1. Internet Fiesta 2005
The Internet Society Chapter of Mauritius (http://www.isoc-mu.org ) is organising an open day in connection with the Internet Fiesta 2005. This activity will be held on Sunday, the 27th March 2005, at the head-quarters of Grand Port Savanne District Council, Rose Belle from 09:00 to 18:00. On that day free broadband Internet Access will be provided by Telecom Plus and Internet Initiation sessions by volunteers of ISOC-MU.

The Internet Fiesta is a worldwide event and is going to be held From 14 to 27 March 2005. This 7th edition of this event will be centered on the preparation of the Virtual Planetary Exhibition and projects that concerns the main topics of the World Summit of the Information Society to be held in Tunis in December 2005.
2. Essay Competition - “The Internet and its evolution in Mauritius"
The Essay competition title is “The Internet and its evolution in Mauritius” and is open to all Mauritian people, students and non-students alike. The Essay should consist of 2000 to 2500 words and can be submitted in English and French. The deadline for submissions is the 21st March 2005 and the winners will be announced and awarded on the 27th March 2004 at 4:00 pm at Rose Belle.
The Prizes will be awarded to the winners by Hon. Pradeed Jeeha, Minister of IT and Telecommunications and other distinguished guest.

How to submit:
The submission process for the Essay Competition 2005 is Internet-based or by Post.

Email: secretariat@isoc-mu.org
Postal Addresses:
The Essay Organising Committee
Internet Society Chapter of Mauritius
Units 209 – 214
Informatics Park
La Tour Koening
Pointe Aux Sables

PRIZE STRUCTURE:
First Prize - Worth Rs 5,000
Second Prize - Worth Rs 4,000
Third Prize - Worth Rs 3,000
Fourth Prize - Worth Rs 2,000
Fifth Prize - Worth Rs 1,000

MORE INFO:
Phone: 234 6999 (D Kissoondoyal / Gowtam Gowry or Nitish Muslayah)
Email: info@isoc-mu.org
Web Site: http://www.isoc-mu.org