Mauritius Mauritius
Ring Road Inauguration: Pedestrian Safety Forgotten at Sorèze Roundabout
The first part of the Ring Road will be inaugurated on Wednesday without the safety of pedestrians at the entrance Sorèze has been considered. There is no crosswalk or sidewalk for the people at the roundabout at the entrance to the neighborhood. The opening of the road will amplify the danger.
20 Feb 2013, motors.mega.mu
Accident: Pedestrian Admitted to Intensive Care
A pedestrian was severely struck by a car last night in Bell Village. He was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of the Princess Margaret Orthopaedic Centre. For now, the police is still trying to establish his identity.
20 Feb 2013, motors.mega.mu
Income Tax: Distribution of Forms Monday
Starting next week, taxpayers will be able to access tax forms from the website of the Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA). But first, these employees will receive by mail this week from their official correspondence communicating a Log-In/Password to be able to access their files from the MRA.
20 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu
Billet d’Avion Rodrigues-Maurice: Retour à l’Ancienne Structure Tarifaire
Air Mauritius a décidé de suspendre la nouvelle structure tarifaire pour la desserte de Rodrigues à compter du 20 février 2013.
19 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu
World Poker: Mauritius Tour Power 2!
After a first edition held last year, the Mauritius National World Poker Tour returns this year, from March 3 to 12, in Grand Baie.
19 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu
Polocco Blesse Deux Policiers à Riche-Terre
Une chasse à l’homme a mal tourné durant la nuit de lundi pour deux policiers de Terre-Rouge. Ils s’apprêtaient à mettre la main sur Steeve Serret, alias Polocco, sur un terrain vague, à Riche-Terre, lors qu’ils ont été blessés.
19 Feb 2013, motors.mega.mu
Revision of the Indo-Mauritius Non-Double Taxation: Is "Political Will"
There's definitely a "political" in India and Mauritius to revise the Treaty of double taxation between the two countries. It is reported that the Economic Times of the Great Peninsula. "That, in order to prevent misuse of the provisions governing bilateral investment and to India via Mauritius," says the Economic Times.
19 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu
Dolphin Watching License a Must-Have from March
The Tourism Authority has finally decided to introduce new regulations concerning dolphin watching.
19 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu
In Mauritian Waters since Sunday: Costa Romantica Neo Weighed Anchor Tuesday
After two days in the Christian Decotter Cruise Terminal at Les Salines, the ship Costa Romantica Neo sets sail on Tuesday. At 18 hours, it will leave the island with 15 Mauritians on board.
19 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu
Knowledge Hub: Attracting Major Universities and Foreign Students
Worldwide, the number of students choosing to pursue their studies abroad is expected to double between 2011 and 2025. The Board of Investment (BoI) and tries to attract both new investors in this sector as new students.
19 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu
Trou aux Biches: Extensive Damage after Recent Rain, Confirm Fears of Inhabitants
The controversy swells around a beautification project of a portion of the beach of Trou aux Biches (TAB), specifically to Casuarina Hotel. This project, initiated by Richard Paulose, promoter of foreign origin, but has recently obtained citizenship of Mauritius, involving the transformation of this part of the beach, with coconut palm plantation and also imposing rocks the beach has angered locals.
19 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu
Investment: RES and IRS no Longer Cote d'Amour
A few years ago, the RES projects (Residential Estate Scheme) and IRS (Integrated Resort Scheme) were the most powerful magnets in foreign direct investment in the country. With a thousand villas sold to date, the account looks good. However, in 2011 and 2012, a slowdown was noted in this activity.
19 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu
The 'Discounting' Continues in Mauritian Hotels
The tourist industry in Mauritius, the first victim of the crisis in the euro zone tries to take the helm. If Lux Island Resorts recorded an increase in its net profit, its occupancy rate is declining. New Mauritius Hotels, meanwhile, laments 'heavy discounting' practiced by the hotels in Mauritius.
19 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu
Vol de Clefs du Magistrat Beeharry : Rs 10 000 de Caution et Bonne Conduite à Rashid Emamdee
La Senior Magistrate Renuka Devi Dabee, vice-présidente de l’instance criminelle de la cour intermédiaire, a trouvé Rashid Emamdee coupable du vol des clefs de voiture du magistrat Mahesh Beeharry.
18 Feb 2013, motors.mega.mu
LRT: Survey of Mauritian Households
Under the light rail project whose construction is expected to begin in October 2014, the Ministry of Public Infrastructure has appointed Grant Thornton audit firm and consultancy, for he conducts a household survey on the fluidity traffic in the country.
18 Feb 2013, motors.mega.mu
Landslide in Montagne-Ory "Stop Order" Against Construction Clavis Parking Lot
District Council of Moka issues a "stop order" against Clavis International Primary School prohibiting the construction of a parking area at the foot of the Montagne Ory. The direction of the privately denies any responsibility.
18 Feb 2013, motors.mega.mu
Young Talent Competition 2013
Promote financial literacy among young people. It is the purpose of the Young Talent Competition 2013. The competition was launched on Friday by the Financial Services Commission (FSC) and is intended for high school students as well as tertiary students.
18 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu
Following Heavy Rains: Shortage of Vegetables on the Horizon this Week
Food crops in South, Central and East of the island were most affected by the heavy rain on Wednesday.
18 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu
Post-HSC: Wide Selection for Tertiary education
The results are there for more than two weeks. Between joy and disappointment for thousands of students, it is especially the beginning of a new life. While some take the way to work, others pursue their tertiary studies. In Mauritius and abroad, the proposals are broad and open house season starts.
18 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu
Xavier Duval: "Michael Sik Yuen is a Very Good Minister ..."
Finance Minister and Leader of the PMSD speaks for the first time on the removal of Robert Desvaux the President of the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA). This decision was taken on Friday, February 15 by the Minister of Tourism, Michael Sik Yuen, also a member of PMSD.
18 Feb 2013, business.mega.mu