Mauritius Mauritius

Les Voitures de Deux Jockeys Endommagées à Roche-Bois

Ils n’en reviennent pas. La voiture du jockey mauricien, Preetam Daby, et celle de son collègue, l’Australien Simon Jones, ont été la cible des projectiles tôt ce jeudi 14 février.

14 Feb 2013, motors.mega.mu

Rain Drain: Rs 300 Million

Heavy downpour on Wednesday morning brought the island to a standstill costing the economy about Rs 300 million. With most public and private sector institutions choosing to close, economic activities ground to a halt. The Bank of Mauritius declared the day a bank holiday.

14 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu

Resumption of Classes in Almost All Educational Institutions this Morning

After the lifting of the warning of heavy rain yesterday, classes resume, more or less, usually in educational institutions, on Thursday 14 February. However, eight of them affected by the floods, remain closed.

14 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu

Aftermath of Recent Heavy Rains: Food Price Can Rise

If prices at the Central Market are already "hot" sellers believe that consumers will shell out more from next week. The bad weather of recent days oblige.

14 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu

Statistics Mauritius Surveys 280 Enterprises for Sixth CEA

Around 280 enterprises are being surveyed by Statistics Mauritius as part of its sixth Census of Economic Activities (CEA). The data collection is carried out monthly in both Mauritius and Rodrigues.

14 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu

Electricity: No Increase in Rates for Two Years

A possible increase in electricity prices is not a priority for the Central Electricity Board (CEB). This was told Morning Tuesday, the president of the board of directors of CEB, Balraj Naroo.

13 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu

Consequences of Heavy Rains: Four Centers Will Be Closed on Thursday MITD. Resumption of Classes - Decision Early Thursday Morning

Four training centers of the Mauritius Institute of Training and Development (MITD) will be closed on Thursday 14 February, despite the lifting of the warning rainfall. They are both MITD centers, located in Ebene, Knowledge Based Training Centre, located at Nicolay Road, Port-Louis, and Clairfonds Training Centre (formerly Medco Clairfonds).

13 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu

Heavy Rains, Six Centers of Refuge Open

Six refuge centers are open across the country to accommodate victims of torrential rains. This was said on Radio Plus, the Minister of Social Security, Sheila Bappoo on Wednesday February 13.

13 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu

International Cruise Liners Eye 3000 Locals for Vacancies

International Cruise liners are expected to recruit 3,000 Mauritians for jobs on board ships by the end of 2013.

13 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu

School Bus: When College Students Breaking the Law ...

Some students become vandals before and after school. And it is often the buses they let go. The National Transport Authority (NTA) uses common sense.

13 Feb 2013, motors.mega.mu

Rains: Hundred Angry People Blocking the Street in Souillac

Tension mounts in Souillac. A hundred villagers was gathered on the main road of the town thus preventing the circulation in this region. While police called for calm, residents demanded the intervention of Parliament.

13 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu

Several Roads and Bridges Closed due to Heavy Rains. The last NTC Bus will Leave Stations at 16:00

Traffic is greatly hampered by bad weather in many parts of the island. Bridges and roads closed forcing motorists involved to turn back.

13 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu

Infrastructures Routières: Plusieurs Routes et Ponts Fermés en Raison des Fortes Pluies

La circulation routière est grandement handicapée par les intempéries dans plusieurs régions de l’île. Les ponts et routes fermés forcent les automobilistes concernés à rebrousser chemin.

13 Feb 2013, motors.mega.mu

Petrol / diesel: Increase of 9 to 10% of Expected Price

For two years, the prices of gasoline and diesel remained stable. If no increase occurred in 2012, will be no respite, however, awarded in 2013. An increase of about 9 to 10% is expected early this year.

13 Feb 2013, motors.mega.mu

World Poker Tour Mauritius : un Premier Titre International pour l’Ile Maurice ?

En mars dernier, la 1ère édition du WPT Ile Maurice avait créé la surprise en battant un double record, celui du plus grand tournoi de poker jamais organisé dans l’océan Indien et plus étonnant encore de la plus grosse affluence jamais rencontrée dans les WPT National Series.

13 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu

Rains: Private Sector Employees Can Go Home

As civil servants, private sector employees are home renter. This was announced by President of the Mauritius Employers' Federation, Clensy Appavoo on Radio Plus, this Wednesday, February 13, shortly before 10:00.

13 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu

Because of Rain Schools, Universities and Training Institutions Closed

National Meteorological Station issued for six hours on Wednesday a notice of torrential rains. All schools are closed. The rivers are in spate and the public warned.

13 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu

Landslides Moka: Road Montagne-Ory Closed for Traffic

Landslides occurred on slopes along the road from Montagne-Ory this morning. To this end, the road connecting Highway Moka to be closed to traffic until further notice.

13 Feb 2013, motors.mega.mu

Relocation of Hawkers on Site Decaen Questioned

800 pedlars relocation of the capital to Victoria Station is challenged by a letter from the Ministry of Local Government dated 23 January. According to the Ministry, the site Decaen will not be used for any activity vendors in this area will continue with the completion of the light rail project.

13 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu

Infrastructure Publique : Péage, Contrat de Rs 30 Milliards Gelé

L’Independent Review Panel (IRP), composé du Dr M. Allybokus, président, et des assesseurs, Denis Vellien et Esther Hanoomanjee, a émis deux ordres ayant des conséquences majeurs sur d’importants chantiers publics en ce début d’année.

12 Feb 2013, motors.mega.mu