Mauritius Mauritius

Starting Business: Major Headache

In the ranking of 'Ease of Doing Business, World Bank 2012, Mauritius has lost two places, finishing 23 th, but remains first in Africa. The objective of the finance minister, Xavier-Luc Duval, is to integrate the country into the Top Ten. To get there, however, there seems to be the work ahead.

14 May 2012, business.mega.mu

Mon Loisir Sugar Factory To Be Closed Soon

Cabinet has agreed to the closure of Mon Loisir sugar factory as from crop 2012 under the Cane Planters and Millers Arbitration and Control Board Act.

14 May 2012, business.mega.mu

Offshore Tax Treaty Relief in India-Mauritius With the Postponement of New Rules

The Indian authorities will grant a stay of one year to the Indo-Mauritius tax treaty which is the backbone of our offshore center.

14 May 2012, business.mega.mu

MTML Internet Mobile Broadband Launched: 3.1 Mbps at Rs 2300

While we are eagerly waiting for the services of Bharat Telecom to be available in the Mauritian communications market, the MAHANAGAR TELEPHONE MAURITIUS LTD (MTML) has launched its wireless internet broadband (for laptops and personal computers) following the steps of its rivals, Emtel and Orange. Not venturing in old debates that MTML promises big but delivers little, at the least let’s hope that this time the new product lives up to our expectations and triggers fiercer competition in the mobile broadband sector resulting in better offers and lower tariffs in the near future. Although it will not top the list …

12 May 2012, Island Crisis

Mauritius Lotto Result For 12 May 2012

Below is the loto Mauritius result for 12th May 2012 and the 132th draw of the Mauritian Lotto. The jackpot for this week is at about: Rs 28 million. The results are listed below. There is a winner for this week’s jackpot and the winning ticket was sold at: Corps de Garde Store – Riviere des Anguilles. Winning Numbers: 8 – 10 – 15 – 21 – 29 – 31   5 right numbers: Win Rs 11733  4 right numbers: Win Rs 497 3 right numbers: Win Rs 100 Read full article on Island Crisis: Mauritius Lotto Result For 12 …

12 May 2012, Island Crisis

Port Louis: Big Inconsistencies in Hundreds Accounts

Manipulation took place in hundreds of accounts of the Municipality of Port Louis and major inconsistencies noted. The Lord Mayor Mahmad Kodaboccus ordered an investigation.

12 May 2012, business.mega.mu

Study in England: Find Out About Changes

Learn about the changes introduced by the British High Commission since February 2012, compared with procedures for submitting and processing applications for student visas. That's what this organization offers to Mauritian students wishing to study in the UK.

11 May 2012, business.mega.mu

Second Edition of PRO IT Exhibition and Conference, the iPad 3 and Windows 8 Featured

The Iphone 3, and the Windows 8 will be the main stars of the second edition of Pro IT Exhibition and Conference to be held between 16 and 18 May at the center Swami Vivekananda at Pailles.

11 May 2012, business.mega.mu

Pêche : des Bateaux Illégaux Envahissent Nos Eaux

La pêche clandestine est en recrudescence. Avec la situation qui prévaut en ce moment dans nos eaux, les bateaux reviennent avec 75 % de prises en moins.

11 May 2012, business.mega.mu

Tourism: What About Air Access Policy?

Rethink the economic model of the tourism industry in Mauritius, the weakened pillar of our economy, is an urgent issue.

11 May 2012, business.mega.mu

Training: Open Day at KBTC

The KBTC to discover a wide range of courses in engineering, hairdressing and aesthetics among others, to its headquarters in Military Road, Port-Louis, this Friday, May 11 between 9 and 16 hours.

11 May 2012, business.mega.mu

Government Property: Sale of the Waterpark in the Study

Realizing that it will be difficult to get their heads above water, the Board of Waterpark, part of the Sugar Investment Trust (SIT), contemplates the possibility of a sale. The government will be asked to get clearance.

11 May 2012, business.mega.mu

Parallel Universe? Jerome Tennant Death Coincidence

Jerome Tennant was a Mauritian professional cyclist who died today evening during a hit and run accident on the Midlands highway. (Missed the accident news, check it here). The odd thing is that, it all seems to be like a parallel universe happening. On August 2nd 2011, another Jerome Tennant died after being hit by a car in the Midlands region but that one was not in Mauritius. Check the two screenshots below. Picture 1: Accident in Mauritius: 10th May 2012 Check article here Picture 2: Accident in UK: 2nd August 2011 Check article here Weird coincidence! My sincere condolences …

10 May 2012, Island Crisis

Madagascar: Fear Wins Mauritian Firms

Mauritian companies based in Madagascar are won by anxiety after the kidnapping of Benoit and his wife Ng. Denouncing the escalating violence in the Great Island, some companies have even registered a decline in their activities since the country was shaken by the political crisis.

10 May 2012, business.mega.mu

Ajay Jhurry, ATO President: "Empowering SMEs to Sustain Growth in the Tourism Industry"

The second brochure of the Association of Tourists Operators (ATO) is ready and will be distributed at the Indaba Room, one of the biggest tourist appointment of Africa among the top world tourist rendezvous not to miss.

10 May 2012, business.mega.mu

Madireddi Ramana: "IndianOil Has Increased its Turnover by 25%"

IndianOil Mauritius Ltd (IOML), part of a big name Indian oil, dropped anchor on the island in 2001 and began operations in 2004. It will remain long in the service of Maurice. Madireddi Ramana, director IOML, made a presentation of the financial results of IndianOil in Mauritius.

10 May 2012, business.mega.mu

ENL Takes Control of the Conglomerate Rogers

Members of the Board of Rogers Group met on Wednesday to approve the terms of a restructuring plan proposed by ENL and ELGIN - the Taylor family - the two largest shareholders with 53% in this conglomerate. These two shareholders have decided to separate.

10 May 2012, business.mega.mu

Médine Abritera une Centrale Thermique

Les négociations sont à un stade avancé entre Médine Sugar Estate et les autorités gouvernementales pour la mise en place d’une centrale thermique à base de charbon de 300 MW à Médine.

10 May 2012, business.mega.mu

Rentrée Parlementaire ce Mardi Après Cinq Mois de Congé

Les parlementaires reprennent le chemin de l’hémicycle ce mardi 8 mai après cinq mois de congé. Pas moins de 47 questions sont inscrites à l’ordre du jour, dont 15 adressées au Premier ministre, Navin Ramgoolam.

08 May 2012, business.mega.mu

Soon in Mauritius: Dancehall Competition

A "Dancehall Queen Competition", produced by singer Ras Ricky and his band, will take place soon. Promote the culture of Dancehall is the goal of these young followers.

08 May 2012, business.mega.mu