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  Anerood Jugnauth
Anerood Jugnauth (born 1930) is prime minister, defence and interior minister of Mauritius.
Sir Anerood served as prime minister between 1982 and 1995, when he was voted out of office.
Sir Anerood trained and worked in law and took an active role in the 1960s negotiations for independence.
www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/an/Anerood_Jugnauth.html   (86 words)

  
 MSN Encarta - Mauritius
Ousted from the MMM in a power struggle, Jugnauth formed a new party, the Mauritian Socialist Movement, which, in alliance with the MLP, won a parliamentary majority in 1983.
Jugnauth’s coalition was re-elected in 1987 and 1991.
In October 2003 Sir Anerood Jugnauth, who had resigned as prime minister the previous month, assumed the office of president.
uk.encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761574558_5/Mauritius.html   (356 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | Africa | Mauritius PM keeps it in family
As part of the agreement, it was decided that Anerood Jugnauth would serve as prime minister for three years with Paul Berenger as his deputy during that period.
Anerood Jugnauth's announcement marks the end of a colourful chapter in Mauritian politics.
Sir Anerood's brother, Ashoke, is also a senior member of the MSM and minister of health in the present government.
news.bbc.co.uk /2/hi/africa/2934591.stm   (353 words)

  
 Mauritius swears in first non-Indian prime minister
Berenger, 58, took over from Anerood Jugnauth, an ethnic Indian who has held the post of prime minister for most of the past 21 years, under a pact signed between the two men's parties three years ago.
Only agriculture minister Pravind Jugnauth, Anerood's son, who took over the leadership of the MSM party in April from his father, will take on a new role in Berenger's government.
Jugnauth is due to take over the chiefly ceremonial post of president on October 7, replacing the incumbent Karl Offmann.
quickstart.clari.net /qs_se/webnews/wed/bh/Qmauritius-politics.RKAZ_DSU.html   (670 words)

  
 Indian Origin Parliamentarians meet on Jan 10
New Delhi: Mauritian Prime Minister Anerood Jugnauth on January 8 said the conference of the Parliamentarians of Indian Origin would boost ties between India and their countries giving a "new dimension to it".
Jugnauth, who will be the chief guest at the 'Pravasi Bharatiya Divas' was received by Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee and his Cabinet colleagues.
The visit by Jugnauth after a gap of two years will provide another opportunity for both countries to underscore the "special brotherly ties" and consolidate these relations at a time when the two countries are entering a new phase of co-operation in high technology areas.
news.indiainfo.com /2003/01/08/08conference.html   (250 words)

  
 A new government in Mauritius
Jugnauth was Prime M inister for 13 years, after heading his coalition to victory in three consecutive elections in 1983, 1987 and 1991.
Jugnauth, 60, who has once again taken over as Prime Minister, said that the new government's priority would be the restoration of law and order and "combating fraud and corruption".
Jugnauth is an old friend of New Delhi, and his return to power can have no adverse impact on the bilateral relations between Mauritius and India.
www.flonnet.com /fl1720/17200610.htm   (1025 words)

  
 Mauritius prime minister Jugnauth steps down as part of handover deal
PORT LOUIS, Sept 30 (AFP) - Anerood Jugnauth, the long-time prime minister of the prosperous and multicultural Indian Ocean island of Mauritius, stepped down Tuesday in line with a pact to hand over to Paul Berenger, the first non-Indian to hold the office.
Under the pact, the two parties agreed that Jugnauth would serve as prime minister for three years before handing over to Berenger, who would hold the premiership for two years leading up to elections in 2005.
Jugnauth is due to take over the presidency on October 7.
quickstart.clari.net /qs_se/webnews/wed/ax/Qmauritius-politics.R5tI_DSU.html   (207 words)

  
 Prime Minister's Office   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Hon'ble Sir Anerood Jugnauth is the Prime Minister of Mauritius.
Hon'ble Sir Anerood Jugnauth was called to the Bar in London in 1954.
Hon'ble Sir Anerood Jugnauth is honoured with Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards for his continued support to India's causes and concerns and for strengthening India's relationship with Mauritius.
pmindia.nic.in /awardsbody.htm   (2842 words)

  
 Mauritius - Elections 2000 - Sustainable Democracy - SARDC   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Jugnauth, a grandfatherly figure with a shock of white hair is credited with Mauritius' economic boom which grew phenomenally while he was in office from 1982 to 1995 in various alliances, until he was badly defeated by Ramgoolam and Berenger.
Jugnauth, who has a reputation for tough leadership and little interest in the perks of leadership, showed little emotion Tuesday afternoon while his supporters went wild.
His MMM party was defeated in 1983 by Jugnauth's MSF but they re-formed the alliance in 1991 which soon split again.
www.sardc.net /sd/Elections2000/mauritius/mau_victory.html   (840 words)

  
 rediff.com: Use Mauritius as a base for software: Jugnauth
Mauritius Prime Minister Anerood Jugnauth on Saturday asked the Indian companies to use Mauritius as a base for the software development activities, data-hubs, call centres and network management centres.
Pointing out that Mauritius proposed to invest 'heavily' on infrastructure to support the development of the business sector, Jugnauth said that his government provided low corporate tax of 15 per cent, tax-free dividend, free repatriation of profits and exemption of customs duties on equipment and raw materials.
Jugnauth said political and social stability in his country provided an environment conducive for business to grow and develop.
www.rediff.com /money/2001/jan/20maur.htm   (406 words)

  
 SAJEXPO 2003
Sir Anerood Jugnauth's political career started as far back as 1963 when he was elected member for Rivière du Rempart under the Independent Forward Block Banner.
Sir Anerood Jugnauth is rightly referred to as the father of the Mauritian economical miracle.
We seize the opportunity to congratulate Sir Anerood Jugnauth, his team and his family for the legacy he is leaving to the present and future Rising generations.
sajexpo.intnet.mu   (622 words)

  
 afrol News - Your Portal to Africa!
The new socialist Prime Minister, Anerood Jugnauth emphasizes on" re-launching the economy".
The 11 September elections gave a landslide victory for the opposition alliance of Anerood Jugnauth's Militant Socialist Movement and Paul Berenger's Mauritian Militant Movement, winning 54 of the 62 seats in parliament.
The new prime minister, Anerood Jugnauth, said the government's priority would be to give confidence back to local and international investors, and to re-launch the economy.
www.afrol.com /html/News/mas002_new_govt.htm   (303 words)

  
 Incorporation, Incorporation Services, Company Incorporation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Mauritian Prime minister Sir Anerood Jugnauth said Monday that a free zone for information technology comprising of a cybercity and other digital parks would soon be set up in the Indian Ocean Island nation.
Jugnauth was speaking during the opening ceremony of the Information and Communication Week in Port-Louis, which started Monday.
Jugnauth also said he believed if effective measures and actions are taken, the IT sector will help the country to curb the level of unemployment and open new avenues for school leavers.
www.companiesinc.com /cinewsletter/november2000/story1164.asp   (346 words)

  
 Indiainfo.com -> News -> Business -> Mauritius PM urges Indian business to use liberal trade regime
Chennai: Mauritius Prime Minister Sir Anerood Jugnauth Saturday said Indian investors should take advantage of the liberal trade facilities of his island nation as a springboard for south and east African markets and use them as a gateway to European and American markets.
Jugnauth arrived in India January 15, and wrapped up the last leg of his tour with a two-day visit to Chennai beginning Friday evening.
Jugnauth and his team also visited the TIDEL Park, Asia's biggest software technology park in Chennai.
news.indiainfo.com /business/2001/01/20/20mauritius.html   (399 words)

  
 Mauritius Magic - Travel Packages and Safaris with Mauritius and Seychelles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
In June 1982, Sir Anerood Jugnauth became prime minister of Mauritius.
Anerood Jugnauth was born on March 29, 1930.
Sir Jugnauth was knighted commander of the most distinguished order of St. Michael and St. George in July 1988.
www.mauritiusmagic.com /gen_govt.htm   (588 words)

  
 Mauritius Special Report
The new team of Paul Béranger and the present prime minister, Anerood Jugnauth, was previously in power in the 1980s, and was the architect of the country's boom.
Jugnauth also announced the launch of an official body to promote the IT sector in Mauritius as a major centre for foreign businesses.
In view of the importance of the project, Prime Minister Anerood Jugnauth himself is chairing a Ministerial Committee to spearhead the development of ICT in Mauritius.
www.lowtax.net /lowtax/html/jmuspecA.html   (6175 words)

  
 Mauritius
Berenger and the previous prime minister, Anerood Jugnauth, formed a coalition during Sept. 2000 elections.
Under their agreement, Jugnauth served as prime minister for three years and Berenger assumed the prime ministership for the remaining two years of the term.
Jugnauth then became president in 2003, and in July 2005, Navin Ramgoolam, prime minister from 1995 to 2000, again assumed that office.
www.factmonster.com /ipka/A0107775.html   (734 words)

  
 l'express
President or The President of The Republic or the Right Honourable Sir Anerood Jugnauth, G.C.S.K., K.C.M.G, Q.C., President of The Republic, as the case may be.
It was on the occasion of the prize-giving ceremony and the presentation of the Hindi Samman on 29th October 2003 that I first raised the issue.
It must have been a most unkind blow to Sir Anerood who was entitled to be addressed as Honourable Member of Parliament ever since he was elected in 1963-1967, 1976-1995, and 2000-2003, that is for roughly 26 years.
www.lexpress.mu /display_article_sup.php?news_id=12676   (1066 words)

  
 The Head Heeb: Clashing constitutions
In this case, President Anerood Jugnauth had his counter list.
In the four weeks since the election, Jugnauth has staked out a role as "the president of the Opposition," using his hitherto unexercised formal powers to put obstacles in the new government's way.
Thus far, the deadlock shows no signs of ending; the government doesn't have the troops to remove Jugnauth, and the president is standing firm.
headheeb.blogmosis.com /archives/028986.html   (437 words)

  
 September 2000 - SADC TODAY - Editorial - SARDC   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Indeed the same alliance brought Jugnauth to power in 1991 when he served as prime minister for 13 years until 1995, but without Berenger who split early on and went into opposition.
Days after parliament was dissolved on August 10, their two parties signed up for another alliance whereby Jugnauth would become prime minister, the most powerful position in government, for three years.
By that time Jugnauth would retire as prime minister, to be elected president by the House of Assembly, and Berenger would at last hold the job he has coveted most in more than 30 years in politics, and become prime minister for the remaining two years of the government’s life.
www.sardc.net /editorial/sadctoday/v4-1-09-2000/v4-1-09-2000-12.htm   (944 words)

  
 Mauritius News
President Sir Anerood Jugnauth and Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam are not on speaking terms, though the country keeps on running smoothly.
Sir A. Jugnauth’s insistence to stay is rather unexpected as it was thought that his departure would take place soon following the decisive victory of the Labour-led Alliance on July 4 to allow the new PM to run the country without any impediment.
But this bloc is the very coalition which was led by Sir Anerood himself as PM from 2000 to 2003 when he was elevated to the Presidency.
www.mauritiusnews.co.uk /FrontPage.asp?PageID=369&SectionID=32   (779 words)

  
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Despite its history of European colonialism, two-thirds of the population is of Indian extraction, descendants of contract workers who were brought in to work the plantations after the abolition of slavery in 1835.
A white Mauritian of French descent, Paul Berenger became the island's first non-Hindu prime minister in September 2003, succeeding Sir Anerood Jugnauth.
His premiership was decided under the terms of a power-transfer deal signed by the island's main parties - led by Mr.
www.greatestcities.com /users/cbray5003/228283.html?mode=reply   (1562 words)

  
 General News of Wednesday, 30 June 2004
President Kufuor met Sir Anerood accompanied by his wife, Lady Sarojini Revi Jugnauth, on the gangway of the British Airways plane.
Sir Anerood said this was his first visit to Ghana and expressed appreciation to the Government for the visit to participate in the 44th anniversary celebrations of Ghana's Republican status.
He said Ghana and Mauritius were democratic countries that shared many things in common that could be enhanced for the socio-economic development of their people.
www.ghanaweb.com /GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/artikel.php?ID=60762   (346 words)

