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Mauritius now shares the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) setup by FBI
FBI announced plans to share the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) technology with our law enforcement partners in Mauritius. The initiative demonstrates and reaffirms the FBI’s commitment to assist international law enforcement agencies in combating violent crime. A letter of agreement will allow the Mauritius Forensic Science Laboratory to operate a DNA database, utilizing the [...]The post Mauritius now shares the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) setup by FBI appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
29 Aug 2012, KotZot
CEB Adopts Smart Meters
The meter readers will disappear. The reason: the Central Electricity Board (CEB) plans to buy next month, 3,500 smart meters. This is what emerges from the plane of the Central Electricity Board (CEB) on the long term.
29 Aug 2012, business.mega.mu
14th International Fair Livre Insulaire: " En Chute Libre" Award
The writer Carl de Souza was honored for her fifth novel "In Free Fall". It was at the 14th International Book Fair island, which was held from August 17 to 21 in France.
29 Aug 2012, business.mega.mu
Fishermen Fight Against Artisanal Fishing Boats Spread In AFP Video
The series of explosive Mauritius rotated by the Agence France Presse (AFP) continues. After the video called mass tourism , a danger to Mauritius, released on July 31, this time up to battle against Mauritian fisherman fishing new legislation .
29 Aug 2012, business.mega.mu
Emigration In Searching Of Eldorado
The grass is it really greener? It seems so, because there are more of Mauritians who move under other skies. Moreover, for over a year and a half, the demand for emigration is rising ...
29 Aug 2012, business.mega.mu
Hardwares Point Invests Rs 40 Million In A New Production Unit
Hardwares Point Limited has launched yesterday its new range of PVC products. The company which has just invested Rs 40 Million in a production unit will now proceed in a re-branding.
29 Aug 2012, business.mega.mu
Vallée-Des-Prêtres : Deux Morts Et Trois Blessés
Le nombre de morts sur nos routes s’alourdit : quatre morts depuis lundi. Un camion transportant des matériaux de construction, des outils et de l’asphalte a dérapé à Vallée-des-Prêtres mardi après-midi. Bilan : deux morts et trois blessés.
29 Aug 2012, motors.mega.mu
Burning Car At Goodlands
During the night of Saturday, August 25, a car caught fire on the new road of Goodlands. It was around 20:30 that abandoned vehicle was seen in flames.
28 Aug 2012, motors.mega.mu
Mauritius to offer 54 postgraduate scholarships to Commonwealth students
The Government of Mauritius will offer 54 scholarships to students of Commonwealth countries for postgraduate distance education courses offered by the Open University of Mauritius for the year 2013-2014. The Minister of Tertiary Education, Science, Research and Technology, Dr Rajeshwar Jeetah, made the announcement at the opening of the Commonwealth Post-Secondary and Higher Education Leaders’ [...]The post Mauritius to offer 54 postgraduate scholarships to Commonwealth students appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
28 Aug 2012, KotZot
550 Citations Issued For Using Mobile Phone Whilst Driving
Between the 1st and 23 August, the officers of the Traffic Branch has issued 387 citations to drivers who were caught using a mobile phone.
28 Aug 2012, motors.mega.mu
Mauritian Wins First Asia Poker Tour
The first Asian Poker Tour Asian Series event held outside of Asia has been won by Bruno Tadebois. The Mauritian bested a field of 114 from 11 countries to take the trophy, the title, and RS 865,805.84 in his home land. The final table was a mix bag with players from Mauritius, Seychelles, Reunion Island, [...]The post Mauritian Wins First Asia Poker Tour appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
28 Aug 2012, KotZot
Two Daily Flights From Emirates From October
Maurice must prepare for the crisis. This is what Robert said Desvaux, President of the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) Daily Challenge.
28 Aug 2012, business.mega.mu
Transport Public : Receveurs Et Passagers A Couteaux Tirées
Voyager par autobus devient pénible. Receveurs et passagers se plaignent du manque de courtoisie et de politesse qui sévit. Le respect d’autrui n’a plus sa place dans le transport public. Incursion.
28 Aug 2012, motors.mega.mu
Apex: Serious Competitor For LCI
Apex store opened Saturday at Bagatelle Mall. This brand offers only products and computer telephony American brand Apple.
28 Aug 2012, business.mega.mu
Large Development: Dusting For Agalega
The two small islands that make Agalega are subject to a great exercise in dust. Besides a new runway, which remains at the stage of tender for its construction, the government intends to build a maternity ward and an amusement park.
28 Aug 2012, business.mega.mu
CEB Cash-Offices Open On Saturdays
Since Saturday, August 25, the cash-offices of the Central Electricity Board (CEB) in Curepipe and Port Louis will be open from 8:30 to 12:00. This decision will extend into other areas of the country soon.
28 Aug 2012, business.mega.mu
Mauritian fisherman battle against new fishing legislation
For years, traditional fishermen in Mauritius have been struggling against the tide of industrial fish trawlers, which catch huge amounts of fish in a single voyage. And now, a proposed agreement between the Mauritian Government and Europe, will open up the water ways to almost 100 new fishing vessels, creating even choppier waters for these [...]The post Mauritian fisherman battle against new fishing legislation appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
28 Aug 2012, KotZot
410 Traders Fined
Dishonest traders, beware! The officers of the Consumer Protection Unit (CPU) are at work. Nothing that from January to date, they verbalized over 1000 merchants and 410 of them were fined.
28 Aug 2012, business.mega.mu
Maurice Compte 1 291 456 Habitants
La république de Maurice dénombre 1 291 456 habitants au 1er juillet 2012, soit 1 253 000 à Maurice, 38 167 à Rodrigues et 289 pour les autres îles.
28 Aug 2012, business.mega.mu
Obesity is one of the largest health challenges Mauritius is facing currently
Children are becoming increasingly overweight on the island nation, as escalating obesity is one of the largest health challenges Mauritius is facing currently. Mauritius has summoned for the comprehensive assessment of children’s eating behaviors, adding that a survey and a thorough investigation should be conducted to see what children are eating and are going to [...]The post Obesity is one of the largest health challenges Mauritius is facing currently appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
28 Aug 2012, KotZot