News Mauritius
MMM meets in conclave
The Mouvement Militant Mauricien, (MMM), celebrating its 45 years of existence this year, goes through a crucial period of its history next week, on 8 February, with a national meeting of delegates coming from 537 party committees, forming its base island-wise, in order to elect 30 members for its central…
30 Jan 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
Dr Jack Keel and Mr Hiding : Re-inventing paradise
DR JACK KEEL: The president of the Republic was particularly bright the other day.MR HIDING: It was one of his finest hours.
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
Nestlé calls for Mauritian nominations for its global CSV prize
Nestlé SA has called on Mauritians to nominate individuals, government bodies, non-governmental organizations, members of the academia and social enterprises for its 2016 Nestlé Creating Shared Value (CSV) Prize. The nominations will see Mauritian nominees compete globally for a Rs. 18 million (CHF 500,000) prize.
30 Jan 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
Giovanni Paul, MD of Liquid : “In ten years time, I will create more jobs for Mauritians”
Passionate about music, design, nature and the sea and having at heart the interest of his employees to unlock their potential, Giovanni Paul, the managing director of Liquid, informs us about the art of designing quality garments. He reveals the concept and philosophy behind the brand name ‘Liquid’.
23 Jan 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
Roches Noires Saga : The noose tightens around Ramgoolam
The enquiry on the Roches Noires affair which started on January 8 2014 progressed further this week. The police wants to know whether Navin Ramgoolam, ex-Prime Minister was in his bungalow in Roches Noires on July 2, 2011. As at now, the presence of businesswoman Nandanee Soornack is confirmed. Other…
23 Jan 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
Indian Navy chief meets PM
The Chief of Naval Staff of the Indian Navy, Admiral R.K. Dhowan paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister, Sir Anerood Jugnauth, on Wednesday at the Treasury Building in Port Louis.
23 Jan 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
Terre Rouge-Verdun closed : Excessive water found under the motorway
During his press conference on Thursday, Nando Bodha revealed that he had no other choice but to close the Terre Rouge-Verdun road completely. “At the start, we were willing to adopt the dual carriage way for movement. But on Wednesday afternoon we noticed that the crack had extended to all…
23 Jan 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
SC 2014: 73.4% students successful
Cohort 2014 of the School Certificate (SC) has registered a pass rate of 73.4%, slightly less than the previous year (74.98%). Profound analysis of the performance of the candidates will be available in the days to come, said Ahmed Jahangeer, the new Officer-in-Charge of the Mauritius Examinations Syndicate (MES). He…
23 Jan 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
Two DCPs arrested and released on bail
It’s with tears in his eyes that former DCP and former head of the National Security Service (NSS), Dev Jokhoo, talked to the press after his provisional release. “I trust my country’s justice and I love my department, I love the police force. I have more than 40 years of…
16 Jan 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
SC results to be posted online
The suspense for the 19,528 SC students will be over on 21 January 2015. This year, the students will be able to check their results online on the website of the Cambridge International Examination (www.cie.org.uk).
16 Jan 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
Roches Noires Saga : Ramgoolam facing risk of arrest
On January 8, police enquiry on the case commonly known as “l’affaire Roches Noires” reopened. Several witnesses have already been heard by the Central CID including the security guards of the “famous” bungalow, two Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), and businessman Rakesh Gooljaury. Former Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam interrogation is…
16 Jan 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
Bansi kept the country hostage
Since Sunday afternoon, Mauritius has been under the threat of intense tropical cyclone Bansi. During Class 2 itself, 12 refuge shelters were opened around the country. Around 1,180 persons including 600 children were in these centres.
16 Jan 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
Betamax-STC contract revisited
The controversial issues regarding Betamax-State Trading Corporation contract was discussed by officers of Betamax and several senior ministers on Wednesday.
16 Jan 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
Dr Jack Keel and Mr Hiding : Baffling barbarism
DR JACK KEEL: The year has started rather badly for France.MR HIDING: Badly and bloodily.
09 Jan 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
Raj Dayal is for a Cleaner, Greener and Safer Mauritius
Mauritius is facing ecological changes that need urgent attention. With a new government under the leadership of Prime Minister Sir Anerood Jugnauth a few weeks ago, the most challenging job of protecting the environment with sustained projects has been allocated to Raj Dayal, Minister of the Environment, National Emergency Centre…
09 Jan 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
Sir Anerood Jugnauth : The Man of the Year : From Zero to Hero
In its end-of-year edition of 1983, Mauritius News (of which I was the editor then) named Sir Anerood Jugnauth QC, Prime Minister of Mauritius, as The Man of The Year. 31 years later, it may be agreed that such an honour may once more be bestowed on Sir Anerood Jugnauth,…
09 Jan 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
Pravasi Bharatiya 2015 : Celebrating the 100 years’ of Gandhi returning home
The 13th edition of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD), India’s annual meeting to connect with its Diaspora, takes place this week at Gandhinagar in Gujarat, from 7 to 9 January 2015. The event has a special significance this year as it takes place in the home state of Shri Narendra…
09 Jan 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
Political Nominees – Ending A necessary evil : Meritocracy must prevail
In Mauritius, parastatal bodies and institutions are mostly presided by people directly appointed by the government in place. These persons are generally close to the political party in power and their nomination as the head of these institutions and as advisors are often considered as a reward for their contribution…
09 Jan 2015, Le Defi News on Sunday
Memories of a journey
The English novelist E.M Foster has written that there are many turns and re-turns in the course of life. Some people undertake a journey back in time. Goorooduth Chuttoo is one of them who took up the challenge to go back to his roots.
25 Dec 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday