Mauritius

After a recent spike in deaths on Mauritian roads,government and law enforcement officials say they are overly concerned

Anonymous — Thu, 12 Sep 2013 12:06:12 +0000

After a recent spike in deaths on Mauritian roads,government and law enforcement officials say they are overly concerned following the release of fresh figures on road accidents on the island nation

The Prime Minters Offices and the Mauritian Police Force have released road accident figures indicating that since January the nation’s central Traffic Branch has recorded 80 deaths on Mauritian roads.

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Social security and welfare payments have risen on the island nation ,with current estimates indicated to reach 583 millio

Anonymous — Thu, 12 Sep 2013 08:20:09 +0000

Social security and welfare payments have risen on the island nation ,with current estimates indicated to reach 583 million per year while pensions reached an all-time high with 699 million paid out last year.

According to the Ministry of Finances figures released Thursday , as at the end of 2012 government dedicated 699 million dollars to various social security and welfare payments with figures showing an increase across all payments.

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Mauritian Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam has thrown support behind the upcoming Malagasy elections donating 500,000 dollars

Anonymous — Mon, 09 Sep 2013 09:01:39 +0000

dollars intended for free and fair elections, but censures Malagasy political leaders for being incapable.

According to Prime Minister’s Office officials , PM Ramgoolam wants a solid statement to be made to Madagascar that a concise roadmap to the upcoming Malagasy elections are crucial to ensuring democracy and the reputation of Africa

In a press statement to journalists, Mauritius’s Prime Minister Ramgoolam while addressing the Southern African Development Community summit (SADC) in Lilongwe Malawi made a robust warning directed at Malagasy politicians.

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Mauritius ensuring sustainable development agricultural practices in hydroponics

Anonymous — Fri, 06 Sep 2013 09:27:06 +0000

Hydroponic farming is rapidly emerging as a reliable commercial market in Mauritius agricultural authorities believe, with more and more growers going to greenhouse farming, ensuring sustainable development agricultural practices
The island which is often touted as a paradise getaway destination in the south west Indian Oceans , has over the last 10 years or so developed its hydroponic farming industry.
Growing tomatoes , garlic and onions have been its principal crops, while being near enough to self-sufficiency in tomato production overall this year thus far.

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Water is becoming scarcer for the people of Mauritius island

Anonymous — Mon, 02 Sep 2013 08:59:54 +0000

The water supply of the island nation of Mauritius is becoming scarcer as its water authority and meteorological officials warn that recent weather patterns coupled with rising water usage are a constant threat.

Mauritian water resource officials and meteorological scientists say that the water demand situation is becoming gradually more challenging with declining rainfalls recorded from May this year to present being a worrying sign.

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Scratching the surface of Mauritius's illegal fishing industry

Anonymous — Tue, 09 Jul 2013 08:23:09 +0000

The ocean that surrounds Mauritius on any given day is as tranquil and sublime from January to December. Equally you will find on any given day , ships rolling past far out as the eye can see, many of them fishing trawlers and vessels .

Underneath this visually serene facade an unbridled issue of illegal fishing which is going on out there in the vast Mauritian territorial high seas. A criminal activity that costs Africa per year over 600 million USD.

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Where is educational attainment in paradise heading ?

Anonymous — Tue, 09 Jul 2013 08:17:58 +0000

It is widely believed that education is a distinct human necessity, whether it is formal or informal, education in itself is universally a basic human right alongside food, shelter, and the prerequisites of humans fundamentally worldwide in egalitarian societies.
Education unlocks the innate potential of citizens in nations,more so in developing nations spanning to Africa and South East Asia and many other nations around the globe.

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