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NTC: 7,909 Accidents and 45 Deaths in 13 years
Since 2000, the bus National Transport Corporation (NTC) were involved in 7,909 accidents, which killed 45 people.
08 May 2013, motors.mega.mu
Accident Sorèze: Air Leak in Brake System in Four Days Before the Tragedy
Ganesh Deepchand, the bus driver 4263 AG 07 had reported a problem of air leakage in the brake system 29 April 2013 as well as mechanical problems on the eve of the drama.
07 May 2013, motors.mega.mu
Accident de Sorèze : les Experts Soupçonnent d’Autres Défaillances
Les premiers éléments recueillis par les experts mécaniques de la police, qui bénéficient de la collaboration du Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL), indiquent plusieurs failles, en dehors de freins défectueux, dans le système mécanique de l’autobus impliqué dans l’accident de Sorèze, vendredi.
07 May 2013, motors.mega.mu
Offshore: FSC Suspend the License of Ostermann Finanz Ltd.
A third company operating in the financial sector has seen its suspended by the Financial Services Commission (FSC) license. Ostermann Finanz Ltd. operated for five years as a Management Company in the offshore sector.
07 May 2013, business.mega.mu
The UBIW Demand for a Separate Ministry for the Transport Sector
The chief negotiator of the Bus Industry Union of Workers (UBIW) Wakill Lalloo, wants a separate deal with the inland transport ministry. "One minister can not deal with three major sectors, infrastructure, marine and inland transportation," he said.
07 May 2013, motors.mega.mu
Ponzi Scheme: What About Commercial Banks?
Commercial banks have a responsibility in the recent scandals in the Ponzi Scheme? The issue was discussed Monday at the show Question Time on Radio Plus. MP Kee Cheong Li Kwong Wing believes that yes, while Ravin Dajee, CEO of Barclays, emphasizes a range of security measures.
07 May 2013, business.mega.mu
Road Vacoas-Port Louis: Report on the Blue Line Express NTC
The terrible accident on Friday, May 3 at Soreze killed 10 people after a bus Blue Line Express National Transport Corporation (NTC) has rolled several times before ending its run in a channel. It also are forty wounded, many of which are still hospitalized.
07 May 2013, motors.mega.mu
Officials Have to Declare Their Assets
The Prime Minister said amendments will soon be made to the Declaration of Assets Act. Cross-checking with the Le Matinal authorized sources indicate that these amendments concern the inclusion of senior officials and a group of employees of parastatal body under the authority of the Act to ensure that there is no 'abnormal enrichment due to their duties.
07 May 2013, business.mega.mu
Accident at Quatre-Bornes: Witness Said He Saw Yatin Varma Manhandle the Young Driver
Seenundun Ravi, a resident of Quatre-Bornes, claims to have witnessed the assault allegedly suffered Florent Jeannot after a collision between the car and it's BMW General Attorney Yatin Varma. The accident occurred Saturday 5 Quatre-Bornes.
07 May 2013, motors.mega.mu
Internet: Europe Wants to Finance the Cable to Rodrigues
The Government of Mauritius plans to link Rodrigues and Mauritius through a submarine cable to optical fiber. Europe is ready to participate in the financing of this project.
07 May 2013, business.mega.mu
Scholarships for Mauritian Artists
Mauritian four musicians receive a scholarship. These scholarships are offered by Brad Cohen Travel Bursaries. Hearings to assess candidates will be held on Thursday, May 9 and the stock will be available Friday.
07 May 2013, business.mega.mu
Alain Kistnen, the Transport Workers Union: "The Standing is Necessary Evil"
Even though the law is strict about this, recipients often turn a blind eye on the number of standing passengers in the bus, as well as the direction of the bus companies, according to the union.
07 May 2013, motors.mega.mu
CPE 2013: Examinations Will Be Held from 22 to 25 of October
Examinations for the Certificate of Primary Education (CPE), vintage 2013, will be held from 22 to 25 October. A glance at the calendar shows that the French and science are scheduled for 22, 23, English, history & geography and Asian languages and mathematics 24 Friday, October 25. It is now up to the Council of Ministers for endorsement.
07 May 2013, business.mega.mu
FUEL Injects Rs 200 Million in Modernization
The time is the refurbishment and modernization. The sugar factories are preparing for the 2013 cut in two months, which looks better than last year. Like FUEL investing Rs 200 million in the replacement of old equipment by those at the forefront of technology.
07 May 2013, business.mega.mu
Towards Construction of Dock and Petroleum Hub in Pointe-aux-Caves
The government plans to implement its "Petroleum Hub" in the Pointe-aux-Caves estimated at over Rs 3 billion cost. For this, a jetty will be built. Moreover, the government intends not only to store petroleum products but also coal.
07 May 2013, business.mega.mu
Accident Sorèze : Our Buses Are Really Good for the Road?
How to explain the accident Friday that ten people were killed in Sorèze? Are we really safe in the bus? Dinesh Siharry has asked Sam Anthony Gerard, president of the Association of Open Bus Drivers and bus driver by profession, Alain Kistnen, secretary of the Union of Bus Industry Workers (UBIW) and Pascal Bestel, Field Manager and expert in auto mechanics. He hosted a special program on Saturday to try to understand the reasons for the accident. An excerpt from this issue ...
07 May 2013, motors.mega.mu
Solferino: Panic on Board of Bus NTC
Thick black smoke from a bus NTC caused panic this morning, Monday, May 6 According to a passenger, who testified on Radio Plus, a fire broke out on the bus from 2007.
07 May 2013, motors.mega.mu
Seafood: Legal Framework Required for Our Vessels
To support the emerging field of Seafood Exporters want a legal framework for fishing vessels and appropriate port infrastructure. This sector is expected to grow best, this year, more than 10%.
07 May 2013, business.mega.mu
Penalty Points Will Be Modified
In fact, motorists will not be penalized if the flashing their vehicle was damaged. In addition, they will be allowed to exceed a bus stops to pick up passengers at bus stops. Blank lines next to the bus stops will be replaced by the dotted lines.
06 May 2013, motors.mega.mu
Les ‘Canvasseurs’ en Sont-Ils la Cause ? – Trois Compagnies Interdites d’Opérer Devant le Preskil Hotel
«Sommes-nous victimes d’une discrimination ?» C’est la question que se pose Christophe Jauhangeer depuis que la Tourism Authority a interdit à sa compagnie d’opérer de sa base d’opération à Pointe-Jérôme, devant le Preskil Hotel alors qu’il dit détenir les permis nécessaires.
06 May 2013, motors.mega.mu