Mauritius Mauritius
Thandie Newton supports differently-abled children
Thandie Newton, the lead actress in Mission Impossible 2, is currently on holiday in Mauritius. On February 22, she visited children from the Southern Handicapped Association day care centre at Riambel.
24 Feb 2011, The Independent Daily
Consultation is required before the introduction of new regulations
We wanted the best but it turned out as always. The road rules often comic fate in Mauritius. They are published, entered into force, conflicting with practice, and finally cancelled. Also, the Ministry of Public Infrastructure now requires consultations before the regulations are developed.
24 Feb 2011, motors.mega.mu
Rs 14.1 billion for road infrastructure
Now the government is undertaking infrastructural projects costing over Rs 14.1 billion till 2013, said Prime Minister Dr Navin Ramgoolam at the opening of the Triolet Bypass. Prime Minister stated that these infrastructural projects are in line with the vision of transforming Mauritius into a ‘garden city state’.
23 Feb 2011, motors.mega.mu
The fuel beyond Rs 50 in April
The wave of protests in the Middle East, especially in Libya and Iran, is expected to force the fuel price to exorbitant highs in the coming weeks.
23 Feb 2011, motors.mega.mu
PM to convert island into garden city state
The government is currently undertaking infrastructural projects amounting to Rs 14.1 billion till 2013, said Prime Minister Dr Navin Ramgoolam at the inauguration of the Triolet Bypass. The head of the government declared that these infrastructural projects are in line with the vision of transforming Mauritius into a ‘garden city state’.
23 Feb 2011, The Independent Daily
Mauritius Island helps in tax-dodge crackdown
According to The Hindu newspaper, Mauritius has provided Indian authorities with banking information and other financial details on more than 90 cases of suspected tax evasion and financial malpractice over... Read more »
22 Feb 2011, KotZot
Flooded bridge over Petite Riviere Noire
Because heavy rains on Monday 21 February bridge over Petite Riviere Noire was flooded. Traffic was severely disrupted nearly for three hours on the busy road to the West with more caps than 500 m in both directions.
22 Feb 2011, motors.mega.mu
2011 Save Fuel Challenge is launched by Shell
Shell has launched the Fuel Save Challenge which is part of the Maurice Ile Durable concept. The competition is planned to teach drivers to drive economically and to reduce fuel consumption of cars.
22 Feb 2011, motors.mega.mu
Handbook spells out ethics on advertising
In view of improving the quality and content of the existing Code of Advertising Practice, the Association of Advertising Agencies (AAA) of Mauritius has published a revised edition of the guiding document.
22 Feb 2011, The Independent Daily
50 condom machines are to be set up throughout the island this year by the Mauritius Family Planning and Welfare Association (MFPWA)
About 50 condom machines are to be set up throughout the island this year by the Mauritius Family Planning and Welfare Association (MFPWA). According to the MFPWA, is project is... Read more »
22 Feb 2011, KotZot
Kia Motors and United Motors shown new models
Kia Motors officially partnered with United Motors. At the J&J; Auditorium, Phoenix on February 17 new Kia models were shown also.
20 Feb 2011, motors.mega.mu
Too many South Africans in Mauritius?
I settled in Mautitius 16 years ago, after living a long time in South Africa. I consider myself Mauritian and am exceptionally proud of my country. You need to know... Read more »
19 Feb 2011, KotZot
Development of Riche Terre roundabout
Buildings works is currently in progress at the roundabout of Riche Terre. This is the first phase of the expanding the road.
19 Feb 2011, motors.mega.mu
Island gears up for National Day celebration
A number of important issues were on the table during the Cabinet meeting on Friday. Among the issues raised include the series of event for the National Day celebration and the setting up of a Bangladesh resident mission in Mauritius Series of event for National Day celebrations
19 Feb 2011, The Independent Daily
Ministry of transport repeals rules about speedometer
Motorcyclists can have a respite since the Ministry of Land Transport has decided to reconsider the rules about speedometers.
18 Feb 2011, motors.mega.mu
Fatal accident in Quatre-Bornes
Teenagers who used to run errands on a bike in the streets of Quatre-Bornes become the source of a drama. One of them struck Marie Therese Furcy. She died at once.
17 Feb 2011, motors.mega.mu
Petrol and diesel prices remain steady
The Petroleum Pricing Committee (PPC) on its meeting on Tuesday, decided to maintain the price of petrol and diesel at Rs 48.50 and Rs 39.90 respectively.
16 Feb 2011, motors.mega.mu
Road accident kills three during the weekend
The road has proven once more deadly this weekend, with three people, including two teens aged between 15 and 20 years.
16 Feb 2011, motors.mega.mu
Price of coupon parking is doubled
Five to ten rupees and ten to twenty - drivers still take a hit. Since Tuesday morning, parking coupons are doubled. This decision has been taken by the Ministry of Public Infrastructure to follows a modification to the Road Traffic (Paid Parking) Regulations 2002.
16 Feb 2011, motors.mega.mu
A taxi driver wants Minister Anil Bachoo to explain in court
A taxi driver wants a Minister in court because his request for a permit has not been maintained. He believes that other taxi drivers have been promoted for political reasons.
15 Feb 2011, motors.mega.mu