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Four New Speed Cameras Operating from Thursday

Four new speed cameras will be operational from Thursday, July 11. They were installed on the following routes: A 10 at Phoenix ; B3 at Paillote ; A1 at Coromandel and B34 at Flic-en-Flac

10 Jul 2013, motors.mega.mu

Unemployment: Prospects Pessimistic?

The latest official unemployment figures are alarming in Mauritius: 13,700 more unemployed between March 2012 and March 2013. 37% of 52 500 unemployed people under 15, while 8200 are heads of households.

10 Jul 2013, business.mega.mu

Emirates to Add A380 to Mauritius Route

Emirates will launch a daily Airbus A380 service between Dubai and Mauritius from December, it was announced today.

10 Jul 2013, business.mega.mu

SMEs: 30 Companies Have Closed Their Doors

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are in a very difficult situation right now. They find no way out of this crisis that affects them.

10 Jul 2013, business.mega.mu

Grand-Bois is on Board in the Tent

It was a scene of the most unusual, Thursday, July 4 at Grand Bois: local councillors held the village council meeting under a tent on the market place.

10 Jul 2013, business.mega.mu

Ramadan Begins Wednesday at Mauritius

The fasting month of Ramadan begins this Wednesday, July 10 in Mauritius. The first so-called Tarawih prayers and started Tuesday night in all mosques in the country.

10 Jul 2013, business.mega.mu

Nissan Sentra Landed on Our Roads

Mauritian roads will know what tires the latest Nissan Sentra heater. Two models were announced on Friday, July 5 at ABC Motors.

10 Jul 2013, motors.mega.mu

CPE: Second Chance

Students who take the exams for the Certificate of Primary Education (CPE) will have a second chance this year if they are reset in an important matter.

10 Jul 2013, business.mega.mu

Global Innovation Index 2013: Mauritius Loses Four Places

Mauritius is at the 53rd place of Global Innovation Index 2013. Falling four places compared to last year when we was ranked 49th. The country is, however, first to 31 countries in the sub-Saharan region.

10 Jul 2013, business.mega.mu

Dessertes Ouvertes À D’autres Opérateurs : L’Ubiw Prépare une Motion Amendée de Révision Judiciaire

La motion que l’Union of Bus Industry Workers (UBIW) a déposée en Cour suprême, pour rechercher l’autorisation de celle-ci afin de réclamer une judicial review de la décision du ministère des Utilités publiques et du Transport intérieur, a été appelé ce matin devant le chef juge.

10 Jul 2013, motors.mega.mu

Un Million de Cubes d’Eau Sont Tombés sur Port-Louis le 30 Mars 2013

Un million de cubes d’eau sont tombés sur Port-Louis le 30 mars dernier entre 13h et 15h causant des inondations meurtrières. C’est la conclusion d’une étude réalisée par la firme General Construction Ltd publiée dans le magazine, l’Aplomb, ce mois-ci.

09 Jul 2013, business.mega.mu

NTC: Xavier Duval Defends the CPB on Cancellation of Tender for 65 Buses

The finance minister has defended tooth and nail the Central Procurement Board at the PNQ this Tuesday, July 9, 2013. Concerning the exercise of bidding 65 bus, Xavier Duval said that everything was done properly.

09 Jul 2013, motors.mega.mu

Speed Cameras: Proguard Didn’t Offered Lowest Bid

Proguard Ltd was not, given the figures discussed Monday at the Question Time program on Radio Plus, the bidder with the lowest bid for 'speed cameras'. They submitted a bid of around Rs 148 million against Rs 167 million for the South African company TMT Services, another successful bidder.

09 Jul 2013, motors.mega.mu

Port: Dispute Almost Resolved

The five points reported by port unions to the Commission for Conciliation and Mediation (CCM) are almost settled dispute.

09 Jul 2013, business.mega.mu

Education: Upcoming Closure of Several Primary Schools

Several primary schools will close their doors in the coming months. Decision of the Ministry of Education.

09 Jul 2013, business.mega.mu

Investissement Maurice-Afrique Du Sud : Protocole de Coopération BoI-TISA

Les agences mauricienne et sud-africaine, responsables de la promotion de l’investissement, en l’occurrence le Board of Investment (BoI) et le Trade and Investment South Africa (TISA), ont signé la semaine dernière un protocole de coopération (Memorandum of Understanding) en vue de renforcer leurs échanges.

09 Jul 2013, business.mega.mu

Transport: Triolet Bus Service Employees Are Threatening to Strike

Employees Triolet Bus Service (TBS) announced at a rally, they intend to launch a strike, even illegal, if their demands for wage increases remain unanswered. Meanwhile, they rely on the Mediation and Conciliation Commission (MCC).

09 Jul 2013, motors.mega.mu

New Court House: False Bomb Alert

A wave of panic swept through the New Court House, Port Louis on Tuesday morning .The cause: a bomb threat. However, the Bomb Disposal Unit who spent combs for the corners of the building found that it was the work of a prankster.

09 Jul 2013, business.mega.mu

CPE 2013: Begin Tuesday, October 22

The exam schedule for the Certificate of Primary Education (CPE), will run from October 22 to 25, 2013, announced the Ministry of Education on Monday, July 8.

09 Jul 2013, business.mega.mu

Consumption: 4.5% Drop in the Price of Edible Oil

From Monday 08 July, consumers have seen a 4.5% drop in the price of edible oil. The price of oil sold by Moroil accused yesterday down 4.5%, or Rs 2.35 per liter.

09 Jul 2013, business.mega.mu