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Twice as many men as women employed
The labour force for the year 2010 was estimated at 581,300 with 362,400 males and 218,900 females. Employment last year stood at 536,100 with 345,700 males and 190,400 females. These figures were published by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) on Tuesday. According to the report, the estimated number of unemployed for 2010 was 45,200 (16,700 [...]
18 May 2011, The Independent Daily
Mauritians will soon have a greater opportunity to work in France and Canada
Mauritians will soon have a greater opportunity to work in France and Canada thanks to a revamp of the Circular Migration programme. The Ministry of Social Integration and Economic Empowerment... Read more »
08 Apr 2011, KotZot
What makes Mauritians really happy
If you studied the social sciences, you may remember Maslow’s hierarchy of human needs. These range from food, water, sleep and shelter to having a job, family, friends and an... Read more »
05 Apr 2011, KotZot
The Mauritius Revenue Authority expects about 60% of taxpayers to file their returns this year through the Internet
Last year the figure was 40%, but the MRA wants more e-filing and is introducing incentives. For instance, if the taxpayer misses the March 31 deadline but is an e-filer... Read more »
10 Mar 2011, KotZot
Mauritians want to leave Libya
Violence in Libya is sending foreigners rushing to flee country. Thousands are dashing to the borders. Mauritians in Libya are worried. The reason is the prevailing insurgency in the country, where citizens are demanding the ouster of Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi. One Mauritian has already returned home since the unrest started. Five other Mauritians, a [...]
28 Feb 2011, The Independent Daily