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Petroleum products: A commission investigation on the STC from unionists
The Common Front calls for a commission of investigation against the State Trading Corporation (STC). According to members of this front, the major importer of petroleum products would not act transparently.
23 Apr 2011, motors.mega.mu
18-Year-Old Pregnant Woman Kidnapped And Raped
A young 18-year-old woman experienced a real nightmare last week on Thursday. Newly married and two months pregnant, she is admitted to the hospital since Thursday evening after an alleged case of rape. The victim, Shafinaz (pseudonym) accuses two individuals. Shafinaz went to Curepipe for a job interview in a store on Wednesday morning. After [...]
23 Apr 2011, MauritiusHot
Traces Of Radiation Detected In 4 Imported Cars From Japan
The Radiation Protection Authority Of Mauritius has found traces of radiation on four vehicles imported from Japan, which included three cars and a van. The vehicles have been placed in isolation and tomorrow they will be enclosed in a special container purchased by the Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA). The importer of these vehicles have already [...]
23 Apr 2011, MauritiusHot
Deficit of Rs 51 million in the NTC: Unions call for a Fact Finding Committee
The board transportation sector union wants an investigation to be initiated at the National Transport Company to shed light on the deficit of Rs 51 million recorded by the corporation.
22 Apr 2011, motors.mega.mu
Good Friday Wishes Photos
The Christian World is today marking Good Friday or the crucifixion of Christ with church services. The significance of the crucifixion about two thousand years ago was that Jesus Christ offered himself as an atoning sacrifice for the sins of humanity. The Resurrection changed the course of history and is regarded as the most important [...]
22 Apr 2011, MauritiusHot
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