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Gandhi Was a Stamp Collector

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 10:18:42 GMT

News On Sunday , Port-Louis, Mauritius reports Mahatma Gandhi was a stamp collector.

Frenchman out of Africa awarded Nobel

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 09:35:27 GMT

Jean-Marie Gustave Le Clezio, author of 'poetic adventure' Jean-Marie Gustave Le Clezio, whose vast world travels form the poetic and descriptive backdrop for his body of work, yesterday won the Nobel Prize for ...

Former Ambassadors = Anti-Obama

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 09:22:27 GMT

Former Ambassadors = Anti-Obama by J. Grant Swank, Jr. Over one hundred former American ambassadors endorse John McCain and Sarah Palin.

Mauritius PM on Singapore official visit from today

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 09:07:41 GMT

Singapore, Oct 8: Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam will make an official visit to Singapore from today, and join some 600 Indian delegates at the Global Indian Diaspora conference over the ...

Mauritius Private Equity Fund Eyes African Opportunities

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 09:02:19 GMT

MAURITIUS-domiciled Aureos Capital, a private equity fund manager, says its new fund, which raised $253,5m last month, seeks to tap "superior risk-adjusted returns" in Africa.

Mauritius gov't sets up fund to bridge digital divide

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 21:47:07 GMT

Mauritius gov't sets up fund to bridge digital divide By: Patrick Hilbert - IDG New A Authorities hope US$2.5 million fund will help provide poor with better Internet access PORT LOUIS, MAURITIUS - The ...

The soneva fushi philosophy by nicholas rainer

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 10:45:44 GMT

Thanks to the 700 million people who travel yearly, the world tourism industry rakes in a staggering $2.4 billion daily! And an increasing number of these are demanding greater environ-mental accountability from their service providers.

100-Plus Former Ambassadors Endorse McCain

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 04:18:03 GMT

More than 100 former American ambassadors are endorsing John McCain and Sarah Palin for president and vice president.

UNESCO begins debate on endangered languages

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:08:23 GMT

T HE on-going 180th session of the Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation enters critical stage this week, with the thematic debate on protecting indigenous and ...

Mauritian President presents at Chinese National Day celebration

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:29:59 GMT

Mauritian President Anerood Jugnauth, Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam and other senior government officials joined the Chinese community in the Indian Ocean island country to celebrate the 59th ...

Mauritius: The Long Battle for Dignity and Justice

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 10:54:12 GMT

On 12 December 1946 Sookdeo Bissoondoyal organized a procession of bullock carts in the streets of Port Louis to protest against the arrival of white South African tourists. It was his way of drawing the attention of the public to the policy of apartheid, which most Mauritians had not even heard of at that time. He was arrested and prosecuted.

Jugnauth re-elected Mauritius president

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 09:21:51 GMT

LOUIS: Mauritius President Sir Anerood Jugnauth, the ceremonial head of state, was re-elected Friday for a five-year term.

Matches Made in Polls

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:06:32 GMT

�Business Magazine� published the latest political survey in its issue, yesterday. The results show that Navin Ramgoolam is still a step ahead but that he might need some help to stay there. Will he get it?

I Want to Be a Minister

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:40:21 GMT

I'm highly amused by the rhetoric that ministers and MPs repeat ad infinitum - "appointing ministers is the prerogative of the Prime minister". Of course, they only pay lip service to it and we all know this but it's still funny to see them put on a serious expression on their faces as they try to convince whoever they are talking to, that they mean every word of this empty expression.

Mauritius: Is Mauritius Ready in The Race to Reap the Growing Islamic Capital Market?

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 14:23:29 GMT

The 2nd International Islamic Financial Market in Bahrain. Mauritius should focus on its infrastructure and human resources to keep pace.

Southern Africa: Doing Business and Trade in Sadc

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 14:09:53 GMT

The World Bank's Doing Business Report 2009 shows Mauritius has gained 5 places in the global rankings on overall ease of doing business, climbing up to 24th out of 181 countries. This result is excellent but trade in the regional community still needs to be boosted.

Mauritius: Women Still Seeking the Political Kingdom

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 06:42:53 GMT

Mauritius -- along with Botswana, Malawi and Madagascar -- did not sign the Gender Protocol at the Southern African Development Community (SADC) summit in August. While the island nation has made some recent progress in political representation of women at the level of Parliament, much remains to be done to allow women to enjoy their full rights in the political arena.

Mauritius: Building a Green Generation

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 14:50:43 GMT

The project "Mauritius, sustainable island" will only come to fruition if younger generations commit right now to work towards it in their daily lives. Some are taking up the challenge... elders could give a real helping hand. Students of Sir Leckraz Teelock SSS have built a wind turbine capable of generating electricity to light 100 electric bulbs.

Mauritius: The Rivals Sign Power-Sharing Deal

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 14:00:05 GMT

Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe signed a power-sharing agreement with opposition rival Morgan Tsvangirai yesterday, relinquishing some of his powers for the first time in nearly three decades of iron rule.

Social

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 11:10:46 GMT

Immigration officials in Zimbabwe said on Wednesday th ey had deported 30 foreign nationals suspected of smuggling diamonds from the co u ntry.

Desi 'firangs' in high places

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 11:08:53 GMT

When Anand Satyanand came calling on India this week, it marked a rare chance to see history visibly come full circle.

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Sat, 13 Sep 2008 10:58:25 GMT

Investors on the floor of the Nigerian Stock Exchange Friday placed 12.8 billion naira on 507.56 million shares in 7,295 deals.

Driving from Mauritius Airport - Mahebourg, Mauritius

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:40:13 GMT

The flight from Paris took about 10.5 hours. It arrived in Mauritius at about 6AM.

It's A Crime

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 15:48:41 GMT

The tourist peak season is approaching fast. In order to deal with criminal elements drawn to this manna, the authorities have decided to increase the police presence in tourist hot spots. Tourists are usually greeted at their hotels with a warm smile, a cocktail and a flower necklace.

Jelanka Rayapoulle - first ever Miss Chagos 2008

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 03:42:09 GMT

Port Louis The Chagos Refugees Group in Mauritius on Sunday organised a mini cultural fair at the Chagossian Centre in Pointe-aux-Sables 7 km from the capital Port Louis in order to select, for the first time, ...

Society

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 03:18:24 GMT

A human rights lawyer has noted with concern that no Wes t African state has established a real migration policy and appealed to them to i nvolve civil society and the communities in the management of the ...

The Trouble With Tempests

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 15:05:01 GMT

Fay, Hanna, Gustav and Ike. You could be forgiven for thinking that these names belong to the members a pop foursome. They are, in fact, the names of the four hurricanes that have been holding large swathes of the Caribbean hostage for the past two weeks. A trend seems to be emerging and it is one that should not be taken lightly, especially not by a cyclone-prone island like Mauritius.

Mauritius: Political Party Financing, Corruption and Crime

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 09:13:46 GMT

In the recent days one has been bombarded by reports relating to cases of alleged corruption and the resulting noises in the Legislative Assembly. The one(s) making the noises reminds us of Shakespeare's poor player "That struts and frets his hour upon the stage / and then is heard no more..." and the speeches are reminiscent of the "tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, / signifying nothing." (Macbeth)

South Africa, Mauritius Out of Junior Africa Tourney

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 06:37:16 GMT

South Africa and Mauritius have pulled out of the Africa junior women's volleyball championship, which starts on Monday at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani.

Social

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 02:57:50 GMT

Families on the outskirts of Cairo were in tears on Saturd ay after massive rocks from the towering Muqattam hills fell upon their homes, l e aving at least 24 people dead with fears of others in the rubble.

Agriculture

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 02:40:04 GMT

Barely two weeks to the harvesting of crops in Nigeria's north eastern Borno State, swarms of Quelea birds have destroyed 364 hectares o f millet and sorghum farms in three local government areas of the state.

Agriculture

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 02:20:33 GMT

The former Malian minister of rural development, Mr. Modi bo Tiemoko Traore, was appointed general assistant manager in charge of th e department of agriculture and consumers' protection of the United Nations' ...

Mauritius: The Police go To Crime-Solving School

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:41:53 GMT

�L'express� had the rare privilege of gaining access to the Very Important People Supporting Unit's headquarters. Five specialists from Staffordshire University are here on invitation of the PMO to train the police in forensic science.

Paradise Lost

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:31:35 GMT

Mark Twain's now famous quote linking Mauritius to paradise now sounds like a bitter remembrance of what our fledgling democracy used to be. The state of moral decay that is gangrening our nation leads us to one conclusion; our motherland deserves a better class of leaders.

Stars for Country Tour

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 10:42:01 GMT

Taifa Stars board a Port Louis bound flight today for a return leg tie of the 2010 African Nations/World Cup formality qualifier tie against Mauritius to be played in Curepipe on Saturday. Stars have already been shown the exit door of the qualifiers after poor show and now seek pride in Saturday's clash rather than qualifying.

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Tue, 02 Sep 2008 01:54:10 GMT

Ghana's economy is vulnerabl e and open to the vagaries of external factors despite systematic growth since 2001, a state-owned research in s titution said on Monday.

Environment

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:28:02 GMT

A number of African countries attending the climate talks here have demanded billions in compensation from rich countries for the impacts o f global warming.

Mauritius: A Critical Review of Central Bank's Guidelines for Institutions in Islamic Banking Services Finance

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:37:25 GMT

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.

Mauritius: PRB's Recommendation for Higher Pay

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:02:52 GMT

There is a new dispensation regarding secondary school life, which has taken effect as from Monday 11th August.

use of creole as a teaching medium makes its way

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:02:51 GMT

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.

Mauritius Diary

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 10:37:00 GMT

Mauritius Diary by Anvar Alikhan Sega Is Sweet We tend to think of Mauritius as an extension of the Indian subcontinent.

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Thu, 21 Aug 2008 03:36:33 GMT

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 ...

The Mafia and Corruption

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:10:02 GMT

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.

"we have very little option than to raise the cash reserve ratio"

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:31:49 GMT

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.

The Butterfly Effect

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:52:33 GMT

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.

Late deals

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 10:58:18 GMT

Two nights at Thorpe Park in Chertsey, near London, costs from 293 for a family of four from 23 August.