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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
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