Mauritius

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.

12 years, 5 months ago

New Hangar for Private Jets

The Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport accommodates private jets for some time. But the number of these jets remains fairly stable now. About 200 private jets landed on the Mauritian soil since the beginning of the year so far while last year 270 jets landed in Mauritius.

12 years, 5 months ago

MTPA Launches Online Training Programme ‘Mauritius Grand Master’ for Indian Travel Trade

In order to enhance product offerings and increase destination knowledge, Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) has launched ‘Mauritius Grand Master’, a six-month-long online training programme for the Indian travel trade.

12 years, 5 months ago

Recruitment of Substitute Teachers

As every year during this period, the Ministry of Education and Human Resources shall initiate procedures for the recruitment of substitute teachers in primary schools in conjunction with the next academic year.

12 years, 5 months ago

Lucien Finette: " HSC Pro Program Will Be Introduced in 2015"

The Mauritius Examinations Syndicate (MES) and the Ministry of Education and Human Resources intend to include the Professional Qualification HSC (HSC Pro) in the education system. HSC Pro is an alternative to Higher School Certificate (HSC) Traditional. After School Certificate (SC), students who are seeking a more oriented towards the world of work study program may opt for HSC Pro. They can also pursue their higher education.

12 years, 5 months ago

Mauritius: New Chapter On Economic Substance

The recent changes by Mauritius notwithstanding, GAAR may still be invoked against investments flowing into India through this island-nation.

12 years, 5 months ago

Weather: "Large Rains Expected"

For if we are to believe the weather station of Vacoas, the showers will be waiting for you today and tomorrow, Tuesday, October 29.The central plateau and the east should be the wettest. This is a cloud band that influences the time in Mauritius, say forecasters.

12 years, 5 months ago

Welcome to Magical Mauritius

Port Louis - It has long been known that Mauritius is an island of spectacular beauty. It was back in 1896 that Mark Twain wrote: “Mauritius was made first and then heaven; heaven being copied after Mauritius.”

12 years, 5 months ago

Why Mauritius Should Now Focus on Tourism

Fewer people would have heard of BEPS than of H1N1, the swine flu virus. BEPS causes far worse damage, haemorrhaging entire economies. It has now been officially declared a danger, first by OECD, the club of rich countries, later by the G8 and the G20. Fairly soon, BEPS will be in the cross hairs of all major national governments.

12 years, 5 months ago

Vasant Bunwaree "Other Polytechnic Colleges Will Be Built"

"The government is considering the possibility of building more schools for young Mauritians wishing to follow the technical sector," said Minister of Education and Human Resources, Vasant Bunwaree, during a ceremony marking the 31st anniversary of Sir Guy Forget Polytechnic High School on Thursday morning.

12 years, 5 months ago

Two Fields of Cane Fires at Flacq

Two fires broke out Monday, October 28 in the cane fields in the region of Flacq, specifically Queen Victoria and Pont Blanc. Alerted firefighters are already at work to identify. A road diversion plan was even set up by the police as a precaution.

12 years, 5 months ago

CPE: Cheating Via Mobile

CPE students are on the alert while most are relieved to have put an end to their exams this Friday with the Mathematics test. Indeed, they were caught red-handed while they were cheating on Wednesday.

12 years, 5 months ago

Blocked Access to Public Beaches: Kasenally Announced Sanctions

He tried diplomacy. But given the failure of the "civilized manner" are great ways to use the account minister Abu Kasenally. And "soon, the Ministry of Housing and Lands serve a notice" to the owners of waterfront camps and other places that block access to public beaches.

12 years, 5 months ago

Gold Cup 2013: Tales Of Bravery Takes a Double Standard

Tales of Bravery, the team Ricky Maingard, held his bet. Favorite of the last classic race of the contested this season Sunday, October 27 Gold Cup, the horse has achieved the double Barbe Gold Cup. He beat Liquid Motion and Intercontinental, two horses which preceded the classification title of Horse of the Year before the race today.

12 years, 5 months ago

Riz Basmati Offert à Rs 16 le Demi-Kilo

Elles sont dix compagnies à avoir répondu à l’appel d’offres de la State Trading Corporation (STC) en ce qui concerne l’approvisionnement du riz basmati. Cet exercice a été fait afin que l’organisme puisse connaître le vrai prix du riz basmati.

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