Indian Ocean Mauritius
Sealift Indian Ocean: Establish Cabotage System
The Indian Ocean region is marginalized in terms of shipping services.
11 Sep 2012, business.mega.mu
Eight new species of sharks have been discovered in the Indian Ocean
Eight new species of sharks have been discovered in the Indian Ocean by a student , Paul Clerkin, a graduate student at California’s Moss Landing Marine Laboratories after studying abroad for about two months. Now, he and other researchers will take the sharks’ genetics, and do some extensive measuring. The sharks were caught as bycatch [...]The post Eight new species of sharks have been discovered in the Indian Ocean appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
20 Aug 2012, KotZot
Tapping into Tourism Cruising Sectors in the Indian Ocean
The Seychelles Minister for Tourism and Culture, Mr. Alain St.Ange, has held a meeting with members of the Ports Association of the Indian Ocean Islands (APIOI).
16 Aug 2012, business.mega.mu
Mauritius News Interviews Seychelles Minister for Tourism
Seychelles nomination as the first President of Vanilla Island organization has generated interest in the Mauritius Press News on Sunday and made a sensational news angle.
09 Aug 2012, business.mega.mu
The murder of Michaela McAreavey will tarnish Mauritius hospitable reputation
The concerns of Father Bernard Farrelly appear to be borne out in part by the latest visitor figures on arrivals from Ireland. The Irish priest who has lived most of his life in Mauritius said he fears the murder of Michaela McAreavey will tarnish the holiday island’s hospitable reputation. But while 22 per cent fewer [...]The post The murder of Michaela McAreavey will tarnish Mauritius hospitable reputation appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
12 Jul 2012, KotZot
Dodo Destiny: An American Eye on Mauritius by Tom Parker
Dodo Destiny An American Eye on Mauritius by Tom Parker examines the sad tale of the dodo and the unique history of Mauritius and neighboring islands in the Indian Ocean. The flightless dodo is perhaps the most famous symbol of the dangers of global extinction with a universally recognized image. Despite this fame, little is [...]The post Dodo Destiny: An American Eye on Mauritius by Tom Parker appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
10 Jul 2012, KotZot
Mauritius Set to Try Suspected Pirates Seized by UK
Mauritius has said it will receive and try suspected pirates captured by British forces patrolling the Indian Ocean under an agreement with the United Kingdom.
05 Jun 2012, business.mega.mu
Court for Piracy: Mauritius Commitment Does Not Have Unanimity
The first trial of suspected Somali pirates will be held in September 2012. It will be held before Judge Prithiviraj Fekna, currently President of the Assize Court. The commitment of Mauritius does not have unanimity support.
24 May 2012, business.mega.mu
Kenya, Tanzanie et Mozambique: Gaz et Pétrole
Le Kenya serait-il en train de rafler la mise en Afrique de l’Est ? Le 26 mars restera en tout cas longtemps dans les mémoires nationales kenyanes : le président Mwai Kibaki s’est empressé d’annoncer à la télévision la découverte de pétrole par la compagnie britannique Tullow Oil, déjà engagée en Ouganda et le pétrole du lac Albert.
29 Mar 2012, business.mega.mu
Seychelles: Good Student of Anti-Piracy is Struggling to Cope
Modest already crowded jails Coast Guard largely poor: the Seychelles might be a good student of the anti-piracy, the Indian Ocean archipelago is clearly overwhelmed by the magnitude of the phenomenon.
07 Mar 2012, business.mega.mu
Fight Against Piracy: Indian Ocean Countries held region seminar in Mauritius
A seminar on maritime violence was held Tuesday, February 28 at Ebony, in the presence of Arvin Boolell, Minister of Foreign Affairs. The goal: find ways to fight against piracy raging in the Indian Ocean.
29 Feb 2012, business.mega.mu
Maurice: To Become the Knowledge Center of the Indian Ocean
Knowledge Hub: A term that is heard more and more. Education has always been important in the life of Mauritians. With the highest literacy rates across Africa, Mauritius now wants to position itself as an international center of knowledge in this part of the Indian Ocean.
08 Feb 2012, business.mega.mu
Indian Ocean: The European Union Finances the Expertise of the FAO Program Smartfish
The EU will pay Rs 180 million to finance the supply of expertise of the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) United Nations program management of marine resources in the Indian Ocean known as the Smartfish and falling under the responsibility the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC).
25 Jan 2012, business.mega.mu
Air France and Air Mauritius Strengthen their Partnership in Indian Ocean
From 1 February 2012, Air France and Air Mauritius inaugurate a trading partnership, consisting of a code share agreement between Reunion and Mauritius.
20 Jan 2012, business.mega.mu
Anti-Piracy: The IOC and the EU Signed a Financing Agreement of EUR 2 million
The Indian Ocean Commission (IOC) and the European Union (EU) conducted, Tuesday, December 13, the signing of a financing agreement for 2 million for a project on actions at the facility level and systems of the Regional Strategy for maritime security.
14 Dec 2011, business.mega.mu
Fortis Clinic Darné opens new Renal Sciences dept
Fortis Clinic Darné at Floreal officially launched its new Renal Sciences department on Wednesday. “The clinic’s goal is to take medical excellence to the next level,” said Dr Simmardeep Singh Gill, who was recently appointed as the new chief operating officer at Fortis Clinic Darné. The new department will be headed by urologist Dr Balbir [...]
24 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Island to host int’l meet on climate change
About 200 delegates will attend an international conference on climate change at Intercontinental Hotel, Balaclava from March. 21-23. The delegates scientists, representatives of regional organisations, the community of affairs and NGOs are expected from South Africa, Australia, Canada, Comoros, Ethiopia, USA, Mauritius, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Nigeria, Norway, Reunion, UK, Seychelles, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania and France. [...]
21 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Culinary fest at Constance Belle Mare
The largest culinary event in the Indian Ocean, ‘Culinary Festival Bernard L‘oiseau’, is back with its 2011 edition. This will be hosted by Constance Belle Mare Plage and will be held from March 13 to 20.
18 Feb 2011, The Independent Daily
Mauritius to set up consulate in Reunion
On his first official visit to Reunion Island, Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam yesterday disclosed that Mauritius will soon set up a consulate there to look after bilateral and regional issues.... Read more »
10 Feb 2011, KotZot
Cosmetic surgery centre gets awards
The Centre Chirurgie Esthétique of the Indian Ocean which provides hair transplant, dental surgery and cosmetic surgery services, has been awarded the Gold Excellence Award for hair transplant.
29 Jan 2011, The Independent Daily