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Horse Racing, Day 23: Meadow Magic Removes the Main Event

With the victory of Magic Meadow in the main event and the High Accolade in the closing race on Sunday, August 4 at the occasion of the 23rd day of racing, the team Merven takes command in the championship stables.

06 Aug 2013, business.mega.mu

Horse Racing, 22nd day: Polar Bound Wins Stopped!

Polar Bound, after four successive defeats, opened its ranking dramatically Saturday August 3. He relegated Ice Axe, the second goal in several lengths.

06 Aug 2013, business.mega.mu

The Foreign Labor Raised

37 197 foreigners are working at Mauritius, according to data compiled by the Ministry of Labour. A figure that is steadily rising and that raises the concern of many observers especially with unemployment that continues to grow in the country.

06 Aug 2013, business.mega.mu

Studies In Mauritius: 18 Scholarships for African Students

The government approved the granting of eighteen scholarships to African students who will begin their studies in the academic year.

06 Aug 2013, business.mega.mu

Malini Seewocksing: "The Unemployment Rate in Curepipe is Very Serious"

One hundred employees working at Curepipe want to help the youth of the city who are currently affected by unemployment.

05 Aug 2013, business.mega.mu

Three Injured in Crash

Collision in both directions to Great River has several wounded on Saturday night. Initially, two cars collided, hitting a woman who was crossing at crosswalk.

05 Aug 2013, motors.mega.mu

Le Morne: Restored Beach Soon

This is a project that is timely and to which many former advisers have been active in the region of Le Morne. This particular issue is to install gabions on the beach to stop erosion.

05 Aug 2013, business.mega.mu

Fraude Douanière sur une Mercedes : une Première Arrestation

Le Central CID a procédé à l’arrestation d’un «Returning Resident » qui a floué la douane quant à l’achat d’une Mercedes. Il l’aurait achetée pour le compte d’une tierce personne, ce qui est contraire à la loi.

05 Aug 2013, motors.mega.mu

The Market's Basket

Powdered milk, oil, sugar and vegetables ... what are the prices of these staple foods most consumed in Mauritius this week? Once again, the Express offers a summary of food prices.

05 Aug 2013, business.mega.mu

A Walk in Automotive History

The beautiful old cars make their show. Mauritians and tourists discover the collection of vintage cars making a trip to Grand Baie La Croisette to the coastal village. An initiative that goes to the owners of these cars to share their passion with the public.

05 Aug 2013, motors.mega.mu

Votre Argent: Combien Investir pour Construire une Maison

La construction d’une maison pour une famille de la classe moyenne peut coûter entre Rs 2 millions et Rs 2,6 millions. Comment est réparti ce coût ? Trois spécialistes ont sorti leur calculette et nous livrent grosso modo leurs estimations.

05 Aug 2013, business.mega.mu

Tertiary Education in Mauritius : Knowledge Hub or Springboard for ‘Fat-Salary Jobs’?

One of the priorities of the Government is to position Mauritius as a study destination par excellence in the region. In this respect, a Ministry of Tertiary Education was set up in 2010 with the objectives to promote research, to attract renowned institutions and especially to attract international students. However, for many of our foreign students, Mauritius is not the Promised Land. Who is to be blamed? The authorities or the private institutions which do not live up to their expectations?

05 Aug 2013, business.mega.mu

A & A Construction: Investors Refuse to Pay Debts of Nirvi and Lotus

They have already invested between Rs 1.7 to Rs 2.9 million without obtaining their title. With the receivership of the promoter A & A Construction, they want to take possession of their apartments. This is far from a foregone conclusion, as they are asked to pay additional money to pay off the debts of two other companies.

05 Aug 2013, business.mega.mu

From The End of October: Transaero Airlines Revives Its Direct Flights Moscow-Mauritius

More regular direct flights from the date of the end of October, once every ten days, and twice a week during the peak season.

05 Aug 2013, business.mega.mu

Visas and Work Permits: British High Commission Warns Against Scam

The British High Commission in Mauritius are warned in general against potential scams where individuals for obtaining the public a UK visa or work permit. The High Commission issued Friday, a statement explaining that he has heard of at least one similar case.

05 Aug 2013, business.mega.mu

Accident in New France: Two Injured

Second accident in New France after that of Friday. It is up to the fly-over Midlands towards Plaisance airport, a car skidded and plunged into a ravine Sunday August 4.

05 Aug 2013, motors.mega.mu

Budget 2014 - Focus on Tourism?

In November, the population is entitled to great oral Minister of Finance. Xavier-Luc Duval, however, already listed its priorities. Among the sectors that it has given some importance, there is tourism. The industry, he said, would have "done better." Does everyone agree with that? This is what Deenesh Seeharry tried to know the show "Duel" Radio Plus on Wednesday.

05 Aug 2013, business.mega.mu

Plaisance: The New Terminal SSR Welcomes Its First Passenges

A hundred extras found in preview the passenger terminal of the new terminal Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam, Tuesday, July 30. They participated in a series of tests before the scheduled opening in early September.

04 Aug 2013, business.mega.mu

Agreement with Unions : Rising Cost of Bus Ticket this Week

The unions of the NTC approved last night, Friday, August 2, the wage increase of 19% proposed by the State. They met with the Minister Shakeel Mohamed today to finalize the agreement. Suddenly, the rising cost of the bus ticket, suspended during the week, should soon be in force.

04 Aug 2013, business.mega.mu

Accident: Mason Was killed in New France

He was crossing the road near the police station in New France. And last Friday, August 2, this 46 year old mason, was hit hard by a minibus.

04 Aug 2013, motors.mega.mu