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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
16 Pilgrims arrested for possession of Marijuana during Maha Shivaratri
The officers of Anti Drug and Smuggling Unit , ADSU was working hard around Grand Bassin at the start of the week . 16 Pilgrims have been arrested for having marijuana in their possession . Last Sunday , there have been 4 arrests after a operation over the roof of the resting halls . Among
06 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot
Sevetal bus companies plan to implement the smart card
Bus tickets can be paid by a magnetic card soon. The National Transport Company (NTC) and several other bus operators are planning to launch this system.
06 Mar 2011, motors.mega.mu
Lotto Results for March 05 2011
Lotto results for March 05 2011 will be out in 30 minutes .. Stay tuned Incoming search terms:lotto results mauritius 05 03 2011 (2)05 mar 2011 lotto results mauritius (1)
05 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot
Two Aleemiah College students Fight
A fight between two students Aleemiah College in Phoenix, has degenerated in the afternoon of yesterday . Others joined the fight. Several of them were injured and were hospitalized. A student and other young men were injured during a violent fight at Clairfonds in Phoenix in the afternoon yesterday, Friday, March 4. They all received
05 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot
7 youngsters Wounded after a fight in a restaurant at Caudan Waterfront
Seven youngsters , aged 17 to 20, were assaulted during a brawl at a restaurant aboard a boat in Caudan Waterfront , this must surely be the new floating restaurant in Caudan in front of Cinema Classic , Mamma Italia Floating Restaurant . The incident erupted after the property owner accused them of stealing a
05 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot
Four New Universities including one veterinary school to be constructed in Mauritius
The government has approved construction of four new campuses, including one in Rodrigues. Rs 815 million will be invested in these projects. The construction of a veterinary school is also mentioned. The cabinet gave its green light for the construction of four campuses. The Ministry of Finance will therefore provide Rs 815 million for this
05 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot
Le Matinal , Most Read Newspaper in Mauritius
Le Matinal is the leading newspaper in Mauritius , this is mainly about the good content and because it is the cheapest at Rs5 . The survey was for the period ending 1 February 2011 . It was conducted by telephone during this time from a representative sample of 2,529 Mauritians aged 15 and older.
05 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot
Strong opposition to the coastal road shift in Mont-Choisy
La Plateforme pour sauver les plages de l'île Maurice call the responsibility to address the demand of Tarisa Resort, on a shifting coastal road of Mont-Choisy. According to this organization, it will create a 2 km bypass for those wishing to go to the beach of Mont-Choisy.
04 Mar 2011, motors.mega.mu
The government of Mauritius plans to increase its exclusive economic zone from 1900 to 2600 sq. km.
Prime Minister’s Office is working with Seychelles and Saint Brandon over the matter
04 Mar 2011, business.mega.mu