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Arvin boolell clarifies Mauritius island offer to India
Mauritius foreign affairs and trade minister Arvin Boolell on Friday said that issue of handing over the Agalega Islands to India was not raised either on a standalone basis or as part of the double-tax avoidance agreement between India and Mauritius. “The issue was never discussed with the Indian authorities,” he said in response to [...]The post Arvin boolell clarifies Mauritius island offer to India appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
09 Jul 2012, KotZot
Mauritian version of Michel Telo’s Ai Se Eu Te Pego
Ever heard the Mauritian version of Michel Telo's hit : Ai Se Eu Te Pego? Your comments?
09 Jul 2012, Yashvin, pages of my life
Why the everyday Mauritian is the “traceur” or “magouilleur” par excellence
When it comes down to it, the everyday Mauritian is the “traceur” or “magouilleur” par excellence – familiar examples being falsifying a home address to get a child into a perceived “star school”, bribing whoever it takes to pass a driving test or somehow manage to get more carry-on luggage than the allowed quota at [...]The post Why the everyday Mauritian is the “traceur” or “magouilleur” par excellence appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
09 Jul 2012, KotZot
Mauritian graduates can now apply for six-month internships in Germany (Mercedes-Benz)
Recent graduates from tertiary institutions including University of Mauritius (UoM) and University of Technology Mauritius (UTM) and other high calibre students can apply for six-month internships in Germany. This programme enables the young graduates to obtain on-the-job work experience in Daimler, the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles and other leading companies in Germany. The STEP helps [...]The post Mauritian graduates can now apply for six-month internships in Germany (Mercedes-Benz) appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
09 Jul 2012, KotZot
Mauritian football – Cadets Club beat UK based team Blue Marlin
Mauritian football club Cadets Club beat the UK based team Blue Marlin FC 3-0 in the final match on Sunday at Anjalay Staduim. The UK based team has previously played against Faucon Flacq and Curepipe Starlight. Blue Marlin FC is on tour in Mauritius from June 29 to July 11. Eshan Badal, player of Blue [...]The post Mauritian football – Cadets Club beat UK based team Blue Marlin appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
09 Jul 2012, KotZot
“Mauritius is not selling Agalega” – Navin Ramgoolam
The Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam sought to clarify the situation surrounding a recent article that appeared in an Indian daily, with the foreign minister allegedly offering two islands to India in exchange for acquired benefits of the double-taxation avoidance treaty with the nation. The PM categorically denied that such discussion was held with India and [...]The post “Mauritius is not selling Agalega” – Navin Ramgoolam appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
09 Jul 2012, KotZot
Meet the Businessman Who Hands Out £1,000 to Complete Strangers
How would you react if you were approached on the street and handed an envelope filled with money? No seeming rhyme nor reason.
09 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu
Maitex 2012: New Niches, New Locations
International Fair 2012 organized by Enterprise Maitex Mauritius (EM) has been very successful to believe the Mauritian exhibitors. They say they are confident of the imminent arrival of their products in countries such as Angola, Ethiopia, Rwanda or Burundi.
09 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu
Crisis in Sugar Industry: Unions and MSPA Remain Entrenched in Their Positions
The conflict between trade unions in the sugar industry in Mauritius Sugar Producers Association (MSPA) enters a decisive week with the deadline for completion of mediation. With the refusal of the employers' association to participate in discussions on strike action becomes clearer.
09 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu
Arvin Boolell: Mauritius Shared Info in 170 Cases with India
Under pressure from India to quickly amend the bilateral taxation treaty, Mauritius Friday said it has shared tax-related information in over 170 cases and is taking steps to curb round-tripping, which refers to re-routing of funds to avoid tax liabilities.
09 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu
5 Facts on What the Mauritius Tax Issue is All About
Mauritius is willing to walk the extra mile to address concerns of Indian tax authorities, including reassessing the bilateral tax treaty with India to ensure that it isn't misused, the island nation’s foreign minister Arvin Boolell has said.
09 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu
Carnival in Mauritius — The Mauritian SuperZeroes Rants Start
Last week’s Carnival at Flic en Flac initiated a well known phenomenon in Mauritius. We call it the Mauritian Superzeroes Rants Campaign. Don’t worry! If ...Read full article on Island Crisis: Carnival in Mauritius — The Mauritian SuperZeroes Rants Start.
08 Jul 2012, Island Crisis
Carnival in Mauritius — The Mauritian SuperZeroes Rants Start
Last week’s Carnival at Flic en Flac initiated a well known phenomenon in Mauritius. We call it the Mauritian Superzeroes Rants Campaign. Don’t worry! If you can’t go to Brazil then Brazil is coming to you. In order to promote and fuel the tourism industry in Mauritius, the MTPA (Mauritius ...Read full article on Island Crisis: Carnival in Mauritius — The Mauritian SuperZeroes Rants Start.
08 Jul 2012, Island Crisis
Sorties du Dimanche : Foires, Match de Foot et Fous Rire Assurés
Ce dimanche 8 juillet, plusieurs activités de détente se présentent à vous. Rendez-vous à la foire internationale des manufacturiers ou au match de foot au stade Anjalay. Par ailleurs, vous pouvez aussi vous rendre au festival international du rire au KaféT@komiko.
08 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu
Blogs et réseaux sociaux – Maurice à l’ère de la publicité self-made
Les médias ont évolué avec l’Internet. Et avec… la publicité. Certes, la Toile a accéléré l’évolution du monde de la publicité en proposant de nouveaux modes de communication et de diffusion, mais est-ce pour autant une menace pour la publicité traditionnelle ?
08 Jul 2012, Le Defi Plus
Cat Climbs Onto TV Reporter’s Shoulder During Live Broadcast
On Thursday, Fox 17 reporter Nicole DiDonato was delivering her live report on ways to beat the summer heat when a stray cat suddenly climbed up onto her shoulder.
08 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu
Game Zone Tech 2012: 'Gamers' Appointment
PC games, competition, exhibition and sale of computer products ... The first edition of Game Tech Zone will be held from July 13 to 15. The Challenge organized by Media Group, in collaboration with Radio Plus, this celebration of video games will take place within the walls of the former store at Trianon
08 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu
Mauritius Lotto Result For 7th July 2012 – Rs 11 Million
Find below the Mauritius Lotto result for 7th July 2012 and the 140th draw of the Mauritian Lotto. The jackpot for this week is at about: Rs 11 million. There is no jackpot winner for this week. Winning Numbers: 3 – 7 – 15 – 17 – 29 – 39 5 right numbers: Win Rs 6476 4 right numbers: Win Rs 347 3 right numbers: Win Rs 100
07 Jul 2012, Island Crisis
Sugar Industry: Plea for Research to Meet Operators Expectations
Reducing production costs and increased revenues are a priority for operators of the sugar industry. They want a search whose results lead to real applications.
07 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu
Agaléga Proposed to India?
An article in the Times of India said that Mauritius would be willing to give Agalega to India to preserve the treaty to avoid double taxation. Information emphatically denied by the foreign minister, Arvin Boolell, who is currently in the Great Peninsula.
07 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu