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Govt not to offer salary compensation for now
The government will not provide any salary compensation for the recent price increase in basic consumer products until the financial year is over. This was announced by minister of Finance and Economic Development Pravind Jugnauth who was speaking at a press meeting on the recent price increase held at his office, Port Louis, on Friday. [...]
19 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Island, Mozambique sign MoU
The governments of Mozambique and Mauritius agreed to extend bilateral cooperation to include environmental issues. This was formalised through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on March 16 in Maputo, Mozambique by Alcinda Abreu, minister of Environment, Mozambique, and her Mauritian counterpart, Devanand Virahsawmy, who is on a two-day visit to Mozambique. Under [...]
19 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Mahébourg port to reopen
A study is currently underway by the government to reopen the port of Mahébourg. To avoid any shortage of petrol on the island, two reservoirs will be constructed by the State Trading Corporation (STC) in order to set up a strategic stock in Mahébourg. This has been discussed in the government, said a senior officer [...]
19 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
MSS, CHCL ink deal to export refined sugar
The Mauritius Sugar Syndicate (MSS) signed an agreement with the Cargo Handling Corporation Limited (CHCL) on Thursday to continue exports of refined white sugar. The protocol also allows the monitoring of containers at the sugar terminal of CHCL before exporting them to foreign countries. In his presentation, Jean Noël Humbert, CEO of MSS explained that [...]
19 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Guimbeau predicts MMM, MMSD victory
Mouvement Mauricien Social Démocrate (MMSD) leader Eric Guimbeau said his party, in alliance with the Mouvement Militant Mauricien (MMM), will win the municipal elections. Guimbeau, an Opposition member of the National Assembly, organised his first press conference of 2011 at Marie Reine de la Paix centre in Port Louis on Friday. He said, “There is [...]
19 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
MRA eyes Rs 52 bn in tax returns
The Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA) expects to collect around Rs 52 billion from tax returns for financial year 2010-11. This was announced by MRA director general Sudhamo Lal at a press conference held at Link Ebène City Hotel, Ebène, on Friday. Lal also said that the deadline for taxpayers to submit their return form online [...]
19 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Ceres rebranded as Inicia
Ceres Ltd specialises in commercialising Oeudor and Matines eggs. It gathered its members and partners on Thursday night to reveal the identity of its new brand name. It is now called Inicia. The company, which is one of the biggest egg producers in Mauritius, is often confused with Ceres juice. The company wanted to differentiate [...]
19 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Lotto – What will you do if you win Rs75 Million?
The Mauritius Lotto Jackpot is at Rs 75 Million today, 19 March 2011. This is the highest Jackpot since Lotto was introduced in Mauritius, if there are no winners today, the Jackpot can even reach Rs 100 Million. There will surely be a lucky millionaire today for the 72nd draw of Lotto. There will also
19 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot
Cyclone Warning Class 1 is in force in Rodrigues
A cyclone warning class 1 is in force in Rodrigues. Third Cyclone bulletin was issued at 04:10 on 19 March 2011. Tropical Cyclone Cherono was centered this morning at latitude 17.4 degrees south and longitude 68.7 degrees east, it was about 570 North East of Rodrigues. The population in Rodrigues is advised to take all
19 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot
JT de 19h30 – Samedi 19/03/2011
Title: JT de 19h30Channel: MBC1Start Time: 19:30Date: 2011-03-19End Time: 20:10
19 Mar 2011, MBC
Happy Holi Facebook Photos
Tomorrow all Hindus worldwide celebrate Holi. Holi symbolizes the victory of Good on Evil. Here are some photos of Happy Holi which you can use to wish your friends. Click on the photos and click Like or Share them on Facebook. Incoming search terms:happy holi photo for facebook (2)holi tags for facebook (1)i want holi
18 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot
Premier League Predictions – 19th March 2011
English Premier League 2011 predictions for football match scheduled 19th March 2011 are as listed below. Good luck and share your best tips as usual in the comments below. Match for this round Aston Villa - Wolverhampton Wanderers Blackburn Rovers - Blackpool Chelsea - Manchester City Everton - Fulham Manchester United - Bolton Wanderers Stoke [...]Premier League Predictions – 19th March 2011 is a post from: Island Crisis
18 Mar 2011, Island Crisis
Ligue des Champions : un choc Chelsea-Manchester en quarts
Gary Lineker a eu la main lourde pour ses compatriotes anglais. L’ancien avant-centre de l’équipe d’Angleterre, ambassadeur de la finale à Wembley, a tiré un savoureux Chelsea – Manchester United... Read more »
18 Mar 2011, KotZot
Cyclone Cherono Updates – Mauritius
Cyclone Cherono could be the one to inaugurate a real cyclonic weather for Mauritius and Rodrigues in 2011. According to the Mauritius Meteorological Station, the weather in Mauritius can be affected by the cyclone as from the coming Sunday. As usual we will follow up with all updates for this cyclone here. Further details will [...]Cyclone Cherono Updates – Mauritius is a post from: Island Crisis
18 Mar 2011, Island Crisis
Le guide du zizi sexuel – L’amour et la sexualité expliqués aux préados
Il est désormais disponible dans plusieurs librairies, supermarchés de l’île et chez l’ONG, PILS. Ce livret, vendu à Rs 350, répond aux questions des préados, sur l’amour et la sexualité.... Read more »
18 Mar 2011, KotZot
It seems that iPad 2 will be sold at Rs 23,900 and the iPad at Rs 19,900 in Mauritius
It seems likely that the iPad 2 will be available in Mauritius in April.
18 Mar 2011, business.mega.mu
Origin Africa Fibre and Fashion 2011
Fashion designers from some 12 countries including Ethiopia, Kenya, Egypt, Cameroon, Ghana amongst others and some 100 foreign guests were present in Mauritius for the event
18 Mar 2011, business.mega.mu
Internet: Le problème de connexion, du à une défaillance technique d’un partenaire de MT
Mauritius Telecom (MT) affirme que les problèmes de connexion survenus sur son réseau Internet, durant la journée du 17 mars, était le résultat d’une défaillance technique du côté d’un de... Read more »
18 Mar 2011, KotZot
Bank One announced profits of Rs 168 million in 2010
Dusoye Raj, CEO of Bank One, announced the news during the "Emma Nite" evening
18 Mar 2011, business.mega.mu
Bus owners want to get fuel grants
The Bus Owners Cooperative Society (BOCS) initiated negotiations with the National Transport Authority (NTA) to get grants of 9%-12%t on the fuel price.
18 Mar 2011, motors.mega.mu