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64 commodities to cost less
The decrease in price of food items will be applicable from today in all shops and hyper markets. This decision, taken by the minister of Industry and Commerce Showkutally Soodhun, was announced at a press meet in Port Louis on Tuesday. Soodhun stated that this initiative was taken following the anxiety that the Prime Minister [...]
16 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Peak electricity demand to grow about 2.8% per year
Mauritius’ peak electricity demand will reach 533 megawatts by 2020
16 Mar 2011, business.mega.mu
MTPA invites Miss France
The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority, in partnership with Air Mauritius as well as the Constance Hotel Group wants to step up the promotion of the island. It is in this vein that Miss France 2011 Thilleman Laury has been invited to stay in Mauritius until March 17. During her stay on the island, she is [...]
15 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Rotary Club hosts student career fair
The Rotary Club of Grand Baie is hosting Career World for students who have completed their Higher School Certificate (HSC). It will be held on May 20 and 21 at the Swami Vivekananda International Convention Centre (SVICC) at Pailles. Some 2,500 students from various colleges on the island will visit the fair and be apprised [...]
15 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Forum on Water Day at RGSC
Approximately 400 professionals working in the water sector and students of both public and private secondary schools will participate in a forum on water. The forum is titled ‘Water for Cities: Meeting the Urban Challenge’. This will be held on March 22 and 23 at the Rajiv Gandhi Science Centre (RGSC). The initiative is an [...]
15 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Sik Yuen advocates consumer rights
To mark World Consumer Rights Day, a workshop was held on Tuesday at the Indira Gandhi Centre for Indian Culture, Phoenix. The event was attended by the minister of Business, Enterprise, Cooperatives and Consumer Protection Michael Sik Yuen. He said that the goal was to strengthen consumer education in financial matters so that they receive [...]
15 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Moonea assures court he will not jump bail
Sandeep Moonea, finally broke his silence in court on Tuesday afternoon in Mapou court. The prime suspect in the murder of Irish Michael Harte, gave his statement in the witness box. He was interrogated and cross examined by his lawyer Navin Bhoyrul and counsel for the prosecution, Nataraj Mooneesamy. During the session, several questions raised [...]
15 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Bagatelle reckons 58,000 FB fans
The Facebook page of the as yet unopened Bagatelle – Mall of Mauritius, which was created in March 2010, currently has 58,000 fans. It ranks fourth in terms of number of fans after the Mall of America (New York), Mall Plaza (Santiago) and The Dubai Mall (Dubai). This is believed to be a record for [...]
15 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Casino workers to get 14th month salary
The employees of the Casino of Mauritius will receive their 14th month pay by the end of February 2012. This was stated following the meeting between the members of the Casino Employee’s Union (CEU) and officers of the State Investment Cooperation, (SIC) on Tuesday. The reasons put forward by the officials of the SIC is [...]
15 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Mauritius's exchange triples daily trading volume
Daily traded volume on a Mauritius' commodities and currency exchange have tripled since it started operations last October
15 Mar 2011, business.mega.mu
Mauritius 2010 current account deficit widens to 8.5 pct/GDP
15 Mar 2011, business.mega.mu
Trade deficit of Rs 66.528 million for 2010
Export and import increased in 2010 compared to 2009.
15 Mar 2011, business.mega.mu
The National Pension Fund (NPF) and the National Savings Fund have both increased during 2010
The investment committee of the NPF and the NSF had presented these results.
15 Mar 2011, business.mega.mu
Government of Mauritius treasury note
BOM will sell GMTN for a nominal amount of Rs1,200 million, with maturities of 2, 3 and 4 years bearing interest at the rate of 4.50, 4.75 and 5.00 per cent per annum
15 Mar 2011, business.mega.mu
Mauritian Male Version Dance of “Sheila ki Jawani”
Sheila ki Jawani , the top song from Tees Maar khan is in the news again. This time a Mauritian boy deserves all the praise, he replaces Katrina Kaif perfectly and dances very much like the beautiful actress. Watch the Video clip below http://video.ak.fbcdn.net/cfs-ak-snc6/79090/281/197469523602110_57810.mp4?oh=b5531438723f0ffac2af9fd96ab1dac1&oe=4D823E00&__gda__=1300381184_2f790f8eeaaf45d4464a87c4000f7cbb
15 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot
L’ambassade américaine à Maurice n’émet plus de visas : le ministre Boolell affirme que la situation retournera à la normale dans les prochaines semaines
L’ambassade des Etats-Unis à Maurice n’émet plus de visas depuis quelque temps. Cette situation fait suite au départ précipité du «consular officer» de l’ambassade. Cette décision a été prise par... Read more »
15 Mar 2011, KotZot
Manchester United are facing a battle to keep star winger Nani
The Portuguese flier, surprisingly fit for tonight’s Champions League clash with Marseille, wants to discuss a new contract and wage rise on the back of his sparkling season. But that... Read more »
15 Mar 2011, KotZot
Management methods: Cost-benefit analysis (CBA)
With this material we start publications about most used methods in the various management areas.
15 Mar 2011, business.mega.mu
Peak Trading Volumes on GBOT Triples within Five Months of Launch
The Global Board of Trade (GBOT), Mauritius crossed the US$ 35 million mark on Friday, 11th March, when it ended the day at US$ 35.18 million.
15 Mar 2011, Orange Ki News ?