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SMEs: Park at a Cost of Rs 15.3 Million Inaugurated in Roche-Bois

The Finance Minister Xavier-Luc Duval, inaugurated on Tuesday the first Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Park, Abattoir Road, Roche-Bois. It consists of 15 units to accommodate entrepreneurs.

20 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu

DBM: Deloitte Provides Restructuring

Heavily indebted, Development Bank (DBM - Development Bank of Mauritius) turned to Deloitte to help with its restructuring. DBM is left with a slate of Rs 260 million accumulated in recent years with its creditors. A decision will be made later in June on the future of this institution.

20 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu

Chasse À L’homme : Polocco Sème La Panique À Bord D’une Voiture Volée

L’un des principaux suspects dans le meurtre de Denis Fine, tué à bout portant par balle le 3 janvier 2010 à son domicile à Pamplemousses, a semé la panique à bord d’une voiture volée dans la nuit d’hier à ce matin.

20 Feb 2013, motors.mega.mu

Regional Cooperation: IOR Ministerial Meeting in Mauritius in July

The first ministerial meeting of the Indian Ocean RIM (IOR) on trade and investment will be organized jointly by the Governments of Mauritius and India to Mauritius in early July.

20 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu

Imported Vegetables on Shelves in Late February

The first imported vegetables arrive in the country from next week.

20 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu

Air Mauritius Lance une Promotion « Flash » à 803€ TTC* pour Tous les Amoureux de l’île Maurice !

Pour tout billet acheté entre le 19 février et le 25 février 2013 Pour un voyage entre le 2 et le 18 avril ou entre le 14 mai et le 20 juin 2013.

20 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu

Ring Road Inauguration: Pedestrian Safety Forgotten at Sorèze Roundabout

The first part of the Ring Road will be inaugurated on Wednesday without the safety of pedestrians at the entrance Sorèze has been considered. There is no crosswalk or sidewalk for the people at the roundabout at the entrance to the neighborhood. The opening of the road will amplify the danger.

20 Feb 2013, motors.mega.mu

Accident: Pedestrian Admitted to Intensive Care

A pedestrian was severely struck by a car last night in Bell Village. He was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of the Princess Margaret Orthopaedic Centre. For now, the police is still trying to establish his identity.

20 Feb 2013, motors.mega.mu

Income Tax: Distribution of Forms Monday

Starting next week, taxpayers will be able to access tax forms from the website of the Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA). But first, these employees will receive by mail this week from their official correspondence communicating a Log-In/Password to be able to access their files from the MRA.

20 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu

Billet d’Avion Rodrigues-Maurice: Retour à l’Ancienne Structure Tarifaire

Air Mauritius a décidé de suspendre la nouvelle structure tarifaire pour la desserte de Rodrigues à compter du 20 février 2013.

19 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu

World Poker: Mauritius Tour Power 2!

After a first edition held last year, the Mauritius National World Poker Tour returns this year, from March 3 to 12, in Grand Baie.

19 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu

Polocco Blesse Deux Policiers à Riche-Terre

Une chasse à l’homme a mal tourné durant la nuit de lundi pour deux policiers de Terre-Rouge. Ils s’apprêtaient à mettre la main sur Steeve Serret, alias Polocco, sur un terrain vague, à Riche-Terre, lors qu’ils ont été blessés.

19 Feb 2013, motors.mega.mu

Revision of the Indo-Mauritius Non-Double Taxation: Is "Political Will"

There's definitely a "political" in India and Mauritius to revise the Treaty of double taxation between the two countries. It is reported that the Economic Times of the Great Peninsula. "That, in order to prevent misuse of the provisions governing bilateral investment and to India via Mauritius," says the Economic Times.

19 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu

Dolphin Watching License a Must-Have from March

The Tourism Authority has finally decided to introduce new regulations concerning dolphin watching.

19 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu

In Mauritian Waters since Sunday: Costa Romantica Neo Weighed Anchor Tuesday

After two days in the Christian Decotter Cruise Terminal at Les Salines, the ship Costa Romantica Neo sets sail on Tuesday. At 18 hours, it will leave the island with 15 Mauritians on board.

19 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu

Knowledge Hub: Attracting Major Universities and Foreign Students

Worldwide, the number of students choosing to pursue their studies abroad is expected to double between 2011 and 2025. The Board of Investment (BoI) and tries to attract both new investors in this sector as new students.

19 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu

Trou aux Biches: Extensive Damage after Recent Rain, Confirm Fears of Inhabitants

The controversy swells around a beautification project of a portion of the beach of Trou aux Biches (TAB), specifically to Casuarina Hotel. This project, initiated by Richard Paulose, promoter of foreign origin, but has recently obtained citizenship of Mauritius, involving the transformation of this part of the beach, with coconut palm plantation and also imposing rocks the beach has angered locals.

19 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu

Investment: RES and IRS no Longer Cote d'Amour

A few years ago, the RES projects (Residential Estate Scheme) and IRS (Integrated Resort Scheme) were the most powerful magnets in foreign direct investment in the country. With a thousand villas sold to date, the account looks good. However, in 2011 and 2012, a slowdown was noted in this activity.

19 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu

The 'Discounting' Continues in Mauritian Hotels

The tourist industry in Mauritius, the first victim of the crisis in the euro zone tries to take the helm. If Lux Island Resorts recorded an increase in its net profit, its occupancy rate is declining. New Mauritius Hotels, meanwhile, laments 'heavy discounting' practiced by the hotels in Mauritius.

19 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu

Vol de Clefs du Magistrat Beeharry : Rs 10 000 de Caution et Bonne Conduite à Rashid Emamdee

La Senior Magistrate Renuka Devi Dabee, vice-présidente de l’instance criminelle de la cour intermédiaire, a trouvé Rashid Emamdee coupable du vol des clefs de voiture du magistrat Mahesh Beeharry.

18 Feb 2013, motors.mega.mu