In a regional meeting held at Plaine Verte on Wednesday, Mouvement Socialiste Mauricien (MSM) leader Pravind Jugnauth criticised the media for not publishing the statement he made when he was questioned by Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) investigators on September 23. “I will annex a copy of my statement in a complaint that I will [...]

Pakistan-born Australian batsman Usman Khawaja today said he was being refused a visa into India for next month’s Champions League Twenty20 tournament because of his country of birth. Khawaja vented his anger on social media site Twitter, saying India’s visa department “need to sort their issues out”. “Refusing to let me travel to India as [...]

An exhibition to showcase the works of Charles Lapicque (1898-1988), a French artist considered one of the masters of modern portrayal, opened at Le Consulat Gallery, Port Louis, on Wednesday. The building previously used to house the French Embassy. The gallery has been taken over by the Caterpal Company, which consists of two associates, namely [...]

The Philippines said on Tue-sday it was aiming to generate half its energy from renewable sources by 2030, in a significant upgrade from current efforts. Energy secretary Rene Almendras released what he described as a “roadmap” to a more sustainable energy future, outlining plans to develop wind, biomass and ocean sources. “The (roadmap) aims to [...]