proposed construction of the sewage pumping station in the vicinity of St Sauveur church. The pumping station will be relocated to another site, some 86 metres away from the church. The minister of Local [...]
06 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Soodhun reassures population on fuel availability
Speaking at a press conference on Sunday, minister of Industry and Commerce Showkutally Soodhun strongly criticised Opposition leader Paul Bérenger’s stance regarding the availability of petroleum products on the local market. “Paul Bérenger is trying to make statements on the scarcity of petroleum products on the local market to scare the population,” Soodhun said. He [...]
06 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
3 New Hospitals for Aids Patients
The government is moving ahead with its plan to decentralize health care for the aids patients . To date, there are only two centers, one in Port Louis and the other Candos that offer a service for these patients. The decision was endorsed by the Cabinet this Friday, March 4. Three regional centers will soon
06 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot
16 Pilgrims arrested for possession of Marijuana during Maha Shivaratri
The officers of Anti Drug and Smuggling Unit , ADSU was working hard around Grand Bassin at the start of the week . 16 Pilgrims have been arrested for having marijuana in their possession . Last Sunday , there have been 4 arrests after a operation over the roof of the resting halls . Among
06 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot
Two Aleemiah College students Fight
A fight between two students Aleemiah College in Phoenix, has degenerated in the afternoon of yesterday . Others joined the fight. Several of them were injured and were hospitalized. A student and other young men were injured during a violent fight at Clairfonds in Phoenix in the afternoon yesterday, Friday, March 4. They all received
05 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot
7 youngsters Wounded after a fight in a restaurant at Caudan Waterfront
Seven youngsters , aged 17 to 20, were assaulted during a brawl at a restaurant aboard a boat in Caudan Waterfront , this must surely be the new floating restaurant in Caudan in front of Cinema Classic , Mamma Italia Floating Restaurant . The incident erupted after the property owner accused them of stealing a
05 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot
Island no hub for illegal trade
According to the International Narcotics Control Strategy Report (INCSR) published on March 3, Mauritius is not considered as a hub for illegal trade. The report highlights that Mauritius is not a major producer or exporter of illegal drugs nor a transit route for drug trafficking. However, the report indicates that marijuana is the only illegal [...]
05 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
First Bhojpuri yatra begins on March 12
To commemorate the first anniversary of World Bhojpuri Institute (WBI), the president Jugdish Goburdhun and the executive members of the centre will start the first Bhojpuri yatra (spiritual tour) in Mauritius on March 12. It will start from the Camp Thorel village and will spread to other villages in the following months. According to Goburdhun, [...]
05 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Deutsche Bank celebrates Women’s Day
Deutsche Bank (Mauritius) Limited, in line with its continued commitment to diversity, has taken the opportunity to mark International Women’s Day with a group of 17 women, who hold senior executive positions both within Deutsche Bank and Mauritius at large. They are hosting a dinner with the theme ‘Celebrating Women’. The bank is devoted to [...]
05 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Tengur hits at price observatory
The creation of a price observatory will not solve the problems faced by consumers. This was said by Suttyhudeo Tengur, president of the Association for the Protection of the Environment and Consumers (APEC). He also commented on the last edition of the Food Price Watch, published by the World Bank. Tengur said that that Robert [...]
05 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily