Rodrigues Mauritius
ICTA plans free WiFi in Rodrigues
With an objective to democratise access to information and communication technology (ICT), representatives of the ICT Authority (ICTA) will make a fact-finding visit to Rodrigues from July 28 to 30. Representatives of the authority will hold consultative meetings with members of the Rodrigues Regional Assembly (RRA) and ICT operators. The officials will also explore the [...]
28 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Finance mgmt to be extended to Rodrigues
During the debate at the National Assembly on Tuesday, Rodrigues member of parliament (MP), Jean Francisco Francois quizzed the acting minister of Finance and Economic Development, Vasant Bunwaree on the need to bring amendments to legislations related to Rodrigues in order to ensure the smooth implementation of programme-based budgeting. In his reply, Bunwaree said that [...]
22 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Delinquency kept under control in Rodrigues
During the debate at the National Assembly on Tuesday, MP Jean Francisco Francois from Rodrigues sought information on the number of reported cases of juvenile delinquency over the last five years in Rodrigues. He also wanted to know if setting up a branch of the Brigade des Mineurs is being considered and if regular awareness [...]
20 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
July 15 to 17: Rajiv Gandhi Science Centre expo in Rodrigues
The aim of this event is to render the RGSC’s initiatives more accessible to Rodriguans and in this way make them more conscious about the importance and use of science and technology in our daily lives
14 Jul 2011, business.mega.mu
RGSC to organise expo in Rodrigues
The Rajiv Gandhi Science Centre (RGSC), in collaboration with the Education Commission of Rodrigues, is organising a three-day exposition at Mon Plaisir Regional Centre for Arts and Culture. This will be held from July 15 to 17 and will consist of activities and experiments dedicated to science. The aim of this event is to render [...]
14 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Rodrigues : une patiente accuse une doctoresse d’avoir divulgué sa séropositivité
Une jeune patiente rodriguaise a fait servir hier une mise en demeure à une doctoresse mauricienne l’accusant d’avoir divulgué sa séropositivité. La patiente avait appris qu’elle avait contracté le virus... Read more »
04 Jul 2011, KotZot
Co-ops important for economic democracy: Sik Yuen
Minister of Business, Enterprise, Cooperatives and Consumer Protection Michael Sik Yuen launched a brochure and pamphlet outlining the incentives, facilities and support services available to cooperative societies. This event was held at the Gold Crest Hotel, Quatre Bornes on Thursday. The aim of these two publications is to provide cooperative societies with necessary information on [...]
27 May 2011, The Independent Daily
Rodrigues by-elections to be held on June 12
The regional by-elections in Ward 4 (Baie aux Huîtres) and Ward 6 (Grande Montagne) in Rodrigues, prompted by the resignation of the Organisation du Peuple de Rodrigues (OPR) in January, have been set for June 12. Nomination day will be held on May 28. During the weekend, the Electoral Commission nominated Carole Green-Jokhoo and Prateema [...]
16 May 2011, The Independent Daily
CAP photo exhibition held in Rodrigues
05 May 2011, business.mega.mu
NGO helps fight type 1 diabetes in Rodrigues
A delegation from T1 Diams, an NGO supporting people with type 1 diabetes, visited Rodrigues during the weekend. They went to the island to get an overview of the situation in terms of psychological support, food and management of type 1 diabetes at home as well as at school. This mission was undertaken after Rodrigues [...]
04 May 2011, The Independent Daily
Sik Yuen launches SME directory 2011
Minister of Business, Enterprise, Cooperatives and Consumer Protection, Michael Sik Yuen, launched the SME Directory 2011 at the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority, Coromandel on Wednesday. Sik Yuen said his ministry, with the help of consultants, was able to launch a directory that contains details of over 25,000 SMEs in Mauritius and Rodrigues.This directory [...]
30 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Govt cracks whip on drug traffickers
There are no “quick-fix” solutions to the drug problem but the government has a four-point strategy to fight the scourge: enforcement, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation. This is the essence of the Prime Minister’s reply on Tuesday to a parliamentary question from the first member for the constituency No 3, Ameer Meea. Even in the absence [...]
30 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
OPR will go alone in elections, says leader
Serge Clair, leader of the Organisation du Peuple de Rodrigues (OPR), in an interview, explains the reasons behind the resignation of his party members from the Rodrigues Regional Assembly. He explained that the decision was taken after consultation with the population and added that in the next elections, OPR will not contract any alliance with [...]
21 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Météo : aucune alerte cyclonique à Rodrigues
La tempête tropicale modérée Chereno s’éloigne de Rodrigues. Elle est passée à son point le plus proche de l’île aux petites heures ce matin. A 4 h ce matin, Chereno... Read more »
20 Mar 2011, KotZot
Météo : Rodrigues pourrait passer en alerte cyclonique No 2 dans l’après-midi
Rodrigues est toujours en alerte cyclonique No 1. Le dernier bulletin émis à 10 h ce matin indique que la tempête tropicale modérée Cherono se rapproche de l’île. A 10... Read more »
19 Mar 2011, KotZot
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
Météo : Rodrigues en alerte cyclonique No 1
La tempête tropicale modérée Cherono s’approche du dixième district. Par conséquent, un avertissement de cyclone de classe 1 est en vigueur à Rodrigues depuis 17 h. A 16 h cet... Read more »
18 Mar 2011, KotZot
Rodrigues : les élus de l’OPR démissionnent
Séisme politique à Rodrigues. Tous les élus de l’Organisation du Peuple de Rodrigues (OPR), à savoir six membres, ont démissionné de l’Assemblée régionale de Rodrigues (ARR) aujourd’hui. C’est le leader... Read more »
14 Mar 2011, KotZot
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
Rodrigues – La Fondation Harel Frères vient en aide à trois écoles
À Rodrigues pour une session de team building, une trentaine d’employés du département commercial de Grays Inc. Ltd, membre du Groupe Harel Frères, ont mené trois actions dans le cadre... Read more »
09 Mar 2011, KotZot