Government Mauritius

Recruitment Of Foreign Labor: Shakeel Mohamed Announces Extension of Freez

Freezing recruitment of foreign workers in the construction sector was expected to end Tuesday, October 15. It will be extended. This is what we told the Labour Minister Shakeel Mohamed. He said he would not make a hasty decision.

16 Oct 2013, business.mega.mu

2014 Budget Proposals

It is a yearly tradition that economic operators and the civil society voice out their expectations during Budget preparations. Stakeholders in the business sector expect measures that will set the economy on a new footing, facilitate trade and protect jobs, whereas those of the civil society want more social measures that will downturn poverty.

16 Oct 2013, business.mega.mu

Resignation of Ali Mansoor: Patrick Yip Takes Over

He had a first meeting with the Minister of Finance, Monday, Oct. 7 on the final preparations in the budget 2014. Patrick Yip has been appointed Acting Financial Secretary after the resignation of Ali Mansoor.

13 Oct 2013, business.mega.mu

Abu Kasenally Against the Beach Authority

" This is my ministry which controls the beaches and not the Beach Authority "ton Minister of Lands and Housing. Abu Kasenally was used yesterday, Thursday, October 10, a Notice to Squatter a market of dholl puri installed on the beach in Flic-en-Flac. However, the Beach Authority, in an official letter, granted permission for the latter to operate on public beaches

11 Oct 2013, business.mega.mu

Is Mauritius A Tax Haven?

Tax justice campaigners and the Indian government accuse Mauritius of being a base for companies to avoid taxation, but the government insists that it is just a low-tax jurisdiction. Is Mauritius a tax haven? Yes or No? Professor Sarah Bracking and Gemma Ware examine the arguments.

09 Oct 2013, business.mega.mu

Hundred Workers Of The China International Water & Electric Corporation to Layoff

A hundred workers (Mauritians and Nepalese) the China International Water & Electric Corporation are in limbo. The company, which won the contract to build the dam Bagatelle, asked to stay home from Monday, September 7 until further order.

08 Oct 2013, business.mega.mu

National Park-To-Arms D'Eau: Faugoo Against Any Development On Reserves And Forests

The Minister of Agro-Industry and Food Security Satish Faugoo was against any development on reserves and Mauritian forests.

06 Oct 2013, business.mega.mu

Ali Mansoor Resigned as Financial Secretary

Ali Mansoor submitted, Friday, October 4, resigned as Financial Secretary, having held that position for eight years. Several sources indicate that the Prime Minister wanted to see from being, in their view, "not satisfied" with their work.

06 Oct 2013, business.mega.mu

Medical School: Six New Universities Recognized by Ministry of Health

They will soon perform in Mauritius. While these students have completed their medical studies in foreign universities so far not recognized, this is about to change. Six new institutions are recognized by the Ministry of Health. The list was approved by the Council of Ministers on Friday 27 September.

29 Sep 2013, business.mega.mu

Aquaculture Concession Fees Soon Scaled Down

Develop, support and promote aquaculture. It is in this context that the government will soon revise downward concession fees taxable investors, currently amounting to Rs 1.2 million sites in a circular radius of 300 m.

27 Sep 2013, business.mega.mu

Pannes Techniques : les Bureaux de l’Etat Civil Paralyses

Depuis ce matin, les bureaux régionaux de l’état civil ne fonctionnent plus convenablement. Cela, en raison d’une panne technique du serveur central, à Port-Louis. Une série de défaillances qui paralyse ce département déjà depuis lundi…

26 Sep 2013, business.mega.mu

International Year of Statistics 2013: Statistics Mauritius Launches Code of Practice and Data Portal

Statistics Mauritius has launched at September, 23 a Code of Practice for Official Statistics and an Interactive Statistical Data Portal, two invaluable tools for producers of statistics, at the Hennessy Park Hotel in Ebène. The official logo of Statistics Mauritius was also unveiled on that occasion.

26 Sep 2013, business.mega.mu

Fusionner Pour Durer : Ces Organismes de Trop...

En novembre 2010, le ministre des Finances d’alors avait annoncé la décision du gouvernement de chercher conseil auprès des experts internationaux sur une possible fusion entre la Banque de Maurice (BM) et la Financial Services Commission (FSC).

25 Sep 2013, business.mega.mu

Executives Participating in Local Government: Hervé Aimée Wipes a Setback

He wanted the officials of the Ministry of Local Government to participate in the work of district councils and town councils to provide advice to local officials on certain legal aspects. Unanimous rejection.

24 Sep 2013, business.mega.mu

India Links: Sensitive Treaty Talks Open Way To Loosen Historical Ties

The relationship between Mauritius and India dates back to the early 19th century, when thousands of Indians came to the island as indentured workers on its sugar plantations. Many stayed on and form the largest ethnic group in the population.

19 Sep 2013, business.mega.mu

Infrastructure: Major Government's Projects

After the opening of the new terminal Plaisance, several other important government projects are being finalized and whose implementation will begin shortly. Among these projects, there is the prison Melrose, light rail and toll road.

15 Sep 2013, business.mega.mu

Higher Education: Rajesh Jeetah Talking About False Propaganda

The Minister of Higher Education deplores what he calls "false propaganda" aimed to denigrate our institutions, lecturers and students. "Our diplomas are recognized," he said.

10 Sep 2013, business.mega.mu

Jin Fei Could Host The Next International Festival Kreol

Failing to have been transformed into industrial park, Jin Fei zone could be converted into a field together to hold the next International Festival Kreol. A strong possibility envisaged by the Ministry of Tourism.

10 Sep 2013, business.mega.mu

Foreign Workers: The DecisionOf Shakeel Mohamed Challenged By Entrepreneurs

His decision is considered "sudden and unexpected." The business leaders are concerned that the Labour Minister Shakeel Mohamed has not met the first before announcing the recruitment of foreign workers will be frozen in construction.

10 Sep 2013, business.mega.mu

New ID Card : Conversion Process May Not Be Smooth

The world is changing. Technology is transforming our lives and relationships. As government moves further towards e-government and the computerisation of public services, it has envisaged to completely overhaul the existing identity card. However, the project has sparked some debates and even protests.

10 Sep 2013, business.mega.mu