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Motorcycle racing track to be set up at Highlands
Sources from the ministry of Youth and Sports stated that there is currently no dedicated track for motorcycle racing in Mauritius. However the project is still at its initial stage at the ministry concerned. A track over 25 acres for motorcycle racing will be set up at Highlands to fulfil the growing demand of motorcycle [...]The post Motorcycle racing track to be set up at Highlands appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
11 Jul 2012, KotZot
Avengers will not be screened in Star Cinema Halls
“The movie ‘Avengers’ will not be screened in Star Cinema halls,” stated the director of the cinemas, Eric Koenig. He also expressed his frustration following a recent article he read in a local newspaper. “After having deliberately avoided us for years, we learned through the press that MauRefilms wanted to finally distribute its films in [...]The post Avengers will not be screened in Star Cinema Halls appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
11 Jul 2012, KotZot
Chagos : Navin Ramgoolam proposed tripartite meeting with US & UK
Navin Ramgoolam had to account for his discussions with his British counterpart, David Cameron on the Chagos issue once again in the National Assembly on Tuesday. Replying to a question of the MP Showkatally Soodhun who wanted to know whether the PM had been informed that there was no commitment to talks with Mauritius on [...]The post Chagos : Navin Ramgoolam proposed tripartite meeting with US & UK appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
11 Jul 2012, KotZot
Selon une Etude d’Ernst & Young – Afrique : Le Timing, C’est Maintenant !
Il s’agit bien de ne plus accuser du retard. Le temps pour l’Afrique, c’est vraiment maintenant. C’est ce qu’a déclaré Ajen Sita, Area Managing Partner, Africa, Ernst & Young, lors de la présentation de la Ernst & Young’s 2012 Attractiveness Survey Africa, lundi à Ébène.
11 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu
100 Acres for University Campuses, UoM Research Facility
The government has earmarked some 100 acres of land for the construction of university campuses at Pamplemousses and Montagne Blanche.
11 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu
Harte Case – John McAreavey summoned by CID to confirm CCTV footage of couple
John McAreavey the late honeymooner Michaela Harte’s husband was summoned at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Port Louis South on Tuesday in connection with the CCTV footage which showed the McAreavey couple, as alleged by the defence. McAreavey assured the investigators that the couple in the video footage produced at the Assizes was not [...]The post Harte Case – John McAreavey summoned by CID to confirm CCTV footage of couple appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
11 Jul 2012, KotZot
Alleged Corruption at BOI: Two New Arrests
Two new people have been arrested this Tuesday, July 10, 2012 by CCID as part of the investigation into the granting of residence permits to foreigners by the BOI. A Mauritian and Reunion are the protagonists of this trafficking network uncovered after the arrest of the couple Tokuart on June 17.
11 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu
Mauritius National Audit Report 2012
Mauritius National Audit Report 2012 The accounts of the mauritian government spending for the year 2011 has been made public on Tuesday by the National Audit Office (NAO) and the director of audit. The report notes that public debts have increased to Rs 185.2 billion from Rs 171.5 billion in December 2010. Total Government debt [...]The post Mauritius National Audit Report 2012 appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
11 Jul 2012, KotZot
Mangalore: Mauritius Seeks Clarity on US Sanctions
Mauritius has asked Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals to produce an undertaking that its shipments will not be affected by the US sanctions on Iran, a move that may hit petroleum exports to the island nation.
11 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu
Audit Director Regrets Deficiencies in Computerized Land Registry System
The audit points to the Department of Lands and Housing for failing to include the costs of maintenance and repair in the invitation to tender issued under the proposed Land Administration Valuation and Information Management System (LAVIMS ).
11 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu
Mauritian women being treated sexual object by her Swiss husband
Three weeks ago, Jessica (fictitious name), 23, returned to Mauritius after spending one painful year in Switzerland. She asserts being treated as a sexual object by her Swiss husband who was violent and an alcoholic. It was on the web that Jessica, 23, met Jean-Paul, 39, a cook in Switzerland. She fell in love and [...]The post Mauritian women being treated sexual object by her Swiss husband appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
10 Jul 2012, KotZot
Audit: Hundreds of Millions of Rupees as Additional Costs Swallowed Up in the Sewers
Again, the audit director denounces the management of any work to the sewer through the island. Hundreds of millions of rupees demanded by entrepreneurs mainly because of poor planning. Meanwhile, the additional costs claimed on these projects take astronomical proportions.
10 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu
Mauritius women’s beach volleyball player will carry the flag for her country
Natacha Rigobert , Mauritius women’s beach volleyball player , will carry the flag for her country at the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games on July 27 after the National Olympic Committee unanimously voted for her. Rigobert qualified for the Games by winning the CAVB Beach Volleyball Continental Cup in Rwanda in May [...]The post Mauritius women’s beach volleyball player will carry the flag for her country appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
10 Jul 2012, KotZot
Ile Maurice ne fait plus rêver la clientèle française
La destination est perçue comme étant en perte de vitesse, parfois décevante, quand seul le côté plage paradisiaque est mis en avant. Ile Maurice ne fait plus rêver la clientèle française. Les conclusions de l’étude conduite dans l’Hexagone par l’organisme en charge de la promotion touristique ont fait l’effet d’une douche froide. L’île sœur arrive [...]The post Ile Maurice ne fait plus rêver la clientèle française appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
10 Jul 2012, KotZot
Dodo Destiny: An American Eye on Mauritius by Tom Parker
Dodo Destiny An American Eye on Mauritius by Tom Parker examines the sad tale of the dodo and the unique history of Mauritius and neighboring islands in the Indian Ocean. The flightless dodo is perhaps the most famous symbol of the dangers of global extinction with a universally recognized image. Despite this fame, little is [...]The post Dodo Destiny: An American Eye on Mauritius by Tom Parker appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
10 Jul 2012, KotZot
Mega-Project Neotown: Advanced Very Shy for Rs 16 Billion
More than three years after having been allocated 58 acres in the port for the mega project Neotown, the Indian promoter Patel Engineering to develop the site only. It's tentatively that the site was opened.
10 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu
At Least 80 Teachers Will Be Recruited for Teaching Kreol
Many parents enrol their children in learning the language in Std I to the next great back in 2013. This interest requires authorities to hire more teachers.
10 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu
New Attraction in Port Louis Museum
By November, the Natural History Museum in Port Louis will host another gallery. The public will discover among other things, an insectary and an exhibition of fossils. In addition, this new gallery will be interactive.
10 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu
ID Cards: Offices Across the Country
The Singapore government will not only provide an identity card with a modern system of biometric technology and identity management world-class Mauritians but also help the government to improve service through the Mauritius National Identity Scheme.
10 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu
Tourisme : Remplis à 30%, les Hôtels S’inquiètent
“La situation est chaotique dans les hôtels, y compris les petits et moyens établissements, à travers le pays. C’est devenu très dur de travailler. Il n’y a pas de réservations. Actuellement, les hôtels sont remplis à 30 % au maximum.
10 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu