News Mauritius

Biscuiterie H. Rault : Stood up the test of time

01 Aug 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday

Lida O’Reilly : Dressing world celebrities

01 Aug 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday

Mauritian women taking control of their economic fate

01 Aug 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday

Mobile phones : The biggest tech trend in Mauritius

01 Aug 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday

Political entrepreneurship : A motivation to do something different

01 Aug 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday

New political parties : Alternatives or accessories?

Parti Justice Sociale, The Liberals, Muvman Liberater, Ensam Nu Kapav, Union Populaire, etc. Our political landscape has recently witnessed an unprecedented emergence of new political parties. All of them urge for a complete change and/or a revolution. Adhering to existing political parties was never an option for the new leaders…

25 Jul 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday

Shan Ip : ‘Some rules imposed on the MTC by the GRA have been implemented immediately’

Following the concern created by the confusion that took place during the last horseracing day at the Champs de Mars on Saturday 19 July, News on Sunday asked Shan Ip, the Head of Marketing and Communications of the Mauritius Turf Club for some clarification.

25 Jul 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday

EOC advocates positive action

The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) launched its 2014 report last Friday. The Report, which highlights the work accomplished by the EOC since its creation in 2012, is a compilation of statistics and case studies, research and recommendations, complaints and enquiries.

25 Jul 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday

PM urges new police recruits to show integrity

Prime minister Dr Navin Ramgoolam called upon the newly recruited police constables to be honest and show integrity in their day to day work without any fear or favour, which according to him, is the only way to deal with any problem in the country.

25 Jul 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday

Tikoulou et le Souffle Magique : Tickets now on sale

Fans of ‘Tikoulou’ may get ready for the first ever musical show of the Mauritian hero taking place in September at MGI, Moka. The hero of the comic book series ‘Les Aventures de Tikoulou’, will make you travel to a wonderland for one and a half hour together with his…

25 Jul 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday

Eid’s joy turns into sorrow

After a month of fasting, the global Muslim community will be celebrating Eid either on Monday 28 July or Tuesday 29 July, depending on the visibility of the moon.

25 Jul 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday

Light rail project firm on track

The National Assembly met in session on Tuesday 22 July with Honourable Deputy Speaker, Pradeep Peetumber in the chair. On the agenda were two Bills- the Professional Land Surveyors’ Council Bill and the Mauritius Cane Industry Authority (Amendment) Bill; a Private Notice Question by the Leader of the Opposition on…

25 Jul 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday

Basic commodities : Major changes in expenditure pattern

From March to June this year, Statistics Mauritius indicates that expenditure on several goods and services has witnessed changes. Most of them are caused due to price changes.

25 Jul 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday

Budget 2015 : Proposals invited

The 2015 Pre-Budget Consultation Exercise is on. The Ministry of Finance and Economic Development invites all stakeholders, including Business and Trade Associations, Professional Bodies, Trade Unions, NGOs, Civil Society Organisations and the public at large to submit their proposals.

25 Jul 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday

Air Mauritius renews its fleet

Air Mauritius on Wednesday announced its decision to replace its existing fleet of A340-300s with six new generation Airbus A350-900 aircraft.

18 Jul 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday

Currimjee Jeewanjee acquires Millicom’s shares in Emtel

Currimjee Jeewanjee & Co Ltd will purchase the fifty per cent shareholding held by Millicom International Cellular S.A. in Emtel Ltd. Currimjee will thus consolidate its shareholding in Emtel as part of its strategy to further reinforce its position in the telecommunications and media sectors in Mauritius.

18 Jul 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday

Dr Rashid Beebeejaun in Parliament : “No blackout risk”

The National Assembly resumes its activities on Tuesday 22 July at 11.30 a.m, after it was adjourned on 11 July following a PNQ from the Leader of the Opposition addressed to the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Energy and Public Utilities on Electricity, following an assessment made by the African…

18 Jul 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday

Israeli attacks on Gaza, Palestine : Freeze relations with Israel, demands LALIT

LALIT party and pressure group has written officially to Dr. Arvin Boolell, Minister of Foreign Affairs, on the current situation in Gaza, Palestine. News on Sunday reproduces the letter below.

18 Jul 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday

Palestine genocide shocks our youngsters

Remarkably, the dreadful situation in Gaza has awakened the world as a whole. Citizens in different countries like England, Sweden, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium and France have marched in protest against the injustice prevailing in Gaza. Mauritius has not been spared by this solidarity trend.

18 Jul 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday

Dr Jack Keel and Mr Hiding : School for scandal

18 Jul 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday