Mauritius Mauritius

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

The residents of Camp Marcelin protest at the station in Flacq

There was a tension at the station yesterday Flacq Monday, February 14. The residents of Camp Marcelin are irritated because a bus cooperative has decided to no longer serve their village because of repeated vandalism on their vehicles.

15 Feb 2011, motors.mega.mu

Accident at the La Gare du Nord

Tara Manick, 84, a resident of Bhunnoo Road, Notre Dames, Long Mountain, passed away on the spot after she was hit by a bus of the Mauritian Bus Transport, at the La Gare du North.

14 Feb 2011, motors.mega.mu

OVEC celebrates 10th anniv

As part of its 10th anniversary celebrations, Overseas Education Centre (OVEC), an institute providing educational services in Mauritius, held a gala event on February 12 at Hua Lien, Trianon.

14 Feb 2011, The Independent Daily

Jayen Chellum for cancellation tickets for speedometers lack

Now a lot of motorcycles and scooters are not equipped with a speedometer, but the police take in contravention of the culprits. "Because of this shortage on the market, it should cancel these tickets", said Jayen Chellum, chief of ACIM (Association des Consommateurs de l'île Maurice).

13 Feb 2011, motors.mega.mu

Mauritius to set up consulate in Reunion

On his first official visit to Reunion Island, Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam yesterday disclosed that Mauritius will soon set up a consulate there to look after bilateral and regional issues.... Read more »

10 Feb 2011, KotZot

Mauritius Island is No. 1 for economic freedom

Mauritius has been ranked 12th in terms of economic freedom, according to the Wall Street Journal newspaper in its Economic Freedom Index 2011report, which was released yesterday. Mauritius is ranked... Read more »

10 Feb 2011, KotZot

Mauritius Island to get $2bn oil refinery by 2015

Industry and Commerce Minister Shawkutally Soodhun confirmed yesterday that Mauritius plans to build a $ 2 billion oil refinery by the end of 2015. “ This is an ambitious project,”... Read more »

10 Feb 2011, KotZot