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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

NTC 6 Routes "Privatized": 36 Individual Buses, RHT and UBS on Track

The decision of the NTC to no longer serve six lines caused an outcry from unions. It was the center of the PNQ in Parliament on Tuesday. 36 individual buses, the RHT and UBS operate on these lines since Monday.

26 Jun 2013, motors.mega.mu

Yatin Varma Arrested by CCID

The former Attorney General was arrested around 13 pm Wednesday, June 26 45. Yatin Varma was presented before the court of Port-Louis. A provisional charge of conspiracy to pervert the course of justice was lodged against him. He was released after providing a deposit of Rs 20,000 and signed an acknowledgment of debt of Rs 200,000.

26 Jun 2013, business.mega.mu

Car Rally: Second Edition of Motor Racing Events

Motor Racing Events organizes its second car rally on Saturday 29 and Sunday, June 30 Entitled "Challenge Revo," this event marks the beginning of the second Rally Championship.

26 Jun 2013, motors.mega.mu

NTC: End of the Strike

Buses from the National Transport Corporation (NTC) will be on our roads this Thursday, June 27.

26 Jun 2013, business.mega.mu

Anil Bachoo: "No Intention to Review the System of Penalty Points"

The Minister of Public Infrastructure and Transport is adamant the penalty point system is already in force and the government has "no intention" to review the system. This is what he said to Steven Obeegadoo Tuesday.

26 Jun 2013, motors.mega.mu

Strike the NTC: Towards a Crisis?

The crisis meeting ministers and the unions, which took place in the early afternoon on Wednesday 26 June, after the commencement of a strike to the NTC, gave birth to three decisions, the immediate reallocation of Route 141 the NTC and the opening of wage negotiations. A decision on the strike is expected shortly.

26 Jun 2013, business.mega.mu

Purchase of 65 Buses: Decision Taken on 27 October 2011

"I do not interfere with me. As minister, I give general guidelines "suggested by the Deputy Prime Minister Anil Bachoo.

26 Jun 2013, motors.mega.mu

Indira Seebun: "No Increase in Number of SMEs in Difficulty"

A fair Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) begins this Wednesday at Port Louis Waterfront, organized by the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA). An opportunity to discuss with the Director of SMEDA, Indira Seebun the difficulties faced by SMEs.

26 Jun 2013, business.mega.mu

Entrepreneurship: Barclays Educates Young

Barclays Bank was organized in the month a working session with sixty young people to raise awareness of entrepreneurship.

26 Jun 2013, business.mega.mu

Two Mauritian the Lindau Nobel Laureates Meeting 2013

This is a first in science in Mauritius. The Mauritian government sends two to the Lindau Nobel Laureates Meeting 2013 in Germany. These young scientists will have the opportunity to meet 35 Nobel Laureates and 623 of their peers from 77 other countries. The forum will be held from June 30 to 5 July 2013.

26 Jun 2013, business.mega.mu

Training in 3D Animation for 15 High School Students

The City Zen Academy opened its doors to the 15 winners of the essay competition on road safety for colleges. Vivo Energy Mauritius Limited has organized this competition as part of its campaign on road safety called "Zen City".

26 Jun 2013, business.mega.mu

Fish: Beware of Tricks

Fraud on the identity of the goods is not limited to meals and other preserves. The stalls of fresh fish and frozen fish tanks we can book their share of surprises.

26 Jun 2013, business.mega.mu

Infrastructure: Five Projects Awarded to Sino Hydro

Since 2005, the company Sino Hydro, which has been strongly criticized in recent weeks by the Opposition, had five contracts for the Department of Public Infrastructure. For a cumulative amount of Rs 1.5 billion. Below are the details of these five projects.

26 Jun 2013, motors.mega.mu

Mauritius Seeks India's Help for Screening Medical Students

Concerned over rising number of medical negligence cases in their hospitals, Mauritius has sought India's help to conduct screening test for its students who acquire their medical degrees abroad.

26 Jun 2013, business.mega.mu

"Privatization" of Some NTC Lines: Anil Bachoo Ensures that There Will Be no Dismissal

The Minister of Public Infrastructure and Transport is reassuring. The decision to "privatize" some lines where the National Transport Corporation (NTC) had a monopoly is only a temporary measure, said Anil Bachoo in response to the Private Notice Question (PNQ) the leader of the Opposition in Parliament Tuesday, June 25

26 Jun 2013, motors.mega.mu

Shift to Eight-Digit Mobile: ICTA Emphasizes the Historical Significance

67 days. This is the time remaining before the transition to eight-digit mobile numbers in Mauritius. To mark the occasion and to sensitize Mauritians at this stage, the Information and Communication Technologies Authority (ICTA) said that the transition from seven to eight digits is based on international standards.

26 Jun 2013, business.mega.mu

Horse Racing - 16th Day: Vettel Takes the Bicentenary Trophy

The team Gujadhur, Il Saggiatore fought in the first edition of the Bicentenary Trophy last year won by Ice Axe, took his revenge on the establishment led by Ricky Maingard this season with soaring Vettel, who resisted the favorite Captain Solar.

26 Jun 2013, business.mega.mu

National Wholesale Market Operational Soon

New at Vacoas, a region famous not only for its abundance of vegetables and fruits, but also for their freshness. Producers will soon sell their products in a better environment and better profitability.

26 Jun 2013, business.mega.mu

General Strike of NTC Employees: Chaos on Some Roads and Heightened Tension in Vacoas

The watchword general strike was observed by employees of the National Transport Corporation (NTC) buses remain in the garage on Wednesday 26 June.

26 Jun 2013, motors.mega.mu