Mauritius Mauritius

La Vidéo D’une Tortue Maltraitée au Parc La Vanille Suscite de Vives Reactions

«Inacceptable et cruel.» C’est en ces termes que les responsables du parc La Vanille des Mascareignes, à Rivière-des-Anguilles qualifient le traitement infligé à une tortue géante du parc, par une visiteuse. Une vidéo de cet incident a été publiée sur le réseau social Facebook.

13 Feb 2014, business.mega.mu

Mauritian Property Bets Pay Off for South Africans Investors

South Africans who have in recent years bought holiday pads in Mauritius, typically with price tags exceeding R10m (Rs 27,3m), have been handsomely rewarded on the capital growth front.

13 Feb 2014, business.mega.mu

Escroquerie par des Etrangers: les Témoins se Succèdent

Des non-citoyens de Maurice auraient contourné la loi afin d’acheter ou de louer des biens immobiliers. Une commission d’enquête, mise sur pied pour faire la lumière sur des cas d'escroquerie alléguée, entendra plusieurs témoins lors d’une audience prévue cette semaine.

13 Feb 2014, business.mega.mu

CEB Invests Rs 6.2 Billion

Five projects at a cost of Rs 6.2 billion. The Central Electricity Board (CEB) does not skimp on the means for the production and supply of electricity. In fact, the electricity consumption is increasing and according to the forecasts of the CEB, a hint of 461 megawatt (MW) would be achieved this year.

13 Feb 2014, business.mega.mu

The Enhancement Programme Launched On a Pilot Basis This Year

Slam, storytelling, sports ... Some components of the Enhancement Program will be mandatory in ten primary schools in a pilot project to be launched this year. And once implemented in all schools, the marks obtained will count for 25% of the points exams Std VI.

13 Feb 2014, business.mega.mu

India Efforts On to Address Concern in Tax Treaty with Mauritius

Indian Government said at Tuesday efforts are being made to find mutually acceptable solution to address India's concerns while revising the tax treaty with Mauritius.

13 Feb 2014, business.mega.mu

Basmati Rice: 2000 Tonnes Additional Imported

Given the popularity of basmati rice sold by the State Trading Corporation (STC), the body will again import this product. A cargo of 2,000 tonnes is expected in the near future. This rice costs 15% to 20% cheaper than other basmati rice on the market.

13 Feb 2014, business.mega.mu

2014 Report of Press Freedom: Mauritius Goes from 62nd to 70th

W lost 8 seats. Mauritius tumbled from 62nd to 70th place in the world ranking of press freedom in 2014 published by Reporters Without Borders. This ranking includes 180 countries.

13 Feb 2014, business.mega.mu

Rs 738 Million to Renovate the NHDC Houses

For the next four years, the government will disburse a sum totaling Rs 738 million for the rehabilitation of homes NHDC.

13 Feb 2014, business.mega.mu

Employees Protest Against HRD in a Hotel in Belle Mare

The words used by the Human Resources Division (HRD) are making waves in a hotel in Belle Mare. And the voltage is raised a notch after the dismissal of a floor monitor. Employees provide a sit-in this morning, Thursday, Feb. 13, to warn about their situation.

13 Feb 2014, business.mega.mu

Haute-Rive: 59 Fishermens Mobilize Against Illegal Construction

Their livelihood is threatened, they launch. 59 fishermen of Pointe des Lascars and Roches-Noires protest against the construction of a five-star hotel in the region of Haute-Rive, saying it undermines the environment. They turned to the Supreme Court.

12 Feb 2014, business.mega.mu

Salary Alignment: Primary School Teachers at the Streets in March

Only 1,000 primary school teachers have received an alignment of their salaries with those of secondary teachers. This, following the recommendations of Manraj report. Those who left behind account are victims of injustice and intend to know ...

12 Feb 2014, business.mega.mu

Variant de Rs 100 à Rs 1 500 – Frais Bancaires : Stop aux abus !

Hormis les intérêts qu’ils doivent payer sur les prêts, les clients des banques sont tenus de payer d’autres frais bancaires chaque mois. Des frais qui ne cessent d’augmenter d’année en année. Face à cette situation, plusieurs observateurs réclament l’intervention de la Banque de Maurice pour cesser ces abus.

12 Feb 2014, business.mega.mu

Access 34 EU Tuna Vessels To Mauritius EEZ

The European Union Council of Ministers has ratified Protocol between the European Union and the Republic of Mauritius at its ECOFIN session. This is part of definitive endorsement of its fisheries sector Partnership Agreement. Singed in February 2012, the final decision has not been taken until now due to legal differences.

12 Feb 2014, business.mega.mu

Alleged Fraud: Political Agent of Shakeel Mohamed Arrested

She had promised to find a job for his son. But Hasna Aubdool, former political agent Shakeel Mohamed, seized money from a resident of Plaine-Verte without giving effect to the steps. She was arrested Monday, Feb. 10 by the CID.

12 Feb 2014, business.mega.mu

France's Former First Lady Valerie Trierweiler Hits the Beach with the Girls in Mauritius

Newly-single Valerie Trierweiler shows French president Francois Hollande what he is missing as she strips down to a bikini on holiday in Mauritius.

12 Feb 2014, business.mega.mu

Elle Promettait un Emploi au Canada : Une ‘Agente’ de Shakeel Mohamed Sous les Verrous

Hasna A., une habitante de Plaine-Verte de 29 ans, a été arrêtée par la CID du Nord, lundi. Elle est accusée d’escroquerie (swindling) par une habitante de Plaine-Verte. Elle a comparu en Cour avant d’être placée en détention. L’enquête est supervisée par l’inspecteur Lazare, le sergent Munarat et le caporal Ismael. La victime a retenu les services de Me Assad Peeroo et consignera sa déposition ce mardi.

12 Feb 2014, business.mega.mu

Bus: New Road License

Reduce the number of buses traveling on crowded roads. This is the objective of the NTA. To do this, new permits will soon be distributed to private bus operators for serving certain routes.

11 Feb 2014, motors.mega.mu

Rs 32 Million More for Free Transport

Free transportation is becoming more and more expensive to the state. This year, the government will pay the sum of Rs 292 million to various bus operators or Rs 32 million more than in 2013.

11 Feb 2014, motors.mega.mu

La Chaleur Fait Grimper les Prix des Legumes

La dépression tropicale Edilson a fait grimper les prix des légumes sur le marché, comme on s'y attendait.

11 Feb 2014, business.mega.mu