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EnvironmentA number of African countries attending the climate talks here have demanded billions in compensation from rich countries for the impacts o f global warming.
Source : Topix.net | 28-Aug-2008 03:28
Mauritius: A Critical Review of Central Bank's Guidelines for Institutions in Islamic Banking Services Finance
The race to develop an Islamic financing industry through new products, such as shari'ah-compliant hedging instruments, has become the latest focus in the financial sector. «Shari'ah» laws, current practices and proper supervision are highlighted.
Source : AllAfrica | 27-Aug-2008 16:37
Mauritius: PRB's Recommendation for Higher Pay
There is a new dispensation regarding secondary school life, which has taken effect as from Monday 11th August.
Source : AllAfrica | 26-Aug-2008 23:02
use of creole as a teaching medium makes its way
Rejected by many in the beginning, the concept of using our Mother Tongue as a medium of education is slowly but surely overcoming the barriers of scepticism. So far, the tests have already proven to be conclusive.
Source : AllAfrica | 26-Aug-2008 23:02
Mauritius Diary
Mauritius Diary by Anvar Alikhan Sega Is Sweet We tend to think of Mauritius as an extension of the Indian subcontinent.
Source : Topix.net | 23-Aug-2008 12:37
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Kenya's self-exiled anti-graft czar, John Githongo, retu rned home to a heroic welcome by celebrated anti-corruption activists Wednesday a nd appeared paternal in his call for an end to a culture of impunity ...
Source : Topix.net | 21-Aug-2008 05:36
The Mafia and Corruption
Of late, there has been much news about the Mafia and corruption. Not all of Bert Cunningham's disclosures are mere figments of a heated brain. ( ) Organized crime is involved where big money flows such as in horse-racing, drug-trafficking, booming businesses and so on. All those who have read the book, The Mafia Killed President Kennedy, by David E.
Source : AllAfrica | 20-Aug-2008 17:10
"we have very little option than to raise the cash reserve ratio"
Below is the speech delivered by Rundheersing Bheenick, Governor of the Bank of Mauritius, on the occasion of the Re-branding of First City Bank Ltd to Bank One Ltd. He raises issues pertaining to the debate surrounding the recent discussions of the Monetary Policy Committee.
Source : AllAfrica | 20-Aug-2008 16:31
The Butterfly Effect
It's been gaining in popularity in recent times. Climate change has, in effect, been giving credibility to the Butterfly Effect, which posits that a minor change in one part in a system can unleash major changes in another part of the system. This phenomenon is all the more apposite if one adheres to the Gaia hypothesis. This philosophy affirms that the totality of Earth's organisms and their environment act as a "single, self-regulating system". Accordingly, small changes can upset the whole planet.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Aug-2008 18:52
Late deals
Two nights at Thorpe Park in Chertsey, near London, costs from 293 for a family of four from 23 August.
Source : Topix.net | 16-Aug-2008 12:58
Un nouveau réseau social en trois dimensions a été lancé,
This is happening and can only happen in Mauritius, which is fast becoming the laughing stock of the whole world. The two Ramas, namely Valayden and Sithanen, are insulting the intelligence of this population and humiliating the Prime Minister (PM), Navin Ramgoolam. The two Ramas, for reasons best known to them, are making it clear to the world that the PM is very weak and cannot proceed and manage without their support (...).
Source : AllAfrica | 14-Aug-2008 15:13
Uganda: Makerere, Country Sign Pact to Recruit Ugandans
Makerere University's Faculty of Computing and Information Technology (CIT) last week signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Computer Board of Mauritius and the country's investment authority, Invest in Mauritius. The understanding has now concretised the possibility of ferrying over 300 Ugandans to Mauritius for employment.
Source : AllAfrica | 13-Aug-2008 09:20
Mugabe sees Only Little Hurdles to power-Sharing Deal
These discussions were seen as the clearest sign yet that an agreement, which could increase the chances of recovery from economic catastrophe, was within reach.
Source : AllAfrica | 12-Aug-2008 17:09
Mauritius cbank hikes reserve ratio to 6%
Headline inflation has been falling steadily from a peak of 10.7 percent last June to a low of 8.8 percent in May and June this year.
Source : Topix.net | 10-Aug-2008 07:00
Letter? What Letter?
Bijaye Madhou, Director of the Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation (MBC), is a lovely man and I have a lot of time for him. But as much as I like him, I couldn't help but sneer when I read his statement published in yesterday's l'express that "our journalists are well-trained and work in an objective fashion." He also felt the need to stress the fact that he thought, "we are professionals."
