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"Maurice is a Little Island Preserved," According to AFP
According to a report from Agence France-Presse (AFP), posting online, mass tourism could be a danger to Mauritius. This documentary about two minutes also reports that the country is perceived as a little island preserved.
01 Aug 2012, business.mega.mu
MFA Administrative Secretary Accused of Fraud
The committee members of the Mauritius Football Association (MFA) filed a case against the MFA administrative secretary Sada Vuddamalay at the Central Criminal Investigation Department (CCID) on Monday implicating him in a series of illegal financial transactions including misleading the Federation International de Football Association (FIFA) with false reports following the Goal Project II and III.
01 Aug 2012, business.mega.mu
Internet: ICTA Provides Operating Permit to Third Operator
The Information and Communication Technology Authority (ICTA) has offered a license to Network Service Provider to the Belgian company Belgacom. This company will be authorized to sell access to bandwidth in Mauritius.
01 Aug 2012, business.mega.mu
Shower of Shooting stars Visible in Mauritius on August 11
Shower of shooting stars will be visible in Mauritius on August 11. This will surely delight stargazers, since according to forecasts, about fifty meteors per hour will be visible on the night of August 11 to 12.
01 Aug 2012, business.mega.mu
Rares Locataires pour BPML
Business Parks of Mauritius Limited (BPML) peine à trouver preneur ces derniers temps. Plusieurs étages de ses immeubles sont vides et ses terrains n’attirent personne en matière de développement.
01 Aug 2012, business.mega.mu
Snoop Dogg – “I have always said I was Bob Marley reincarnated,” … “I have always been a Rastafari.”
Snoop Dogg wants you to know that he’s tired of hip-hop, is Bob Marley reincarnated and is embracing reggae instead of the culture of guns he once rapped about. Also, he’s got a new name: Snoop Lion. The artist said at a news conference Monday in New York that he was “born again” during a [...]The post Snoop Dogg – “I have always said I was Bob Marley reincarnated,” … “I have always been a Rastafari.” appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
31 Jul 2012, KotZot
Mauritius’ Richarno Colin beat Morocco’s Abdelhak Aatakni 16-10 in men’s boxing
Boxing Mauritius' Richarno Colin beat Morocco's Abdelhak Aatakni 16-10 in Men's Welterweight (64kg)The post Mauritius’ Richarno Colin beat Morocco’s Abdelhak Aatakni 16-10 in men’s boxing appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
31 Jul 2012, KotZot
Youth Clubs Farmers and Agricultural Entrepreneurs to Harvest Fruits
In 2010, the Young Farmers Clubs have been reorganized within clubs of Agro-entrepreneurs. Seventeen clubs agricultural entrepreneurs have emerged. They include 207 members. Women, numbering 757, are grouped into 25 clubs.
31 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu
Breakup of MMM and MSM Alliance – Berenger Keeps ZigZagging
The MMM (Mouvement Militant Mauricien) and the MSM (Mouvement Socialiste Mauricien) are on the verge of a divorce after just a few months of union. After having lured ...Read full article on Island Crisis: Breakup of MMM and MSM Alliance – Berenger Keeps ZigZagging.
31 Jul 2012, Island Crisis
Breakup of MMM and MSM Alliance – Berenger Keeps ZigZagging
The MMM (Mouvement Militant Mauricien) and the MSM (Mouvement Socialiste Mauricien) are on the verge of a divorce after just a few months of union. After having lured the former president of the republic of Mauritius, Sir Aneerood Jugnauth, to resign from his post and jump in the political arena at the age ...Read full article on Island Crisis: Breakup of MMM and MSM Alliance – Berenger Keeps ZigZagging.
31 Jul 2012, Island Crisis
Mauritian startup Peekspy acquired by eBay
A company set up by by two Mauritian brothers, has been acquired by eBay’s StubHub, a leading online platform that allows the purchase and selling of event tickets by users. It was formed in 2008 by Mauritians Oliver and Wesley Oxenham who have combined skills in architecture and computer science.Their creation lets concert-goers and sports [...]The post Mauritian startup Peekspy acquired by eBay appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
31 Jul 2012, KotZot
Internet: ICT Minister announces lower ADSL tariffs within two to three months
Mauritian internet users can expect lower rates of Internet in the near future , the Minister of Information technology and communication (ICT), Tassarajen Chedumbrum Pillay, announced this on Monday, July 30, 2012. Competition in the ICT sector will encourage the reduction of tariffs and packages in a few months. “We usually lower the rates every [...]The post Internet: ICT Minister announces lower ADSL tariffs within two to three months appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
31 Jul 2012, KotZot
Show and Regatta for the Closing of the Mauritius Shopping Fiesta
The Mauritius Shopping Fiesta begins its final turn and comes to an end this Sunday, August 5.The coming days will see the final activities for this first edition.
31 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu
ICT Academy: Injection of Rs 50 Million for Training Youth
The ICT Academy will open its doors by September 2012. A budget allocation Rs 50 million was identified for training that will be provided this year's goal is to train young people to find employment in this sector.
31 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu
Your Gardens Competition
Cultivate the beautiful. Is the slogan of a group of Mauritians who have at heart the beauty of Mauritius. Thus, they launched a contest, one of the most beautiful garden in Mauritius. You can now update you on gardening to attend.
31 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu
Racist Facebook comments create stir
Dissemination of racist and communal remarks is a serious criminal offense. Yet some do not care and simply ignore the consequences of their act. Targeting one particular community, a young Mauritian woman raised a storm of protest on Facebook. The incident dates back to Sunday, July 22. The young K. publishes some comments on his [...]The post Racist Facebook comments create stir appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
31 Jul 2012, KotZot
Government Lines Up Projects to Boost Sports
The Ministry of Youth and Sports has a number of projects lined up. These include the construction of a new swimming pool at Flacq, a new stadium in the South, a multi-sports complex at Triolet and National Sports Institute at Belle Vue.
31 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu
Low Season: Hoteliers Slashing Prices
With the low season, hoteliers are reviewing their prices down. Objective: To attract the maximum number of Mauritians to keep their heads above water.
31 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu
Internet: ICT Minister Announces Lower Tariffs Within Two-Three Months
Internet users can expect lower rates of Internet in the near future. It is the Minister of Information technology and communication (ICT), Tassarajen Pillay Chedumbrum, who announced this Monday, July 30, 2012.
31 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu
Pomme de Terre : 18 000 t Produites Cette Année
La production de pomme de terre 2012 sera inférieure à celle de l’année dernière. Une récolte maximale de 18 000 tonnes est attendue cette année comparativement aux 20 000 tonnes produites en 2011.
31 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu