News Mauritius
New public holiday for Tamils creates a stir
For more than 30 years government resisted to varying lobbies and maintained Cavadee as the one allotted public holiday for Tamils. Sir Anerood Jugnauth has been confronted many times with the demand that Varusha Piruppu be declared a public holiday, but resisted and rather showed an inclination to the more…
26 Jun 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
Betamax freight contract : Former Ministers deny any involvement
After his name was mentioned by the former Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam during his interrogation held on Tuesday on Betamax, Tourism Minister Xavier-Luc Duval stated that there has been much dissent in the former government concerning this contract. “The Cabinet had to establish an inter-ministerial committee to address specific aspects…
26 Jun 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
Finance Minister discusses opportunities with French investors
Finance Minister Vishnu Lutchmeenaraidoo headed a delegation on a five-day investment promotion campaign in France this week. During his mission, he had working sessions with political leaders as well as potential investors for the development of the Smart Cities project, the development of the Port Louis Harbour, the ICT sector…
26 Jun 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
National Spelling Bee Competition : Winners rewarded
The finals of the 14th edition of the National Spelling Bee Competition – organised by the English Speaking Union – took place on Thursday 25th June at the auditorium of the Mauritius Commercial Bank, in St Jean.
26 Jun 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
BAI Saga : A hot potato for the government?
At the beginning of the year, the Bank of Mauritius suspended the banking licence of Bramer Bank, a subsidiary of BAI, following claims of a lack of liquidity at the institution and fears of a run on the bank.
19 Jun 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
Municipal elections : Who will be the next mayors ?
The ruling coalition Alliance Lepep has conquered all five municipal councils. The MMM has faced yet another defeat. The MMSD of Eric Guimbeau came out fifth this time. However, nearly two-thirds of electors abstained. Now, who will be the next mayors?
19 Jun 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
EMTEL Airbox: Unlimited High Speed Internet
Emtel has launched a new service on Tuesday, in the name of Airbox. It is a fixed internet connection broadband particularly for individuals. Emtel has a chosen a Slovenian technology also known as Fibre through the Air (FTAA).
19 Jun 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
Samioullah Lauthan : “The Guru uses strategies deeply rooted in psychology and sociology”
Samioullah Lauthan has been involved in struggling for sects. As someone who works at grassroot level, Samioulla Lauthan says that those who turn to sects are victims of psychological, physical, divorce and debt problems, and those rejected by their family.
19 Jun 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
Air Mauritius records severe losses
“Unfortunately, I have no good news to give, although I wish I could.” It is with these words that the Chairman of Mauritius, Dr Arjoon Shddhoo, greeted journalists at a press meet on Thursday to present the financial results of Air Mauritius for the year ending 31 March 2015.
19 Jun 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
MMM : Bérenger maintained as leader
During a press conference on Wednesday, the MMM leader Paul Bérenger commented on the municipal results. He stated that he has not been discouraged and still believes that the MMM is the strongest party. “Alliance Lepep, regrouping three parties got 54.21 of the votes.
19 Jun 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
Sir Anerood Jugnauth : “I will stay till the end”
In a press conference to review the first six months of his government on Thursday, the Prime Minister Sir Anerood Jugnauth announced that he will stay till the end of his term. “If I’m here today, it is because I have undertaken responsibilities and I will accomplish them unless God…
12 Jun 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
Tackling domestic violence
The Ministry of Gender Equality, Child Development and Family Welfare is calling upon religious bodies to get involved in addressing the problem of gender-based violence (GBV), particularly domestic violence, through the Shared Faith Belief Programme (SFBP).
12 Jun 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
Not easy to extradite Soornack
The lawyer of the businesswoman Nandanee Soornack, Raj Boodhoo, claimed that it will not be easy to extradite his client from Italy. Since the beginning of the year, the CCID has initiated an investigation against Nandanee Soornack.
12 Jun 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
Star Knitwear : What’s next?
This week has been quite decisive for the company Star Knitwear. On Wednesday, the Ministry of Finance Vishnu Lutchmeenaraidoo announced the resumption of the company. “Nobody wants to see 1,600 employees of Star Knitwear lose their jobs. That is why I decided to intervene last Friday,” he said.
12 Jun 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
Organ Transplant : Health Ministry invites public views
The Ministry of Health and Quality of Life is calling for viewpoints from the community at large, NGOs and religious bodies on the Human Tissue (Removal, Preservation and Transplant) Act 2006.
12 Jun 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
Mauritius Duty Free Paradise : Veeren Coomaren entitled to Rs 3.3 million
Golden opportunity for Veeren Coomaren, former director of Human Resources of the Mauritius Duty Free Paradise (MDFP) who resigned on 7th May from his post. He is entitled for a pay of Rs 3.3 million because of his resignation.
12 Jun 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
Kent University to open campus in Mauritius
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the University of Kent, U.K, the Deputy Director Sue Hopkinson announced their intention of opening a new campus in Mauritius. A cocktail party was held at Sofitel Resort on Thursday 22 January.
30 Jan 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
Achieving meaningful change
The Alliance Lepep Government Programme was presented by the President of the Republic Kailash Purryag on Tuesday 27. The new Government in place, elected by universal suffrage on December 10, aims towards ‘Achieving Meaningful Change’. The Sixth National Assembly of Mauritius features Sir Anerood Jugnauth as the new Prime Minister…
30 Jan 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
Government Programme : Positive feedback
On Tuesday, the new Government made public its five-year plan. Its objective is to “Achieve Meaningful Change” through a series of measures which will be implemented with the ultimate aim of producing a second economic miracle. In general, professionals and experts of different sectors show optimism and give us their…
30 Jan 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday