Blog’trotters

Working in the Great Island for 26 years now, the association « Minervois sans frontières France-Madagascar » continues to travel in provinces and in diverse remote areas. With over eighty members in the field, the association continues to raise funds, most of which comes from France, in order to perpetuate its aid operations and support to disadvantaged population. Not only focusing on ... Lire la suite »

The company, Mainland Mining SARLU, must immediately cease all its activities, such was the decision taken during the Government Council yesterday. And according to some sources, the company has agreed to comply with this decision. The reason for this decision stems from the findings of the Vatovavy Fitovinany region authorities of installation works undertaken by the company Mainland Mining on ... Lire la suite »

It was both in a state of anger and relief that the family of Suzanne Ralimamonjy received the mortal remains of their loved one yesterday at Ivato Airport. Actually, the lifeless body of the girl of 22 years-old, died in Lebanon in December in unknown circumstances already arrived at the airport on Sunday, January 29. “But neither the Malagasy consulate ... Lire la suite »

JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) supports financially and technically the development of Madagascar since 1960. Indeed, this Japanese NGO is actively involved in various sectors to achieve its main goal which is development. Through a strategy plan called « 5S », JICA intends to contribute to the development of Madagascar by improving the quality of service in the sector of public health. ... Lire la suite »

Thanks to the excellent initiative of a young Ethiopian Lady named, Genet Weldeselassié, who is married to a French man, the city of Antsirabe has now a brand new 3 star hotel. Indeed, as part of the revitalization of tourism in the Vakinankaratra region, in general, and in the city of waters, in particular, Genet Weldeselassié officially opened last Friday ... Lire la suite »

« Donors have noticed a positive step in the implementation of the Program ‘Education for All’ in Madagascar. However, the release of the 25 million US Dollars-funds from the donors depends on the release of the report from the Ministry of Education, » affirmed Daniel Timme, head of communications inside UNICEF yesterday after the meeting between ministry officials and donors, including the ... Lire la suite »

The maritime service of the Indian Ocean (known as SMOI) will organize, from February 1 to 3, in the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Andohan’Analakely, a fair dedicated to maritime labor, as part of the association’s aim to inform and promote the maritime labor, according to Serge Razakanaivo of SMOI. According to him, the number of seafarers in Madagascar ... Lire la suite »

Laza Randriamifidimanana will chair the Junior Chamber International (JCI) in Madagascar this year. Actually, the association’s president of 2011, Azidine Moussa, let the new president to take his seat. The power handover ceremony took place at the Hotel du Louvre in Antaninarenina in the evening of Saturday, January 28. « Today more than ever, we must be aware of the needs ... Lire la suite »

Adansonia gregorii, a species of baobab from Australia, was planted yesterday at the “Lycée Français d’Antananarivo” (LFT), an event attended by the French Ambassador, Jean Marc Châtaigner. This is the eighth species of baobab that will complete the collection of baobab trees already planted inside this institution. Among this collection, 6 are endemic to Madagascar. These are namely, the Adansonia ... Lire la suite »

The center of study and research for the development of biodiversity, called Valbio, based in Ranomafana has been undergoing extension works since 2006, which were suspended in 2009 because of the crisis. These extension works have recently been resumed and will be finished in the month of June this year. Specifically, the date of the inauguration of the new building ... Lire la suite »