Mauritius Mauritius
Why has Mauritius Island Multiculturalism not failed?
The revolution taking place in the Arab World or in Africa will go through a painful transition before the countries concerned find a credible and sustainable political consensus. The transition... Read more »
25 Feb 2011, KotZot
Maha Shivaratree advice, bypass road, bus timetables
Every year approximately 400,000 pilgrims from various parts of the island converge on the sacred lake. In addition, the number of parking spaces is insufficient relative to the flow of vehicles arriving at Ganga Talao in the days preceding this celebration.
25 Feb 2011, motors.mega.mu
Pakistan and Mauritius agreed to engage on project-based cooperation
It was emphasized that concrete programmes should be put in place to create synergies between the business community of the two countries. The Mauritian side showed keen interest in establishing cooperation with light engineering industry as well as the handicraft sector of Pakistan. Both the sides discussed the draft framework agreement for trade in services.
24 Feb 2011, business.mega.mu
Two new laws of the Highway Code in force
Two new changes applied since February 2011 have been made to the regulations about the highway code. In fact, the authorities have undertaken a process of harmonization with regard to speed limits.
24 Feb 2011, motors.mega.mu
12 offshore companies under CBI lens
The Indian government has decided to take action over the recent allegations of tax evasion and money laundering against Indian businessmen and companies operating in the offshore sector of Mauritius and elsewhere.
24 Feb 2011, The Independent Daily
‘EPA key to reduce poverty’
ProInvest has chosen Mauritius for a two-day workshop to review progress on negotiations of Economic Partnership Agreements (EPA). Several countries have been participating actively since the launch of the negotiations in 2004.
24 Feb 2011, The Independent Daily
Thandie Newton supports differently-abled children
Thandie Newton, the lead actress in Mission Impossible 2, is currently on holiday in Mauritius. On February 22, she visited children from the Southern Handicapped Association day care centre at Riambel.
24 Feb 2011, The Independent Daily
Consultation is required before the introduction of new regulations
We wanted the best but it turned out as always. The road rules often comic fate in Mauritius. They are published, entered into force, conflicting with practice, and finally cancelled. Also, the Ministry of Public Infrastructure now requires consultations before the regulations are developed.
24 Feb 2011, motors.mega.mu
Rs 14.1 billion for road infrastructure
Now the government is undertaking infrastructural projects costing over Rs 14.1 billion till 2013, said Prime Minister Dr Navin Ramgoolam at the opening of the Triolet Bypass. Prime Minister stated that these infrastructural projects are in line with the vision of transforming Mauritius into a ‘garden city state’.
23 Feb 2011, motors.mega.mu
The fuel beyond Rs 50 in April
The wave of protests in the Middle East, especially in Libya and Iran, is expected to force the fuel price to exorbitant highs in the coming weeks.
23 Feb 2011, motors.mega.mu
PM to convert island into garden city state
The government is currently undertaking infrastructural projects amounting to Rs 14.1 billion till 2013, said Prime Minister Dr Navin Ramgoolam at the inauguration of the Triolet Bypass. The head of the government declared that these infrastructural projects are in line with the vision of transforming Mauritius into a ‘garden city state’.
23 Feb 2011, The Independent Daily
Mauritius Island helps in tax-dodge crackdown
According to The Hindu newspaper, Mauritius has provided Indian authorities with banking information and other financial details on more than 90 cases of suspected tax evasion and financial malpractice over... Read more »
22 Feb 2011, KotZot
Flooded bridge over Petite Riviere Noire
Because heavy rains on Monday 21 February bridge over Petite Riviere Noire was flooded. Traffic was severely disrupted nearly for three hours on the busy road to the West with more caps than 500 m in both directions.
22 Feb 2011, motors.mega.mu
2011 Save Fuel Challenge is launched by Shell
Shell has launched the Fuel Save Challenge which is part of the Maurice Ile Durable concept. The competition is planned to teach drivers to drive economically and to reduce fuel consumption of cars.
22 Feb 2011, motors.mega.mu
Handbook spells out ethics on advertising
In view of improving the quality and content of the existing Code of Advertising Practice, the Association of Advertising Agencies (AAA) of Mauritius has published a revised edition of the guiding document.
22 Feb 2011, The Independent Daily
50 condom machines are to be set up throughout the island this year by the Mauritius Family Planning and Welfare Association (MFPWA)
About 50 condom machines are to be set up throughout the island this year by the Mauritius Family Planning and Welfare Association (MFPWA). According to the MFPWA, is project is... Read more »
22 Feb 2011, KotZot
Kia Motors and United Motors shown new models
Kia Motors officially partnered with United Motors. At the J&J; Auditorium, Phoenix on February 17 new Kia models were shown also.
20 Feb 2011, motors.mega.mu
Too many South Africans in Mauritius?
I settled in Mautitius 16 years ago, after living a long time in South Africa. I consider myself Mauritian and am exceptionally proud of my country. You need to know... Read more »
19 Feb 2011, KotZot
Development of Riche Terre roundabout
Buildings works is currently in progress at the roundabout of Riche Terre. This is the first phase of the expanding the road.
19 Feb 2011, motors.mega.mu
Island gears up for National Day celebration
A number of important issues were on the table during the Cabinet meeting on Friday. Among the issues raised include the series of event for the National Day celebration and the setting up of a Bangladesh resident mission in Mauritius Series of event for National Day celebrations
19 Feb 2011, The Independent Daily