Mauritius: National awards were presented to National Day Awardees by the President of the Republic of Mauritius, Prithvirajsing Roopun, yesterday during the Insignia ceremony held at the State House in RĂ©duit.
The Vice-President of the Republic of Mauritius, Marie Cyril Eddy Boissezon; the Prime Minister, Pravind Kumar Jugnauth; the Vice-Prime Minister, Minister of Education, Tertiary Education, Science and Technology, Leela Devi Dookun-Luchoomun; the Vice-Prime Minister, Minister of Local Government and Risk Reduction Management, Dr Mohammad Anwar Husnoo; Ministers; and other eminent personalities also graced the Insignia award ceremony.
Recipients of the National Awards are:
GRAND COMMANDER OF THE ORDER OF THE STAR AND KEY OF THE INDIAN OCEAN (GCSK)
• Alan Ganoo, for valuable legal, political, and social contributions.
GRAND OFFICER OF THE ORDER OF THE STAR AND KEY OF THE INDIAN OCEAN (GOSK)
• Dr (Mrs) Sarita Boodhoo, for valuable contribution to the promotion of culture and Bhojpuri language;
• Prof. Ramesh Durbarry, for their valuable contribution to the field of education;
• Prof. Yogindranathsingh Hookoomsing (also known as Vinesh) for their valuable contribution to the field of education;
• Ambassador Dr Kheswar Jankee, for valuable contribution in the fields of tertiary education and economic diplomacy; and
• Joseph Christian Leopold, for distinguished service in the social and political fields.
COMMANDER OF THE ORDER OF THE STAR AND KEY OF THE INDIAN OCEAN (CSK)
• Mohd Irsad Cassam Laulloo, for significant contribution in the legal and social fields (in absentia);
• Dr Tulsidas Radhakrishna Narraidoo, for valuable contribution to the hospitality and tourism sectors;
• Mohammud Haniff Peerun, for significant contribution in the field of education and the promotion of trade unionism; and
• Jugduth Seegum, for significant contribution in the field of education and the promotion of trade unionism;
OFFICER OF THE ORDER OF THE STAR AND KEY OF THE INDIAN OCEAN (OSK)
• Late Jean Daniel AndrĂ©, MSK, for exemplary contribution to the field of sports;
• Jean Marie Robert De Lapelin Dumont, for contribution in the fields of agriculture and horticulture;
• Mohammud Twaleb Jannoo, for his contribution to the social field;
• Georges Clency Alain Jeannot, MSK, for contribution to the field of road safety;
• Acharya Vijay Kurreemun, MSK, for his contribution to the promotion of culture and religious values; and
• Seemadree Latchayya, for his contribution to the social and cultural fields.
PRESIDENT’S DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL (PDSM)
• Late Baboo Balraj Sungkur Lutchmeea, for long and distinguished service.
MEMBER OF THE ORDER OF THE STAR AND KEY OF THE INDIAN OCEAN (MSK)
• Jules Toussaint Anna, for dedicated service to the community;
• Ahmed Ibrahim Aulum, for dedicated service to the community;
• Basist Bundhoo, for dedicated service to the community;
• Rani Dookarun, for contribution to the social field;
• Eswar Kissoon Gya, for his contribution to the artistic and social fields;
• Deo Kumar Koobarawa, for his contribution to the social field;
• Sundarlal Meetoo, for his contribution to the field of arts;
• Devianee Nuckchady Ramchurn, for her contribution to the social field; and
• Jayaramen Nyna, for dedicated service to children with special needs.
PRESIDENT’S MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL (PMSM)
• Rashidali Issa Beekun, for long and meritorious service;
• Vimla Devi Bucktowar, for long and meritorious service; and
• Mohamad Ally Emambocus, for long and meritorious service.
PRESIDENT’S BADGE OF HONOUR
• Anant Acharaz (also known as Ashok), for contribution to the social field;
• Marie Bernadette Maryse Ah Kiow, for long and meritorious service;
• Pechy Anamalay, for long and meritorious service;
• Oommay Noorma Bemat, for long and meritorious service; and
• Goburdhun Burthun, for dedicated service to the community.
PRESIDENT’S CERTIFICATE OF HONOUR
• Dewanand Beeharry, for long and meritorious service; and
• Swastinand Jhugroo, for long and meritorious service.