Mauritius Mauritius

100 Acres for University Campuses, UoM Research Facility

The government has earmarked some 100 acres of land for the construction of university campuses at Pamplemousses and Montagne Blanche.

11 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu

Alleged Corruption at BOI: Two New Arrests

Two new people have been arrested this Tuesday, July 10, 2012 by CCID as part of the investigation into the granting of residence permits to foreigners by the BOI. A Mauritian and Reunion are the protagonists of this trafficking network uncovered after the arrest of the couple Tokuart on June 17.

11 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu

Mauritius National Audit Report 2012

Mauritius National Audit Report 2012 The accounts of the mauritian government spending for the year 2011 has been made public on Tuesday by the National Audit Office (NAO) and the director of audit. The report notes that public debts have increased to Rs 185.2 billion from Rs 171.5 billion in December 2010. Total Government debt [...]The post Mauritius National Audit Report 2012 appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.

11 Jul 2012, KotZot

Mangalore: Mauritius Seeks Clarity on US Sanctions

Mauritius has asked Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals to produce an undertaking that its shipments will not be affected by the US sanctions on Iran, a move that may hit petroleum exports to the island nation.

11 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu

Audit Director Regrets Deficiencies in Computerized Land Registry System

The audit points to the Department of Lands and Housing for failing to include the costs of maintenance and repair in the invitation to tender issued under the proposed Land Administration Valuation and Information Management System (LAVIMS ).

11 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu

Mauritian women being treated sexual object by her Swiss husband

Three weeks ago, Jessica (fictitious name), 23, returned to Mauritius after spending one painful year in Switzerland. She asserts being treated as a sexual object by her Swiss husband who was violent and an alcoholic. It was on the web that Jessica, 23, met Jean-Paul, 39, a cook in Switzerland. She fell in love and [...]The post Mauritian women being treated sexual object by her Swiss husband appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.

10 Jul 2012, KotZot

Audit: Hundreds of Millions of Rupees as Additional Costs Swallowed Up in the Sewers

Again, the audit director denounces the management of any work to the sewer through the island. Hundreds of millions of rupees demanded by entrepreneurs mainly because of poor planning. Meanwhile, the additional costs claimed on these projects take astronomical proportions.

10 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu

Mauritius women’s beach volleyball player will carry the flag for her country

Natacha Rigobert , Mauritius women’s beach volleyball player , will carry the flag for her country at the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games on July 27 after the National Olympic Committee unanimously voted for her. Rigobert qualified for the Games by winning the CAVB Beach Volleyball Continental Cup in Rwanda in May [...]The post Mauritius women’s beach volleyball player will carry the flag for her country appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.

10 Jul 2012, KotZot

Dodo Destiny: An American Eye on Mauritius by Tom Parker

Dodo Destiny An American Eye on Mauritius by Tom Parker examines the sad tale of the dodo and the unique history of Mauritius and neighboring islands in the Indian Ocean. The flightless dodo is perhaps the most famous symbol of the dangers of global extinction with a universally recognized image. Despite this fame, little is [...]The post Dodo Destiny: An American Eye on Mauritius by Tom Parker appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.

10 Jul 2012, KotZot

Mega-Project Neotown: Advanced Very Shy for Rs 16 Billion

More than three years after having been allocated 58 acres in the port for the mega project Neotown, the Indian promoter Patel Engineering to develop the site only. It's tentatively that the site was opened.

10 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu

At Least 80 Teachers Will Be Recruited for Teaching Kreol

Many parents enrol their children in learning the language in Std I to the next great back in 2013. This interest requires authorities to hire more teachers.

10 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu

New Attraction in Port Louis Museum

By November, the Natural History Museum in Port Louis will host another gallery. The public will discover among other things, an insectary and an exhibition of fossils. In addition, this new gallery will be interactive.

10 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu

ID Cards: Offices Across the Country

The Singapore government will not only provide an identity card with a modern system of biometric technology and identity management world-class Mauritians but also help the government to improve service through the Mauritius National Identity Scheme.

10 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu

Tourisme : Remplis à 30%, les Hôtels S’inquiètent

“La situation est chaotique dans les hôtels, y compris les petits et moyens établissements, à travers le pays. C’est devenu très dur de travailler. Il n’y a pas de réservations. Actuellement, les hôtels sont remplis à 30 % au maximum.

10 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu

Arvin boolell clarifies Mauritius island offer to India

Mauritius foreign affairs and trade minister Arvin Boolell on Friday said that issue of handing over the Agalega Islands to India was not raised either on a standalone basis or as part of the double-tax avoidance agreement between India and Mauritius. “The issue was never discussed with the Indian authorities,” he said in response to [...]The post Arvin boolell clarifies Mauritius island offer to India appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.

09 Jul 2012, KotZot

Mauritian version of Michel Telo’s Ai Se Eu Te Pego

Ever heard the Mauritian version of Michel Telo's hit : Ai Se Eu Te Pego? Your comments?

09 Jul 2012, Yashvin, pages of my life

Why the everyday Mauritian is the “traceur” or “magouilleur” par excellence

When it comes down to it, the everyday Mauritian is the “traceur” or “magouilleur” par excellence – familiar examples being falsifying a home address to get a child into a perceived “star school”, bribing whoever it takes to pass a driving test or somehow manage to get more carry-on luggage than the allowed quota at [...]The post Why the everyday Mauritian is the “traceur” or “magouilleur” par excellence appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.

09 Jul 2012, KotZot

Mauritian graduates can now apply for six-month internships in Germany (Mercedes-Benz)

Recent graduates from tertiary institutions including University of Mauritius (UoM) and University of Technology Mauritius (UTM) and other high calibre students can apply for six-month internships in Germany. This programme enables the young graduates to obtain on-the-job work experience in Daimler, the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles and other leading companies in Germany. The STEP helps [...]The post Mauritian graduates can now apply for six-month internships in Germany (Mercedes-Benz) appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.

09 Jul 2012, KotZot

Maitex 2012: New Niches, New Locations

International Fair 2012 organized by Enterprise Maitex Mauritius (EM) has been very successful to believe the Mauritian exhibitors. They say they are confident of the imminent arrival of their products in countries such as Angola, Ethiopia, Rwanda or Burundi.

09 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu

Crisis in Sugar Industry: Unions and MSPA Remain Entrenched in Their Positions

The conflict between trade unions in the sugar industry in Mauritius Sugar Producers Association (MSPA) enters a decisive week with the deadline for completion of mediation. With the refusal of the employers' association to participate in discussions on strike action becomes clearer.

09 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu