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CSS Corp opens Mauritius centre
A Mauritius branch of CSS Corp was inaugurated at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, Ebène, on Thursday.
11 Feb 2011, The Independent Daily
Outreach programme of ‘Caravane de la Science’
Following its success in 2010, the Caravane de la Science is back in several secondary schools across the island this year. The opening ceremony was held on Thursday at the MP Sharma Jugdambi SSS at Goodlands.
11 Feb 2011, The Independent Daily
Air Mauritius registers profits
The national airline, Air Mauritius, recorded a profit of Rs 495 million for the third quarter between October to December 2010.
11 Feb 2011, The Independent Daily
‘No secret formula for success’
Hard work, parental support and faith in God is what laureates say helped them achieve good grades.
11 Feb 2011, The Independent Daily
SBM hosts int’l education fair
The State Bank of Mauritius Ltd (SBM) has associated itself with PTC Education Consultants to help school drop outs in their decision making concerning higher studies.
11 Feb 2011, The Independent Daily
Starwood contract terminated
The Board of Directors of Ébène Cyber City Hotel Ltd terminated the management contract with Starwood as from February 9, 2011. The Four Points by Sheraton Hotel at Ébène, will now be managed by Kris Seeboo.
11 Feb 2011, The Independent Daily
FSC hosts meet on financial cooperation
Mauritius hosted the 26th annual meeting of the Africa Middle East Regional Committee (AMERC) of the International Organisation of Securities Commission under the aegis of the Financial Services Commission (FSC) at Hilton hotel, Flic en Flac on Thursday.
11 Feb 2011, The Independent Daily
Apollo brings Stem Cell Therapy to Mauritius
As part of its commitment to enhancing the standard of healthcare in Mauritius, Apollo Bramwell Hospital shared knowledge on its this innovative technology used while performing Stem Cell Therapy with local doctors.
11 Feb 2011, The Independent Daily
MMM sends feelers to PM
The Mouvement Militant Mauricien (MMM) is organising a meeting on Sunday at 9.30 am at La Louise, Quatre Bornes, to give more information on the purchase of the MedPoint clinic by the state.
11 Feb 2011, The Independent Daily
Island to act as focal point for Nestlé’s GLOBE programme
Mauritius has been chosen to act as the focal point for Nestlé's Global Business Excellence (GLOBE) programme for the Equatorial African Region (EAR).
11 Feb 2011, The Independent Daily
Mauritius to set up consulate in Reunion
On his first official visit to Reunion Island, Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam yesterday disclosed that Mauritius will soon set up a consulate there to look after bilateral and regional issues.... Read more »
10 Feb 2011, KotZot
Mauritius Island is No. 1 for economic freedom
Mauritius has been ranked 12th in terms of economic freedom, according to the Wall Street Journal newspaper in its Economic Freedom Index 2011report, which was released yesterday. Mauritius is ranked... Read more »
10 Feb 2011, KotZot
University of Mauritius is determined to become a Centre of Excellence
The University of Mauritius is determined to become a Centre of Excellence in the year ahead, giving high priority to serious research initiatives. This was one of the main messsages... Read more »
10 Feb 2011, KotZot
Mauritius Island to get $2bn oil refinery by 2015
Industry and Commerce Minister Shawkutally Soodhun confirmed yesterday that Mauritius plans to build a $ 2 billion oil refinery by the end of 2015. “ This is an ambitious project,”... Read more »
10 Feb 2011, KotZot
Tourist – Record numbers visit island
According to Minister of Tourism and Leisure Nando Bodha, the number of tourist arrivals for both December 2010 and for January- December 2010, with 114,849 and 934,827 respectively, were “... Read more »
10 Feb 2011, KotZot
Australian diplomat meets PM
Sandra Vegting, Australia’s new High Commissioner to Mauritius, paid a courtesy visit on Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam yesterday. Ms Vegting replaces Ms Catherine Johnstone who has been High Commissioner since... Read more »
10 Feb 2011, KotZot
Shiv Seechurn from toronto with patriotism
“ You may say I’m a dreamer, But I’m not the only one, I hope some day you’ll join us. And the world will be as one”. These lines from... Read more »
10 Feb 2011, KotZot
MTML upgrades system
Mahanagar Telephone Mauritius Limited ( MTML) is currently working on the upgrading of its entire system to introduce GSM services so that its subscribers can use MTML telephones from anywhere... Read more »
10 Feb 2011, KotZot
Heroin seized during stop and search
A small amount of heroin was seized from Mrs. Marie Anne Menes by police officers who were conducting a stop- and- search operation near Winners supermarket in Terre Rouge on... Read more »
10 Feb 2011, KotZot
Market traders protest
The Flacq Merchants’ Fair Association ( FMFA), grouping around 700 traders, has denounced the Ministry of Public Infrastructure, National Development Unit, Land Transport and Shipping for not consulting traders before... Read more »
10 Feb 2011, KotZot