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Mauritius

# mauritius - Friday 1 March, 2013

The 5 at 5: Friday

5 stories, 5 minutes, 5 o’clock…

PSNI in Mauritius to assist in Michaela McAreavey investigation

The three detectives are in Mauritius for a week to help local authorities with their continued investigation into her death.

# mauritius - Sunday 24 February, 2013

Prehistoric Indian Ocean mini-continent found

Scientists have dubbed the slab ‘Mauritia’, as it was found under the island of Mauritius.

# mauritius - Friday 28 December, 2012

Mauritian police won’t confirm reports of new suspect in Michaela murder probe

Police reopened their investigation into the Tyrone woman’s death in January 2011 following the acquittal of two men accused of her murder earlier this year.

# mauritius - Tuesday 13 November, 2012

Bishop John McAreavey takes break for “personal renewal”

The Bishop is the uncle to John McAreavey, whose wife Michaela was murdered while on honeymoon in Mauritius in January 2011.

# mauritius - Thursday 1 November, 2012

From The Score Tribute

GAA fans gear up to support Michaela Foundation

The specially commissioned jersey designed for next Saturday’s charity match, in memory of the Tyrone woman who died tragically last year, has been a hit with fans.

# mauritius - Friday 21 September, 2012

‘She talked about God’s plan – even in football’: John McAreavey on Michaela’s faith

The husband of the tragic schoolteacher made the comments on a DVD just released by the Catholic Church.

# mauritius - Wednesday 29 August, 2012

Mauritian government wants new director for its forensic science lab

The advertising of the position comes in the wake of criticism of DNA collection by authorities during the Michaela McAreavey murder trial.

# mauritius - Sunday 19 August, 2012

The 9 at 9: Sunday

The nine stories you need to know as you start your day.

# mauritius - Wednesday 8 August, 2012

The 9 at 9: Wednesday

Nine things to know this morning.

# mauritius - Tuesday 24 July, 2012

Michaela McAreavey: fresh investigation gets underway

A new police team has been put together and said that one of its first tasks will be to interview people who were near the McAreavey’s hotel room just before the murder.

# mauritius - Saturday 21 July, 2012

Photos: 70 girls perform at The Michaela Foundation Summer Camp closing ceremony

Michaela McAreavey’s family say they organised the summer camp to commemorate her memory and pass her values on to the next generation.

# mauritius - Friday 20 July, 2012

Michaela photos: Irish ambassador meets Mauritian ministers to report concerns

Brendan McMahon relayed Ireland’s concerns over the investigation into Michaela McAreavey’s murder, and the recent trial.

# mauritius - Thursday 19 July, 2012

Martin McGuinness disagrees with ‘perverse’ Michaela trial verdict

The North’s deputy first minister is meeting with the Mauritian high commissioner in London today to discuss the case.

# mauritius - Tuesday 17 July, 2012

Michaela death: Mauritius PM invites Gardaí, PSNI to investigate

Navin Ramgoolam tells the BBC that police from both sides of the Irish border will be invited to investigate the murder.

The 5 at 5: Tuesday

5 stories, 5 minutes, 5 o’clock…

Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Do you support a boycott of Mauritius?

A travel agent in Donegal is no longer selling holidays to Mauritius and some are calling for a boycott of the Indian Ocean island. What do you think?

Irish investigation into Michaela murder not ruled out

The Tánaiste said the government will convey a ‘strong protest’ to the Mauritian government about what appears to be the leaking of the photographs.

# mauritius - Monday 16 July, 2012

Mauritian government condemns “outrageous” photos of Michaela crime scene

Mauritius describes the leaked photos as “outrageous” as Eamon Gilmore meets his ambassador to convey Ireland’s protests.

Newspaper images could hinder Michaela inquiry – lawyer

The McAreavey family lawyer in Mauritius said the publication of images from the crime scene could hinder further inquiries or the prospect of another trial.

