US Mauritius
Salmon Swim Across Flooded Road in Washington
A flooding river covered a road in Washington, allowing some migrating salmon to swim across the pavement.?
03 Nov 2012, business.mega.mu
New York Flooded and Plunged into Darkness after Sandy
Huge floods in the southern island of Manhattan in New York plunged into darkness after the passage of the "super-storm" Sandy. Sandy, become a hurricane "post-tropical", has hit hard the coast of the United States at 20 pm local time, Monday, Oct. 29.
30 Oct 2012, business.mega.mu
Analysis: As More U.S. Audit Work Moves To India, Concerns Arise
Auditing of U.S. corporations' financial books, a vital underpinning of investor confidence, increasingly relies on work carried out in India, where there is no clear system of oversight.
22 Oct 2012, business.mega.mu
US Working On Investment Treaties With India, China And Mauritius
Months after it unveiled a model bilateral investment treaty (BIT), a top Obama Administration official has said the US is working on BIT with a number of countries, including India, China and Mauritius.
20 Sep 2012, business.mega.mu
MID member to participate in climate change meet in US
Osman Mohamed, chairman of the Maurice Ile Durable (MID) Steering Committee, has been selected to participate in the International Visitor Leadership Programme (IVLP) on ‘Climate Change and Renewable Energy.’ It will be held from August 11 to 31 in the US. He will participate in the meetings of the US Global Change Research Programme (USGCRP) [...]
08 Aug 2012, The Independent Daily
Detroit Man Gambles Away $1.5 Million Accidentally Given By ATM
Ronald Page seemingly had it made when Bank of America unintentionally changed his account status, allowing the 55-year-old man to make unlimited ATM cash overdraft withdrawals.
21 Jun 2012, business.mega.mu
US wants greater trade ties with island
US chargé d’affaires Demetrios Marantis, deputy United States Trade Representative (USTR), is impressed with how Mauritius judiciously uses all the opportunities and preferential treatments offered to optimise its economy. The ambassador was addressing an audience on trade at an event hosted on Tuesday by the Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) in the context [...]
18 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
US embassy to advise students
In a bid to counsel Mauritian students on higher studies in the United States, a general advising session was organised on Thursday by the US embassy in Port Louis. Around 15 students, who are about to finish their secondary education, attended it.This was an opportunity for the students to understand the benefits as well as [...]
18 Nov 2011, The Independent Daily
Mauritius respects religious freedom: US
The Constitution of Mauritius provides for freedom of religion. Other laws and policies also contribute to the freedom to practice any religion, states the 2010 report on International Religious Freedom. The report, published by the US Department of State, documents the status of religious freedom in almost 200 countries for the period July to December [...]
22 Sep 2011, The Independent Daily
US donates equipment to anti-corruption organisation in Mauritius
The equipment has been sent by the Anti-Terrorism Assistance programm
16 Sep 2011, business.mega.mu
US, Mauritius relations: A 217 year old legacy
(US) President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton have made it a priority to reinvigorate America’s relationships around the world. They have been working hard to strengthen our existing partnerships and build new ones to meet shared challenges, from climate change to ending the threat of nuclear weapons to fighting disease and poverty. [...]
09 Sep 2011, The Independent Daily
US navy ship pays visit
The USS Samuel B Roberts, an American naval ship is currently docked at Port Louis on an eight-day goodwill visit as part of their involvement in the Africa Partnership Station (APS). The 220 member crew is headed by captain Angel Cruz. Sammy B, as the ship is affectionately known has five female officers. [...]
07 Sep 2011, The Independent Daily
The U.S. Embassy in Port Louis has resumed
16 May 2011, business.mega.mu
US visa section in Mauritius open until April 15
Applicants with an urgent need to travel should submit their applications immediately
12 Apr 2011, business.mega.mu
If US Embassy visa services discontinued ?
All interviews for visa applications scheduled after March 18, applicants must verify that the corresponding embassy will be open
16 Mar 2011, business.mega.mu
Lecturer to study media literacy in US
Christina Chan-Meetoo, a Mauritian lecturer from the University of Mauritius (UoM) has been selected by the American embassy for the International Visitors Leadership programme. Discussions will be held on media literacy: promoting civil society through new media technology. The conference will be organised from March 21 till April 8 in New York, USA. Participants will [...]
14 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily