London Mauritius
London City Airport Scraps Monday Flights as WW2 Bomb Found
London City Airport, an important hub for business travelers, canceled all flights on Monday to allow for the removal of an unexploded World War II bomb discovered during a construction project.
12 Feb 2018, business.mega.mu
Britain's May condemns 'sickening' attack as van rams Muslim worshippers
A van plowed into worshippers near a London mosque on Monday, injuring 10 people in what Prime Minister Theresa May said was a sickening, terrorist attack on Muslims.
19 Jun 2017, business.mega.mu
Several dead in west London residential tower inferno
A massive fire that tore through a 24-story apartment building in west London has claimed a number of lives, fire officials confirmed, as rescuers frantically worked to reach people believed still trapped.
14 Jun 2017, business.mega.mu
Tube Sstrike: London Underground Walk-Out Due to Start
Tube passengers have been warned to expect "considerable" disruption ahead of a 24-hour strike over pay.
08 Jul 2015, business.mega.mu
Mauritius Athletics post London Olympics 2012
Athletes from Mauritius who took part in the recent Olympics in London should be very proud of the fact that, at least, in spite of all odds they met the required minima to represent their country. The ladies who represented Mauritius in Beach Volley should be congratulated and encouraged since they got many headlines in [...]The post Mauritius Athletics post London Olympics 2012 appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
24 Aug 2012, KotZot
Pink pigeon spotted in West London linked to species native to Mauritius
Is this pink pigeon a punk, or just pretending to be a flamingo? They may be seen as pests by some, but this bizarre-looking pigeon has been earning admirers since it was first spotted in Ealing, west London. The brightly-coloured bird, seemingly a white pigeon with large blotches of luminous pink on its feathers, has [...]The post Pink pigeon spotted in West London linked to species native to Mauritius appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
10 Aug 2012, KotZot
Usain Bolt wins 200m Olympic gold to seal unique sprint double
Usain Bolt tonight secured the legendary status he craved by becoming the first man ever to win the Olympic sprint double twice in succession on an historic night in London. While millions would already consider Bolt a legend for winning triple gold in Beijing and defending his 100m title here on Sunday, the Jamaican insisted [...]The post Usain Bolt wins 200m Olympic gold to seal unique sprint double appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
09 Aug 2012, KotZot
Mauritian Beach Volleyball team loses to Brazil
Natacha Rigobert, 31, and Elodie Li Yuk Lo, 29, comprise the first beach volleyball team from Mauritius to participate in the Olympics this summer in London and lost their first game at London’s Horse Guards Parade where huge crowds appeared to be enjoying a party atmosphere at the first of the preliminary matches. The Brazilian [...]The post Mauritian Beach Volleyball team loses to Brazil appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
28 Jul 2012, KotZot
La police britannique redoute de nouvelles émeutes cet été
La police britannique craint une nouvelle flambée de violences urbaines, peut-être dès cet été, dans un contexte de crise économique aiguë et alors que Londres s”apprête à accueillir les Jeux olympiques, montre ce lundi une étude. En août 2011, des émeutes avaient éclaté dans différentes villes de Grande-Bretagne, impliquant des milliers de jeunes gens, avec [...]The post La police britannique redoute de nouvelles émeutes cet été appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
03 Jul 2012, KotZot
Charlotte Holmes crowned as Miss England wins a trip to Mauritius
Charlotte Holmes from London with Mauritian origins, has beaten 59 other finalists to be crowned Miss England. Charlotte Holmes, 23, faced tough competition from rivals across the UK including Amy Willerton, a recent winner of the TV show Signed By Katie Price. Other finalists included 23-year-old police officer Alice Nicholas and 21-year-old GB kickboxer Chelsie [...]The post Charlotte Holmes crowned as Miss England wins a trip to Mauritius appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
30 Jun 2012, KotZot
Miss Mauritius GB visits island as prize-winning trip
British born, Mauritian origin Melissa Nathoo has made the nation proud. Melissa, who was crowned Miss Mauritius Great Britain at the prestigious Wandsworth Town Hall in February, is reaching Mauritius on Thursday. There were 19 finalists and the runner-ups were Shikira Matabadal and Rebecca Mangaroo. Among other prizes, she was offered a ticket by Air [...]
09 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
London Olympics not just about sports
In less than 500 days from now the world will be watching as the opening ceremony sets the stage for the London Olympic and Paralympic Games. We want to connect Britain one of the world’s most vibrant and exciting countries with people across the globe. And we want Mauritius to be a part of it. [...]
22 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
London 2012 tickets ‘second most expensive’ in history
Top-tier hospitality seats for the 2012 Olympics will be the second most expensive in the history of sport, according to a report. Watch the most popular events at the Games... Read more »
20 Feb 2011, KotZot