News Mauritius
New Year Resolution
In just a few days, we will step into a new year. Many of us will start 2015 afresh with special resolutions. A few persons have gladly agreed to share theirs with readers of News On Sunday.
25 Dec 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Weather forecast – Mamade Beebeejaun : Intense cyclone and mini tornado expected in January 2015
“Summer has been very active since the beginning of November where we have exceeded the average of rain by 109 percent and by 125 percent for this period of December.
25 Dec 2014, 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
2015 under the new Government : Optimism round the corner
After almost 10 years, a new Government has taken the reigns of the country. 2015 will thus be a year full of expectations, with the population pining high hopes on good governance, more transparency, meritocracy, increased employment, and better standard of living. News on Sunday talks to three political and…
25 Dec 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Dr Jack Keel and Mr Hiding : A nation of spendthrifts?
DR JACK KEEL: Have you completed your Christmas shopping?MR HIDING: I don’t understand. What do you mean by Christmas shopping?
25 Dec 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Backstage Awards 2014
Friday night 19th December was buzzing at Backstage Lounge Bar at Hennessy Park Hotel in Ebène Cybercity. The iconic bar organized for the very first time an award ceremony rewarding one of four outstanding talents in 8 categories, namely Make-up & Hair Artist, Photographer / Videographer, Model, Fashion Designer, Live…
25 Dec 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
First New Year as MPs
New Year is approaching and each family has its own unique way of celebration. Last year, most of our newly elected MPs were just normal citizens celebrating New Year with their families. News On Sunday interviewed some of them to find out how this New Year will be.
25 Dec 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Posh New Year Celebrations : Travelling and Cruising
Thousands of Mauritians are travelling during this season to celebrate St Sylvestre away from the island. Either in a foreign land or on cruises, these people will be spending a lot of money to break free from the traditional way that we are accustomed to welcoming the New Year.
25 Dec 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
A special budget of Rs 10 Billion : Making Mauritius an Entrepreneurial Island
Now that the new government is in place, everyone is waiting for the 2015 Budget which will be presented early next year. The new Minister of Finance Vishnu Lutchmeenaraidoo has already provided glimpses of what to expect in this annual exercise. Here are some of the main highlights:
25 Dec 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
SAJ declares war on fraud
The Labour Government has been relegated to the past, but the new Prime Minister of Mauritius does not intend to leave loose ends. As promised, Sir Anerood Jugnauth has asked to reopen ‘suspicious cases’ and to investigate possible corruption. In this regard, a committee was set up on the very…
19 Dec 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Youngsters more active than ever on social platforms
The year 2014 has been marked by a wider presence of political parties and alliances on social platforms. Youngsters – voters and non-voters- have been more active than ever in participating in those vitrual communities.
19 Dec 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
SAJ’s Cabinet : 12 first time ministers
Mauritius has a new Cabinet of 25. It comprises 24 ministers presided by the Prime Minister, Sir Anerood Jugnauth, one Deputy Prime Minister, Xavier-Luc Duval and two Vice-Prime Ministers, Showkutally Soodhun and Ivan Collendavelloo. The Cabinet will also have a dose of new blood. We give the floor to the…
19 Dec 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Corporate gifts : From option to priority
At the end of the year, many companies show their appreciation and gratitude towards customers and their employees by entertaining them with special dinners or other fun and festive celebrations of the season. However, nowadays, offering a gift has also become part of the tradition. Chocolates, wines, pens, umbrella, t-shirts...These…
19 Dec 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Temple Group prays for community engagement
A Temple Group recently incorporated the Association de Parents d’Enfants Inadaptés de l’Ile Maurice (APEIM) into its CSR program by lending them a helping hand with the relocation of their Port-Louis vocational centre.
19 Dec 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Trou Aux Biches hotel wins Agoda Award again
After 2012, the Trou aux Biches Resort & Spa has once again received the “Gold Circle Award” by Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site. Pierre Honné, the Regional Manager Hotels – Africa & Indian Ocean of this traveller review site and online booking platform, was present at a dinner held…
19 Dec 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Dr Jack Keel and Mr Hiding : The hand of God
DR JACK KEEL: The elections have come…MR HIDING: …and gone.
19 Dec 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Constituency No. 9 : Raj Dayal dethrones ‘King of the East’
Since 1991, Anil Bachoo has been reigning in Constituency No 9 where he always topped the list. He is referred to as the King of the East. Electoral trends indicated he was in for another victory but Alliance Lepep has made a major breakthrough.
12 Dec 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Constituency No. 7 : SAJ becomes Prime Minister at 84
All eyes were glued on this constituency because after 14 years, Sir Anerood Jugnauth (SAJ) made his comeback to active politics. The three candidates Alliance Lepep, Sir Anerood Jugnauth, Vishnu Lutchmeenaraidoo and Satyaprakashsing Rutnah have not only been elected, but there is also a huge gap between the third and…
12 Dec 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Sir Anerood Jugnauth : “We will keep our promises”
Sir Anerood Jugnauth, leader of Alliance Lepep, on Thursday night reassured the population that his team will keep all electoral promises after it was clear that the alliance has won the general elections with a large majority.
12 Dec 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Constituency No. 1 : Woman candidate conquers last MMM Port-Louis stronghold
This MMM stronghold since 1976 has been conquered for the first time by opponents. Alliance Lepep won two seats, while Veda Baloomoody managed to save the honour of the Labour-MMM alliance by coming third. New comer Danielle Selvon has indeed created a surprise by ranking second! Patrice Kersley Armance is…
12 Dec 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday