Mauritius Mauritius

Turning Mauritius into a 24/7

The concept of a 24 by 7 economy is a very simple one. Also known as a ‘round-the-clock’ economy, it means that the country’s economic activities are operational on a 24-hour basis, 7 days a week with many activities happening concurrently.

24 Mar 2013, business.mega.mu

Transfert De Permis D’opération : Permission pour une Révision Judiciaire Accordée à 5 Taximen

Les juges Shaheda Peeroo et Nalini Matadeen ont accordé mercredi la permission à cinq chauffeurs de taxi de recourir à une Judicial Review de la décision de la NTA leur interdisant d’opérer pour l’hôtel Grand Mauritian à Balaclava. Ils devront ensuite soutenir leur demande dans une autre manche.

23 Mar 2013, motors.mega.mu

32,500 Taxpayers File E-Returns, Numbers to Swell by Month End

The Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA) had received, by Thursday evening, around 32,500 individual income tax returns filed electronically for the e-filing season 2013 ending April 1, sources informed The Independent.

23 Mar 2013, business.mega.mu

Road Safety: Vivo Energy Launches its "City Zen"

Vivo Energy Mauritius company on Wednesday launched its campaign "City Zen." Its aim is to educate young people about road safety. This action has the collaboration of the Ministry of Education and supported by the Special Road Safety Unit of the Prime Minister's Office.

23 Mar 2013, motors.mega.mu

Holi : La Fête des Couleurs Célébrée le 27 Mars

Holi sera célébrée le mercredi 27 mars à Maurice. Triolet, Hollyrood, Bramsthan et Fond-du-Sac sont les quatre régions choisies par le gouvernement pour accueillir officiellement cette fête des couleurs alors que tous les coins du pays se préparent déjà pour la grande nuit de Holika Dahan, soit la destruction par le feu de Holika le mardi 26 mars.

23 Mar 2013, business.mega.mu

Examination of the SC and HSC: Payment by Credit Card Authorized

Parents can rejoice. The Mauritius Examinations Syndicate (MES) innovates in deciding that the settlement costs examinations School Certificate (SC) and Higher School Certificate (HSC) may now make debit card or credit card.

23 Mar 2013, business.mega.mu

33 Deaths on Our Roads Since January

January 1 to March 22 of this year, the number of casualties on our roads was 33, ten foot, twelve drivers, seven passengers, three cyclists and an assistant driver.

23 Mar 2013, motors.mega.mu

Flight Hat Jamel Debbouze: CID Viewing Records

The Central Investigation Division (CID) viewed the videotapes of the second show of Jamel Debbouze. This, in an attempt to identify the person who stole the hat comedian. And there is nothing to laugh about, because the artist is "inconsolable" since .

22 Mar 2013, business.mega.mu

Driving Licence Counterpart: Fine Rs 10,000 from March 28

The Minister of Public Infrastructure has decided to extend the deadline for the distribution of Driving Licence Counterpart (DLC) until March 28. After this date, the regulators a license without the DLC will have a fine not exceeding Rs 10,000 to pay.

22 Mar 2013, motors.mega.mu

Agriculture: "Increasing the Production of Onion and Garlic to Reduce Imports," Said Satish Faugoo

The Minister of Agro Industry Satish Faugoo think it is necessary to increase the production of onion and garlic to reduce the importation of these products.

22 Mar 2013, business.mega.mu

Trafic D’armes À Maurice : Bras de fer Austin/ICAC pour un “Safe Legal Passage”

La directrice de Conflict Awareness Project (CAP), Kathi Lynn Austin, auteur d’un rapport dénonçant un trafic d’armes allégué à partir de Maurice avec des trafiquants russes, est engagée dans un véritable bras de fer avec les autorités.

22 Mar 2013, business.mega.mu

Twenty-Six 'Speed-Cameras' Operational from April

With these speed cameras being installed on our roads and will be operational by April 15, the chances of being caught for speeding will be multiplied by five.

22 Mar 2013, motors.mega.mu

Fooad Naurally "Direct Flight To Shanghai, Bet On Emerging Market"

Air Mauritius has launched two direct flights between Shanghai and Mauritius in January. Fooad Naurally, Executive Vice President - Legal & Communications of the airline, said in an interview, the interest of Shanghai for Mauritius.

22 Mar 2013, business.mega.mu

Neotown: Nothing on the Horizon After Three Years

In exactly one week, it will be three years Neotown is under construction. On site at Les Salines, the only advanced visible paths coconut and palm trees.

22 Mar 2013, business.mega.mu

Manslaughter: Driver Fined Rs 80,000

Driver was fined Rs 80,000 by the magistrate Renuka Dabee, sitting in court through Thursday. He was found guilty of manslaughter by negligence. The court also ordered the suspension of his license for a period of three years.

22 Mar 2013, motors.mega.mu

Mauritius Seeks IT Investments from India

Mauritius Thursday sought investments from Indian information technology (IT) companies, promising them special benefits.

22 Mar 2013, business.mega.mu

Miss India Mauritius: Mauritius A to Promote Indian Culture

For the first time, a Mauritian will be selected to participate in the beauty contest Miss India Worldwide, which will take place April 20 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Thirty young women attended the first hearing Saturday, March 16. A second hearing is scheduled for Friday, March 22 at Hennessy Park Hotel, Ebony.

22 Mar 2013, business.mega.mu

Kiran Juwaheer, Vivo Energy: “New Depot for Fuel”

Juwaheer Kiran, Managing Director of Vivo Energy, announced the imminent construction of an additional deposit to store 15,000 metric tons of fuel. This, in order to ensure better supply.

22 Mar 2013, motors.mega.mu

Horse Racing: 1st Day Program

The start of the 2013 racing season will be given on Saturday 23 March. The main race of the first day, the Noble Salute Cup, brought seven horses.

22 Mar 2013, business.mega.mu

25 Speed Cameras Set Up On The Island

25 speed cameras have been set up in high risk zones on the island. After St-Paul and Phoenix, the cameras were set up on the motorway, near Trianon.

21 Mar 2013, motors.mega.mu