Mauritius’s economic freedom score is 76.3, making its economy the 12th freest in the 2010 Index. Its overall score is 2 points better than last year, reflecting major improvements in freedom from corruption and labour freedom.
Mauritius is ranked 1st out of 46 countries in the Sub-Saharan African region, and its overall score is well above the world average.
These are the conclusions of the Heritage Foundation and the Wall Street Journal in the 2010 Index of Economic Freedom.
The report says that despite the global economic turmoil, Mauritius’s economy has shown a considerable degree of resilience, and an environment already conducive to dynamic entrepreneurial activity has moved further toward economic freedom.
"The island’s institutional advantages are noticeable. A transparent and well-defined investment code and legal system have made the foreign investment climate in Mauritius one of the best in the region. Taxation is competitive and efficient. The economy is increasingly diversified, with significant private-sector activity in sugar, tourism, economic processing zones, and financial services, particularly in offshore enterprises" indicates the report.
Although state monopolies exist, Mauritius has improved its management of public spending. The judiciary, independent of politics and relatively free of corruption, provides strong protection of property rights.
Ten Economic Freedoms of Mauritius
82.2 Business Freedom – Avg 64.6
85.0 Investment Freedom – Avg 49.0
85.6 Trade Freedom – Avg. 74.2
70.0 Financial Freedom – Avg 48.5
92.5 Fiscal Freedom – Avg. 75.4
60.0 Property Rights – Avg 43.8
83.4 Government Spending – Avg. 65.0
55.0 Fdm. from Corruption – Avg 40.5
71.2 Monetary Freedom – Avg. 70.6
78.5 Labor Freedom – Avg 62.1
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Air Mauritius World Cup 2010 Increase
As per 02FEB10 GDS timetable display, Air Mauritius from 11JUN10 to 13JUL10 is increasing service and capacity to South Africa during World Cup. Detail as follows:
Mauritius – Cape Town Airbus A340-300 replace A319 on its 2 weekly service 10JUN10 to 10JUL10
Mauritius – Durban Increase from 2 to 3 weekly (new freq on Day 4) from 10JUN10 to 08JUL10
Mauritius – Johannesburg Daily wide-body aircraft service (343 Day x6, 332 Day 6), replacing A319/332/343
If you are looking for spending your holidays in Mauritius, why not consider the Luxury Oasis Villas Mauritus.
Mauritius – Cape Town Airbus A340-300 replace A319 on its 2 weekly service 10JUN10 to 10JUL10
Mauritius – Durban Increase from 2 to 3 weekly (new freq on Day 4) from 10JUN10 to 08JUL10
Mauritius – Johannesburg Daily wide-body aircraft service (343 Day x6, 332 Day 6), replacing A319/332/343
If you are looking for spending your holidays in Mauritius, why not consider the Luxury Oasis Villas Mauritus.
Mauritius marks 175th anniversary of abolition of slavery
The Mauritian president, Sir Anerood Jugnauth, on Monday in Le Morne, south-west of the island, presided over the ceremony marking the 175th anniversary of the abolition of slavery in Mauritius and expressed regret that slavery still exists in other forms which future generations will face.
Mr Jugnauth cited two forms of slavery - the one carried out by employers who do not respect employees' rights, which he described as a modern form of slavery, a nd the other which refers to social blights such as drugs which affects young men.
'I ask all employers to respect workers' rights. I also ask populations to make efforts to fight the social blights and for heavier sentences to fight those blights,' the Mauritian president said.
The Mauritian Prime Minister, Navin Ramgoolam, said many slaves preferred death to servitude.
He said the slaves developed the Creole language which Mauritians were speaking today whatever their ancestral origins.
'The Creole language belongs to all of us; it is our common heritage. The government is working to make it an optional language in primary schools,' he said.
1 February is a holiday in Mauritius in the memory of the slaves who died on the island.
The president of Mozambique, Joachim Chissano, was the guest of honour for the ceremony.
Mr Jugnauth cited two forms of slavery - the one carried out by employers who do not respect employees' rights, which he described as a modern form of slavery, a nd the other which refers to social blights such as drugs which affects young men.
'I ask all employers to respect workers' rights. I also ask populations to make efforts to fight the social blights and for heavier sentences to fight those blights,' the Mauritian president said.
The Mauritian Prime Minister, Navin Ramgoolam, said many slaves preferred death to servitude.
He said the slaves developed the Creole language which Mauritians were speaking today whatever their ancestral origins.
'The Creole language belongs to all of us; it is our common heritage. The government is working to make it an optional language in primary schools,' he said.
1 February is a holiday in Mauritius in the memory of the slaves who died on the island.
The president of Mozambique, Joachim Chissano, was the guest of honour for the ceremony.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
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« Univers des voyages » s’intéresse au concept « cyclo-vacances » de l’île Maurice
Le trimestriel a délégué, à cet effet à l’île Maurice pendant une semaine, la journaliste Tina Glibotic. La feuille de route de Tina était simple : goûter et expérimenter le menu proposé par l’île Maurice sous cette nouvelle appellation. Verdict, après une semaine de reportages qui l’aura fait survoler le nord de l’île en ULM , pagayé entre les palétuviers à l’île d’Ambre ou encore découvrir la cote à fleur de l’eau à bord d’un catamaran, : « J’ai adoré ! » a-t-elle déclaré à Île Maurice Tourisme Infos qui l’interrogeait.
Le concept « cyclo-vacances », que développe l’Office du Tourisme de l’île Maurice (MTPA), peut se résumer en une phrase : consacrer du temps au bonheur, au bien-être, à l’évasion, faire des sorties à vélo à son rythme et selon l’envie. Le tout en famille ou avec des accompagnateurs... Plus
Le concept « cyclo-vacances », que développe l’Office du Tourisme de l’île Maurice (MTPA), peut se résumer en une phrase : consacrer du temps au bonheur, au bien-être, à l’évasion, faire des sorties à vélo à son rythme et selon l’envie. Le tout en famille ou avec des accompagnateurs... Plus
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Mauritius President visits Symbiosis International University
Mauritius President visits Symbiosis International University. First Lady of Mauritius Sarojni Jugnauth, Dr. S. B. Mujumdar, President and Founder Director of Symbiosis, President of The Republic of Mauritius H.E. Rt. Hon. Sir Anerood Jugnauth G.C.S.K., K.C.M.G, QC Mrs., Sanjeevani Mujumdar, Hon. Director, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Museum and Memorial, Dr. Vidya Yeravdekar, Principal Director, Symbiosis
The President of The Republic of Mauritius H.E. Rt. Hon. Sir Anerood Jugnauth G.C.S.K., K.C.M.G, QC, visited Symbiosis along with the first Lady Sarojni Jugnauth, the High Commission of Mauritius to India H. E. Mr. Mukeshwar. Choonee on 16 December 2009.
The President and the delegation first visited the Symbiosis Afro-Asian Museum and Symbiosis Society’s Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Museum and Memorial. Hon. President and the delegation paid homage to the statue of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedker.
In the afternoon session he visited the Symbiosis International University campus at lavale wherein he had interaction with the students of Symbiosis and spoke about development of Mauritius. He urged students to believe in willpower and inculcate discipline and hard work to reach to their goal. On this occasion Dr. S. B. Mujumdar, President and Founder Director of Symbiosis, H. E. Mr. Mukeshwar Choonee, High Commission of Mauritius to India, Dr. Vidya Yeravdekar, Principal Director, Symbiosis, Mrs. Sanjeevani Mujumdar, Hon. Director, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Museum and Memorial and Dr. M. S. Raste, Vice Chancellor, Symbiosis International University were present on the dais.
In the evening session he interacted with Mauritian students which was followed by cultural program by the international students.
Symbiosis International (Deemed University) is the leading university in India. The admission to Symbiosis International University are through SNAP test conducted by the university.
The President of The Republic of Mauritius H.E. Rt. Hon. Sir Anerood Jugnauth G.C.S.K., K.C.M.G, QC, visited Symbiosis along with the first Lady Sarojni Jugnauth, the High Commission of Mauritius to India H. E. Mr. Mukeshwar. Choonee on 16 December 2009.
The President and the delegation first visited the Symbiosis Afro-Asian Museum and Symbiosis Society’s Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Museum and Memorial. Hon. President and the delegation paid homage to the statue of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedker.
In the afternoon session he visited the Symbiosis International University campus at lavale wherein he had interaction with the students of Symbiosis and spoke about development of Mauritius. He urged students to believe in willpower and inculcate discipline and hard work to reach to their goal. On this occasion Dr. S. B. Mujumdar, President and Founder Director of Symbiosis, H. E. Mr. Mukeshwar Choonee, High Commission of Mauritius to India, Dr. Vidya Yeravdekar, Principal Director, Symbiosis, Mrs. Sanjeevani Mujumdar, Hon. Director, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Museum and Memorial and Dr. M. S. Raste, Vice Chancellor, Symbiosis International University were present on the dais.
In the evening session he interacted with Mauritian students which was followed by cultural program by the international students.
Symbiosis International (Deemed University) is the leading university in India. The admission to Symbiosis International University are through SNAP test conducted by the university.
Mauritius receives award at London’s World Travel
On the opening day of London's World Travel Market, Vice Prime Minister Xavier Duval received an award from leading trade magazine, Selling Long Haul, naming Mauritius the number one "Long Haul Destination for Weddings, Honeymoons & Couples".
Travel agents specialized in long haul travel voted across the UK, with Mauritius beating stiff competition from all other markets such as Antigua, Seychelles, Sri Lanka and St Lucia. The UK market remains one of the most important outbound markets for Mauritius.
Read more on the Mauritius Tourism Promotion authority website
Travel agents specialized in long haul travel voted across the UK, with Mauritius beating stiff competition from all other markets such as Antigua, Seychelles, Sri Lanka and St Lucia. The UK market remains one of the most important outbound markets for Mauritius.
Read more on the Mauritius Tourism Promotion authority website
Local artists get chance for residency in Mauritius
Over the years, a number of artists have been taking residency at Thapong Visual Art Centre but now local artists have a chance to apply for residency in Mauritius at the invitation of pARTage.
Application for pARTage residency is open to dynamic individuals from Africa who mainly work in ceramic or fibreglass sculptures.
Interested artists are required to send three images of their works, and motivational letter outlining the reasons for the application and intent. Applicants will also be expected to submit short curriculum vitaes, which should include names, country, line of specialisation, education, and exhibitions undertaken. Names and e-mails addresses of two referees are also a requirement. The six-week residency will start on March 17 to April 23, 2010.
Selected artists will be provided with self-catering accommodation, stipend for food and inland transport, and some basic materials. Artists will however not receive any kind of payment for their participation in the residency, and selected artists will be expected to pay for their own airfares.
Artists can apply to ArtMoves Africa (AMA), which supports travel for African artists.
Selected artists can choose to work alone during the residency or collaborate with each other.
pARTage's art residency programme aims to support artists in the development of their artistic practices and ideas, offering them an opportunity to live and work on the Indian Ocean Island country. The residency, according to the organisers, will act as a stimulus to bring a small panorama of contemporary new media used in art making, while also facilitating cultural exchange and creative dialogue in an attempt to solidify the existing international artistic network that pARTage, a recognised association of Mauritian artists, has tasked itself to build through the Triangle Arts Trust network. Applications for residency can be sent by post to pARTage Association, C/o Krishna Luchoomun.
Application for pARTage residency is open to dynamic individuals from Africa who mainly work in ceramic or fibreglass sculptures.
Interested artists are required to send three images of their works, and motivational letter outlining the reasons for the application and intent. Applicants will also be expected to submit short curriculum vitaes, which should include names, country, line of specialisation, education, and exhibitions undertaken. Names and e-mails addresses of two referees are also a requirement. The six-week residency will start on March 17 to April 23, 2010.
Selected artists will be provided with self-catering accommodation, stipend for food and inland transport, and some basic materials. Artists will however not receive any kind of payment for their participation in the residency, and selected artists will be expected to pay for their own airfares.
Artists can apply to ArtMoves Africa (AMA), which supports travel for African artists.
Selected artists can choose to work alone during the residency or collaborate with each other.
pARTage's art residency programme aims to support artists in the development of their artistic practices and ideas, offering them an opportunity to live and work on the Indian Ocean Island country. The residency, according to the organisers, will act as a stimulus to bring a small panorama of contemporary new media used in art making, while also facilitating cultural exchange and creative dialogue in an attempt to solidify the existing international artistic network that pARTage, a recognised association of Mauritian artists, has tasked itself to build through the Triangle Arts Trust network. Applications for residency can be sent by post to pARTage Association, C/o Krishna Luchoomun.
Mauritius Core Inflation Slowed in December, Agency Says
Mauritius’s so-called core inflation measure slowed in December, the national statistics agency said on its Web site today.
Core 1 inflation slowed to an annual 2.4 percent from 2.7 percent in November while Core 2 inflation slowed to 3.8 percent from 4.1 percent.
Core 1 excludes food, beverages and tobacco while core 2 excludes those goods as well as mortgage payments, energy prices and administered prices.
Mauritius will host high-level business conference
Mauritius is billed to host a high-level conference, tagged "Doing Business 2010 in Africa: Sharing Reform Experiences," 13-15 January to strengthen the capacity of African countries to promote business-friendly reforms, share experiences and strengthen South-South cooperation, PANA reported.
The two-day conference is being organised in partnership with the World Bank, and will attract delegates from 15 African countries -- Burkina Faso, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Cote d'Ivoire, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mauritius, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
According to the programme of the conference, released by the Mauritian Finance Ministry, there will be speeches by Mauritian Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam and Ruth Kagia, World Bank Country Director for Mauritius, while Finance Minister Rama Sithanen will give a keynote presentation on Mauritius.
The World Bank report ''Doing Business 2010: Reforming through Difficult Times'' for this year has ranked Rwanda and Liberia among the ''Top Ten'' business-friendly reformers worldwide.
Mauritius was ranked 17th - a significant improvement over last year's ranking of 24 among 183 countries.
The two-day conference is being organised in partnership with the World Bank, and will attract delegates from 15 African countries -- Burkina Faso, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Cote d'Ivoire, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mauritius, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
According to the programme of the conference, released by the Mauritian Finance Ministry, there will be speeches by Mauritian Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam and Ruth Kagia, World Bank Country Director for Mauritius, while Finance Minister Rama Sithanen will give a keynote presentation on Mauritius.
The World Bank report ''Doing Business 2010: Reforming through Difficult Times'' for this year has ranked Rwanda and Liberia among the ''Top Ten'' business-friendly reformers worldwide.
Mauritius was ranked 17th - a significant improvement over last year's ranking of 24 among 183 countries.
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