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Hedging on fuel: Bank overdrafts will cost Rs 250 million to STC
The State Trading Corporation (STC) has used loans and bank overdrafts to finance the Rs 4.7 billion losses from hedging on the performance of petroleum products. Interest payable on these transactions amounted to Rs 250 million.
21 Apr 2011, motors.mega.mu
The NTC loses Rs 15 million per month and wants to Rs 112 million new
The National Transport Company (NTC), which continues to accumulate deficits month after month, asked the government to grant him a new envelope of Rs 112 million, as last year, under the program Additional Income Support. Deficit of 1 July 2009 to 31 December 2010 amounted to Rs 66 million.
21 Apr 2011, motors.mega.mu
Ramgoolam announced a fee for personalized license plates
Prime Minister discussed the introduction of personalized license plates at the turn of a phrase on the standards expected by motorists. Although the law exists for those who flout the regulations, it provides for others.
21 Apr 2011, motors.mega.mu
Mauritius Turf Magazine – I’ll Be Back in focus for another win
Brilliant winner in the « SMS Pariaz Gratis Challenge Cup», I’ll Be Back (Barrier 4), Just Banter (2) and Strike Again (1) – respectively 3rd and 4th behind Modern Monet and Constellation in the «SMS Pariaz Challenge Cup» will be the contenders in the main race, «RBL Waterproofing Challenge Cup», this Saturday. They will fight [...]
21 Apr 2011, MauritiusHot
L’Aventure Du Sucre Host Easter Egg Hunt On Saturday
L’Aventure du Sucre will host The Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday in collaboration with Casela and Vanille Reserve Des Mascareignes. The event will take place on these three locations simultaneously and will take place from 11 am to 3 pm. The public is invited to this grandiose event. The participants must find the hidden Easter [...]
21 Apr 2011, MauritiusHot
Water Level Very Worrying at Mare aux Vacoas At 46.6 %
The water level at Mare aux Vacoas is very worrying at 46.6 %. The reservoir was at 86.2 during the same period last year. The head of communication of the Central Water Authority ( CWA ) Bhishek Narain said that the filling rate of the reservoir should reach 75 %. He also said that the [...]
21 Apr 2011, MauritiusHot
Late Michaela Harte Case To Begin On June 20 At Mapou
Prime Minister Dr Navin Ramgoolan will be interviewed for a documentary on the late Michaela Harte. This special documentary will be broadcasted in Ireland on Wednesday at 9:35 pm. The documentary titled ‘Michaela Finding Peace’ will talk about the life of the teacher. According to various online Newspapers in Ireland, the late Michaela Harte’s husband [...]
20 Apr 2011, MauritiusHot
Five Men Steal Car, Attempt To Rob Shop
Five men steal a car at Cite la Cure and attempted to rob a shop at Pope Hennessy. On Tuesday morning, the Pope Hennessy police officers started an investigation into the case and they found out that the car was reported stolen on Monday 5:15 pm. The owner of the car, Shivam Ragen a 32 [...]
20 Apr 2011, MauritiusHot
Maundy Thursday, Last Supper Explained
Maundy Thursday is observed by Christians on the Thursday before Easter. “Holy Thursday,” as it is also commonly known, marks the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with his apostles prior to his betrayal, trial and crucifixion as portrayed in the Christian gospels. While the Palm Sunday and Easter observances of Holy Week are generally more [...]
20 Apr 2011, MauritiusHot
Bus crews hit with wrath of students, elderly
From 2008 to 2010, a total of 877 complaints were received by the National Transport Authority (NTA) about the free travel scheme.
20 Apr 2011, motors.mega.mu
Twenty NTC bus down every day
The situation at the National Transport Company (NTC) is going from bad to worse.
20 Apr 2011, motors.mega.mu
Lizard Found In A Dish Served By An Indian Restaurant In Caudan Waterfront
They have been unpleasantly surprised to come across a lizard in one of the dishes they ordered. Disgusted, Succaram Neel and his friend have vowed to think twice before they go to a restaurant. This incident which is very unusual happened on Friday afternoon. Accompanied by a friend, Neel decided to go to this restaurant [...]
19 Apr 2011, MauritiusHot
Should Creole Be Taught In Schools of Mauritius?
Creole is the mother tongue of us Mauritians and we should be proud of it. There’s no denying that but still some people may feel that the language is too “vulgar” or not very posh as English or French. Well if you’re going to compare it with other languages, you would surely see the flaws [...]Should Creole Be Taught In Schools of Mauritius? is a post from: Island Crisis
19 Apr 2011, Island Crisis
The bill for jams in 2011: Rs3bn
"Traffic congestion is our biggest challenge, and this has increased as a result of national economic growth. Our standard of living also has increased significantly and, in parallel, car ownership has also risen in proportion". Anil Bachoo
19 Apr 2011, motors.mega.mu
India for review of tax treaty with Mauritius
India is set to step up pressure on Mauritius to review its tax treaty with the country
19 Apr 2011, business.mega.mu
Mauritius Job Offers 19/04/11
Have you ever wanted to be on billboards, magazines or TV commercials? Do you have the attitude that can make a camera blush? Want to try something different in life? We have regular casting requests from our media partners for Printed and TV adverts. We provide photo models for the rebranding of well reputed organizations [...]
19 Apr 2011, MauritiusHot
Alliance PTR and MSM – Upcoming Break Up?
Is a break up of the political alliance between the PTR and the MSM an upcoming possibility? Share your view in the opinion poll below and leave a comment for further clarification why you think so. De mo cote, mo trouve Nita pe bien met sa are missie cone-tou (zot cone li non?) Mai coment [...]Alliance PTR and MSM – Upcoming Break Up? is a post from: Island Crisis
19 Apr 2011, Island Crisis
France Telecom’s Mauritian Unit to List Shares in Port Louis
Mauritius Telecom, in which France Telecom SA (FTE) holds 40 percent, plans to start trading its shares on the Indian Ocean island nation’s bourse, pending approval from the government, Chairman Appalsamy Thomas said. “We are waiting for the decision from the Ministry of Finance,” Thomas told reporters today in the capital, Port Louis. “Once it’s [...]
19 Apr 2011, MauritiusHot
More road deaths in early 2011
Figures released by the Road Traffic Unit showed that 42 road users were killed from January this year to April 15 – a rise of 14% compared to 37 people who died on the roads for the same period last year.
18 Apr 2011, motors.mega.mu
Vintage cars on show at Rose Belle
After the Chinese cars expo last week, during this weekend the Vieux Moulin Commercial Centre, Rose Belle, organised a vintage car expo. The theme for the expo was titled “Volkswagen Beetle”.
18 Apr 2011, motors.mega.mu