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The complete guide to Mauritius

WHY MAURITIUS? Due east is the Black River Gorges National Park, where the Black River waterfall thrusts into a gorge of steep, forested inclines that fold into the distance - on a clear day you can see as far as Tamarin beach...

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US vets radioactive sources in Mauritius to prevent terrorism (2009-09-02 07:05:46)

APA-Port Louis (Mauritius) The US government has allocated $1 million in a project to securitize all vulnerable radioactive sources to prevent international terrorism, APA learns in the Mauritian capital Port Louis on...

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The Complete Guide To: Mauritius

Beyond the pristine beaches and clear waters of this far-flung Indian Ocean island you can discover a seductive mix of cultures, countryside, mountains and wildlife. The thriving capital, Port Louis, is where you'll find the...

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Mauritania: Respected Cardinal Jean Margeot Dies

The retired Catholic archbishop of Port Louis, Cardinal Jean Margéot, a highly respected figure in Mauritius, died on Friday aged 93. In 2005, Cardinal Margéot suffered from a severe cerebral stroke that gradually deteriorated...

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Respected Cardinal Jean Margeot Dies

The retired Catholic archbishop of Port Louis, Cardinal Jean Margéot, a highly respected figure in Mauritius, died on Friday aged 93. In 2005, Cardinal Margéot suffered from a severe cerebral stroke that gradually deteriorated...

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Mauritius: Hold Your Fire

Mauritius appears to have a happy problem with the 400,000 tons of waste it produces each year. The island's only landfill is full and the government must decide whether to turn to incinerating waste - generating electricity in...

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The Creole colours of Mauritius

The island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean may be tiny, but boy, is it diverse and vibrant. Once inhabited solely by the beasts and the birds, the island was first settled by the Dutch, then the French and the English. While...

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Highlights of Mauritius

Positioned just above the Tropic of Capricorn in the south of the Indian Ocean, Mauritius enjoys year round sunshine. It's not all about lazing on the beach though, says Nicola Iseard, who goes in search of the island's...

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Africa: Review of the African Blogosphere - May 14, 2009

column Dibussi reviews the following blogs: Ethan Zuckerman Scribbles from the Den Yashvin writes about the changing media landscape in Mauritius: "Everything started with the introduction of private radios some years back. Nor...

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Let’s beat the heat!

Mauritius Tourism together with the national carrier Air Mauritius is offering an all inclusive package starting from Rs.40,000 for 6 nights / 7 days from New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Bangalore. The all inclusive package...

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