Mauritius

Integrated Electricity Plan 2013-2022: CT Power, a Short-Term Priority of the CEB

The "Target Implementation" for the coal fired power station in Pointe-aux-Caves set by the CEB in 2015/2016

13 years, 2 months ago

Heavi Rains : Food Crops Affected 30%

591 houses flooded, including 500 Abercrombie and St. Croix and overflow bridges Lardier, La Chartreuse in the East and that of Mon-Goûtin the North

13 years, 2 months ago

Private Sector: "The Consequences are not Dramatic but ..." Said Clensy Appavoo

"The consequences are not dramatic," said this morning the President of the Mauritius Employers Federation, Clensy Appavoo, following a meeting with representatives of private sector organizations for the balance of the day yesterday.

13 years, 2 months ago

Les Tendances Professionnelles chez les Jeunes

Après l’annonce des résultats du HSC, les jeunes choisissent maintenant leur formation professionnelle. Alors que beaucoup savent déjà ce qu’ils veulent faire, d’autres hésitent encore.

13 years, 2 months ago

MT Network Failure: Minister Pillay Calls for Explanations

As users and subscribers of Orange, the Minister of ICT freaked following misfires network Mauritius Telecom (MT) during showers. Tassarajen Chedumbrum Pillay requires explanation.

13 years, 2 months ago

Rain Drain: Rs 300 Million

Heavy downpour on Wednesday morning brought the island to a standstill costing the economy about Rs 300 million. With most public and private sector institutions choosing to close, economic activities ground to a halt. The Bank of Mauritius declared the day a bank holiday.

13 years, 2 months ago

Resumption of Classes in Almost All Educational Institutions this Morning

After the lifting of the warning of heavy rain yesterday, classes resume, more or less, usually in educational institutions, on Thursday 14 February. However, eight of them affected by the floods, remain closed.

13 years, 2 months ago

Statistics Mauritius Surveys 280 Enterprises for Sixth CEA

Around 280 enterprises are being surveyed by Statistics Mauritius as part of its sixth Census of Economic Activities (CEA). The data collection is carried out monthly in both Mauritius and Rodrigues.

13 years, 2 months ago

Electricity: No Increase in Rates for Two Years

A possible increase in electricity prices is not a priority for the Central Electricity Board (CEB). This was told Morning Tuesday, the president of the board of directors of CEB, Balraj Naroo.

13 years, 2 months ago

International Cruise Liners Eye 3000 Locals for Vacancies

International Cruise liners are expected to recruit 3,000 Mauritians for jobs on board ships by the end of 2013.

13 years, 2 months ago

Rains: Hundred Angry People Blocking the Street in Souillac

Tension mounts in Souillac. A hundred villagers was gathered on the main road of the town thus preventing the circulation in this region. While police called for calm, residents demanded the intervention of Parliament.

13 years, 2 months ago

Several Roads and Bridges Closed due to Heavy Rains. The last NTC Bus will Leave …

Traffic is greatly hampered by bad weather in many parts of the island. Bridges and roads closed forcing motorists involved to turn back.

13 years, 2 months ago

World Poker Tour Mauritius : un Premier Titre International pour l’Ile Maurice ?

En mars dernier, la 1ère édition du WPT Ile Maurice avait créé la surprise en battant un double record, celui du plus grand tournoi de poker jamais organisé dans l’océan Indien et plus étonnant encore de la plus grosse affluence jamais rencontrée dans les WPT National Series.

13 years, 2 months ago

Because of Rain Schools, Universities and Training Institutions Closed

National Meteorological Station issued for six hours on Wednesday a notice of torrential rains. All schools are closed. The rivers are in spate and the public warned.

13 years, 2 months ago

Relocation of Hawkers on Site Decaen Questioned

800 pedlars relocation of the capital to Victoria Station is challenged by a letter from the Ministry of Local Government dated 23 January. According to the Ministry, the site Decaen will not be used for any activity vendors in this area will continue with the completion of the light rail project.

13 years, 2 months ago