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Secteur Manufacturier: Ses Forces et Faiblesses Analysées

Le secteur manufacturier a été l’objet d’un atelier de travail, mercredi, à l’hôtel Maritim, à Balaclava. Acteurs privés et publics ont disséqué ce secteur dans le but ultime de redynamiser un secteur qui semble perdre de son lustre d’antan.

17 May 2012, business.mega.mu

Partnership SBI (Mauritius) and Island Life Insurance: Banking and Insurance Under One Roof

Jugdish S. Hiremath, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SBI (Mauritius) Ltd and Vinarayakumar Balakrishnan, General Manager of Island Life Insurance, sealed their alliance at a ceremony Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at Le Labourdonnais , Port Louis to provide all banking services and insurance.

17 May 2012, business.mega.mu

‘We Focus On Providing A Platform For Youth Leadership Development’

Present in over 110 countries and territories with over 60,000 members, AIESEC, earlier known as Association internationale des étudiants en sciences économiques et commerciales, is the world’s largest youth-run organization. Today even engineering students are part of the organization.

17 May 2012, business.mega.mu

Economic Forecasts: Opinions Vary

It seems that economic growth gives courses to various interpretations. Since the beginning of the year, figures have been revised many times, and no later than Monday, the Minister of Finance announced that the growth will be around 3.75% in 2012. To what extent these figures reflect reality?

17 May 2012, business.mega.mu

MRA: Paying Taxes by SMS in 2013

The payment of taxes can be done through sms. And that, starting next year. Negotiations between the Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA) and Mauritius Telecom (MT) are underway in this regard.

16 May 2012, business.mega.mu

Small Businesses: 50% Decline in Sales

Since the beginning of the year, sales of small businesses continue to plummet. So much so that many of them have gone under the door or plan to do ...

16 May 2012, business.mega.mu

Soon on the Stalls: fruit and Winter Vegetables

Unstable temperatures caused by the change of the season ahead: indeed we approach the winter. The local fruits and vegetables, their list is not exhaustive, promise to be better in terms of quality and quantity. What are they? Detour to the market of Port Louis to get an idea of prices.

16 May 2012, business.mega.mu

All-in-the Sewer: No Sanctions Against Those Responsible for Waste of Rs 166 million

More than Rs 166 million of public money wasted on the project at all to the sewer, a Fact Finding Committee established, those responsible identified. But no action whatsoever, two officers of the Waste Water Management Authority (WWMA) having received a warning.

16 May 2012, business.mega.mu

Should We Tie Our Future to the Treaty India-Mauritius?

The financial sector is in turmoil. While many analysts believe the sector's future depends heavily on the fate of the treaty India-Mauritius, others believe that the Mauritian financial sector can stand on its own feet with a diversification of products and markets .

16 May 2012, business.mega.mu

MCCI: Guide to Encourage Operators to Abide by the Rules of Competition

Very down to earth and teaching, 'The Mauritian Legislation on Competition'a main objective is to familiarize operators with the requirements of the Competition Act 2007 and to encourage them to comply with the criteria of healthy competition.

16 May 2012, business.mega.mu

Bilans Financiers

Terra : Pertes de Rs 35 millions ; Omnicane : Pertes de Rs 125 millions ; United Basalt Products : Profits de Rs 194,9 millions ; Innodis : Stabilité au niveau de la profitabilité ; Gamma Civic : Litige entre Lottotech et la Gambling Regulatory Authority

16 May 2012, business.mega.mu

Mauritius Won the "Gold Award" at INDABA 2012

Mauritius continues to shine on the African continent. This year again, the flag of Mauritius was awarded at the fair of tourism and travel, INDABA.

15 May 2012, business.mega.mu

Offshore: Thirteen Investors Abuse the Indo-Mauritius Treaty

Thirteen Foreign Institutional Investors (FII) registered in Mauritius would conduct operations that would be considered illicit by the general provisions of the General Anti-Avoidance Rules (GAAR), legislation whose enactment was postponed to 2013, according to the Economic Times of India.

15 May 2012, business.mega.mu

Copyrights Act: Artists Upset Amendments and Castigate the Minister Choonee

Members of the Association Author Composer Mauritian expressed disappointment with the attitude of the Minister of Arts and Culture. They believe he has ignored their proposals for amendments to the Copyrights Act of 1997.

15 May 2012, business.mega.mu

Euro 2012: MBC Broadcast Only Eight Live Games

Viewers who do not subscribe to satellite channels may be very disappointed. They will be entitled only eight football matches live on MBC (Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation) as part of Euro 2012. This competition will take place in Poland and Ukraine from June 8 to 1 st July 2012.

15 May 2012, business.mega.mu

Le Kilo de Riz Basmati Rs 30 Plus Cher en Juin

La digestion sera difficile : le sachet de 5 kg de riz basmati, qui se vend à Rs 275, passera à Rs 425 début juin ! Pourquoi cette hausse ?

15 May 2012, business.mega.mu

PNQ: Prime Minister Questioned About the Burglary of Roches-Noires

New Private Notice Question (PNQ) to Navin Ramgoolam this Tuesday, May 15 The Prime Minister will be asked to provide information on elements of the burglary that took place in his camp of Roches-Noires, on the night of 2 to 3 July 2011.

15 May 2012, business.mega.mu

Gay Marriage in Mauritius? It’s Their Right.

Gay Marriage in Mauritius, do you think it’s for the near future? We are not pro-gays and neither against them but we do believe that everyone has the right to have his own choice and live life the way he wants. The United States’ President, Barack Obama, made huge political and social waves last week by announcing he supports marriage between gay couples. In a country supposedly based on freedom of beliefs, the announcement went over like a lead balloon on a calm day. Obviously there were supporters, and there were just as many people ready to march in the …

14 May 2012, Island Crisis

The Anti-Corruption Commission Awarded the United Nations Public Service Award

The Independent Commission Against Corruption has been awarded the United Nations Public Service Award. The Anti Corruption lead this organization as an effective and responsible work.

14 May 2012, business.mega.mu

Third Recreation Center for Seniors at Pointe-aux- Piments

The government will build a recreation center for the elderly in Pointe-aux-Pimets at a cost of Rs 155 million. The laying of the first building is scheduled for May 23, 2012.

14 May 2012, business.mega.mu