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First Bhojpuri yatra begins on March 12
To commemorate the first anniversary of World Bhojpuri Institute (WBI), the president Jugdish Goburdhun and the executive members of the centre will start the first Bhojpuri yatra (spiritual tour) in Mauritius on March 12. It will start from the Camp Thorel village and will spread to other villages in the following months. According to Goburdhun, [...]
05 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Deutsche Bank celebrates Women’s Day
Deutsche Bank (Mauritius) Limited, in line with its continued commitment to diversity, has taken the opportunity to mark International Women’s Day with a group of 17 women, who hold senior executive positions both within Deutsche Bank and Mauritius at large. They are hosting a dinner with the theme ‘Celebrating Women’. The bank is devoted to [...]
05 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Tengur hits at price observatory
The creation of a price observatory will not solve the problems faced by consumers. This was said by Suttyhudeo Tengur, president of the Association for the Protection of the Environment and Consumers (APEC). He also commented on the last edition of the Food Price Watch, published by the World Bank. Tengur said that that Robert [...]
05 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
NGO forced to stop drug treatment
The non-governmental organisation, Groupe A de Cassis / Lacaz A has been forced to disrupt its methadone maintenance therapy for former drug addicts due to a lack of support from the Ministry of Health and Quality of Life. This was announced by the representatives of Lacaz A at a press conference held on Friday at [...]
05 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Maldives President to attend National Day celebrations
A number of important issues were on the table during the Cabinet meeting on Friday. Among the issues raised include the visit of Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed, the launching of a national platform for Women In Politics and the recruitment of 100 medical officers. Maldives President to visit island on March 11-13 Following an invitation [...]
05 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Ah Yan condemns road deviation at Mon Choisy
The non-governmental organisation, Plateforme pour la protection des plages de l’Ile Maurice, has condemned the road deviation at Mon Choisy as the residents of the locality will be deprived access to the public beach and a religious place on the coastal road. This was announced at a press conference at Marie Reine de la Paix [...]
05 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Petition against export of monkeys
The site ‘the petitionsite’ has intensified its campaign against the practice of breeding monkeys. A petition is currently circulating on the net about this issue. This was done following the decision of the Ministry of Environment, to go ahead with the application of Biodia Co Ltd, to expand its activities from February, by creating three [...]
05 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
ICP refuses to be part of price observatory
The Institute for Consumer Protection (ICP) has refused to be part of the price observatory. In a letter, the ICP has declared that “without an argument, the minister of Business Michael Sik Yuen is insulting the ICP.” The minister remarked on a private radio channel that the ICP is only concerned with its self interest [...]
05 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Stevenhills to organise street football contest
Stevenhills Ltd and Out of the Box Creative Ltd is organising their first Street Foot / Freestyle Competition Stevenhills StreetFaya from March 20 to May 22. At a press meet held on Friday in Port Louis, Steve Wan, executive director of Stevenhills Ltd said that the company has always been involved in sports and the [...]
05 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Four New Universities including one veterinary school to be constructed in Mauritius
The government has approved construction of four new campuses, including one in Rodrigues. Rs 815 million will be invested in these projects. The construction of a veterinary school is also mentioned. The cabinet gave its green light for the construction of four campuses. The Ministry of Finance will therefore provide Rs 815 million for this
05 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot
Le Matinal , Most Read Newspaper in Mauritius
Le Matinal is the leading newspaper in Mauritius , this is mainly about the good content and because it is the cheapest at Rs5 . The survey was for the period ending 1 February 2011 . It was conducted by telephone during this time from a representative sample of 2,529 Mauritians aged 15 and older.
05 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot
Mauritius and Georgia established diplomatic relations
The communiqué was signed by Permanent Representative of Republic of Mauritius to the UN H.E. Mr. Milan J.N. Meetarbhan and by H.E. Alexander Lomaia, Permanent Representative of Georgia to the UN.
05 Mar 2011, business.mega.mu
Zournal Kreol – samedi 05/03/2011
Title: Zournal KreolChannel: MBC2Start Time: 19:00Date: 2011-03-05End Time: 19:20
05 Mar 2011, MBC
JT de 19h30 – samedi 05/03/2011
Title: JT de 19h30Channel: MBC1Start Time: 19:30Date: 2011-03-05End Time: 20:10
05 Mar 2011, MBC
Premier League Predictions – 5th March 2011
English Premier League 2011 predictions for football match scheduled 5th March 2011 are as listed below. Good luck and share your best tips as usual in the comments below. Match for this round Arsenal - Sunderland Birmingham City - West Bromwich Albion Blackpool - Chelsea Bolton Wanderers - Aston Villa Fulham - Blackburn Rovers Liverpool [...]Original Post at: Premier League Predictions – 5th March 2011 - To subscribe to our Daily News section, click here.
04 Mar 2011, Island Crisis
Strong opposition to the coastal road shift in Mont-Choisy
La Plateforme pour sauver les plages de l'île Maurice call the responsibility to address the demand of Tarisa Resort, on a shifting coastal road of Mont-Choisy. According to this organization, it will create a 2 km bypass for those wishing to go to the beach of Mont-Choisy.
04 Mar 2011, motors.mega.mu
MCB rises most in two months on forecast of better profit
The stock advanced 2 rupees, or 1.2 percent, to 172 rupees at the 1:30 p.m.
04 Mar 2011, business.mega.mu
The government of Mauritius plans to increase its exclusive economic zone from 1900 to 2600 sq. km.
Prime Minister’s Office is working with Seychelles and Saint Brandon over the matter
04 Mar 2011, business.mega.mu
Bank of Mauritius: OTC Sale of GM Treasury Bills / Treasury Notes on March 8 and 10
Pursuant to the Press Communiqué dated 19 July 2007, Treasury Bills and Treasury Notes will be offered for sale to individuals on Tuesday 08 March 2011 and Thursday 10 March 2011 between 9.30 a.m. and 3.30 p.m
04 Mar 2011, business.mega.mu
AfrAsia bank to expand its Africa loan book threefold by 2012
The bank will seek to invest in medium-sized companies focused on infrastructure and commodities and listed on Johannesburg’s stock exchange
04 Mar 2011, business.mega.mu