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Price of Fuel and Diesel increases today
Since this morning, Gasoline is selling at its highest price ever reached in Mauritius, it now is at Rs 51.30 per liter, thus registering an increase of Rs 2.80 (+5.8%) on its price previous Rs 48.50. Meanwhile, the price of diesel has seen an increase of Rs 3.60 (+9.0%) and is now at Rs 43.50
15 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot
All OPR members resign
The Rodrigues Regional Assembly (RRA) and its chief commissioner Gaetan Jabeemisar were served a severe jolt on Monday following the resignation of Opposition members who belonged to Organisation du Peuple Rodriguais (OPR). Johnson Roussety, leader of the Front Patrotique Rodriguais, has automatically been appointed as the new minority leader in place of Serge Clair who [...]
15 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
MTPA partners World Island Awards
At the travel trade show which was held in Berlin from March 7- 11, Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA), signed an agreement to become the official partner of World Island Awards. It is a new event dedicated to promoting luxury tourism to island nations such as Mauritius. The island was represented by the Mauritius Tourism [...]
15 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
MPs meet Abercombie flood victims to help solve issue of compensation
Following the March 11 protest by inhabitants of Abercombie, members of parliament (MPs) of constituency No 4, Mireille Martin, Kalyanee Juggoo and Aurore Perraud met the residents of the region so that they could listen to their problems. Juggoo said that MPs of the region will have a working session with Social Security minister Leela [...]
15 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Takeyama inaugurates MWF visitors’ centre
The visitors’ centre of the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation (MWF), situated at Pointe Jerome, Mahebourg, was inaugurated on March 14 by Kenichi Takeyama, economic cooperation advisor of the government of Japan. The construction of the centre was funded by a Rs 2.1 million grant from the Japan Social Development Fund (JSDF), allocated by the Japanese embassy [...]
15 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
UoM to set up centre for medical, molecular research
The University of Mauritius (UoM), in collaboration with the Ministry of Tertiary Education, Science, Research and Technology, plans to set up a centre for biomedical and bio-molecular research in the island. The objective is to regroup under one roof medical researchers who are specialists in various fields so that medical advancement is undertaken. This was [...]
15 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
BPO workers’ hunger strike continues
Three former employees of Infinity BPO namely Cynthia, Elvina and Gaelle and one supporter, Jeff Lingaya are continuing their hunger strike claiming their salaries. Elvina said that they are disappointed with the circumstances that have led them to undertake the hunger strike. However, they still have hope. She added that she has many debts and [...]
15 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
GBOT crosses $35 million mark
The Global Board of Trade (GBOT), Mauritius, crossed the $35 million mark on March 11, when it ended the day at $35.18 million. With this development, GBOT’s daily trading volumes have tripled within five months of commencing trading on its robust and tech-centric multi-asset exchange platform. GBOT commenced trading with average volumes in the range [...]
15 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Exhibition to strengthen Indo-Mauritian ties
The Ministry of Arts and Culture, in collaboration with the National Archives of India, High Commission of India and the Indira Gandhi Centre for Indian Culture, organised an archival exhibition at the Municipality of Port Louis on Monday. The exhibition, which focusses on the movement of indentured labourers from India to Mauritius, was organised on [...]
15 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Murder suspects remain in custody
Anil Raojee, 30, and Nitish Kumar Matoo, 26, two suspects in the murder of Stewart Baron, 18, appeared in Rose Hill court on Monday morning under a provisional charge of murder. The police objected to their bail and the two were taken back to custody for the purpose of police investigation led by the CID [...]
15 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Tanzania consulate commissioned
The consulate of the Republic of Tanzania was officially inaugurated by the honorary consul Marday Venkatasamy, high commissioner Abadi Rajabu and the deputy high commissioner Isaack Mikulewa. The consulate is located in the Filao Building, Riche Terre near the Riche Terre shopping park. Other personalities who attended the event included the minister of Foreign Affairs, [...]
15 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
One in four South African teenagers hooked on drugs or alcohol
Alcohol or drug addiction may affect a quarter of teenagers in South Africa, experts say. Many children start drinking from as young as nine years old and some are dependent... Read more »
15 Mar 2011, KotZot
British sniper takes out Two Taliban with a single bullet
Two snipers killed 75 Taliban in only 40 days in Helmand Province In one two-hour session they fatally shot eight Taliban On a dusty road in Afghanistan, British soldiers inspect... Read more »
14 Mar 2011, KotZot
Stunning Videos of the deadly Tsunami that hit Japan
Here are some very stunning , incredible videos of the deadly Tsunami that hit Japan last Friday. For the first time in the history of natural disasters, a Tsunami has been recorded in real time.The deadly Earthquake and Tsunami has been recorded by various amateur cameras, TV stations, security cameras. Incoming search terms:The deadly Tsunami
14 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot
Maldives: We back Chagos position
The Maldives has thrown its weight behind Mauritius in opposition to the UK’s decision to establish a Marine Protected Area (PMA) around the Chagos archipelago. The support is expressed in... Read more »
14 Mar 2011, KotZot
Order of the Supreme Court: McDonald’s of Phoenix not allowed to sell beef food
The controversy is far from over. J. Bushan Domah issued an order shortly before 15 pm today banning McDonald’s restaurant in Phoenix to sell food products containing beef until further notice. The restaurant will thus offer its customers food based on chicken and fish until the Supreme Court decides on the injunction of the International
14 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot
McDonald’s de Phoenix interdit de commercialiser du bœuf jusqu’à nouvel ordre
La polémique est loin d’être terminée. Le juge Bushan Domah a émis un ordre peu avant 15 h aujourd’hui interdisant au restaurant McDonald’s de Phoenix de commercialiser des produits alimentaires... Read more »
14 Mar 2011, KotZot
Rodrigues : les élus de l’OPR démissionnent
Séisme politique à Rodrigues. Tous les élus de l’Organisation du Peuple de Rodrigues (OPR), à savoir six membres, ont démissionné de l’Assemblée régionale de Rodrigues (ARR) aujourd’hui. C’est le leader... Read more »
14 Mar 2011, KotZot
Mauritius Central Bank Survey: February 2011
The annual growth rate of monetary base stood at 27.2 per cent in February 2011, down from 36.9 per cent in January 2011.
14 Mar 2011, business.mega.mu
Prostitutes, cat food, trips to Africa: There are few limits to the expenses Americans believe should be tax deductible
Prostitutes, cat food, trips to Africa: There are few limits to the expenses Americans believe should be tax deductible, but given the complexity of the tax code they may be... Read more »
14 Mar 2011, KotZot