Port Louis Mauritius

Fire in the Capital, Electoral Commission Office Out of Danger

A fire broke out in the late Wednesday afternoon in the shopping district of Port Louis. The wind fanned the flames reached Max Tower where the headquarters of the Electoral Commission. Firefighters had to call in reinforcements. The Special Supporting Unit (SSU) has been mended on the premises.

27 Jun 2013, business.mega.mu

Grave Incendie à Port-Louis : l’Endurance des Pompiers Mise à Rude Epreuve

Un incendie s’est déclaré samedi 15 juin, en soirée, dans un magasin à la rue Jummah Mosque, Port-Louis. Et, ce matin, les pompiers étaient toujours à pied d’œuvre pour le circonscrire. C’est la présence de caoutchoucs, entre autres, qui a compliqué leurs tâches.

16 Jun 2013, business.mega.mu

Congestion, Délocalisation... Think Mauritius Repense Port-Louis

L'ONG estime qu'il est possible de décongestionner et faire respirer la capitale en lui permettant de développer d’autres vocations.

01 Jun 2013, motors.mega.mu

Port Area: Fall of a Unidentified Object Mobilizes Police

A unindentified object landed in the grounds of Moroil on the road Quai and mobilized several specialized police units, including the Bomb Disposal Unit. The area has been delineated.

26 Apr 2013, business.mega.mu

Port Louis: a Giant Fountain at the Street

Scène inhabituelle et spectaculaire que celle vécue par les habitants d’un quartier de Port-Louis, tard jeudi 18 avril. À la rue sir Virgile Naz, un jet d’eau de plus de six mètres jaillissait d’un tuyau cassé durant plus de deux heures, gênant la circulation routière.

19 Apr 2013, business.mega.mu

Evergreen Increases its Coverage in Port-Louis

The Asian sea giant Evergreen offers a second service, which starts from May 5 This increases its coverage of Port-Louis. This service includes containers arriving from ports in Pakistan, India and Sri Lanka.

18 Apr 2013, business.mega.mu

Floods: Port-Louis Accused The Government Of Covering Up The Channels Without Approval

The controversy over the reasons for the floods of March 30, is not ready to désenfler.The mayor of Port-Louis recalled that in October 1999, it had served a notice to the government against the work of the Thumb Creek and Butte-au-Thonnier.

11 Apr 2013, business.mega.mu

Seven Cars Still Blocked at the Garden Tower

Two of the nine cars that were stuck in the parking lot of the Garden Tower Building, Port Louis, were withdrawn Monday. The other seven are still in the parking lot at the building on street La Poudrière.

09 Apr 2013, motors.mega.mu

Office rent, Port-Louis: Can Become a Ghost Town…

Realtors fear the worst. With the recent floods, office space in Port Louis will be made less attractive. They fear the worst as the capital became a "ghost town."

07 Apr 2013, business.mega.mu

All Schools Open Tuesday Except Alpha College Port-Louis

Except Alpha College, located in the Poudrière, Port-Louis, all colleges and all schools will be open normally on Tuesday 2 April for the resumption of classes.

02 Apr 2013, business.mega.mu

The Water in Port-Louis Restored Wednesday

Water supply in the capital should return to normal by Wednesday, April 3. This was announced Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Utilities, Rashid Beebeejaun during a press conference Monday.

01 Apr 2013, business.mega.mu

Floods: 3 New Deaths in Port-Louis

The bill of flooding increases. Two human bodies were left in the afternoon building Harbour View, Port-Louis and another was found in the street La Chaussée late afternoon.

31 Mar 2013, business.mega.mu

Heavy rain: the Capital Was Paralyzed by Floods

Of heavy rain falling on much of the country since mid-day. Port-Louis, flooding made many roads impassable important, creating a traffic jam that has paralyzed the city center.

31 Mar 2013, motors.mega.mu

Heavy Rains: Eighth Death in the Floods in Port Louis

It is the sixth drowned pedestrian tunnel leading to the Port Louis Waterfront. One woman died of a arrêt cardiaque, Great River and a man fell into the stream of Thumb.

31 Mar 2013, business.mega.mu

Port Louis: Violent Fire Destroyed Two Buildings in the Rue Royale

In a little over an hour, two buildings have been completely devastated by fire in the rue Royale, Port-Louis. The alert was given to 06hrs45 on Tuesday morning. At 8:30 am, firefighters had taken control of the fire.

26 Mar 2013, business.mega.mu

Relocation of Hawkers on Site Decaen Questioned

800 pedlars relocation of the capital to Victoria Station is challenged by a letter from the Ministry of Local Government dated 23 January. According to the Ministry, the site Decaen will not be used for any activity vendors in this area will continue with the completion of the light rail project.

13 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu

Clash Between Hawkers and Students: Police Used Tear Gas

Clashes erupted before the station Fanfaron Hole in the afternoon on Friday 25 January. According to sources, the police had to use tear gas to disperse a group of college students, all minors.

26 Jan 2013, business.mega.mu

Ruisseau du Pouce: Authorities Investigating Death of Hundreds of Fish

Hundreds of fish were found dead, floating in the Ruisseau du Pouce in Port Louis on Wednesday. The mayor of Port-Louis sent a team of twenty-two people to work cleaning the brook. The Ministry of Environment has initiated an investigation.

25 Jan 2013, business.mega.mu

Vendors: New Criteria for Relocation Plan

The mayor of Port-Louis has established a new criterion to relocate hawkers from the capital on the site of the former building of the CWA, located near Victoria Station, Port-Louis. 700 merchants will be relocated to this place while another 300 boxes will be the "Immigration Square."

21 Jan 2013, business.mega.mu

À la Route Militaire, Port-Louis – Une Barrière Empêche les Piétons d’Utiliser le Trottoir

Les usagers sont contraints de marcher sur la chaussée, à leurs risques et périls, alors que des trottoirs tout neufs ont été aménagés.

04 Jan 2013, motors.mega.mu