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Euro 2012: MBC Broadcast Only Eight Live Games
Viewers who do not subscribe to satellite channels may be very disappointed. They will be entitled only eight football matches live on MBC (Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation) as part of Euro 2012. This competition will take place in Poland and Ukraine from June 8 to 1 st July 2012.
15 May 2012, business.mega.mu
‘Opportunities To Be Seized Once Politics In Madagascar Stabilise’
Kiran Juwaheer is the managing director of Vivo Energy (ex-Shell) and also the vice president of Vivo Energy for the South East region. In his interview, he speaks on his earlier experiences working for Shell and the challenges, strengths and general direction in which the Vivo Energy is now heading.
15 May 2012, business.mega.mu
Le Kilo de Riz Basmati Rs 30 Plus Cher en Juin
La digestion sera difficile : le sachet de 5 kg de riz basmati, qui se vend à Rs 275, passera à Rs 425 début juin ! Pourquoi cette hausse ?
15 May 2012, business.mega.mu
PNQ: Prime Minister Questioned About the Burglary of Roches-Noires
New Private Notice Question (PNQ) to Navin Ramgoolam this Tuesday, May 15 The Prime Minister will be asked to provide information on elements of the burglary that took place in his camp of Roches-Noires, on the night of 2 to 3 July 2011.
15 May 2012, business.mega.mu
Gay Marriage in Mauritius? It’s Their Right.
Gay Marriage in Mauritius, do you think it’s for the near future? We are not pro-gays and neither against them but we do believe that everyone has the right to have his own choice and live life the way he wants. The United States’ President, Barack Obama, made huge political and social waves last week by announcing he supports marriage between gay couples. In a country supposedly based on freedom of beliefs, the announcement went over like a lead balloon on a calm day. Obviously there were supporters, and there were just as many people ready to march in the …
14 May 2012, Island Crisis
The Anti-Corruption Commission Awarded the United Nations Public Service Award
The Independent Commission Against Corruption has been awarded the United Nations Public Service Award. The Anti Corruption lead this organization as an effective and responsible work.
14 May 2012, business.mega.mu
Third Recreation Center for Seniors at Pointe-aux- Piments
The government will build a recreation center for the elderly in Pointe-aux-Pimets at a cost of Rs 155 million. The laying of the first building is scheduled for May 23, 2012.
14 May 2012, business.mega.mu
Starting Business: Major Headache
In the ranking of 'Ease of Doing Business, World Bank 2012, Mauritius has lost two places, finishing 23 th, but remains first in Africa. The objective of the finance minister, Xavier-Luc Duval, is to integrate the country into the Top Ten. To get there, however, there seems to be the work ahead.
14 May 2012, business.mega.mu
Mon Loisir Sugar Factory To Be Closed Soon
Cabinet has agreed to the closure of Mon Loisir sugar factory as from crop 2012 under the Cane Planters and Millers Arbitration and Control Board Act.
14 May 2012, business.mega.mu
Offshore Tax Treaty Relief in India-Mauritius With the Postponement of New Rules
The Indian authorities will grant a stay of one year to the Indo-Mauritius tax treaty which is the backbone of our offshore center.
14 May 2012, business.mega.mu
Les jeunes et la religion – Dieu que c’est dur d’avoir la foi
Avec le temps, les choses évoluent, changent et se transforment. La religion ne fait pas exception à la règle. Les jeunes d’aujourd’hui s’y intéressent de moins en moins. C’est la raison pour laquelle, elle se modernise et se donne des attraits plus attrayants afin de conquérir ou de reconquérir la jeune génération. La tendance est au renouveau pour certains, et au renforcement pour d’autres.
13 May 2012, Le Defi Plus
Avortement – Place maintenant à la bataille de la com
Depuis l’annonce de la dépénalisation de l’avortement dans des cas spécifiques, nombreux sont ceux qui mènent leur campagne. Que ce soit pour ou contre l’avortement.
13 May 2012, Le Defi Plus
MTML Internet Mobile Broadband Launched: 3.1 Mbps at Rs 2300
While we are eagerly waiting for the services of Bharat Telecom to be available in the Mauritian communications market, the MAHANAGAR TELEPHONE MAURITIUS LTD (MTML) has launched its wireless internet broadband (for laptops and personal computers) following the steps of its rivals, Emtel and Orange. Not venturing in old debates that MTML promises big but delivers little, at the least let’s hope that this time the new product lives up to our expectations and triggers fiercer competition in the mobile broadband sector resulting in better offers and lower tariffs in the near future. Although it will not top the list …
12 May 2012, Island Crisis
Mauritius Lotto Result For 12 May 2012
Below is the loto Mauritius result for 12th May 2012 and the 132th draw of the Mauritian Lotto. The jackpot for this week is at about: Rs 28 million. The results are listed below. There is a winner for this week’s jackpot and the winning ticket was sold at: Corps de Garde Store – Riviere des Anguilles. Winning Numbers: 8 – 10 – 15 – 21 – 29 – 31 5 right numbers: Win Rs 11733 4 right numbers: Win Rs 497 3 right numbers: Win Rs 100 Read full article on Island Crisis: Mauritius Lotto Result For 12 …
12 May 2012, Island Crisis
Port Louis: Big Inconsistencies in Hundreds Accounts
Manipulation took place in hundreds of accounts of the Municipality of Port Louis and major inconsistencies noted. The Lord Mayor Mahmad Kodaboccus ordered an investigation.
12 May 2012, business.mega.mu
Ail : l’ACIM crie au scandale
L’Association des Consommateurs de l’île Maurice (ACIM) demande une enquête approfondie sur l’ail distribué par l’Agricultural Marketing Board (AMB).Vendredi, Jayen Chellum, porte-parole de l’ACIM, a expliqué que les résultats des recherches menées indiquent que le prix FOB de ce condiment sur le marché mondial, principalement en Chine et en Inde, varie entre $100 et $ 400 la tonne. Ajoutés à cela les divers frais incluant la marge de profit pratiquée par l’AMB (50 %), l’ail devrait se vendre entre Rs 6 et Rs 15 le kg au lieu de Rs 160 le kg sur le marché local.
12 May 2012, Le Defi Plus
Accusée de vol au collège – L’adolescente désormais aux soins Intensifs
Son geste a suscité des réactions au niveau du ministère de l’Éducation. Sheila se retrouve à l’unité des soins intensifs après avoir tenté de se suicider en se jetant du premier étage du collège d’État où elle est scolarisée, mercredi. Le motif de ce geste : l’ado est accusée d’avoir volé de l’argent et un cellulaire de son prof.
12 May 2012, Le Defi Plus
Échec scolaire : pas une fatalité
Le taux d’échec au niveau académique n’est guère réjouissant. Néanmoins, les autorités tentent de trouver des moyens pour encourager à faire mieux. N’empêche que le taux de chômage a connu une petite hausse, passant de 7,8% en 2010 à 7,9% en 2011. Le nombre de chômeurs s’élève à 46 000, avec plus de 26 000 femmes.
12 May 2012, Le Defi Plus
En France – La disparition inquiétante de Rudmilla
Rudmilla reste introuvable. Cette Mauricienne de 25 ans, originaire du village de Belle-Vue-Harel, a disparu depuis le 16 avril dernier.
12 May 2012, Le Defi Plus
Journée mondiale des infirmiers – Un métier qui relève du parcours du combattant
En ce samedi 12 mai, nous marquons la Journée mondiale des infirmiers. Une profession qui est devenue très dure à exercer. La Nursing Association (NA) nous donne plusieurs raisons…
12 May 2012, Le Defi Plus