Mauritius Mauritius

Slight Decrease in the Rate of Success

End of suspense for the 21 319 candidates who took part in the final exams of School Certificate (SC). The additional spaces are rare in the state colleges.

30 Jan 2012, business.mega.mu

At the Hotel Intercontinental: “Knowledge Hub” in Focus

At the Intercontinental Hotel in Balaclava, held a forum on 'Knowledge Hub', a project dear to the government.

30 Jan 2012, business.mega.mu

Accidents in Brief

Intriguing disappearance of two sheets of a statement pad. At Riche-Terre: Victim of an accident: a delay in intensive care.

30 Jan 2012, motors.mega.mu

World of Work: The Contract, a Cheap Labor and Low Binding

The use of contractors is commonplace in many sectors of the economy, including construction, agriculture, ICT, BPO and textiles, among others.

30 Jan 2012, business.mega.mu

CWA Unearths 250 Illegal Lines

The Anti-Fraud Unit of the Central Water Authority (CWA) is determined in pursuing its struggle of tracking down those bypassing water meters.

30 Jan 2012, business.mega.mu

TripAdvisor: Double award for Le Touessrok

Le Touessrok, flag-ship group Sun Resorts in Mauritius, was rewarded twice in the last "TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Hotel Awards.

30 Jan 2012, business.mega.mu

Mauritius could have Pyramids?

The keen observers have certainly noticed. On the highway leading to Plaine Magnien-stand of strange rocks. If the skeptics do not give any importance, some of them as pyramids that contain a dark secret ...

30 Jan 2012, business.mega.mu

Des Subventions Jusqu’à Rs 80 000 aux Planteurs

Un Rainwater Harvesting Scheme (RHS) visant à encourager des agriculteurs (planteurs et éleveurs) à recueillir des eaux pluviales a été établi.

30 Jan 2012, business.mega.mu

Tribute to Bob Marley on March 3: When the Reggae is Burning Love!

Dodo Music Shop renew the evening dedicated to Bob Marley. This third edition will be held in the amphitheater of Mahebourg on March 3. Tickets go on sale in early February.

30 Jan 2012, business.mega.mu

An Accident on January 20: The Driver Regretted the Tone Used by the Police

Moossa Amode was the victim of a car accident Friday, January 20. This resident of Plain Green believes that the police were on duty misjudged the accident in which he failed to find death.

30 Jan 2012, motors.mega.mu

Sécurité : des Ralentisseurs à Bois Pignolet

La vitesse à laquelle roulent les poids-lourds des compagnies de construction sur les routes du Nord reliant des localités résidentielles inquiète des habitants de Terre Rouge, Bois Pignolet, Bois Marchand et Montagne Longue.

30 Jan 2012, motors.mega.mu

Mauritius SC Results 2011-2012

SC Results 2012 (Exams period November and December 2011) are expected for 30th January. The date was confirmed some days ago by Professor Lucien Finette, director of the Mauritius Examination Syndicate. Last year, about 20655 students participated in the School Certificate exams in Mauritius and about 664 students were from Rodrigues Island. In a few hours the long waiting time will finally be over. A time of thrill for some and of much anxiety for others. As usual we will update this page with the latest statistics for this year’s result in the coming hours. In the meantime feel free …

29 Jan 2012, Island Crisis

Rélancement du Football à Maurice

Depuis déjà plus d’une décennie nous attendons le rélancement du football Mauricien. Mais malgré les efforts louables du MFA (Mauritius Football Association) et du ministère de la jeunesse et des sports, les résultats sont très médiocres. Seulement une vingtaine spectateurs dans les stades pour chaque match et une centaine quand le transport vers le lieu du match est gratuit: Allons-nous vers la mort du foot mauricien? Devons-nous attendre les jeux des iles et que notre équipe nationale se qualifie pour la finale pour qu’on montre un intérêt au foot mauricien. Pourquoi l’importance au foot mauricien a pris une courbe descendante …

29 Jan 2012, Island Crisis

Refinery Project Planned for Mauritius

Country is big. There are plans to build an oil refinery in Mauritius.

27 Jan 2012, business.mega.mu

City Centre to be a Pedestrian Zone

The vision of rejuvenating Port Louis into a sustainable capital city is gradually becoming a reality. The Municipal Council of Port Louis is currently working on the concept of transforming the city centre into a pedestrian zone.

27 Jan 2012, motors.mega.mu

Ministry Plans to Transform Island into ICT Hub

The government is committed to turning Mauritius into an ICT hub. With this vision, a workshop was organised under the theme, ‘Deriving value from cloud computing’ on Wednesday at Domaine les Pailles. This was to encourage both public and private sectors to collaborate to meet future challenges.

27 Jan 2012, business.mega.mu

FSC Introduces Handbook on Offshore Management

In order to facilitate the application of a global business license by service providers and to improve the licensing process, the Financial Services Commission (FSC) presented the ‘Guide to Global Business’ on Wednesday at FSC house, Ebene.

27 Jan 2012, business.mega.mu

MRA Chalks out Billboard Tax

Budget 2012 introduced a Rs 30,000 to Rs 70,000 Advertising Structure Fee, commonly known as Billboard Tax on every advertising structure, to be collected by the Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA) by January 31 every year.

27 Jan 2012, business.mega.mu

Portal Opens Window to Trade Opportunities

The government will establish a Trade Portal at the International Trade Division of the foreign affairs ministry with the help of the World Bank.

27 Jan 2012, business.mega.mu

Places of Worship in Port Louis in Mauritius Tourism Offer

The cultural wealth of places of worship in Mauritius can be an asset for the tourism industry. With this in mind that the Office of Tourism of Mauritius and the Council of Religions have started a joint project to highlight the historical and cultural places of worship in Mauritius.

27 Jan 2012, business.mega.mu