The investigation into the heinous crime of Zaliaa Shamigulova, committed by Pooryavirsingh Soondur, continues. On Friday afternoon, traces of blood were found at the crime scene in Curepipe by the Flic-en-Flac CID. During a police exercise, the suspect, Pooryavirsingh Soondur, a computer engineer, was taken to his work site in Curepipe, which he identified as … Read more
The WHO warned on Thursday that other imported cases of MPOX were likely to be detected soon in Europe after the reporting in Sweden of a first case of a more contagious and dangerous variant of this disease which has caused at least 548 deaths since the beginning of the year in the Democratic Republic … Read more
Since the end of the judicial inquiry that had recommended further investigations by the police, the MCIT has been assigned this task. Recommendations to verify certain leads had been advocated by the document of magistrate Vidya Mungroo-Jugurnauth, who had presided over the work at the Moka court. Since then, the MCIT has carried out a … Read more
Absent from the country for five years, Rooplall Beerjeeraz has been in detention since his return to the country on Saturday August 5. He was arrested as soon as he set foot on Mauritian soil. The businessman is facing a provisional charge of overpayment under the Financial Anti Money Laundering Act. On several occasions, his … Read more
Illness will not prevent her from realizing her dream of becoming a singer. Julia Drack, a 19-year-old singer-songwriter who suffers from muscular dystrophy, has recently released her first single titled “Rakont mwa” and is now aiming to launch a full album. Despite her health condition, Julia remains determined to pursue her passion for music. In … Read more
The Kreol Morisien (KM) will be the first subject to be considered by the “National Examinations Board”. This will be under the aegis of the University of Mauritius (UoM), which will act as an “Awarding body”. This is what is provided for by the Education (Amendment) Bill, debated in Parliament on Tuesday afternoon. “This is … Read more
In an open letter to the police, Linion Pep Morisien (LPM) undertakes, if he forms a government, to take measures to improve the treatment of the police. Among the proposed measures are transparency in the exercise of promotions, the transformation of the Special Mobile Force into an exemplary ecological force and the promotion of the … Read more
With the Covid-19 pandemic, schools have not been able to operate as they should. As a result, many students fall behind on their initial study program. In order not to penalize them, amendments have been made to the age criterion. They concern students born between 2000 and 2016. A circular from the Private Secondary Education … Read more
The “regressive mark-up” mechanism will be introduced for eight of the 11 classes of pharmaceutical products. This decision of the Council of Ministers is not unanimous among pharmacists. On the other hand, Xavier-Luc Duval is delighted that his PNQ has borne fruit. There is consternation among pharmacists. They fear the closure of many pharmacies with … Read more
A new vocation seems to be taking shape for the New ENT Hospital. Three new departments could be set up there: a unit for neurovascular diseases, a pediatric intensive care unit and a pediatric surgery unit. The project is currently under study. With a view to decentralizing services, the Ministry of Health is eyeing the … Read more