Government

Parliament: Supplementary Budget of Rs 2 Billion Raised Questions

It is "an undemocratic act" insists purple MP Kee Chong Li Kwong Wing. The MSM MP Mahen Seeruttun said, he does not understand how we could spend millions "for cars when there are family who are unable to feed their children." The debate on the Supplementary Bill Approval, this Tuesday, October 29th Parliament were animated.

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Mauritius: Honeymoon Destination and Human Rights Paradise?

Mauritius, best known for being a honeymoon destination, had its its second Universal Periodic Review (UPR) at the Human Rights Council this week. While the Human Rights Council scrutinizes the island’s human rights records, World Outline’s Stephanie Rutz conducts her own analysis of how this island state in the Indian Ocean governs the rights of its citizens.

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Janvier 2014 : une Prime de ‘Merit’ aux Fonctionnaires

Comme recommandé par le Pay Research Bureau (PRB) dans son rapport salarial 2013, un nouveau mécanisme a été mis en place dans la fonction publique, le ‘Performance Management System’ (PMS), pour évaluer la performance des fonctionnaires.

il y a 12 ans, 5 mois

Construction: Negative Growth Expected For 2013

The plot thickens in the construction sector as there is no major project on the horizon. Many indicators point to a trend of negative growth in this sector.

il y a 12 ans, 6 mois

Gouvernance—Lancement D’Un Reseau Africain: Maurice Met En Avant L’efficacité De Sa Plateforme Financière

L’efficacité et la sécurité de la plateforme financière mauricienne pour structurer des opérations commerciales ainsi que l’investissement et le développement des affaires en direction de l’Afrique ont été une nouvelle fois évoquées hier par les autorités mauriciennes lors du lancement officiel d’un réseau africain de bonne gouvernance des entreprises (African Corporate Governance Network), à l’hôtel Hilton.

il y a 12 ans, 6 mois

Strict Classification For Hotels

The proposed classification of hotels will be a reality next year. The Tourism Authority (TA) under the Ministry of Tourism has initiated the necessary procedures for the recruitment of a foreign firm with the skills required for the establishment of a classification system.

il y a 12 ans, 6 mois

Good Governance: Mauritius On Top

Mauritius is again ranked first country in Africa to good governance. This is what reveals the Ibrahim Index of African Governance (IIAg) 2013, released Monday.

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Resignation of Ali Mansoor: Patrick Yip Takes Over

He had a first meeting with the Minister of Finance, Monday, Oct. 7 on the final preparations in the budget 2014. Patrick Yip has been appointed Acting Financial Secretary after the resignation of Ali Mansoor.

il y a 12 ans, 6 mois

Abu Kasenally Against the Beach Authority

" This is my ministry which controls the beaches and not the Beach Authority "ton Minister of Lands and Housing. Abu Kasenally was used yesterday, Thursday, October 10, a Notice to Squatter a market of dholl puri installed on the beach in Flic-en-Flac. However, the Beach Authority, in an official letter, granted permission for the latter to operate on public beaches

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Is Mauritius A Tax Haven?

Tax justice campaigners and the Indian government accuse Mauritius of being a base for companies to avoid taxation, but the government insists that it is just a low-tax jurisdiction. Is Mauritius a tax haven? Yes or No? Professor Sarah Bracking and Gemma Ware examine the arguments.

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National Park-To-Arms D'Eau: Faugoo Against Any Development On Reserves And Forests

The Minister of Agro-Industry and Food Security Satish Faugoo was against any development on reserves and Mauritian forests.

il y a 12 ans, 6 mois

Ali Mansoor Resigned as Financial Secretary

Ali Mansoor resigned as Financial Secretary, after eight years. Several sources indicate that the Prime Minister wanted to see from being, in their view, "not satisfied" with their work.

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Medical School: Six New Universities Recognized by Ministry of Health

They will soon perform in Mauritius. While these students have completed their medical studies in foreign universities so far not recognized, this is about to change. Six new institutions are recognized by the Ministry of Health. The list was approved by the Council of Ministers on Friday 27 September.

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Aquaculture Concession Fees Soon Scaled Down

Develop, support and promote aquaculture. It is in this context that the government will soon revise downward concession fees taxable investors, currently amounting to Rs 1.2 million sites in a circular radius of 300 m.

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Pannes Techniques : les Bureaux de l’Etat Civil Paralyses

Depuis ce matin, les bureaux régionaux de l’état civil ne fonctionnent plus convenablement. Cela, en raison d’une panne technique du serveur central, à Port-Louis. Une série de défaillances qui paralyse ce département déjà depuis lundi…

il y a 12 ans, 6 mois