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On Our Beaches: The Gods Will Invite
Turquoise sea, golden sands, lush casuarinas ... Master of the Mauritian beaches. The postcard has changed yet. In recent years, it is supplemented divine statues.
03 Aug 2012, business.mega.mu
Privatization of Comoros Telecom: Users of ICT is Sounding Alarm
The Consumers' Association of Information Technology and Communications (ACTIC) said it was "firmly opposed" to the privatization process of Comoros Telecom, the public telecommunications operator, at a press conference in Moroni.
03 Aug 2012, business.mega.mu
Mauritius will host the 6th edition of the mini Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD)
Mauritius will host the 6th edition of the mini Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) on 27-28 October 2012 at the Mahatma Gandhi Institute (MGI) in Moka. At a press briefing held in Port Louis yesterday, the minister of Arts and Culture, Mr Choonee, pointed out that it was an honour for Mauritius to host the event. [...]The post Mauritius will host the 6th edition of the mini Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
03 Aug 2012, KotZot
Wireless Fidelity Network (WiFi) in 10 locations across the island
Access to the Internet will be widened to more citizens under a project called the Deployment of Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) Network in Mauritius and Rodrigues. This project has been made possible through the Universal Service Fund. The project emanates from a Government decision with a view to making access to the Internet a basic citizen’s [...]The post Wireless Fidelity Network (WiFi) in 10 locations across the island appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
03 Aug 2012, KotZot
Facebook racist comments – Krishnee Bunwaree admitted to Rose Belle hospital
Facebook Mauritius: Krishnee Bunwaree, 22 years old was arrested on wednesday, August 1, by the Cybercrime Unit as part of the investigation into the dissemination of her racist remarks on the social network Facebook. After a night spent in police cell, she appeared in court Thursday, August 2, where a provisional charge of “access to [...]The post Facebook racist comments – Krishnee Bunwaree admitted to Rose Belle hospital appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
03 Aug 2012, KotZot
Sorties du Vendredi : Foire, Exposition et Concert au Rendez-Vous !
Ce vendredi vous pourrez vous rendre à l’Indexpo Trade Fair à Trianon. Ensuite, vous avez des rendez-vous avec l’art.
03 Aug 2012, business.mega.mu
Mauritian Facebooker arrested. Be careful!
It all started with a comment. A rather harsh and racist comment towards a specific religion. Very quickly, it became the talk of the town. Taking the matter seriously, authorities are leading their investigations.
03 Aug 2012, Yashvin, pages of my life
Racist comments on Facebook – Krishnee Bunwaree provisional release rejected
Krishnee Bunwaree arrested for her racist comments on Facebook has been remanded in custody until Monday, August 6. Arrested on Wednesday 1 August 2012, the inhabitant of Port-Louis had her court hearing in Port Louis this Thursday, August 2 in violation of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime Act 2003. Sergeant Robin Bundhoo Cybercrime Unit of [...]The post Racist comments on Facebook – Krishnee Bunwaree provisional release rejected appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
02 Aug 2012, KotZot
Rs 600 Million Project: Circle Square Retail Park Opening in September
The work of the Circle Square Retail Park in Forbach, which started in August 2011, are currently in the finishing phase.
02 Aug 2012, business.mega.mu
Hit by Motorcyclist: She Won Damages of Rs 200 000
A resident of Cité La Cure has awarded damages of Rs 200,000 in the Supreme Court. Dana Lutchmee Ramsamy was hit by a motorcycle while crossing the street on a crosswalk. She had hired me Yahia Nazroo, lawyer, and Mr. Komadhi Mardemootoo, confessed.
02 Aug 2012, motors.mega.mu
Raksha Bandhan celebrated today in Mauritius
Celebrating and reaffirming the sibling bond where sisters tie a decorated thread or Rakhi on their brothers’ wrist, Raksha Bandhan was celebrated on Thursday with much fervour and colour in the Mauritius. The festival symobolises trust between sisters and brothers, with a sister praying for the lifelong well-being of her brother who in turn vows [...]The post Raksha Bandhan celebrated today in Mauritius appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
02 Aug 2012, KotZot
Commodity Price Hike His Week
An increase in the price of a number of food commodities is expected this week. Price hike will be seen in items such as rice, oil, pulses, powder milk and canned sea foods.
02 Aug 2012, business.mega.mu
Road Closure Due to Sewerage Works
Owing to sewerage excavation works carried out under the project Plaines Wilhems Sewerage Project Stage Lot 1A, by Sotravic Ltee along Palma Road (B2) and Hugnin Road in Rose-Hill, a section of the road will be closed to traffic from August 1.
02 Aug 2012, motors.mega.mu
ACCA – 160 new members for financial year 2011-2012
ACCA Mauritius will welcome new members again this year with a special ceremony, scheduled for 10 August 2012 at Maritim Hotel, sponsored by Bramer Bank. Successful affiliates of ACCA having attained Membership status in 2011-2012 will get their symbolic recognition from ACCA’s worldwide CEO Helen Brand and Mauritius Finance minister Hon. Xavier Luc Duval, during [...]The post ACCA – 160 new members for financial year 2011-2012 appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
02 Aug 2012, KotZot
Infotech 2012 Thursday 13 to Sunday 16 September 2012
INFOTECH is the major annual Information and Communication Technology (ICT) event organised in Mauritius by the National Computer Board (NCB). The aim is to create awareness on emerging technologies and provide business opportunities in the ICT sector. The 19th edition of INFOTECH will be held from Thursday 13 to Sunday 16 September 2012 at the Swami [...]The post Infotech 2012 Thursday 13 to Sunday 16 September 2012 appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
02 Aug 2012, KotZot
Madagascar: Hotel School will be Open Soon in Toamasina
International catering service and investing in the establishment of a hotel school in Toamasina. A partnership agreement was signed.
02 Aug 2012, business.mega.mu
Amusement Parks: Maurice Slow Relaxation
The concept of amusement park does not always hang in Mauritius. Some think that this kind of leisure is not accessible, being too expensive, and that the public is not receptive enough.
02 Aug 2012, business.mega.mu
Cement: Prices will Rise by December
After the iron bars, the price of cement is likely to take the elevator with the appreciation of the dollar against the rupee. Increases that traders see a dim, especially as the construction industry, which is run out of new projects, idling.
02 Aug 2012, business.mega.mu
Fishing Industry: When Self-Sufficiency in Fish?
The fisheries sector contributes about 1% to GDP and employs 11 000 Mauritian people. The local production of fish in 2011 was 5,411 tonnes, down 2.5% compared to 2010. The average consumption of local seafood per capita per year is about 20 kg. Focus on the industry.
02 Aug 2012, business.mega.mu
56 speed cameras to be installed on Mauritian roads
Fifty-six Fixed speed Cameras will soon be installed on additional roads to encourage to reduce speeding on roads The Central Procurement Board (CTB) is currently evaluating the bids that were received for the installation of these devices. Delivery will be done in stages before implementation. The first phase is to deliver the speed Cameras to [...]The post 56 speed cameras to be installed on Mauritian roads appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
01 Aug 2012, KotZot