On the 12th January 2014, the authorities were already busy fumigating in Triolet. But the official outbreak of the dengue fever was revealed only a few weeks ago... Happy April Fools' Day!
The free college tablets won’t have access to Facebook, among others
Bad news for college students eligible for the free tablets announced long time back as in this previous article. A press article today states that the tablets won't have access to certain web sites without any pedagogical usefulness or relevance, for example Facebook.
46th independence anniversary celebrations at Anjalay Stadium
It is sad to say that the Independence and Republic anniversary celebrations are kinda becoming boring with the same show over and over again. Nothing really new could be seen this evening. Here's a short post with lots of pictures
[Online shopping] – Existing ICTA regulations more strictly enforced henceforth
Most online shopping addicts have been surprised by the ICTA's Communique published yesterday. I must admit that I was confused too and I immediately mailed ICTA so that I could get in touch with someone before I post anything on my blog. Without getting any reply to my mail, I gave them a call today...
Sick February 2014
For the past 30 minutes, I have been struggling to write this post, starting over again and again while trying to think how to share that feeling I have right now. That feeling of how badly Mauritius has been doing not only during this month but since the first days of the year itself.
Never, never tear a bank note, even if it’s your money…
If you always believed that the money in your pockets belong to you, you are completely right. But, be careful, the money might be yours but not the bank note!
Upgrading 11 villages to towns – What do you think?
If you read yesterday's edition of l'express, you probably came across the article entitled " Onze villages transformés en villes : le projet relancé?". As mentioned, 11 villages might be upgraded to the status of "Town" soon if everything goes on smoothly on the administrative procedures.
Fluorescent jackets : Government reviews its decision after protest
By reviewing the new regulation forcing motorcycle riders to wear fluorescent jackets during both day and night since the 1st January 2014, the government has once more shown that decisions are taken haphazardly and that the population still hold some power!
Talk of the town : Terre Rouge – Verdun Link Road
Officially accessible to the public since a few days, the Terre Rouge Verdun Link Road is probably the talk of the town right now. This 24Km long road will definitely be beneficial to those who unnecessarily needed to go through the capital daily.
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Live from Infotech 2013
First of all, let me excuse myself for being in Infotech 2013 right now. I can't stop blaming myself but I had nothing better (or worst to do) since nothing has been planned (not yet at least) for my day off today.
So, here is Infotech 2013 in some pictures and words.