Rodrigues Mauritius
The President of the Republic Dissolves the Rodrigues Regional Assembly
Sir Anerood Jugnauth has made the dissolution of the Rodrigues Regional Assembly (RRA) on the advice of the Prime Minister. The next step is the publication of the "writ of election" within 55 days.
14 Dec 2011, business.mega.mu
MRC to set up office in Rodrigues
The Mauritius Research Council (MRC), which operates under the aegis of the Ministry of Tertiary Education, Science, Research and Technology, is expanding its activities in Rodrigues by setting up a MRC Rodrigues office. The office will promote a robust research / technology cooperation process in Rodrigues through capacity building and research / technology exchange programmes. [...]
31 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Rodrigues Ile-Bio: coconut oil as biofuel
Rodrigues does not want to lag behind in terms of sustainable development and, as part of the Maurice Ile Durable project, is considering the implementation of numerous projects to become an organic island.
27 Oct 2011, business.mega.mu
Rodrigues mulls using coconut oil as biofuel
Rodrigues does not want to lag behind in terms of sustainable development and, as part of the Maurice Ile Durable project, is considering the implementation of numerous projects to become an organic island. “We want to live green. The concept of Rodrigues Ile-Bio (Organic Island) can become a reality. Rodrigues has also started segregating waste [...]
27 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Rodrigues will host a large aircraft in the near future
The project will be financed by the World Bank
01 Sep 2011, business.mega.mu
Big crafts can now land in Rodrigues
The Sir Gaetan Duval airport located at Plaine Corailes in Rodrigues will host a large aircraft in the near future. According to a source, the Dutch consultant ECORYS is conducting a feasibility study on the project which will soon be finalised. Moreover, the chief commissioner of Rodrigues chaired a steering committee on this issue. To [...]
01 Sep 2011, The Independent Daily
Rodrigues will soon have its first science and technology park
The ministry is working on different options to connect Rodrigues by satellite or cable depending on the means available
02 Aug 2011, business.mega.mu
Offering free WiFi zones in Rodrigues is on the ICTA’s agenda
ICTA will make a fact-finding visit to Rodrigues from July 28 to 30
28 Jul 2011, business.mega.mu
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