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Freedom of Information : People’s right to know

Freedom of information gives the general public access to data held by government agencies. In many countries, there are constitutional guarantees for the right of access to information, but usually, these are not used if specific support legislation does not exist.

09 May 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday

Electoral reform bill in Parliament before elections

The government will come forward with a bill on electoral reform before the next general elections. This was announced by the Attorney General Satish Faugoo on Thursday morning at the Supreme Court where the “Constitutional Complaint” filed by Rezistans ek Alternativ was called.

09 May 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday

VPM Duval bags another award for outstanding contribution

The Vice-Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Hon. Xavier-Luc Duval received on Monday the Special Commendation Award from the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus of the Georgia General Assembly.

09 May 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday

National Assembly resumes session

The National Assembly resumes its sitting on Tuesday 13 May after it was adjourned on 22 April for the preparation of draft bill on Electoral Reform and week before the preparations of celebrations to mark Labour Day on 1 May.

09 May 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday

Twelve contenders of Miss Reunion in Mauritius

Miss Reunion final 2014 is scheduled for June 27. Accompanied by Aziz Patel and Raissa Boyer of the organising committee of Miss Reunion, the 12 finalists were present on Wednesday at a press conference held at the headquarters of the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority, (MTPA), in Port Louis.

09 May 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday