News Mauritius
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
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
BAI assets on sale
Many buildings and other assets belonging to the BAI group are up for sale to the highest bidder. The two administrators Mushtaq Oosman and Yogesh Basgeet will proceed to the liquidation of assets in order to raise funds to repay debts, especially the reimbursement of clients of BA Insurance and…
10 Jul 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
Community Service : What does it mean?
Community service is performed by someone or a group of persons for the benefit of the public or its institutions. Performing community service is not the same as volunteering, since it is not always performed on a voluntary basis.
10 Jul 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
LG G4: An ambitious Smartphone
LG & Dragon Electronics last week unveiled the latest LG flagship Smartphone. The new LG G4 is the successor to the LG G3. The LG G4 camera features a unique F1.8 aperture lens which allows 80% more light to hit the image sensor than in the LG G3. The LG…
10 Jul 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
ICAC probes DPP’s estate
The Independent Commission Against Commission is investigating an alleged case of conflict of interest involving the Director of Public Prosecution, Me Satyajit Boolell in a real estate project.
10 Jul 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
Former CEO of MPCB arrested
On Wednesday, the former CEO of Mauritius Post and Cooperative Bank (MPCB) Rajiv Beeharry was arrested for allegedly granting a total of Rs 1.4 billion in loans. Police are specifically interested in the circumstances in which these loans were granted, especially as the guarantees offered by the borrowers were not…
10 Jul 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
Air Mauritius first flight to Chengdu
The first scheduled Air Mauritius flight to Chengdu departed on Monday 6 July at 17h545. Chengdu thus becomes the fourth destination of the airline in China after Hong Kong, Shanghai and Beijing.
10 Jul 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
PM reiterates support to Palestine
The outgoing non-resident Ambassador of the State of Palestine, Dr Nasri Abujaish, paid a courtesy call on Wednesday on the Prime Minister, Sir Anerood Jugnauth, at the Treasury Building in Port Louis, to bid him farewell after having served for three years in Mauritius.
03 Jul 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
Mauritius Toastmasters Club Convention 2015
The Mauritius Toastmasters Clubs Convention was held on Saturday 13 June at Holiday Inn with four clubs participating, namely Port Louis Toastmasters Club, Plateau Toastmasters Club, Financial Toastmasters Club and Aurora Toastmasters Club.
03 Jul 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
India and Mauritius reach consensus on DTA
Mauritius and India have reached consensus in the conclusion of the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) which has been long awaited between the two countries following fruitful discussions yesterday between joint working groups of Mauritius and India.
03 Jul 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
Pravind Jugnauth : “I’m not satisfied, I will appeal”
Many reactions followed the sentencing of Pravind Jugnauth to twelve months imprisonment by the Intermediate Court on Thursday afternoon. The leader of the MSM made a first statement on his conviction while leaving the Court.
03 Jul 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
Pravind Jugnauth takes 12 months suspended sentence : What impact on his future?
The leader of the MSM Pravind Jugnauth has been sentenced to 12 months imprisonment by the Intermediate Court for conflict of interest. What will be the implications of this decision on his future given that he was apparent heir to the post of Prime Minister? This judgement comes as a…
03 Jul 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
Pravind Jugnauth faces either jail or community service
The leader of the MSM Pravind Jugnauth has been sentenced to 12 months imprisonment on Thursday by the Intermediate Court following his trial in the MedPoint case. Magistrates Niroshini Ramsoondar and Azam Neerooa gave lecture of the sentence imposed on Pravind Jugnauth, following the guilty verdict pronounced against him on…
03 Jul 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
Pr Sunjiv Soyjaudah new TEC director
The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) has appointed Sunjiv Soyjaudah, Professor of the University of Mauritius (UoM), as the new director. However, it is Education Minister Leela Devi Dookun who will have to give the final approval to confirm the appointment of a lecturer at the head of the regulatory body…
03 Jul 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
Why was Jugnauth proven guilty ?
The Information and Communication Technology Minister, Pravind Jugnauth, has been found guilty of conflict of interest under the Prevention of Corruption Act (POCA) by the Intermediate Court on Tuesday. In a judgement consisting of some 32 pages, the two Magistrates have found him guilty as charged.
03 Jul 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
Husnoo pledges support to mayors
“Municipalities are here to support and improve the quality of life of citizens. The Ministry of Local Government will provide guidance and help when required.
03 Jul 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
IMF raises flag on pensions
According to International Monetary Fund (IMF) report, despite important past reforms, the ageing population of Mauritius threatens the sustainability of its pension system. The report illustrates that the Mauritius population aging is projected to increase public pension expenditure.
26 Jun 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
Danny Philippe : “Drugs are more prevalent among the youth”
On 26 June, the world will be observing the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking under the theme “Lets Develop-Our Lives-Our Communities-Our Identities-Without Drugs.” Recently, in Mauritius, we have witnessed a huge increase of synthetic drugs abuse among youngsters. Danny Philippe, coordinator of Leads, analyses the current situation.
26 Jun 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
Air Mauritius looks to rebound from disastrous year
An airline which has received several top awards in the past is now almost on its knees. For the year ended 31 March 2015, the group and the company recorded losses of EUR 22.9 million and EUR 23.7 million respectively, compared to profits of EUR 8.5m and EUR 7.3 million…
26 Jun 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday