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Mauritius Independence Day 2011 – Let us all come together !
Dear readers and countrymen This month we are going to celebrate the 43rd anniversary of our Independence. My greetings to you all on this occasion of national celebration. We take... Read more »
11 Mar 2011, KotZot
Caudan Security officers saved a driver from a fire
Three officers of Caudan Security have saved a woman driving his car Thursday, March 3.
10 Mar 2011, motors.mega.mu
The price of petrol will exceed the Rs 50 by April
For the first time in Mauritius, the price of petrol will exceed the Rs 50 per litre threshold to reach Rs 51.65 per litre, compared to Rs 48.50 per litre previously. This represents a 6.5 per cent rise.
10 Mar 2011, business.mega.mu
A young motorcyclist trapped under a minivan in Port-Louis
While attempting to fit into a turn at Orleans Street, Port-Louis, Vincent Rose, a young resident of Quatre-Bornes lost control of his motorcycle. He was found squeezed under in a minibus parked on a ramp.
10 Mar 2011, motors.mega.mu
Controversy of Rs 100 million around Police Welfare Association , PWA
Police Welfare Association (PWA) is shaken by a new controversy. Sergeant Jaylall Bhoojhawon questioned the transfer of a sum of Rs 100 million to another bank last Friday. Jaylall Bhoojawon believes that this transaction is suspicious because it comes just days before the Annual General Meeting of the Association. “This payment was never discussed at
10 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot
Total Filling Station in Surinam . Vehicles damaged after Diesel Refill
Many vehicle owners are protesting against Total Filling station situated in Surinam , they are complaining that their vehicles have been damaged after the refill at Surinam Total Filling Station and according to them the Diesel found at that Gas station has been mixed with other chemicals. One of the complainers has said that about
10 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot
The Mauritius miracle, or how to make a big success of a small economy
The US ought to learn a thing or two from Mauritius, where all citizens enjoy high standards of healthcare and education Suppose someone were to describe a small country that... Read more »
09 Mar 2011, KotZot
Simple bypass road or expansion of the hotel Tarisa Resort?
This Wednesday, March 9, many hundred years old flamboyant have been stumped at Mon-Choisy. Locals expressed their disapproval concerning proposed bypass road and the expansion of the hotel Tarisa Resort.
09 Mar 2011, motors.mega.mu
One-week forum organised by NWEC
National Women Entrepreneur Council (NWEC) will for the first time host an entrepreneurial week from March 14 to 18. This is in keeping with International Women’s Day that was celebrated on March 8. The aim of the entrepreneurial week is to encourage women to celebrate entrepreneurship as well as to encourage them to become entrepreneurs. [...]
09 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Mauritius’s Annual Inflation Rate Rises to 6.8% in February
Mauritius’s inflation rate rose to 6.8 percent in February, the highest since November 2008, adding to pressure on the central bank to raise interest rates
08 Mar 2011, business.mega.mu
The Mauritius Miracle by Joseph E. Stiglitz
Mauritius, a small island nation off the east coast of Africa, is neither particularly rich nor on its way to budgetary ruin. Nonetheless, it has spent the last decades successfully building a diverse economy, a democratic political system, and a strong social safety net. Many countries, not least the US, could learn from its experience.
08 Mar 2011, business.mega.mu
The law concerning the new license plates already in force
The new Regulation on the license plates of vehicles is already in force. The moratorium allowed motorists to obtain it expires July 1.
08 Mar 2011, motors.mega.mu
The Competition Commission clears merger in the events industry
The Competition Commission of Mauritius (CCM) for the first time since its foundation, been asked to rule on a case of a merger between two companies and its potential impact on competition in this sector.
08 Mar 2011, business.mega.mu
Island tourism on increase
The demand for islands such as Mauritius and the Maldives as tourist destinations has grown. This is according to data that is available on the website of STR Global, a leading provider of data in the hotel industry in the world. Between 2009 and 2010, demand as measured by the number of rooms occupied has [...]
08 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Mauritius weather for 8th March 2011 , All schools Resume
Education Minister Vasant Bunwaree has said that all schools will resume today . According to the Mauritius Weather station of Vacoas , the weather will improve today and there is no risk of flood . It will be partly cloudy over the the whole island this morning , minimum temperature will be 27 degrees in
08 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot
Mauritius Island Featured in The Guardian Newspaper UK
Mauritius Island has been mentioned in the Guardian Newspaper yesterday . The title of the article was “The Mauritius miracle, or how to make a big success of a small economy ” . The US ought to learn a thing or two from Mauritius, where all citizens enjoy high standards of healthcare and education .
08 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot
Subash Seebaruth : La passion le conduit jusqu’au Vietnam en passant par l’amour
Subash Seebaruth a suivi son plus grand désir, celui de devenir chef. Même si pour cela, il a dû quitter Maurice, pour un grand voyage culinaire qui l’a conduit aux... Read more »
07 Mar 2011, KotZot
For the first time, Mauritius participated at the world exhibition of philately in India
For the first time, Mauritius participated at the world exhibition of philately in India. This exhibition attracted over 75 countries from across the world and was inaugurated by the President... Read more »
07 Mar 2011, KotZot
Rs52 Litre – Motorists in Mauritius should brace themselves for a major petrol and diesel price increase
According to NEWSNOW sources, the Petroleum Pricing Committee (PPC) will meet within the next 10 days and increase the price of petrol to Rs52 a litre. That’s a 7% hike.... Read more »
07 Mar 2011, KotZot
Mauritius see demand improvement
The island destination of Mauritius have seen an upswing in demand, according to data from STR Global, one of the leading providers of market data to the world’s hotel industry
07 Mar 2011, business.mega.mu