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Mauritius’s Annual Inflation Rate Rises to 6.8% in February
Mauritius’s inflation rate rose to 6.8 percent in February, the highest since November 2008, adding to pressure on the central bank to raise interest rates
08 Mar 2011, business.mega.mu
The Mauritius Miracle by Joseph E. Stiglitz
Mauritius, a small island nation off the east coast of Africa, is neither particularly rich nor on its way to budgetary ruin. Nonetheless, it has spent the last decades successfully building a diverse economy, a democratic political system, and a strong social safety net. Many countries, not least the US, could learn from its experience.
08 Mar 2011, business.mega.mu
The law concerning the new license plates already in force
The new Regulation on the license plates of vehicles is already in force. The moratorium allowed motorists to obtain it expires July 1.
08 Mar 2011, motors.mega.mu
The Competition Commission clears merger in the events industry
The Competition Commission of Mauritius (CCM) for the first time since its foundation, been asked to rule on a case of a merger between two companies and its potential impact on competition in this sector.
08 Mar 2011, business.mega.mu
Island tourism on increase
The demand for islands such as Mauritius and the Maldives as tourist destinations has grown. This is according to data that is available on the website of STR Global, a leading provider of data in the hotel industry in the world. Between 2009 and 2010, demand as measured by the number of rooms occupied has [...]
08 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Mauritius weather for 8th March 2011 , All schools Resume
Education Minister Vasant Bunwaree has said that all schools will resume today . According to the Mauritius Weather station of Vacoas , the weather will improve today and there is no risk of flood . It will be partly cloudy over the the whole island this morning , minimum temperature will be 27 degrees in
08 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot
Mauritius Island Featured in The Guardian Newspaper UK
Mauritius Island has been mentioned in the Guardian Newspaper yesterday . The title of the article was “The Mauritius miracle, or how to make a big success of a small economy ” . The US ought to learn a thing or two from Mauritius, where all citizens enjoy high standards of healthcare and education .
08 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot
Subash Seebaruth : La passion le conduit jusqu’au Vietnam en passant par l’amour
Subash Seebaruth a suivi son plus grand désir, celui de devenir chef. Même si pour cela, il a dû quitter Maurice, pour un grand voyage culinaire qui l’a conduit aux... Read more »
07 Mar 2011, KotZot
For the first time, Mauritius participated at the world exhibition of philately in India
For the first time, Mauritius participated at the world exhibition of philately in India. This exhibition attracted over 75 countries from across the world and was inaugurated by the President... Read more »
07 Mar 2011, KotZot
Rs52 Litre – Motorists in Mauritius should brace themselves for a major petrol and diesel price increase
According to NEWSNOW sources, the Petroleum Pricing Committee (PPC) will meet within the next 10 days and increase the price of petrol to Rs52 a litre. That’s a 7% hike.... Read more »
07 Mar 2011, KotZot
Mauritius see demand improvement
The island destination of Mauritius have seen an upswing in demand, according to data from STR Global, one of the leading providers of market data to the world’s hotel industry
07 Mar 2011, business.mega.mu
A tragedy accident at the Rivière-Noire
A family trip ended catastrophe. On the way back, the engineer Arnaud Paul lost control of his Peugeot 307. He died immediately with his 10 month baby and his cousin, Hans Nicolas.
07 Mar 2011, motors.mega.mu
Tragedy at Riviere Noire – 2 adults and a baby dead in an accident
An adventure turned into tragedy for two families on Sunday night. Paul Arnaud’s car, a Peugeot 307, had left the road and ended his race against a tree before ending up in a ravine in Rivière-Noire. Two passengers who were on the front seat and a baby did not survive this terrible accident. While the
07 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot
Torrential rain – All schools and tertiary institutions close at 11:00
It’s confirmed: students from pre-primary, primary and secondary schools as well as students from tertiary institutions and vocations can go home at 11am today. The Minister of Education, Vasant Bunwaree himself who confirmed the news to the press before 10am. “The weather station will issue a press release from one moment to another. According to
07 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot
Torrential Rain all around Mauritius
As you have already noticed , it is raining heavily all around Mauritius today .. Do not forget to take your umbrellas before going out today .
07 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot
Grand Sable . He Confesses burning his Brother in law with Rhum
A seasonal worker admitted having burned his wife’s brother with rum last weekend . The family is facing a very difficult situation . This is not Vijay Sanaruth who deny this . This bricklayer of 30 years is fighting against death in burn unit of Victoria Hospital in Candos last week. The drama took place
07 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot
Climate hits sugarcane crop
The climatic condition prevailing since last year has had a negative impact on sugarcane cultivation. As a result, instead of producing around 450,000 tonnes of sugar for the harvest year 2011-2012, major players of the industry, which remains the backbone of the economy, say that the drought has adversely affected harvest and only 400,000 to [...]
07 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Oomar Uteem health centre inaugurated
Dr Oomar Uteem Education for health centre was inaugurated on Sunday at the Dr AR Nawab Education Complex in Port Louis. The organization registered with the NGO, enjoys corporate social responsibility benefits and will conduct an initial screening exercise within 15 days. In addition, a Heart Network for the prevention and detection of cardiovascular disease [...]
07 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
The new Caudan interchange will be ready in October
The Road Development Authority (RDA) informs that the work will be completed in October.
06 Mar 2011, motors.mega.mu
3 New Hospitals for Aids Patients
The government is moving ahead with its plan to decentralize health care for the aids patients . To date, there are only two centers, one in Port Louis and the other Candos that offer a service for these patients. The decision was endorsed by the Cabinet this Friday, March 4. Three regional centers will soon
06 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot