"I Have a Dream for Mauritius"
The winners of the competition entitled "I Have A Dream For Mauritius" were St. Joseph's College and Hindu Girls College. The competition was organized in the context of the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech.
Book Donation to the Council of Religions
The US Embassy made a donation of books on tolerance to the Council of Religions on January 28 at the Embassy. The books will be used by students doing research in interfaith studies.
Ambassador Attends Eid Milad-un-Nabi Celebration
Ambassador Villarosa was invited to the Eid Milad-un-Nabi celebrations organized by the Muslim Ladies Council on January 26. Ambassador Villarosa offered "Muslim Life in America" booklet to the audience.
Humphrey Association Launches Book
On January 23, the Hubert H. Humphrey Alumni Association (Mauritius) launched a book on the experience of local fellows in the U.S. and how the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program encouraged them to serve their country. The event was held at the Mauritius Employers' Federation in presence of Ambassador Shari Villarosa.
Ambassador Villarosa Hosts Reception
Ambassador Shari Villarosa hosted a reception at Macarty House on January 15. Invited guests included government officials, business and media representatives, members of the diplomatic corps, and other Embassy contacts.
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IRF Report
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TIP Report 2012
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Human Rights Report
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INCSR Report 2012
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Additional Embassy Information
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Embassy Closed
Due to heavy rains in Port Louis, the Embassy is closed today, Wednesday February 13, 2013.
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U.S. Ambassador's Fund for Cultural Preservation
The Embassy of the United States of America is accepting project proposals for the U.S. Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) 2013 competition. All applications must be submitted to the Public Affairs Section of the US Embassy, 4th Floor, Rogers House on or before November 26, 2012. (Full application details) »
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Diversity Immigrant Visa Program: DV 2014
Online registration for the DV-2014 Program will begin on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 12:00 noon, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) (GMT-4), and conclude on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at 12:00 noon, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) (GMT-4). After the entry period opens October 2, we recommend early entry, and we strongly encourage applicants not to wait until the last week of the registration period to enter. (Website and details) »
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Holiday Closure
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Washington's Birthday
Monday, February 18, 2013
The U.S. Embassy will be closed on that day. For other holidays observed, please consult the full holiday listing.
EJournal-USA
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Science: The New Frontier
This issue of eJournal USA explores how science is conducted in the 21st century: How the Internet and other technologies are helping shape both the questions pursued by scientists and the ways in which scientists interact and share new knowledge. It also highlights some of the remarkable progress already achieved by younger scientists in understanding the genesis of disease, our place in the universe and the circuitry of the brain.