Mauritius Mauritius

Distance Education: TEC Defines New Policy

The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) on Thursday presented its new policy for distance education at a press conference at the Mauritius Institute of Education, in Reduit. Dr. Sushita Gokool-Ramdoo, Ag Head, Distance Education & Open Learning Division TEC presented the new strategy.

14 Jun 2013, business.mega.mu

Varma Case: Three Witnesses Invited to Participate in Identification

The investigation into the alleged assault of Florent Jeannot seems to be progressing. Central CID [CCID] called three witnesses who claim to have seen the Attorney General Yatin Varma and his father, Moonindra Nath Varma, 84, assaulted the young driver of 19 years on May 4 at Quatre Bornes.

14 Jun 2013, motors.mega.mu

Weather: Temperature Will Drop Sharply from 11°C to 12°C Next Week

The meteorological station of Vacoas warns. The temperature will drop sharply from 11° to 12° Celsius next week.

14 Jun 2013, business.mega.mu

Accident at Camp Levieux: One Child Seriously Injured

Of the four children injured in a collision between a bus of the NTC and a school van, one of them was admitted to the intensive care unit. This was shot in the head.

14 Jun 2013, motors.mega.mu

15th Day: Match Between Master Mascus and Tandragee

After the 3-year-old last week, it was the turn of the best 4-year-old to kick off their championship held this Saturday, June 15, on the occasion of the 15 th day of the Derby Trial .

14 Jun 2013, business.mega.mu

Crash Camp-Levieux: Human Error, According to NTC Director, No Cover-Up, Promises Bachoo

The Minister of Public Infrastructure and Transport is adamant that the head of the accident on Thursday, June 13 at Camp Levieux after a collision between a NTC bus and a school van must bear the consequences.

13 Jun 2013, motors.mega.mu

Using ‘fast lane’: Understanding How Not to Lose Points

Many motorists are raised to have sentenced to penalty points on their license for using the ‘fast lane’, once called the 'fast lane'. They plead ignorance. However, the law of 2002. Since the introduction of penalty points, the challenges multiply. Confusion or refusal to follow instructions?

13 Jun 2013, motors.mega.mu

Buntipilly Après le Drame de Bel-Etang : « Cela Donne Raison au Gouvernement Que le Permis à Points a sa Raison d’Etre »

Le conseiller spécial en matière de sécurité routière au Bureau du Premier ministre s’est rendu, ce mardi 11 juin, à Bel-Etang où quatre personnes ont péri dans un accident de la route après qu’un camion a violemment percuté l’arrière d’une voiture en stationnement

13 Jun 2013, motors.mega.mu

Ponzy Schemes: Five Banks (MCB, SBM, SBI, MPCB, AfrAsia) May Appeal

The names of the five banks will have to pay fines for failing to comply with the directives on money laundering scams alleged Ponzi scheme are now known. It is the Mauritius Commercial Bank, State Bank of Mauritius, the State Bank of India, the Mauritius Post and Cooperative Bank and Bank AfrAsia.

13 Jun 2013, business.mega.mu

Tertiary Education: A Heavy Burden on Families

Tertiary education can be expensive. Some students receive financial support from their families, while others are in the obligation to take or leave while integrating the workplace.

13 Jun 2013, business.mega.mu

Omnicane: Bioethanol Refinery in Operation Soon

An ethanol production plant is currently under construction and will be operational from September. According to information from the company, the construction of the bioethanol refinery is on track and continues in accordance with the established schedule.

13 Jun 2013, business.mega.mu

2000 Points Given to 750 Drivers

More than 2000 points awarded to 750 motorists. That is the conclusion from the introduction of penalty points on May 10. A total of 1700 tickets were issued for traffic offenses under new legal provisions. If 750 drivers opted for a "fixed-penalty," however a little less than a thousand preferred that the matter be dealt with in court.

13 Jun 2013, motors.mega.mu

Hotels: Stars Granted January 2014

If you're used to surf to the website of the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA), you will notice that the classification of hotels in Mauritius are there anymore. And because a new classification system will soon be implemented. However, it was not until January 2014 that we will know how many stars the hotels on the island.

13 Jun 2013, business.mega.mu

Non-Compliance: Names of the Five Punished Banks Known

Radio Plus revealed Wednesday, June 12 the names of the five banks will be penalized for failing to comply with strict guidelines on money laundering scams under the Ponzi scheme. This is the Mauritius Commercial Bank, State Bank of Mauritius, the State Bank of India, the Mauritius Post and Cooperative Bank and Bank AfrAsia.

13 Jun 2013, business.mega.mu

Camp Levieux: Several Injured After an Accident Between School Van and NTC Bus

An accident occurred this morning, Thursday, June 13, at Camp Levieux, Rose Hill, near the supermarket Winners.

13 Jun 2013, motors.mega.mu

NTC Bus: Speed Limit of 60 km/h

Buses from the National Transmission Corporation (NTC), the speedometer are equipped with a speed limiter.

13 Jun 2013, motors.mega.mu

Students Credit: SBM Revises Its Offer

The State Bank of Mauritius (SBM) has revised the terms of its student loan 'SBM Achiever'. The bank explained that the operation aims to "better meet the financing needs of students enrolled at the University or in a training center both in Mauritius and abroad."

13 Jun 2013, business.mega.mu

Sanctions Will Fall: Five Banks Liable to Fine

The five banks know their individual penalties for failing to comply with strict guidelines on money laundering scams under the Ponzi scheme. According Rundheersing Bheenick, the "price tag" for "not having been prudent."

13 Jun 2013, business.mega.mu

3643 New Vehicles Sold in Five Months: Automarket Starts to Slow Down

2013 will be a less successful year for the automotive market, say dealers. The effects of the crisis are singled out.

13 Jun 2013, motors.mega.mu

Food Poisoning: 17 SMF Soldiers Hospitalized

17 persons of the Special Mobile Force (SMF) were admitted this morning, Wednesday, June 12, at Victoria Hospital as a result of food poisoning.

12 Jun 2013, business.mega.mu