  
 Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs
Sir Anerood Jugnauth is leader of the Mouvement Socialiste Militant.
He was re-elected at the general election held in 1976 and served as Leader of the Opposition from December 1976 to June 1982.
In 1982 Sir Anerood Jugnauth became the Prime Minister in a dramatic election in which his radical left-wing alliance won every single seat in Legislative Assembly.
moia.gov.in /showsublink.asp?sublinkid=251   (1881 words)

  
 Anerood Jugnauth: bio and encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The Right Honourable Sir Anerood Jugnauth (अनिरुद्घ जगन्नाथ) (born March 29, 1930) is president and former prime minister, defence and interior minister of Mauritius (Mauritius: A parliamentary state on the island of Mauritius).
His alliance partner, Paul Bérenger (Paul Bérenger: more facts about this subject), of the Militant Movement, took over the post after serving as deputy for three years.
Sir Anerood trained and worked in law and took an active role in the 1960s (1960s: The decade from 1960 to 1969) negotiations for independence.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /reference/anerood_jugnauth   (118 words)

  
 www.ghanaweb.com: General News of Thursday, 1 July 2004   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Akosombo (E/R), July 1, GNA- The visiting Prime Minister and Head of Government of the Island of Mauritius, Sir Anerood Jugnauth, and his wife, Lady Sarojini Revi Jugnauth on Thursday paid a familiarisation tour of the Akosombo Hydro-electric power station at Akosombo in the Eastern Region as part of his four-day official visit to Ghana.
Also on the tour was the former Nigerian President General Ibrahim Gbadamosi Babangida both of whom, were invited by the Government to participate in the 44th anniversary celebration of Ghana's Republican status.
Both Sir Anerood and President Babangida would participate in a State Dinner in honour of Senior Citizens of Ghana at the State House in Accra tonight.
www.ghanaweb.com /GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/printnews.php?ID=60834   (278 words)

  
 Joint Declaration
Sir Anerood Jugnauth, Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius, accompanied by his wife Lady Sarojini Jugnauth, paid a State visit to India from 15 January to 24 January 2001.
During the visit, the Prime Minister of Mauritius was accorded a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapathi Bhavan on 16 January.
The visit of Prime Minister of Mauritius and his delegation was in keeping with the spirit of the long-standing special relations that exist between India and Mauritius.
meaindia.nic.in /speech/2001/01/23spc01.htm   (972 words)

  
 Washington File
Speaking at a December 10 joint press availability with Prime Minister Anerood Jugnauth at Government House in Port Louis, Albright said they had discussed trade and how that island nation can prosper under the African Growth and Opportunity Act.
PRIME MINISTER JUGNAUTH: On behalf of the government and the people of Mauritius, it is a singular privilege for me to welcome Mrs.
PRIME MINISTER JUGNAUTH: Well, Mauritius is a member of many organizations: OAU, Nonaligned, and we'll be there as a representative of countries of Africa.
www.usembassy-israel.org.il /publish/mobile/africa/6.html   (1973 words)

  
 rediff.com: The Money Interview / Prime Minister of Mauritius Sir Anerood Jugnauth
is sensational rise to the political pinnacle in Mauritius for the first time in 1982, his aggressive approach to government- and party-formation, his sustained efforts at shoring up the economy through global lobbying and regional deal-making, have earned Prime Minister Sir Anerood Jugnauth the nickname of 'Mauritian Juggernaut'.
Sure enough, Sir Anerood, 70, sought to live up to that image during his first-ever state visit to India, also the first one by the head of the Mauritian government after the infamous Sensex meltdown of April 4, 2000.
In an interview with Associate Editor Y Siva Sankar, Sir Anerood explained how economic and corporate co-operation between India and Mauritius can help entrepreneurs to generate more wealth and spread prosperity in the region.
www.rediff.com /money/2001/jan/24jugnut.htm   (1156 words)

  
 Policy Texts: comesa-1   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The Chairman of the Authority, Honourable Sir Anerood Jugnauth, Prime Minister of the Republic
Zambia, for the warm and fraternal hospitality extended to all the delegations.
Jugnauth therefore, urged the member States that have not yet reduced their tariffs to zero to do
esa.un.org /ffd/policydb/PolicyTexts/COMESA-1.htm   (1461 words)

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