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 The Hindu : National : Mauritius can benefit from Indian market: Ramgoolam
RENEWING TIES: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh with his Mauritius counterpart, Navinchandra Ramgoolam, and Veena Ramgoolam after a ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday.
NEW DELHI : The Prime Minister of Mauritius, Navinchandra Ramgoolam, on Monday described the framework of the `Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement' (CECPA) between India and Mauritius as a "bold step forward" which will lead to free movement of capital, goods, services and people.
Ramgoolam said his Government was seriously engaged in streamlining investment procedures for which a `Fast Track Committee' under his chairmanship had been set up to ensure that projects are implemented on time.
www.hindu.com /2005/10/25/stories/2005102513461300.htm   (280 words)

  
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Independence was granted in 1968, and Ramgoolam became the first prime minister.
In 1982 a socialist coalition assumed power and Ramgoolam's regime was removed from office.
In 1995, Navinchandra Ramgoolam, son of the former prime minister, came to power after defeating Jugnauth in a landslide.
www.greatestcities.com /users/gikky/12664.html?mode=reply   (323 words)

  
 Politics of Mauritius
Labor's Navinchandra Ramgoolam, son of the country's first prime minister, became prime minister himself.
Ramgoolam dismissed his MMM coalition partners in mid-1997, leaving Labor in power save for several small parties allied with it.
Mauritius became a republic on March 12, 1992.
ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/po/Politics_of_Mauritius.html   (677 words)

  
 The Hindu : Andhra Pradesh / Hyderabad News : Mauritius invites investments in software sector from State
Ramgoolam, who was here on a two-day visit to the City, said his Government was mainly focussing on the IT and service sectors for promoting investments and it would take the help of India in this regard.
Ramgoolam said that his Government had already initiated a dialogue with the previous Government in the State for the development of information technology in Mauritius and the current visit to the city was in continuation of those efforts.
Ramgoolam expressed happiness over the interest shown by the Chief Minister, Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy, whom he met earlier, on the issue of the mutual cooperation between the two countries in IT and tourism sectors.
www.hindu.com /2005/10/27/stories/2005102712170500.htm   (473 words)

  
 Mauritius Travel Information | Lonely Planet Destination Guide
Mauritius was granted independence from Britain on 12 March 1968, and Sir Ramgoolam was elected prime minister, a title he retained for the next 13 years.
It was short-lived, however - Navinchandra Ramgoolam, son of Seewoosagur Ramgoolam, took over as prime minister in July 2005.
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport is near Mahébourg in southeastern Mauritius, on the opposite side of the island from Port Louis.
www.lonelyplanet.com /worldguide/destinations/africa/mauritius?v=print   (1692 words)

  
 Global Health Council - Global Health News from around the World   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Mauritius has 1,174 confirmed cases and 4,177 suspected cases, and authorities say they are awaiting tests after the death of a 33-year-old man last week.
After chairing a national committee comprising of government officials, private sector, local charities and community groups to coordinate efforts to fight the epidemic, Ramgoolam said he expected the number of cases to rise in the coming days.
He said it was essential that the island's 1.2 million people mobilized themselves to help fight the epidemic.
www.globalhealth.org /news/printview-news.php3?id=7200   (199 words)

  
 2005 SADC Summit Communiqué   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
In his address to the opening session of Summit, the outgoing SADC Chairperson, Dr the Honourable Navinchandra Ramgoolam, Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius, congratulated SADC Leaders and citizens on the occasion of the Silver Jubilee celebrations.
Dr Ramgoolam expressed satisfaction on the operationalisation and implementation of the RISDP and SIPO at both the national and regional levels, in particular the development of regional projects, some of which have been submitted to NEPAD for resource mobilisation.
Prime Minister Ramgoolam outlined some of the major milestones during the past year which included the approval of the SADC Principles and Guidelines Governing Democratic Elections in the Region which were immediately effected in Botswana, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia and Zimbabwe.
www.dfa.gov.za /docs/2005/sadc0823.htm   (2946 words)

  
 Policy Texts: comesa-2   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Dr. The Honourable Navinchandra Ramgoolam, Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius,
President of the Republic of Mauritius, and Dr.The Honourable Navinchandra Ramgoolam, the
Navinchandra Ramgoolam, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius.
esa.un.org /ffd/policydb/PolicyTexts/COMESA-2.htm   (2607 words)

  
 Mauritius: Angus Reid Consultants
In 1995, Navinchandra Ramgoolam led the Parti Travailliste (PTr—Mauritius Labour Party) to a victory in the legislative election.
On Jun. 26, Ramgoolam alleged that the current government has been sluggish in developing the country, saying, "The middle class have become poor and the poor are getting poorer.
Prime minister: Navinchandra Ramgoolam - AS The president is elected to a five-year term by the National Assembly.
www.angus-reid.com /tracker/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewItem&itemID=7464   (896 words)

  
 The Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and Industry ------ [ Discover Mauritius ]
The Prime Minister is currently Dr The Hounourable Navinchandra Ramgoolam.
The Labour Party of late Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam, considered to be "The Father of the Nation", formed successive governments since the country's accession to independence in 1968 up to 1982 when the "Mouvement Militant Mauricien/Parti Socialiste Mauricien" (MMM/PSM) coalition won the elections.
Sir Anerood Jugnauth once again acceded to the post in September 2000 and Paul Berenger took over the office of Prime Minister in September 2003.Following the general elections held on the 3rd July 2005, Dr The Hounourable Navinchandra Ramgoolam is once again the Prime Minister of Mauritius.
www.mcci.org /discover.htm   (951 words)

  
 Latest News - Republic of Botswana
GABORONE - The outgoing SADC Chairperson and Prime Minister of Mauritius, Navinchandra Ramgoolam has called on the regional block to investigate causes of under development and look at ways of addressing them.
He said at the SADC summit in Gaborone yesterday that only when the region is aware of the causes of underdevelopment, will they be able to come up with appropriate policies to address them.
Ramgoolam called on the club to consider ways through which initiatives such as the New Partnership for Africas Development (NEPAD) can be used to achieve development for the region.
www.gov.bw /cgi-bin/news.cgi?d=20050818&i=Block_urged_to_find_answers   (409 words)

  
 SADC TODAY   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
A NEW government emerged from parliamentary elections held in Mauritius in July, which were won by the Social Alliance comprising the Mauritius Labour Party and the Mauritian Social Democratic Party.
The alliance won 38 seats in the 70-seat unicameral parliament, enabling the former opposition parties to form the island’s new government led by veteran politician, Navinchandra Ramgoolam, the son of the first prime minister of Mauritius, Sewoosagur Ramgoolam.
They were an example for the SADC region and the world.” In the same breath he resigned his post and announced he would meet with Ramgoolam to hand over his government’s most important dossiers.
www.sardc.net /Editorial/sadctoday/view.asp?vol=187&pubno=v8n3   (577 words)

  
 Business News and Economic News: Top Stories
The visiting Mauritian Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam said that Mauritius would also benefit greatly through the partnership.
Ramgoolam described the agreement as a bold step forward that would lead to free movement of capital, goods, services, and people.
He went on to say that CECPA would be a model for a new type of regional integration and Mauritius could become a stepping stone for Indian industry onto the African continent.
www.globalgoodnews.com /business-news-a.html?art=113032668555339402   (252 words)

  
  ::: High Commission of India - Mauritius :::
Navinchandra Ramgoolam had chosen to come to India for his first bilateral engagement abroad after assumption of office, and pointed out that his own visit to Mauritius earlier in the year was also his first foreign bilateral visit.
During the visit, the Prime Minister of Mauritius held a Banquet in honour of the Prime Minister of India while a lunch was hosted for him by Sir Anerood Jugnauth, the President of the Republic of Mauritius.
The Prime Minister of India received Honourable Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam, Leader of the Opposition, His Lordship the Chief Justice, Honourable Ariranga Pillay and the Honourable Jaya Krishna Cuttaree, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Regional Co-operation.
indiahighcom.intnet.mu /new.htm   (3734 words)

  
 MAURITIAN PRIME MINISTER VISITS SA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Dr Ramgoolam will also meet with Deputy President Mbeki, the Speaker of Parliament, Dr Frene Ginwala, and Archbishop Desmond Tutu of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
On 18 February 1998, Dr and Mrs Ramgoolam will travel to Kwazulu-Natal where they will visit places of historical and cultural interest such as the grave of the late Reverend John Dube and the Phoenix informal settlement.
Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam, who became Prime Minister of Mauritius in 1995, is the son of that country's first Prime Minister, Sir Seewoosaqur Ramgoolam.
www.info.gov.za /speeches/1998/98217_0x6179810558.htm   (372 words)

  
 The Botswana Guardian: Fearless Reporting   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
At its Summit meeting held in Gaborone recently the regional organisation initiated a change of guard both at the secretariat and the governing body.
The Chairmanship of the regional organisation was unanimously passed from Mauritian Prime Minister Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam to Summit host President Festus Mogae who had been the Deputy Chairman of the body since 2004.
Ramgoolam had been heading the organisation since July 2005 after taking over the reigns from former Mauritian Prime Minister Paul Berenger.
www.botswanaguardian.co.bw /167188618911.html   (295 words)

  
 Winne.com - Report on Mauritius, A bridge between Asia and Africa
Presently, Mauritius is putting all its efforts together for another challenge, this time it is on a regional basis.
Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam, actual Prime Minister said recently «Our offshore sector is doing very well and we see to it that this sector adheres itself to strict international norms.
We have existing legislation to protect this particular sector of the economy and this will be reinforced with the Money Laundering Bill.
www.winne.com /mauritius/cr01.html   (573 words)

  
 The Washington Times - Mauritius
An interview with the prime minister of Mauritius, Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam
My government has initiated major second-generation reforms in important sectors - the judiciary, the police, the tax system, health, education and the public utilities and we are beginning to see the results.
We can be a strong, prosperous and modern nation and an example to the world.
www.internationalspecialreports.com /africa/00/mauritius   (1547 words)

  
 Politics in the year 2000 in Mauritius   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
NEW MAURITIAN GOVERNMENT: Dr. Navinchandra RAMGOOLAM (July 3, 2005)
After the election held in the Republic of Mauritius, July 3rd, 2005, the Alliance Sociale was swept into power with a 53.57 percent of votes cast to take all 60 parliamentary seats on the island.
Results of the Election held on December 20, 1995
www.maurinet.com /politic1.html   (88 words)

  
 MAURITIUS: parliamentary elections National Assembly - Assemblée nationale, 2000
General elections had previously been held in December 1995.
On 14 August 2000, Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam dissolved the National Assembly without explanation and called elections, four months before the end of its five-year term.
After a month of campaigning free of violence, some 780,000 voters went to the polls on 11 September 2000 to choose from among 535 candidates representing 43 parties for the 62 seats at stake in Parliament (out of a total of 70 seats).
www.ipu.org /parline-e/reports/arc/2209_00.htm   (273 words)

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