“Through the younger generation, we can try to influence society as a whole”


Publié le 8 août 2008 dans News, Mauritius


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.

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The two sides of Subutex


Publié le 6 août 2008 dans News, Mauritius


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".

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Mauritius preparing for more women in 2010 elections


Publié le 6 août 2008 dans News, Mauritius


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.

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The Central Bank should first focus on low and stable inflation”


Publié le 6 août 2008 dans News, Mauritius


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.

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How Better do Rca Schools Fare and Why?


Publié le 5 août 2008 dans News, Mauritius


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.

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Penelope Cruz is the best dressed celebrity of the year


Publié le 5 août 2008 dans News, Mauritius


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.

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HSC Professional - A mix of academic and vocational training


Publié le 5 août 2008 dans News, Mauritius


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".

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Reflective teaching - An innovative paradigm


Publié le 5 août 2008 dans News, Mauritius


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.

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The call of the time


Publié le 31 juillet 2008 dans News, Mauritius


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.

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U.S. House Passes Legislation In Favor of African Exports


Publié le 30 juillet 2008 dans News, Mauritius


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.

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