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Four New Tigers at Casela Nature & Leisure Park

As from Monday, Mauritians can discover Bengali, Bage, Ajanta, Chilka, four tiger cubs, which have integrated the “Casela Nature & Leisure Park. Visitors can now only admire them, but in a month, they will be able to interact with them. Named Bengali baptized and Bage, two male tigers with white fur and Ajanta and Chilka, [...]

26 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot

Drivers receive protecting

Lafarge (Mauritius) Cement Ltd has completed a delivery of safety equipment to its employees, including carriers who work with the group.

26 Mar 2011, motors.mega.mu

Orange Expo 2011 Will Be Held From 8 To 10 April With Main Theme “Digital Learning”

Mauritians will explore the Digital Learning this year. Digital Learning will be on the agenda of the third edition of Orange Expo 201 which will be held from April 8 to 10 at Swami Vivekananda Conference Centre at Pailles. Orange Expo 2011 was presented to the press yesterday, Thursday, March 24 at the headquarters of [...]

26 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot

Breaking News: Dogs Abandoned Without Proper Care Found At Riambel

MSPCA has collected dogs from Riambel today 25.03.2011, following news of animals abandoned without proper care. The dogs are malnourished and are infected, MSPCA vets will examine and treat them accordingly. The whereabouts of the presumed owner is unknown, he has to present proof of ownership to reclaim the dogs. The MSPCA wishes to thank [...]

25 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot

An area of 10 acres reserved for driving schools

"Traffic flow has increased in the North. But traffic congestion means that the country prospers. The country also recorded many accidents and I have appointed a consultant to ensure the safety and he does a great job. We must ensure that a licensee can drive and control his vehicle. With this in mind we will soon have a Driving Centre in 10 acres. This is a project of the government and the private sector." Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam said on Thursday at the opening of second stage of Pamplemousses in Forbach.

25 Mar 2011, motors.mega.mu

Tuberculosis At The University of Mauritius – UOM

It is confirmed. 4 students (3 guys and 1 girl) from the University of Mauritius are suffering from the highly contagious Tuberculosis disease. Medical reports confirmed the identified cases of Tuberculosis today afternoon. The four students are right now being subjected to special Tuberculosis treatment at the Poudre d’Or Hospital.   Today morning I happened [...]Tuberculosis At The University of Mauritius – UOM is a post from: Island Crisis

24 Mar 2011, Island Crisis

Le e-Learning pour les entreprises mauriciennes

Appavoo Business School et DEMOS, groupe français spécialisé dans la formation, ont signé un partenariat en vue de proposer du e-Learning aux entreprises. Au total, ce sont 80 modules couvrant... Read more »

24 Mar 2011, KotZot

Japanese pick-ups at short prices

Chinese automobile firm Changfeng Motors is promoting its pick-ups equipped with Japanese technology and the proven Japanese engines. With its traditional appearance, the vehicle inspires a sense of elegance and great flexibility with a classic interior. The diesel version of the model is being sold at a promotional price of Rs 490,000. The Turbo model is currently priced at Rs 545,000.

24 Mar 2011, motors.mega.mu

Accident at Camp de Masque - 12 wounded, including two serious

A human tragedy was narrowly averted on Tuesday morning. The driver of a van with fourteen passengers on board reportedly lost control of his vehicle at Camp de Masque.

24 Mar 2011, motors.mega.mu

20 children to undergo heart surgery

Renowned Polish surgeon, professor Michael Woltajick is on a week-long visit to Mauritius to perform surgery on some 20 children who suffer from heart-related diseases. The specialist will operate at the Pamplemouses Cardiac Centre. The operations are complex as the children, aged between one and four years, only weigh about six to 15 kg. These [...]

24 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily

Four Cases of Tuburcolosis At The University Of Mauritius

Very strange coincidence as World Tuberculosis Day is observed today, it appears that Tubercolosis has resurfaced in Mauritius. Four suspected cases of tuberculosis were identified at the University of Mauritius. Four students were admitted at Pourdre d’Or Hospital, an institution specializing in the treatment of patients with tuberculosis. For now, these cases are treated as

24 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot

Mauritius Horse Racing Tips 2011 – Week 1

Hey buddies! Ready for the new season’s challenge? This week marks the start of the Horse Racing Season 2011 in Mauritius like for the last 2 years, we will be having the Island Crisis Horse Racing Challenge this year too. So let us first start with the mention of last year’s challenge winners and top [...]Mauritius Horse Racing Tips 2011 – Week 1 is a post from: Island Crisis

24 Mar 2011, Island Crisis

Heavy weight of fuel taxes

The price structure of gasoline in force since the beginning of the week, or Rs 51.30, confirms the weight of taxes and fees "general". A first watching is that without the Excise Duty imposed in the 2011 budget, per litre of gasoline would cost substantially the same price as the one in force since January of last year, is Rs 40,50, against Rs 40,40 fixed at the meeting of the Automatic Pricing Mechanism of January 5, 2010. This is emphasized Suttyhudeo Tengur, president of the Association for the Protection of the Environment and Consumers (APEC), in a letter to the …

23 Mar 2011, motors.mega.mu

Rs 457 million more for the renovation of Plaza, Rose Hill

It was with surprise that the Opposition was informed that Rs 457 million more will be needed to complete the renovation of Plaza, Rose Hill. This sum was announced yesterday at the National Assembly during parliamentary proceedings. The first phase of work at the Plaza has been completed and It cost Rs 87 million.

23 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot

Foreign Investments in Mauritius – Rise of 70 % in 2010

The amount of direct foreign investment reached a new peak last year. They stood at Rs 13.9 billion against Rs 8.7 billion in 2009. This represents a growth of nearly 60%. The largest foreign investments were made in the field of finance with Rs 4.6 billion inflow in the land and, with Rs 3.4 billion,

23 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot

A 20 year old man dies electrocuted at a construction site

The bad series of fatal accidents at work continues. A young worker died electrocuted and another was severely burned after accidentally received an electric shock on a construction site at Arsenal on Tuesday afternoon. Locknathsingh Ramgoolam said Pravesh, 20, died in the accident while he was handling the iron bars on the roof of a

23 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot

Two big car rental companies vying to take over Mauritian Avis

By the end of this week the fifty Avis employees should be fixed on the fate of their car rental company. After a tendering exercise last month, Avis Europe should decide between two major Mauritian companies to take over the company's alternative receptive White Sand Tours.

22 Mar 2011, motors.mega.mu

Zaid Ameer, president of Imported Vehicles Dealers' Association: "The price of Japanese cars will rise"

With the crisis in Japan, Zaid Ameer, President of Imported Vehicles Dealers Association, expected to decline in the number of Japanese vehicles sold, as well as an increase in their prices. He recommended that the Mauritian authorities to ensure that Japanese cars damaged do not penetrate the local market.

22 Mar 2011, motors.mega.mu

FDI grew up 60% in 2010

13.95 billion rupees, surpassing a 12 billion rupee forecast

22 Mar 2011, business.mega.mu

Security Guard caress German Tourist at Belle Marre

A security guard of 31 years is accused of indecent assault on a German. This resident of Mare La Chaux have approached the young woman, aged about twenty years and ask her for a cigarette Monday. At the time of the alleged facts, the tourist was on the beach of Belle Mare with her husband

22 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot