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Privatisation of television

The debate on whether Mauritius needs to have private television has been on for years. According to Toriden Chellapermal, former Director General of the Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) and currently Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and Industries (MCCI), privatisation of television is the next logical…

17 Oct 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday

Writ of elections after 2 November

The general elections will most probably be held in the first week of December and the date that is being mentioned is Sunday 7. As at now, it seems to be the most appropriate one since it does not coincide with any festival of the country nor will it clash…

17 Oct 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday

Electoral Campaign : Key issues at heart

The polling day is yet to be announced but the electoral campaign is in full swing. After the battle of the crowds that took place on Sunday last, the Labour-MMM alliance (renamed as the Alliance of Unity and Modernity) and the Alliance Lepep (regrouping the MSM, PMSD and ML), each…

17 Oct 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday

In the wake of dissolution of the National Assembly : Can the Parliamentary Private Secretaries stay in office?

The stand of the government regarding the role of Parliamentary Private Secretaries is still unclear in the wake of the dissolution of the National Assembly as from 6 October last. Can they still benefit from their salaries and other privileges including use of their offices at the National Development Unit…

17 Oct 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday

Vishnu Lutchmeenaraidoo : “A new economic miracle is possible”

It’s a yes from Vishnu Lutchmeenaraidoo in response to SAJ’s proposal for him to join Alliance Lepep. As the would-be Finance Minister in case the MSM/PMSD/ML wins, he ensures the population that, despite the external factors affecting Mauritius, an economic miracle like in the 80s is difficult but, with SAJ…

10 Oct 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday

MMM targets socio-cultural groups

Since Tuesday, socio-cultural associations are being targeted by members of the MMM. On Wednesday, at a political meeting in St Pierre, the secretary general of MMM, Rajesh Bhagwan criticised the Voice of Hindu (VoH).

10 Oct 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday

Battle of the crowds : Crucial Sunday for Labour/MMM and Alliance Lepep

Tacitly, 2014’s May-Day will be played this Sunday. Labour/MMM has convened its supporters at Quatre Bornes and in parallel, Alliance Lepep (MSM/PMSD/ML) will gather its followers at Vacoas. The size of crowds will be an indication of each side’s current forces. Most importantly, it will help the indecisive electorate to…

10 Oct 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday

News Mauritius

Privatisation of television

Writ of elections after 2 November

Electoral Campaign : Key issues at heart

In the wake of dissolution of the National Assembly : Can the Parliamentary Private Secretaries stay in office?

Vishnu Lutchmeenaraidoo : “A new economic miracle is possible”

MMM targets socio-cultural groups

Battle of the crowds : Crucial Sunday for Labour/MMM and Alliance Lepep

Married life turns into hell for Indian expat

Téléplus closer to its audience

Jane Ragoo : ‘Salary compensation of Rs 800 does not reflect the real loss in purchasing power’

Transport workers go on strike

Dr Jack Keel and Mr Hiding : Political hotchpotch

Cyber jungle becomes user-friendly

Yousouf Ismaël : “The financial sector contributes over 13 % to the economy”

Make A Difference Day : Barclays Bank social engagement

Apollo Bramwell Lab services among world’s best

Gandhi remembered

Lawrence Wong, La Trobe Co. Ltd : “Our future lies in exports”

Guarantee of rights?

Loose banners : A road hazard?

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