Mauritius Mauritius
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
LRT: Survey of Mauritian Households
Under the light rail project whose construction is expected to begin in October 2014, the Ministry of Public Infrastructure has appointed Grant Thornton audit firm and consultancy, for he conducts a household survey on the fluidity traffic in the country.
18 Feb 2013, motors.mega.mu
Landslide in Montagne-Ory "Stop Order" Against Construction Clavis Parking Lot
District Council of Moka issues a "stop order" against Clavis International Primary School prohibiting the construction of a parking area at the foot of the Montagne Ory. The direction of the privately denies any responsibility.
18 Feb 2013, motors.mega.mu
Young Talent Competition 2013
Promote financial literacy among young people. It is the purpose of the Young Talent Competition 2013. The competition was launched on Friday by the Financial Services Commission (FSC) and is intended for high school students as well as tertiary students.
18 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu
Following Heavy Rains: Shortage of Vegetables on the Horizon this Week
Food crops in South, Central and East of the island were most affected by the heavy rain on Wednesday.
18 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu
Post-HSC: Wide Selection for Tertiary education
The results are there for more than two weeks. Between joy and disappointment for thousands of students, it is especially the beginning of a new life. While some take the way to work, others pursue their tertiary studies. In Mauritius and abroad, the proposals are broad and open house season starts.
18 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu
Xavier Duval: "Michael Sik Yuen is a Very Good Minister ..."
Finance Minister and Leader of the PMSD speaks for the first time on the removal of Robert Desvaux the President of the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA). This decision was taken on Friday, February 15 by the Minister of Tourism, Michael Sik Yuen, also a member of PMSD.
18 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu
LRT: Stations depend Location on "Park and Ride" Possibilities
Nothing is done regarding the route of the light rail in Mauritius. These are criteria circulation around the stations that will determine the way of the subway.
18 Feb 2013, motors.mega.mu
Permis A Points : Un Front Commun Constitué Autour de l'ACIM Veut d'un Système « Plus Juste et Equitable »
Défilé et marche de protestation jeudi à Port-Louis
18 Feb 2013, motors.mega.mu
North: Road Gokhoola-L'Amitié Closed to Small Vehicles
The north of the country has been particularly wet Sunday with the result that several roads and houses are flooded.
18 Feb 2013, motors.mega.mu
New Rain Cause Flooding in The North, Roads Closed
Firefighters were Sunday afternoon many calls for help in the north. Houses were flooded again and just four days after the flood that paralyzed much of the country.
18 Feb 2013, motors.mega.mu
Study In The United States: Mauritians Have Access to the Opportunity Fund
For the first time, according to the U.S. embassy in Mauritius, young Mauritians have access to the Opportunity Fund. A fund that will give them the money to begin steps to pursue studies leading to a license in the United States.
18 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu
Road Closure Montagne Ory : Hundred People Show Their Anger
Ras-le-bol and frustration could be seen on the faces of the inhabitants of the town on Sunday afternoon.
18 Feb 2013, motors.mega.mu
Mauritius Offers Zero Customs Duty to India
Mauritius has offered zero customs duty to Indians setting up businesses in the island. This will also give India preferential access to Europe and African markets since Mauritius has a tax treaty with these countries.
18 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu
Floods: The Department Recommends Parents Do Not Send Children to School
In the absence of a notice of torrential rains and after new flooding in some areas, particularly in the North, the Department asks parents "to keep children at home."
18 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu
Un Blessé Grave dans un Accident à Belle-Étoile
Un accident entre une camionnette et une voiture a fait un blessé grave vendredi après-midi à Belle-Etoile. Selon les premières indications, il était aux environs de 14 h quand la camionnette, qui se dirigeait vers Rose-Hill, est entrée en collision frontale avec une voiture qui roulait en sens inverse.
17 Feb 2013, motors.mega.mu