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Navin Ramgoolam vs Nicolas Sarkozy: Mauritian PM A Liar
At the dawn of new upheavals in the political arena in Mauritius following the entrance of a veteran warrior Sir Aneerood Jugnauth, a time bomb placed a year back exploded in the government camp some days back and the responsible is non-other than the prime minister Navin Ramgoolam himself. This time the issue is of international span with the French president, Nicolas Sarkozy clearly defying the words of Dr Navin Ramgoolam that he said: “The citizens of Reunion Island should take example from Mauritians rather than ask for financial assistance from the French government”. Our prime minister will surely measure …
07 Apr 2012, Island Crisis
Summoned 2 police officers to take appropriate action against a car washer
Good morning friends. Wonderful Saturday, isn't it? And some people thought that it was the ideal sunny day to wash your car. Their worst mistake, as long as I'm around.
07 Apr 2012, Yashvin, pages of my life
Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement: Ça Chauffe en Inde
Si la décision de l’Inde de serrer les filets fiscaux a été comprise par la communauté des affaires, celle de taxer de manière rétrospective les entreprises qui n’arrivent pas à justifier une présence importante dans le pays qu’elles utilisent pour investir en Inde, a soulevé un tollé.
07 Apr 2012, business.mega.mu
Mali: Tuareg Rebels Proclaim the Independence of the North
The National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad'' (MNLA), a major component of the Tuareg rebellion in Mali, declared Friday "the independence of Azawad" in a statement on its website and via its spokesman on France 24.
06 Apr 2012, business.mega.mu
New for Candidates of SC and HSC: Birth Certificate
A major change was made to the formalities of registration of candidates for the School Certificate examinations (SC) and Higher School Certificate (HSC). Applicants must present a birth certificate recently.
06 Apr 2012, business.mega.mu
Mauritius Ranks 53rd In WEF Report
According to the 11th edition of the Global Information Technology Report 2012 released by the World Economic Forum (WEF) on Wednesday in New York, Mauritius is ranked 53rd among 142 economies in the Networked Readiness Index.
06 Apr 2012, business.mega.mu
A U.S. Drone Crashed at Seychelles
A drone of the U.S. Air Force (MQ-9 Reaper) crashed at sea, near the airstrip at the Seychelles International Airport, to deplore Wednesday. Nobody injured according to the Department Seychelles Civil Aviation.
06 Apr 2012, business.mega.mu
Exporter en Afrique : Une Base De Données Pour les PME
Les petites et moyennes entreprises (PME) sont de grands pourvoyeurs d’emplois et participent, ainsi, au développement économique du pays. Leur contribution au PIB est importante.
06 Apr 2012, business.mega.mu
Bhojpuri Language Fares Well In Schools
Bhojpuri language is being taught as an oral component in Standard I since the beginning of semester one of 2012. This is a new initiative to promote the diversity of Mauritian cultures.
06 Apr 2012, business.mega.mu
Simulation Exercise: Somali Pirates in Mauritius Saturday, April 14
The police force organized a simulation exercise with the help of the French navy and foreign experts to assess its ability to accommodate Somali pirates captured by international forces Saturday, April 14.The exercise is expected to last three hours.
06 Apr 2012, business.mega.mu
Info Campaign to Boost Smes Held in Port Louis
In the bid to increase entrepreneurial activities and boost the small and medium enterprises sector, the Ministry of Business, Enterprises and Cooperatives, in collaboration with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA), and the Municipality of Port Louis organised an information campaign for small entrepreneurs on Wednesday.
05 Apr 2012, business.mega.mu
Rising Cost of Baobab Cement
Blow to those who are now starting construction. The price of cement Baobas brand, marketed by the company Lafarge, has risen 11.4% since last week. The bag of 50 kg increased from Rs 175 to Rs 195.
05 Apr 2012, business.mega.mu
3,000 Adult Trees To Be Planted Along Highway
Around 3,000 adult trees will be planted along the national highway and along the streets to bring down the temperature in Port Louis.
05 Apr 2012, business.mega.mu
Les Centres Commerciaux de Phœnix et Riche-Terre Vont s’Agrandir
Ascencia investira Rs 1 milliard dans les travaux d’extension des centres commerciaux de Phoenix et Riche-Terre. Ces travaux dureront un an et débuteront en juillet prochain.
05 Apr 2012, business.mega.mu
MGI Offers Free Courses to Students in Music, Dance During Easter Holidays
The Mahatma Gandhi Institute (MGI) invites students aged 8 to 14 years to learn about artistic activities such as Indian Music, Dance and Creative Arts from April 16 to 20.
05 Apr 2012, business.mega.mu
Importation of Counterfeit Products: Sentenced to Compensate Polo Ralph Lauren
He was found guilty of importing counterfeit clothing to the prejudice of the American brand Polo Ralph Lauren. Mohammad Naushad Tejoo must pay her damages of Rs 50,000. This was decided by Judge Paul Lam Shang Leen, of the Commercial Chamber of the Supreme Court.
05 Apr 2012, business.mega.mu
Abercrombie: More than 5 Months to Make Fair Runing
Although the new Fair Abercrombie is ready for some months, the growers are still waiting to take possession. It is a matter of days, assures the Lord Mayor.
04 Apr 2012, business.mega.mu
Manufacturing: Pillar in Decline?
In 2010, the Ministry of Industry released its Strategic Plan 2010-2013 Industrial. At the same time, the Board of Investment (BoI) has submitted its Action Plan 2010 on industrial development.
04 Apr 2012, business.mega.mu
SME: 249 500 Jobs Recorded in 2011
Since 1990, small businesses have been the engine of job creation in Mauritius, said the Mauritius Employers' Federation (MEF) in its latest economic bulletin entitled EcoInsight focused on "What Have Been our development strategies in the post-independence era? ".
04 Apr 2012, business.mega.mu