Source : AllAfrica | 08-Aug-2008 13:28
Mauritius: "Through the younger generation, we can try to influence society as a whole"
This expert on environmental systems is in Mauritius on the invitation of the National Productivity and Competitiveness Council (NPCC). He tells us about the growing importance of environmental considerations at the government, business and community levels.
Source : AllAfrica | 08-Aug-2008 13:28
Mauritius: The two sides of Subutex
Navin Ramgoolam announced in Parliament yesterday that "Subutex" will soon be reclassified as a dangerous drug despite the "reservations expressed by the World Health Organization".
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Aug-2008 15:00
Mauritius: Mauritius preparing for more women in 2010 elections
The winds of change are blowing across the island of Mauritius, and many men in this traditionally conservative nation are working hand in hand with women to see that the common sense of gender equality prevails.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Aug-2008 14:31
Mauritius: The Central Bank should first focus on low and stable inflation"
The Monetary Policy Committe recently increased the Repo Rate, which some economic operators however disapproved. In this interview, suggestions are made as regards monetary policy.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Aug-2008 14:12
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The East African Community is negotiating a protoc ol on custom union for the region to remove tariffs and taxes attracted by goods in the member states within the next five years, a Kenyan government official ...
Source : Topix.net | 06-Aug-2008 05:19
How Better do Rca Schools Fare and Why?
Traditional belief has it that confessional schools generally outperform state schools. I sincerely wonder whether in matters of discipline, curriculum, pedagogy and assessment there are major differences. And yet much praise has been lavished on the two ZEP schools under BEC authority. The ZEP school in Rodrigues lost 4.2% - a credible 62.7% at CPE in 2006.
Source : AllAfrica | 05-Aug-2008 17:54
Penelope Cruz is the best dressed celebrity of the year
Spanish actress Penelope Cruz is the best dressed celebrity of the year, while Cuban singer Niurka Marcos has earned the dubious title of worst attired, according to a poll by a Spanish magazine.
Source : AllAfrica | 05-Aug-2008 17:29
HSC Professional - A mix of academic and vocational training
After having completed their School Certificate, students who wish to pursue their studies will, as from 2010, be offered a new alternate program called the "Higher School Certificate Professional".
Source : AllAfrica | 05-Aug-2008 17:14
Reflective teaching - An innovative paradigm
Reflective teaching is an innovative paradigm but its benefits have not been fully tapped in Mauritius. Many well-intentioned teachers may be engaged in reflective teaching but not in a methodical way. Today's teachers have to review and evaluate their teaching to gain deeper insight into what happened in the class.
Source : AllAfrica | 05-Aug-2008 17:14
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Hours before the partial closure of the third mainland b ridge in Lagos, the commercial capital of Nigeria, for routine maintenance work, residents are expressing mixed feelings and nursing fears that the ...
Source : Topix.net | 02-Aug-2008 06:45
Health
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says combating AIDS will be a top priority on his first official visit to Mexico, scheduled to begin on 3 August.
Source : Topix.net | 31-Jul-2008 22:04
Mauritius: The call of the time
Government will introduce summer time on 26th October after the Time Bill was voted in Parliament last Tuesday. A decision that irked a few MPs - all for the wrong reasons; let's have a look at the real issues.
Source : AllAfrica | 31-Jul-2008 14:21
Africa: U.S. House Passes Legislation In Favor of African Exports
Rep. Jim McDermott (D-WA) achieved a significant economic victory for African nations last night when the House passed bi-partisan legislation led by Ways and Means Committee Chairman Charles Rangel to make changes to the Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement with the United States.
Source : AllAfrica | 30-Jul-2008 16:21
Mauritius: Fighting Against Impunity
I refer to the article entitled "watch TV and think twice" published on 18 July last in l'express. I have watched the adverts concerning "penalties for the most popular crimes" and consider that they can positively contribute to help address the issue of law and order. Their informative value fills the disproportionate gap between publicity around wrongdoings and sanctions reaped by those who commit them.
Source : AllAfrica | 29-Jul-2008 17:55
Mauritius tax accord signed
PORT LOUIS, Mauritius: The governments of Qatar and Mauritius signed here yesterday an agreement for the avoidance of double taxation and prevention of income tax evasion as well as an annexed protocol.
Source : Topix.net | 29-Jul-2008 02:36
Infotech 2008
"Living the digital world" is the theme chosen for the Infotech 2008 scheduled to be held at the Swami Vivekananda International Convention Centre from August 7 to 10. Some 75,000 Mauritians are expected to visit the salon.
Source : Topix.net | 28-Jul-2008 00:39
Air Mauritius plane catches fire in Delhi, take-off aborted
An Air Mauritius plane with 241 passengers and 11 crew on board aborted take off here Thursday afternoon after the pilot noticed a fire in the undercarriage of the aircraft, airport officials said.
Source : Topix.net | 26-Jul-2008 14:51
Air Mauritius plane catches fire in Delhi
An Air Mauritius plane with 241 passengers and 11 crew on board aborted take off in New Delhi on Thursday afternoon after the pilot noticed a fire in the undercarriage of the aircraft, airport officials said.
Source : Topix.net | 24-Jul-2008 17:00
Not Just a Black-White Struggle !
I am disappointed by the superficial comments made about the situation in Zimbabwe in the local press. I understand the position of Mr Lenoir who sees this as a black-white struggle, though the ambiguous positions of two diplomatic experts and the rush of the Mauritian government to hide behind the skirts of the SADC and President Mbeki of South Africa are far less comprehensible.
Source : AllAfrica | 24-Jul-2008 14:41
Mauritius: "Increasing the population's health increases its wealth"
The medical specialist of the Centre for Disease Control was here for the 4th African Rotavirus Symposium. He elaborates on this little-known pathogen that claims half a million lives yearly and the advances in fighting preventable diseases.
Source : AllAfrica | 23-Jul-2008 14:35
Mauritius: Resolving the food crisis
The Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) has disclosed that the number of hungry people that increased by another 50 million last year is alarming. This is mainly due to the unprecedented food crisis in the entire world. The prices of many essential commodities have risen drastically, leaving many food items out of the reach of low income earners. Both developed and developing countries like Mauritius have been affected. But developing countries have received a 'double blow' in the form of the oil crisis.
Source : AllAfrica | 23-Jul-2008 14:06
The Mauritian economy in the face of a difficult international environment
Soaring food prices and shortages mean that 77m people of Pakistan's 160m population are food insecure, a 28% increase over the past year, according to UN World Food Programme estimates.
Source : AllAfrica | 23-Jul-2008 13:03
Mauritius: Greenback turned red
Darkness loomed around the greenback amid persistent fears over the health of the US financial institutions. These fears were further reinforced by the grim assessment made by the Federal Reserve on the sector.
Source : AllAfrica | 23-Jul-2008 12:48
Society
Displaced people have this week begun returning to their h omes in the north of the Democratic Republic of the Congo with the help of the United Nations refugee agency.
Source : Topix.net | 23-Jul-2008 06:07
Mauritius: The Big Sham
I'm in a squeeze. Sometimes I think that this country's doing pretty good. After all, we lead our African neighbours by quite a big margin in most economic indicators. But then I take a long hard look at the list of ministers that comprise the government. Some are doing a commendable job. Others though are frankly dismal. So glaring are their shortcomings that I needn't mention any names. You know whom I'm talking about.
Source : AllAfrica | 22-Jul-2008 18:46
WTO Doha round - It's not dawn yet!
As from today, 21 July, in Geneva and for the next three to four days Pascal Lamy, Director-General of the WTO and Chairperson of its General Council will put all his skills at play to be able to herald an end to this century's first trade negotiations.
Source : AllAfrica | 22-Jul-2008 18:46
Violence Against Teachers - Parents should not Overreact
During recess, seven or eight years ago, I received a call from the mother of a Form III girl. Her daughter, she complained, had returned home later than usual the previous day. She had learnt that her daughter had dropped at Carnegie Library to research a topic for a project. She was calling to protest. She could not understand how I had allowed a young girl to go the library after school hours when the college already had a well-equipped one.
Source : AllAfrica | 22-Jul-2008 17:39
Fifteen years of achievement
This group of four secondary schools, managed by a body set up in the 1990s, celebrated last Friday at Octave Wiehe auditorium its realizations with low-achievers through a hard journey for recognition.
Source : AllAfrica | 22-Jul-2008 16:38
Nightshift Encouraged in '24-Seven Economy'
In this era of technological progress people should be working less, not more, says Ashok Subron.
Source : AllAfrica | 22-Jul-2008 16:22
Uk Visa from mauritius will be point based
British Authorities intend to reintroduce Visas as entry prerequisites to the United Kingdom for all Mauritian citizens.
Source : Topix.net | 19-Jul-2008 23:19
Being Mauritian and Gay - Reality Check
One of our recent tales revolved around two lesbian lovers who asked police to help them fight their parent's wishes and stay together.
Source : Topix.net | 19-Jul-2008 23:18