News Mauritius
Sex trafficking : The reality behind the curtains
Mauritius has always been known for its business opportunities, sandy beaches and sun. However, this so-called paradise island as has hit international headlines for the gruesome business of prostitution. News On Sunday investigates the reality of sex trafficking.
07 Aug 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
Abdul Kalam’s final journey : India bids farewell to the “People’s President”
Amidst chanting of “Vande Mataram” by thousands of people and with full military honours, the remains of former Indian President APJ Abdul Kalam were laid to rest at Peikarumbu in his hometown Rameswaram on Thursday.
31 Jul 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
Recent cracks in Terre Rouge\Verdun link road : The collapse explained
News on Sunday wants to know the reasons behind the cracks and breakup of the recently built Terre Rouge\Verdun link road at a cost of more than a billion rupees and which caused much concern to the general public. In this context, Dr Bhanooduth Lalljee, who holds a PhD in…
31 Jul 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
Hélène Lam Po Tang murder case : Sanjeev Nunkoo found not guilty
Sanjeev Nunkoo was acquitted on Thursday. Accused of complicity in the murder of Hélène Lam Po Tang, he was found not guilty by the jury in criminal court. “The nine jury members unanimously believed in the innocence of Sanjeev Nunkoo,” said his lawyer Rama Valayden, on Radio Plus. “The truth…
31 Jul 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
“High” school : How drugs enter our colleges
“C’est pas bien”, “Diamond”, “Black Mamba” all these exotically named drugs have made their way into our country’s educational system which have literally become “high” schools. News On Sunday investigates how these substances or “synthetic drugs” find their way into school premises.
31 Jul 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
Chaykh Khaled at the CCID
Islamic priest and educator Chaykh Khaled was called to the CCID on Thursday as part of an investigation on a gathering held on Saturday at Al Aqsa mosque in Plaine Verte. The supporters of the cleric protested against the non renewal of the latter’s residence and work permit.
31 Jul 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
Skimming of ATMs : Four Chinese arrested for electronic fraud
Four Chinese citizens are suspected of having fraudulently copied the electronic data of electronic cards of MCB customers by using the ‘skimming’ method. Hu Xiao Mao, Liu Xiao Yong and Zhang Guiping were arrested on Tuesday by the Cyber Crime Unit. They had extended their stay in Mauritius.
31 Jul 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
Economic growth : The productivity conundrum
Mauritius aspires to become a high-income economy within the next decade, according to government intentions. To achieve that salutary goal, numerous projects and measures have been announced such as the Smart Cities project, the upgrading and extension of port and airport facilities, the creation of a ‘Nation of entrepreneurs’, the…
31 Jul 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
CanalSat innovates : Internet, television and telephone
Since Thursday, CanalSat and Emtel launched a “triple play” service. This innovative product provides, with a single subscription, customers access to an internet connection, television channels and a telephone line.
24 Jul 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
Maritime Air Squadron hits 25
The Maritime Air Squadron (MAS) of the National Coast Guard (NCG) based at the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International airport in Plaisance celebrated its 25th anniversary last week. A series of activities were organised to mark the event including a charitable activity at Mère Augustine Home, cleaning of public beach at…
24 Jul 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
Gender Gap index : Mauritius losing out on equality
The latest figures on gender equality have been released this week. Surprisingly, Mauritius dropped eight places on the Global Gender Gap Index (GGI) of the World Economic Forum.
24 Jul 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
Sun Tan enquiry : DPP and ICAC battle it out
The battle opposing the Director of Public Prosectutions (DPP) to the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has reached new heights. The Commission has sworn an affidavit countering the claims laid by the DPP last week, saying it has the power to investigate.
24 Jul 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
Sued for trespassing : Two journalists win their appeal
The Supreme Court overturned the verdict of the Curepipe Court on Thursday. The Court had found the two former journalists of Radio Plus, Deven Anacootee and Irfaad Olitte, guilty of “entering a protected property”. The Curepipe Court had granted them probation against the payment of a surety of Rs 5,000.…
24 Jul 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
Road kills WHY?
Since the beginning of the year, 80 persons have lost their lives in road traffic accidents. What are the causes and who is to be blamed? Drivers, authorities or infrastructures? How to reduce the number of accidents?
24 Jul 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
Support for women and children in distress
Government has doubled funds allocated to the Special Collaborative Programme for Support to Women and Children in Distress with a provision of Rs 34 million for the period July 2015 to June 2016. This is the assurance given by the Minister of Gender Equality, Child Development and Family Welfare, Aurore…
24 Jul 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
No prejudice to development at La Cambuse
A public demonstration was held by a civic society against a hotel construction project at La Cambuse, a coastal region situated in the south of the island.
24 Jul 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
Pension time bomb : Future entitlements under threat
In its recent report, the IMF examines how the state pension bill might be compromised if no major reform is undertaken. It is estimated the share of the population aged 60 years and older in the total population will increase from 13 percent in 2013 to 30 percent in 2050.…
17 Jul 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
Arrest Of DPP BOOLELL cancelled : Legal battle unfolds
Justice Ah Foo Chui Yew Cheong issued a ‘verbal order’ instructing police not to arrest the Director of Public Prosecutions on Thursday morning. The order was issued after a police team was sent to the residence of the DPP at Vacoas, following a complaint lodged against him by Ministers Showkutally…
17 Jul 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
EID SPECIAL : President Ameenah Gurib-Fakim celebrates first Eid as Head of State
Muslims rejoice as they celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr festival this weekend with family and friends. A moment to create ever-lasting memories, Eid will be special this year for the President of the Republic of Mauritius. Dr.(Mrs) Ameenah Gurib-Fakim is celebrating her first Eid as Head of State. News on Sunday gets an…
17 Jul 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
Indian frigate INS Teg in Port Louis
The INS Teg is a stealth frigate of the Indian Navy. It is patrolling the Mauritian exclusive economic zone during its two-month deployment in the South Indian Ocean. It arrives from the Seychelles where its personnel participated in a parade marking the independence of the archipelago.
17 Jul 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday