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11 163 needy children to receive school materials for academic year 2017

11 163 needy children to receive school materials for academic year 2017
Date:December 30, 2016|Domain:Social Security--Education & Training

​GIS – 30 December, 2016: A total of 11 163 needy children from some 6 252 eligible households will benefit from a cash grant allowance under the School Materials Scheme during academic year 2017.   The cash grant is in accordance with the new pov


Minister Husnoo meets newly elected Chairpersons and Vice-Chairpersons of District Councils

Minister Husnoo meets newly elected Chairpersons and Vice-Chairpersons of District Councils
Date:December 30, 2016|Domain:Public Infrastructure

GIS - 30 December, 2016: The Minister of Local Government, Dr Anwar Husnoo, met the newly elected Chairpersons and Vice-Chairpersons of the seven District Councils yesterday in his office in Port Louis. Following his first contact with the differe


Youth and Sports Minister highlights achievements of 2016

Youth and Sports Minister highlights achievements of 2016
Date:December 30, 2016|Domain:Youth & Sports

GIS - 30 December, 2016: The introduction into the National Assembly of the Sports Bill is a major achievement geared towards revamping of the sports sector in Mauritius.  The objective is to facilitate the promotion of sustainable sports developmen


Mauritius, a respected model of peaceful coexistence, says President

Mauritius, a respected model of peaceful coexistence, says President
Date:December 29, 2016|Domain:Judiciary

​GIS – 29 December, 2016: “We live in a country which symbolises a message for the world and is widely respected as a model of peaceful coexistence.  Despite looming difficulties, we have to continue working together and adopt a working philosophy b


Marine Spatial Plan to be elaborated for the Exclusive Economic Zone of Mauritius

Marine Spatial Plan to be elaborated for the Exclusive Economic Zone of Mauritius
Date:December 29, 2016|Domain:Fisheries

​GIS - 29 December, 2016: A Marine Spatial Plan for the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of the Republic of Mauritius will be elaborated in view of the increasing demand for marine space in the EEZ for various purposes, particularly, agriculture, fishe


Government to inculcate a responsible gambling code of conduct, says PM

Government to inculcate a responsible gambling code of conduct, says PM
Date:December 28, 2016|Domain:Economy & Finance

​GIS - 28 December, 2016: The strategy of Government is to inculcate the notion of a responsible gambling code of conduct, in view of the fact that it is very difficult to completely eradicate gambling. The intent is to provide the proper framework


Bagatelle Dam to be completed by June 2017

Bagatelle Dam to be completed by June 2017
Date:December 28, 2016|Domain:Public Utilities

GIS - 28 December, 2016: The impoundment of the Bagatelle dam which started on 22 December 2016 will last till June 2017. In some six months, with favourable rainfall, the Dam will be completely filled and water which is being directed from the Casc


Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers to Chair Integrity Reporting Board

Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers to Chair Integrity Reporting Board
Date:December 27, 2016|Domain:Judiciary

GIS – 27 December 2016: The Integrity Reporting Board was constituted last week, with Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers as Chairperson. The other members are Dr Satyabhooshan Gupt Domah, former Puisne Judge, and Mr Jugdish Dev Phokeer, Permanent Se


Oil Storage Terminal project will propel Mauritius into next phase of development, says PM

Oil Storage Terminal project will propel Mauritius into next phase of development, says PM
Date:December 27, 2016|Domain:Economy & Finance--Business & Industry

GIS - 27 December, 2016: The Mer Rouge Oil Storage Terminal (MOST) project will propel Mauritius into the next phase of development and will contribute to transforming the country into a full-fledged maritime hub in the years to come. The Prime Min


Mauritius holds air service negotiations with 12 countries

Mauritius holds air service negotiations with 12 countries
Date:December 26, 2016|Domain:Tourism --International Relations

GIS – 26 December, 2016: Mauritius had air service negotiations with 12 countries, namely, Brazil, Canada, Cambodia, Côte d’Ivoire, Greece, India, Republic of Korea, Namibia, Poland, the Seychelles, Spain, and United Republic of Tanzania, initialed