Mauritius Mauritius

No Bus to Valletta

Two hundred families were rehoused in public housing in Valletta last three years. They say they live in difficult conditions regarding transit.

26 Feb 2013, motors.mega.mu

The Obsession of Entrepreneurship

For many Mauritians, opening his own business often means living the good life. For some, being your own boss is a no-brainer, for others however, it is a dream that will never succeed.

26 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu

Yen Depreciation - Zaid Ameer: "The 'recond' Japanese Cost Between Rs 15,000 and Rs 30,000 Cheaper"

The second-hand vehicles, also known as 'reconditioned' between 1000 cc and 1500 cc, cost between Rs 15,000 and Rs 30,000 cheaper from March 10.

26 Feb 2013, motors.mega.mu

Celebrating Spring Festival: Barclays Announces the Commencement of Trading in Renminbi

Barclays Mauritius will soon launch in transactions denominated in Renminbi, Chinese currency, announced Dajee Ravin, Managing Director of the bank, at a reception Friday evening at La Pirogue, in honor of clients in the community Sino-Mauritian part of the Spring Festival.

26 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu

Driving Intoxicated: His Sentence of Six Months in Prison Reversed

A shopkeeper, charged with driving while intoxicated, saw the sentence imposed by the court of appeals reversed Curepipe. He was sentenced to six months in prison and a fine of Rs 20,500.

26 Feb 2013, motors.mega.mu

Grand Basin: PM Elaborates on Importance of Spirituality and Inner Peace

The Prime Minister inaugurated yesterday in Grand-Bassin the first phase of the Somnath Hindu Spiritual Park House and unveiled the plaque of the second phase. Navin Ramgoolam spoke about spirituality, meditation and inner peace.

26 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu

Accord SADC/COMESA/EAC : Maurice à une Nouvelle Réunion du Forum des Négociateurs

Maurice est représentée à une nouvelle réunion du forum tripartite (SADC/COMESA/EAC) de négociations commerciales en vue de la conclusion d’un accord de libre échange. Le Trade Negociating Forum (TNF) se réunit en ce début de semaine à Livingstone, en Zambie, en vue d’accélérer les discussions autour des modalités d’un tel accord.

26 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu

Taxes: the “E-filing” Wins Favor within Taxpayers

The Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA) has innovated on security on the “E-filing”. First, taxpayers have a username and password that they will use in order to register the 'e-MRA Services'.

26 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu

The Third Way to Pont Colville Pailles Operational in March

The work of the third lane on the highway to Port Louis Trianon going well. The stretch of road between Shoprite and the Pont Colville is already operational, while that between the straws and is nearing completion. It only remains for paving to be operational, which will be done in mid-March.

26 Feb 2013, motors.mega.mu

Mauritius, Maldives Ink Bilateral Air Access Deal

The nation signed a bilateral agreement concerning air access with the Republic of Maldives on Monday. The ceremony was chaired by vice prime minister and minister of Finance Xavier Luc Duval and the Maldivian minister of Defence Mohamed Nazim.

26 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu

Permis à Points: Les Conducteurs dans la Rue ce Mardi

Le Front Redressement Permis à Points (FRPAP) ne compte pas faire marche arrière. Ces conducteurs, pour qui le volant représente leur gagne-pain, déplorent le fait que le gouvernement aille de l’avant avec le permis à points sans les avoir jusqu’ici consultés.

26 Feb 2013, motors.mega.mu

Consumption: Basmati 20% More Expensive

The shopping basket will still take a blow in a few weeks. Indeed, the price of basmati rice is expected to increase by 20% shortly.

26 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu

Two Sri Lanka Boats Boarded for Illegal Fishing in Mauritian Waters

Two Sri Lankan vessels were caught fishing illegally 750 kilometers north of Mauritius. Tuna, swordfish, groundfish, dolphins as well as sharks were caught, the announcement of the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC).

26 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu

Accident at La Flora: Clifford Speville Killed Instantly at Age 21

Yesterday, going to buy food at La Flora, he was hit by a truck, which doubled another vehicle on the main road to La Flora. This resident of Grand Bois, who was on a bicycle, died on the spot.

26 Feb 2013, motors.mega.mu

Penalty Points: More Than 200 000 DLC Distributed

With the entry into force of allowed points in the coming weeks, the government presented a preliminary assessment on the distribution of Counterpart Driving Licence (DLC).

25 Feb 2013, motors.mega.mu

MTPA Nominated for the “Golden Travel”

Under the spotlight after the revocation of its president, Robert Desvaux, the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) is one of the nominees for the 2013 edition of "Travel d'Or."

25 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu

Grand Bay Hosts 'Tuning Show'

Diamananda Tuning and FA are newcomers in the field events. To mark their arrival in the big leagues, they organize the March 2 and 3 a 'tuning show'. The event will take place in the parking lot of Super U in Grand Baie.

25 Feb 2013, motors.mega.mu

Accident : une Agente de la CIA Impliquée

La police de Trou-aux-Biches a ouvert une enquête sur les circonstances entourant un accident de la route survenu samedi impliquant une Américaine, agente de la Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).

25 Feb 2013, motors.mega.mu

Impôts: lLa MRA Lance son Système E-Filing ce Lundi

La soumission d'impôt individuel est maintenant possible avec le nouveau système, E-Filing. Celui-ci est lancé, ce lundi 25 février, par la Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA).

25 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu

New Government Portal Expects 500 Million Clicks per Year

170 websites and 65 online services. It is proposed that the new government portal, www.gov.mu . Minister justifies the budget, Rs 50 million for the creation of the portal. " This is the face of the country, " he says.

25 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu