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Affaire de l’intrusion à la prison – Seebarrun et ses liens familiaux
La visite non autorisée de la policière Nirmala Ramchurn et de son compagnon Sandeep Seebarrun à la prison de Beau-Bassin prend une tournure politique.
14 Jul 2012, Le Defi Plus
Miss Mauritius World traditional national costume presented
Miss Mauritius World Shalini Panchoo will grace the Miss World 2012 contest in two different outfits presented on Thursday by the Miss Mauritius National Organisation (MMNO). These include a traditional national costume created by Azhar Ackbar and Varsha Chukun from Fashion Design Institute (FDI) and an official evening gown to be worn during the grand [...]The post Miss Mauritius World traditional national costume presented appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
13 Jul 2012, KotZot
China's Economy Cools, Shows Need for Policy Action
China's growth rate slowed for a sixth successive quarter to its slackest pace in more than three years, highlighting the need for more policy vigilance from Beijing even as signs emerge that action taken so far is beginning to stabilize the economy.
13 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu
Billionaire HK Property Tycoons Charged in Bribery Case
Thomas and Raymond Kwok, the billionaire co-chairmen of Sun Hung Kai Properties, and Rafael Hui, Hong Kong's former No.2 public official, were charged Friday in a bribery investigation surrounding Asia's largest developer.
13 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu
Nigerians Burnt In Rivers State Fuel Tanker Explosion
More than 100 people have died in south-eastern Nigeria after a tanker carrying petrol crashed.
13 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu
Tourism: Reviving Interest of Indian Market
The Indian market is a major goal for Mauritius. Tourism Minister, Michael Sik Yuen, expects to maximize his first visit to the Great Peninsula by meeting key players in the Indian travel industry.
13 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu
China Preempts Apple On IPhone 5 Launch
Apple's next-generation iPhone has not even been released yet, but opportunistic sellers on China’s largest e-commerce platform, Taobao, are already accepting pre-orders, complete with mock-up pictures and purported technical specifications.
13 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu
Sorties du Vendredi 13 Juillet : One-Man Show d’Elie Semoun, Coirée Masquée
Ce vendredi ne ratez pas l’unique rendez-vous avec Elie Semoun. Il vous attend pour son one man show à partir de 20 heures. Par ailleurs, d’autres possibilités de sorties comme la soirée masquée des étudiants de l’Université de Maurice, sont à découvrir en ce début de week-end.
13 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu
STR Global Reports on the Maldives and Mauritius
STR Global, the leading provider of market information to the global hotel industry, reported new supply growth year to May 2012 with a 3.2-percent increase in the Maldives and 1.7-percent increase in Mauritius. During the same period, demand growth has continued to grow in Mauritius but declined in the Maldives.
13 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu
The Highlights of Mauritius Audit Report Fiscal Year 2011
The Mauritius Audit report for fiscal year 2011 was released 2 days ago, on Tuesday, July 10 2012. It’s no surprise that the 279-page long ...Read full article on Island Crisis: The Highlights of Mauritius Audit Report Fiscal Year 2011.
12 Jul 2012, Island Crisis
The Highlights of Mauritius Audit Report Fiscal Year 2011
The Mauritius Audit report for fiscal year 2011 was released 2 days ago, on Tuesday, July 10 2012. It’s no surprise that the 279-page long document which reviewed the expenses incurred by various ministries identified significant waste of public funds. We are not talking about hundreds of rupees but of ...Read full article on Island Crisis: The Highlights of Mauritius Audit Report Fiscal Year 2011.
12 Jul 2012, Island Crisis
The murder of Michaela McAreavey will tarnish Mauritius hospitable reputation
The concerns of Father Bernard Farrelly appear to be borne out in part by the latest visitor figures on arrivals from Ireland. The Irish priest who has lived most of his life in Mauritius said he fears the murder of Michaela McAreavey will tarnish the holiday island’s hospitable reputation. But while 22 per cent fewer [...]The post The murder of Michaela McAreavey will tarnish Mauritius hospitable reputation appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
12 Jul 2012, KotZot
Avinash Treebhoowoon and Sandip Moneea have been cleared of murdering honeymoon bride Michaela Harte in her luxury hotel suite on the paradise island of Mauritius
Michaela Harte had been found dead in bathtub of Mauritius hotel room Michaela and husband John had only married twelve days before her death in January 2011 Jurors took only two hours to reach the unanimous not guilty decisions on Avinash Treebhoowoon and Sandip Moneea Members of the McAreavey family walked straight out of court [...]The post Avinash Treebhoowoon and Sandip Moneea have been cleared of murdering honeymoon bride Michaela Harte in her luxury hotel suite on the paradise island of Mauritius appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
12 Jul 2012, KotZot
Airport: Work on New Terminal
The laying of the foundation stone of the new airport terminal Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam took place two years ago. The site is approaching its construction phase. Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam visited him Wednesday.
12 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu
Investment Treaty with India: Singapore Sits at the Feast
Singapore should put pressure on India to an investment plan similar to what it was when Maurice with Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, will be in New Delhi on an official visit this week.
12 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu
Corporate Mauritius Environment: Family Business Model
48 of the 100 most successful companies in Mauritius are companies run by families who contribute more effectively to our economy.
12 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu
Beebeejaun Insane "Waste" Identified by Audit
"It is not waste, but expansion projects." So says the Minister of Public Service. He challenges the conclusions of the recent report of the Audit reveals that an additional several hundred million rupees has been engulfed in the work of all at the sewer.
12 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu
BOI Affair: Iqbal Mohabuth Signed False Bank Guarantees
Mohabuth Iqbal was arrested Tuesday night would be one that has provided false bank guarantees to expand their number of foreign applications for licenses in Mauritius.
12 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu
Un Nouveau Marché Bientôt Opérationnel à Centre de Flacq
Un marché flambant neuf sera prochainement disponible à Centre de Flacq pour les habitants de l’Est. Le coût du projet est estimé à Rs 140 millions. L’initiative revient au conseil de districts de Moka-Flacq.
12 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu
Free VIP Parking in Port Louis. Hurry!
Since the last tarring of this part of the road, the authorities have not painted the double-yellow lines back, as it used to be. Grab a parking slot while it is still possible! Plis bon ki sa gaté!
11 Jul 2012, Yashvin, pages of my life