The United States Congress has passed a Bill that will enable the sub-Saharan African nation of Mauritius to compete in the global apparel industry by giving it the ability to use third-country fabric in its apparel exports that qualify under AGOA.

Some 4,600 CPE teachers have warned that they will boycott the next CPE examinations if a 25% increase is not made to their  Rs 1,800 invigilation fee, says Vinod Seegum, president of the Government Teachers' Union.

The team will represent Mauritius in Istanbul with their project.

The Crazy Readers Civic Action Team of Port Louis State secondary school won the first prize at the 7th National CATs (Civic Action Teams) Convention 2008 with their project: Upgrading of school library and promoting reading culture through ap­propriate activities and media-tech. They will fly to Turkey to take part in the 11th International Convention on Stu­dents Quality Control Circles from August 26 to 28.

The YGDP is open to final year students from both UoM and UTM.

The Financial Services Commission has launched a Young Graduate Development Programme that will offer graduates an opportunity to gain first hand exposure to the financial services sector.

The impact was so powerful that it badly damaged the plane’s right engine leading to a fire.

A major air tragedy was averted onThursday when Air Mauritius flight MK 745 bound for Mauritius from Delhi was forced to make an emergency landing at the Indira Gandhi International Airport. According to reports, the jet was hit by a large bird at around 2.08 p.m Indian time.

Newraj Burton, Director of the National Computer Board.

“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.

Internet can be risky for children and teenagers.

Around 95.4% children and young people browse the Internet for educational purposes, email, and to chat. Sadly, these young users are at risk of being enticed by antisocial elements.

John Murton, British High Commissioner.

British Authorities intend to reintroduce Visas as entry prerequisites to the United Kingdom for all Mauritian citizens. This follows an increase in the number of illegal immigration cases.

Minister Sheila Bappoo

The Ministry of Social Security will open its new centre for the phy­sically impaired and senior citizens at Pointe aux Sables in August next. Financed by the Luxembourg government, this project comprises the infrastructure and equipment to be used for the centre managed by the Mauritius Arya Sabha.

There is a growing debate on banking and its governance at international, regional and national levels. On this issue, the Governor of the Bank of Mauritius highlights the monetary policy challenges in the region, the financial sector stability and the Exchange rate management with capital flow problems.