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Past Events & Archives

 

Past Events / Press Communiques 2007 / 2008     

 

Archives

Re-Opening of the  Black River Gorges National Park's Visitors Centre
Press Brief - Official Launching Ceremony and Exhibition : Blue Bay Park as RAMSAR Site
Visit of the EC Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development
Hon. Boolell satisfied with "Wheat Project"
National Forest Policy
Felling of trees and lopping of branches
Control of African Swine Fever: Enforcement of 'Movement Control Permit' -As from Thursday 21 August 2008 - English version  / Creole version

Invitation for Bids - Supply of Cotton Seed Cake for the manufacture of Animal Feed
Bidding Documents issued on July 2008 for procurement of Cotton Seed Cake for the Manufacture of Animal Feed

Hon. Boolell at maison des Eleveurs - Henrietta 
Hon. Boolell at UOM Seminar - National Dialogue on Food Security 
Government's Pledge to Metayers  
Press Release: Potato-Conference & Exhibition
MSIRI: International Year of Potato
Mesures d'aide aux planteurs - Budget 2008-2009  
Amendments to the Fisheries and Marine Resources Act 2007

Hon. Boolell's Lobby: TUNA earns additional quota         
Hon. Boolell at SAARC Summit - Colombo Sri Lanka           
World Food Day 2008 - Development of an Agri Business Plan   /  & Logo Competition
Hunting Season 2008
Hon. Boolell at Maison des Pêcheurs, Mahebourg     
Hon. Boolell at launching of a consultative National Workshop on Food Security 
Amendments to the Fisheries and Marine Resources Act 2007
Islets Strategic & Management Plans 
Circular - Felling of Trees and Lopping of Branches in Government Compounds 

'Jardin de Porcs' at Richelieu
Hon. Boolell at 'Roselle Fruit Village' Cascavelles 
Circular - Felling of Trees and Lopping of Branches in Government Compounds 
Public Service Excellence Award for Forestry Services

Blueprint for a 'Sustainable Diversified Agri Food Strategy for Mauritius 2008-2015'
Re Opening of the Black River Gorges National Park
Hon. Boolell launches 'Global Gap' Seminar at MSB
Press Conference - First International Agri Business Forum 25-28 September 2008

Hon. Boolell launches 'Global Gap' Seminar at MSB
AGM MCA 26 June 2008, Hon. Boolell's Speech
Brief on 'Fisheries & Marine Resources Act 1998' (Revised)
Small Planters - Press Conference

Hon. Boolell : ACP and ACP-EU Addis Ababa 8-13 June 2008
Hon. Boolell :Setting up of Dairy Farm/Rose Belle
FIT - Empowering Fishermen
Hon. Boolell at MSIRI: Regrouping bridges  technology gap between SE and Planters
Regrouping
Mauritius-Madagascar - MOU signed on Phytosanitary Measures

Vallée D'Osterlog: Hon. Minister Boolell launches 'Inventory of Native Species'  - 
Pictures of Hon. Minister at Opening Ceremony - Vallee D'Osterlog

Mauritius-Madagascar - MOU signed on Phytosanitary Measures
Agreement between the Ministry of Agro Industry & Fisheries and the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation
Maurice-Madagascar phytosanitaire

Lola Flood Rehabilitation Scheme
'Strategic Options in Crop & Livestock' Sector 2007-2015
Invitation to Tender - Consultancy services for the feasibility study regarding the setting up of a Multipurpose Quarantine Treatment Plant Facility for Agricultural Produce

The Hon. Minister proposes more incentives to the planting community
The Hon. Minister Boolell at 'Thon Des Mascareignes'
Re-opening of Black River Gorges National Park
The Hon. Minister Boolell meets planters whose fields have been affected by Torrential Rain
Strategic Options in Crop Diversification and Livestock Sector (2007-2015)
The Hon. Minister Boolell launches 'Planters Awareness Programme' by Control Board and FSC
Launching of Multi Service Centre of SPWF by Hon. Minister Boolell
Fisheries Marine Resource Bill

Sterilization campaign for stray dogs and cats at Vacoas/Phoenix
The Hon. Minister  launches the workshop on the "Development of Management Plans for the Conservation and Management of the Offshore Islets of Mauritius"
The Hon. Minister Boolell - Mozambique Mission Feb 2008

The Hon. Minister signs a historic deal with Mozambique
Mozambique - Hon. Boolell at the First Joint Committee FISHERIES
Citizen-centric Online Services - Ministry of Agro Industry & Fisheries
VRS I & II Updates

54M to 106 planters - Terre Rouge Land Settlement 
L'abattage de porcs reprend le vendredi 25 janvier 2008, a la Mauritius Meat Authority
Peste Porcine Africaine - Mesures d'accompagnement en faveur des eleveurs de porcs
Safety & Security Measures  in relation to Animal Disease Regulations 1958
Tree Planting at Rabindranath Tagore Institute - ILOT

News of the last ten days
Minister Boolell and Mrs. Wiedey meet small planters
Park Management and Conservation - Three American Experts in Mauritius to disseminate their knowledge
National Committee on Avian Flu
Estuaire Terre Rouge - Open to the Public 

Implementation of the Non-Sugar Strategic Plan
Sugar Reforms - The Hon. Minister's meetings with stakeholders
Agreed Terms and Conditions for VRS II and the Closure of Sugar Factories (Blue Print)
Creation of the Pig Farmers Solidarity Fund to help pig-breeders
Fisheries Marine Resource Bill

Workshop on the "Development  of a National Invasive Alien Species Strategy for the Republic of Mauritius
Highlights of the Hon. Minister's Speech at the Award Ceremony by Société Usinière du Sud
World Food Day 2007 at the University of Mauritius
The Hon. Minister's Speech at the Departure Ceremony of the biggest ship built in Mauritius
Emergency measures taken promptly to control and monitor swine fever in Mauritius
African Swine Fever in Mauritius

Government determined to eradicate the African Swine Fever
Measures by Government to help pig-breeders
Elaboration of Strategy to improve availability of potato seeds
Launching of Planter's Privilege Card and New Onion Variety by the Honourable Minister of Agro Industry and Fisheries
The  Speech  of the Dr. the Honourable  A. Boolell, Minister of Agro Industry and Fisheries, at the Opening of the Information Workshop on Agro Industry 2008 - 28 September 2007

  The  Speech  of the Honourable Minister, Dr.  A. Boolell at the Annual Meeting of the Mauritius Sugar Syndicate's Main Committee - 27 September 2007

The opening speech of Dr. the Honourable A. Boolell at the ACP Ministerial Conference on Sugar in Brussels - 14 September 2007
Launching of the Integrated Farming System (IFS) Pilot Project
Dr. the Honourable A. Boolell's Press Conference of 21 September 2007 in view of new sugar regime

Regrouping Project in the North
Speech of the Hon. Minister at the Strategic Options for Crop Diversification and Livestock Sector Workshop
Small Planters' Day at the MSIRI

Minister Arvin Boolell releases strategic plan for crop and livestock sector
Consultative Workshop on 'Strategic Option in Crop & Livestock' Sector 2007-2015
Ministry of Agro Industry to offer Livestock to Richelieu Prison
One day Workshop on the Strategic Options in Crop Diversification and Livestock Sector 2007-2015

Campaign to counter stray dogs problem

Handing Over ceremony at Richelieu Open Prison 
Hon. Minister Arvin Boolell reiterates support to tobacco growers
Research and Development
Second Reading of the Vallée d'Osterlog Endemic Garden Foundation Bill on 30 July 2007 by Hon. Minister Dr. Arvin Boolell
Programme of visit of Hon. Minister Dr. Arvin Boolell to Japan 17-20 July 2007 - Japan International Seafood Expo
Animal Welfare - Inauguration of the Sir Satcam Boolell Animal Hospital in Rose Belle

IFAD Workshop on 'Marine and Agricultural Resources Support' MARS
Launching of FAMIS by Dr. the Hon. Arvin Boolell, Minister of Agro Industry and Fisheries

31st Session of the international Sugar Council
Statement on Sugar at Joint ACP-EU Council of Ministers, 25 May, 2007 - Final
Report on Ministerial Consultations on sugar held on 20 May 2007 at ACP House, Brussels
ACP Council of Ministers and International Sugar Organization (ISO) - Mauritius at the forefront of two very important conferences on sugar

Sugar Sector Reform - European Commission offers 11 million euros for 2006/2007

International Biodiversity Day - Ministry organises Tree Planting Ceremony at SSRBG
Tuna - Renewal of Fishing Agreement with Japan
Sugar Industry Efficiency (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading

ACP Ministerial Conference - Arvin Boolell in Fiji from 30 April to 04 May

Conservation and propagation of rare endemic plants that were almost extinct

Regrouping Facilities extended to planters owning up to 25 hectares

India-Africa Agrifood Summit - Minister Arvin Boolell in New Delhi on 7-8 March 2007

Protection of Bee Colonies                                                       

The setting up of a Fish Auction Market at the Trou Fanfaron Fishing Port and The culture of Sea Bream in Floating Cages
30th Session of IFAD Governing Council - Minister Arvin Boolell in Rome on 12-15 February 2007
Interactive meeting with students at the University of Mauritius - Minister Arvin Boolell shares his optimism about the future of the agricultural sector

Sugar industry reforms - Minister Arvin Boolell urges small planters of the Northern region to regroup
Democratization of the economy - Over 800 beneficiaries of agricultural land
40 Years of AMB

Case presentation by Minister Boolell at ISO (London)
Cooperation in the fisheries sector - Minister Arvin Boolell in Japan from the 6 to 12 November 2006
Export of fish and fishery products to the EU
Agricultural Water Management (AWM) - Minister Arvin Boolell launches workshop
Fisheries - Minister Arvin Boolell in Seychelles for 3rd Regional Ministerial Conference
Minister Arvin Boolell inaugurates new livestock feed factory in Riche Terre
The Sugar Planters Mechanical Pool Corporation (SPMPC) acquires 33 new machines

 

Past Events 2006

 

Past Events - Livestock

Avian Flu - Strategies adopted by Mauritius

Operation Avian Flu 

Simulation Exercise to test our emergency preparedness to respond to an outbreak of HPAI

  Archives- Interviews

Interview of Dr. the Hon. Arvin Boolell, L'EXPRESS, Wednesday 10 May 2006

Interview of Dr. the Hon. Arvin Boolell, MAURITIUS TIMES, Friday 28 April 2006

 

Archives-  Press Communiqué
Food Security
Minister A. Boolell meets representatives of planters this Wednesday
Invitation for Public Comments - Round Island Management Plan
Drawing/Painting Competition  - World Wetlands Day 2008
Essay Competition  -  World Wetlands Day 2008

Launching of Scholarship Schemes and Planters' Priviledge Card by Dr. the Hon. Arvin Boolell  - 01 October 2007
Communique du Comite National sur la grippe aviaire (French and Creole versions)

Re-opening of Black River Gorges National Park

Pêche à la senne

Temporary closure of  SSR Botanical Garden

Lutte    contre la pêche illégale 

Protocole Maurice – Réunion sur ver blanc

Recruitment of a Seed Bank Technician & a Seed Bank Assistant for Native Plants of Mauritius

Avian Flu - Press Communique

 

Archives- Speeches & PQs

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Speeches - Year 2003
Speeches - Year 2004

Parliamentary Questions & Statements

 

 

Last Updated: 21 November, 2008