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Abolition of Taxes on Imports - The Shoe Manufacturers Fear the Death of Their Industry
The abolition of customs duties on footwear causes concern among some manufacturers.
09 Dec 2011, business.mega.mu
‘Film framework to be effective from January 2012’
The 4th World Telugu Conference, organised under the aegis of the Ministry of Arts and Culture with the support of various Telugu associations, in collaboration with the Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University in Andhra Pradesh, is being held from December 8 to 10 at the Indira Gandhi Centre for Indian Culture (IGCIC). Speaking at the opening [...]
09 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
Two investment professionals bag CFA title
Two local investment professionals, Rajeev Lalsing and Sharona Rambocus recently earned the prestigious Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation after three years of study. They are both members of the Society of Financial Analysts of Mauritius (SFAM), the local member society of CFA Institute. The latter is the global association for investment professionals. It administers the [...]
09 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
Young businessman shares success story
Investing in Mauritius is the challenge taken by Gaurav Bhansali, the director general of Square Spot (Mauritius) Ltd. For six years, this company has been in Mauritius and Kodak provides the latest technology printing. Settling in the country and becoming a leader in high-quality prints, require significant investments. When was Square Spot Ltd established in [...]
09 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
Visa Mauritius educates customers on expenses
The Bank of Mauritius (BoM) has underlined that domestic debt amounted to Rs 52,955.3 million in October owing to regular purchases and construction projects. In relation to this, Visa Mauritius, a worldwide society specialising in payment technologies is consolidating its corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme with the financial education of the customer as top priority. [...]
09 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
Valayden claims doctor patient confidentiality
Murder accused Sanjeev Nunkoo’s confession to Dr Sudesh Kumar Gungadin was the focus of attention at the District Court of Pamplemousses on Thursday. Nunkoo had confessed to the murder of Hélène Lam Po Tang to Gungadin on November 2, 2010. Defence lawyer Rama Valayden believes that Nunkoo’s statements were made in “the sphere of patient [...]
09 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
Aly Lazer against lottery
The sale of lottery tickets is one of the services provided by Mauritius Post, just like other operators around the world. This was stated by Roshan Soomoodra, brand and communication manager of Mauritius Post, following protests by Association des travailleurs sociaux de Maurice (ATSM). “The sale of lottery tickets (Lottery Verte) is part of the [...]
09 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
Teaching aids presented for teaching Bhojpuri
The Ministry of Education and Human Resources, in collaboration with the Mahatma Gandhi Institute (MGI), has launched a programme to use paedagogical materials for Bhojpuri classes for Standard 1. The event was attended by minister Dr Vasant Bunwaree on Thursday at the MGI auditorium in Moka. Bhojpuri will be taught in Standard 1 from next [...]
09 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
Ministry to step up control on food outlets
With the end of year festivities approaching, the crackdown operations on food outlets will be intensified. The Ministry of Health and Quality of Life has decided to take action against those who do not meet hygiene standards. “Food poisoning incidents have became a regular news headline during the last few months. Food safety and hygiene [...]
09 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
Spotlight on India, Mauritius DTAA
The Society of Financial Analysts Mauritius (SFAM), in collaboration with the Financial Services Commission (FSC), held a roundtable on ‘Engine of growth for Mauritius: India and Africa…risks and opportunities’ on Thursday at FSC House, Ebène. Present on this occasion was the chairman of International Financial Services Limited, Rama Sithanen, whose speech was on the India [...]
09 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
Reunion: Roland Garros Airport is in Progress
Despite a tight schedule, the airport Roland Garros will launch over the next two years development work of the runway and extension of the terminal. An investment of 110 million euros that will improve traffic flow and the A380.
09 Dec 2011, business.mega.mu
Commander et faire livrer vos livres à travers la Mauritius Post Ltd
La commande et la livraison des livres de la Forme I à VI pourra désormais se faire à travers le service postal au niveau local. Ce service innovateur a effectivement été lancé par la Mauritius Post Ltd, en collaboration avec la librairie Antara. Le principe Pour commander vos livres, il vous suffit seulement de présenter la liste reçue de l’établissement scolaire au bureau de poste le plus proche et de confirmer votre commande. La commande faite pourra être récupérée dans les 48 heures qui suivent, sous réserve de la confirmation de votre commande par la librairie Antara et dans la …
09 Dec 2011, Orange Ki News ?
PME – Zoom sur l’accès aux Finances
Le problème de l’accès aux finances est souvent décrié par les petites et moyennes entreprises (PME). Le ministre a voulu y remédier à travers le SME Finance Scheme.
09 Dec 2011, business.mega.mu
Kashiwa to face Monterrey in Club W.Cup quarters
TOYOTA, Japan (AFP)Kashiwa Reysol's Brazilian coach warned that his side must play better in the next stage of the Club World Cup after the Japanese champions set up a quarter-final clash with Monterrey of Mexico.Kashiwa, who claimed the J-League title last weekend to secure the final berth at the intercontinental championships, defeated New Zealand part-timers Auckland City 2-0 on Thursday to progress on home soil.Goals in the 37th and 40th minutes were enough to see Kashiwa safely through, but they were disappointing in the second half, allowing the Kiwis to dominate play and carve out several clear chances."We made our …
09 Dec 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Lancement des solutions d’applications mobiles Masternaut
Denis Lam manager de la division Insight de FRCI et Olivier Levy président de Daxium Océan Indien Daxium Océan Indien et son partenaire FRCI ont lancé officiellement les solutions d’applications mobiles Masternaut à l’ile Maurice lors d’une soirée à bord du Lady Rose Yacht le mercredi 7 décembre. Ces nouvelles solutions sont destinées à toute entreprise ayant des ressources travaillant hors de l’entreprise, que ce soit une PME ou un grand groupe. Comment l'utiliser? Le principe est simple : avec un accès web, l´entreprise peut rester connectée aux ressources mobiles en suivant leur activité terrain ; elle peut gérer les …
09 Dec 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Clark Gable admits dazzling Hollywood cops
LOS ANGELES (AFP)Clark James Gable, a grandson of the late movie legend Clark Gable, has pleaded guilty to a felony for pointing a laser device at a police helicopter, dangerously dazzling the pilot.The 23-year-old is expected to be jailed for 10 days and serve 200 hours of community service under a plea deal with prosecutors, in which two other charges were dropped.Gable was arrested with a friend in July after a patrolling police pilot reported a "bright green laser light" had illuminated his cockpit over Sunset Boulevard.Officers on the ground traced the source of the light to a car occupied …
09 Dec 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Challenge européen de rugby: Agen chute, Toulon ramène le bonus défensif
PARIS (AFP)Agen a chuté contre Sale (29-14) à domicile, laissant la 1re place du groupe 5 aux Anglais, tandis que Toulon a cédé à Newcastle (6-3), pour, là aussi, abandonner la tête du groupe 2, aux Britanniques, jeudi soir, lors de la 3e journée du Challenge européen.Dans le groupe 2, Sale a provisoirement pris la tête (10 points) en attendant le déplacement de Brive (8 points) samedi chez les Espagnols de La Vila, tandis qu'Agen reste à 5 points, mais est désormais 3e.Dans le groupe 5, Newcastle est désormais seul leader avec 13 points, alors que Toulon reste en embuscade …
08 Dec 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Obama invoque ben Laden pour contrer les critiques sur la sécurité nationale
WASHINGTON (AFP)"Demandez à Oussama ben Laden": le président des Etats-Unis Barack Obama a sèchement riposté jeudi à ses adversaires républicains qui l'avaient accusé de mollesse en matière de sécurité nationale et envers Israël.A moins d'un an de la présidentielle de novembre 2012, M. Obama était interpellé sur les reproches des prétendants à l'investiture républicaine qui ont critiqué cette semaine son bilan en matière de lutte contre les ennemis des Etats-Unis."Demandez à Oussama ben Laden et aux 22 dirigeants d'Al-Qaïda sur 30 qui ont été mis hors d'état de nuire, si je pratique l'apaisement", a répondu M. Obama, prenant quelques questions …
08 Dec 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Assemblée Nationale
Le Local Governement Bill voté sans amendements à l’Assemblée Nationale. Lors de son intervention sur ce projet de loi, le Premier ministre, le Dr Navin Ramgoolam, devait déclarer qu’il était tout à fait légitime pour l’Opposition de critiquer le projet de loi mais il a aussi tenu à rappeler que le gouvernement MSM/MMM n’avait proclamé que [...]
08 Dec 2011, MBC
CPE Résultats
Encore quelques jours et ce sera la fin du suspense pour les élèves ayant pris part aux examens du Certificate of Primary Education. Les résultats seront proclamés en début de semaine prochaine. Au niveau du Mauritius Examinations Syndicate on s’attelle actuellement a la dernière étape soit l’allocation des collèges aux candidats qui ont pris part [...]
08 Dec 2011, MBC