# mauritius - Sunday 15 July, 2012

Govt to make formal complaint over pictures of Michaela crime scene

Pictures from the crime scene where Michaela McAreavey was killed last year have been published in a Mauritian newspaper today with the Taoiseach saying that a formal complaint will now be made to the Mauritian government.

# mauritius - Saturday 14 July, 2012

Michaela: FG MEP rows back on call for Irish tourists to boycott Mauritius

Seán Kelly had urged Irish people to stay away from Mauritius in the wake of the not guilty verdict but told TheJournal.ie that he would change that view if the investigation continues.

Michaela McAreavey: New trial “a possibility”

The Director of Public Prosecutions in Mauritius said he was surprised at the verdict and that he was not discarding the possibility of a new trial.

# mauritius - Friday 13 July, 2012

Michaela This post contains images

Michaela McAreavey trial: Accused may sue police

The lawyer for Avinash Treebhoowoon also expressed sympathy for the Irish honeymooner’s family.

Michaela

Not guilty: Ireland reacts to Michaela McAreavey trial verdict

A ‘boycott Mauritius’ campaign was spontaneously started on Twitter last night.

Michaela McAreavey murder trial: the major talking points

TheJournal.ie takes a look back at the two-month trial, recapping the key moments of a case that has captivated a local audience and devastated two Irish families.

# mauritius - Thursday 12 July, 2012

The Evening Fix: Thursday

Things we learned, loved and shared today.

Michaela McAreavey trial verdict: two accused found not guilty

Sandip Moonea and Avinash Treebhoowoon were acquited by the nine-member jury of killing the 27-year-old on her honeymoon in Mauritius.

# mauritius - Monday 9 July, 2012

Michaela murder trial: defence says ‘real culprits’ are still at large

One of the defence lawyers said that the investigation in Michaela McAreavey’s murder should be reopened.

# mauritius - Friday 6 July, 2012

The Evening Fix: Friday

Things we learned, loved and shared today.

Michaela murder trial told the 27-year-old died by a ‘barbaric act’

On the closing day of prosecution arguments, the lead prosecutor told the jury it had been “one of the most difficult trials” he had ever faced.

# mauritius - Tuesday 3 July, 2012

Accused at Michaela McAreavey trial: ‘I did not kill anyone’

Sandeep Moonea, 42, took the witness stand at the Port Louis court today, claiming he was on the phone to his sister when Michaela was killed.

# mauritius - Monday 2 July, 2012

Michaela murder trial: Witness denies lying to protect his son

The 52-year-old father of one of the accused denied that his son told him “Forgive me. I have made a mistake” when he saw him the day after the murder of Michaela McAreavey.

# mauritius - Friday 29 June, 2012

Michaela murder trial: Defence team’s legal dispute causes fresh delay

Defence lawyers claimed the judge had acted inappropriately in interrupting a cross-examination.

# mauritius - Thursday 28 June, 2012

Michaela McAreavey trial: Prime suspect ‘only confessed because of police torture’

Avinash Treebhoowon said he had “never seen, never talked to, and never knew” Tyrone teacher Michaela McAreavey.

# mauritius - Tuesday 26 June, 2012

Accused in Michaela trial breaks down giving evidence

Avinash Treebhoowon took to the witness stand for the first time today and told the court that he had been insulted, threatened and beaten by police officers.

# mauritius - Monday 25 June, 2012

Defence opens case in Michaela trial with focus on alleged torture of suspect

One of the accused, Avinash Treebhowon, is expected to be called to the stand tomorrow.

# mauritius - Thursday 21 June, 2012

Daily Fix This post contains videos

The Daily Fix: Thursday

All the day’s main news, plus a few bits and pieces you may have missed along the way…

Michaela murder trial adjourned until Monday

The judge has said he needs more time to consider his ruling on some legal issues.

# mauritius - Tuesday 19 June, 2012

Michaela murder trial: prosecution closes case after hotel visit

The court heard today that the bellboy who accompanied John McAreavey to his room when his wife’s body was discovered cannot be called as a witness as he is working on a cruise ship.

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