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CHRISTMAS TREES in the World, Dec 16, 2010

  1. The world's most costly Christmas tree


    One Face In A Million News - 4 hours ago

    Posted by Glenn Sargent on Dec 16th, 2010 and filed under Featured News, Travel, World. ... For a Christmas tree!! Now it is not the tallest tree, ...


  2. Hearty Christmas tree sets record


    Channel News Asia - Evelyn Choo - 5 days ago

    Estetica organised a fundraiser and collected 30000 paper hearts which were used to make the tallest Christmas tree in Singapore, eight metres to be exact. ...
  3. Malls all decked out for Xmas


    Malaysia Star - Edward R. Henry - 2 days ago

    A sea of crimson greets shoppers courtesy of poinsettia blooms placed outdoors and indoors and the tall and large Christmas tree steals the limelight with ...


  4. 500 years and counting


    Beaver County Times - Bill Utterback - 4 Dec 2010

    The National Christmas Tree Association has chosen to celebrate the 500th ... After finding a taller version of the perfect tree, Jason dropped to his knees ...
    Marion County tree farms offer fresh-cut alternative- Marion Star
    all 154 news articles »


  5. From Tall Elves to Caroling and Big Trees, Croaker Means Christmas


    Williamsburg Yorktown Daily - Rosemary Van Houten - 6 days ago

    When driving through downtown ... Ever since the 40-foot Christmas tree was erected in front of Garrett's ...
  6. Martin County Christmas tree sellers expect strong sales


    TCPalm - Christin Erazo - 29 Nov 2010

    Less than a week into opening, the vendor's tallest trees, ... said 31 percent of respondents said they planned to buy a farm-grown Christmas Tree in 2010. ...
    No Christmas trees from Poverty Ridge- Grand Island Independent
    Best Local Deals on Christmas Trees- Patch
    News-Herald.com - BurlingtonFreePress.com
    all 482 news articles »


  7. It's a fair price to saw down your own Christmas tree


    The Wenatchee World Online - Jefferson Robbins - 9 Dec 2010

    Almost 32000 permits were sold for Christmas tree cutting in the ... The problem: too tall. Our permits allowed us to harvest trees no higher than 15 feet. ...
  8. Local experts offer tips for bagging the perfect Christmas tree


    Argus Press - Sally York - 5 days ago

    ... Christmas tree they selected Friday at Nash Nurseries in Bennington Township: a 7-foot-tall blue spruce. Posted: Saturday, December 11, 2010 7:00 am ...
  9. Adventures in Christmas Tree-Chopping


    Patch - Alicia Howe - 9 Dec 2010

    Here I am, doing my part to saw down the tree of our choice for 2010. I'd be lying if I said that chopping down a real Christmas tree each year is all fun ...
    Nothing like the smell of Christmas: Cut-your-own tree farms still ...- Staunton News Leader
    all 703 news articles »


  10. Renting a really green Christmas tree


    Los Angeles Times - 5 days ago

    (Mark Boster, Los Angeles Times / December 11, 2010) David Van Middlesworth no longer has to worry about accidentally killing his Christmas trees. ...


  11. Samaan tree lights up


    Trinidad News - Darcel Choy - 5 Dec 2010

    THE TALLEST Samaan tree in the George Earl Park in St Joseph was lit up with 18000 bulbs on Friday in the resumption of the annual Christmas tree lighting ...
  12. Growing taller than the trees


    Glens Falls Post-Star (blog) - 3 days ago

    While we were all out cutting down our Christmas tree this weekend would've ...2010 at 7:11 pm and is filed ... This entry was posted on Sunday, December 12th,


  13. Tree lighting kicks off holiday festivities Friday


    Statesman Journal - 1 Dec 2010

    ... 2010 While many bemoan the growing encroachment of the Christmas holiday ... a tree touted by some locals as the second tallest living Christmas tree in ...
  14. Christmas Tree Guide: Take the family on scenic drive and go green


    Louisville Courier-Journal - Ken Neuhauser - 22 Nov 2010

    From A to Z — Alpine Ridge Christmas Tree Farm Inc. in La Grange to Zoellers Tree Farm ...
  15. A Memphis Tiger Carol


    Memphis Flyer - Frank Murtaugh - 3 days ago

    They peered through a window into a living room aglow with the lights of the Christmas tree. Hanging from the mantel were four stockings, each adorned with ...
  16. 'The Nutcracker' still delights at the New York City Ballet


    The Leader Newspapers - John Soltes - 2 Dec 2010

    Taking a page from the works of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, Marie's surroundings suddenly grow taller and taller and taller. The Christmas tree scales the ...


  17. Earth-Friendly Christmas Trees from an Old Montclair Family


    Baristanet - Michael Donofrio - 29 Nov 2010

    The True Fir, which is six inches taller than the White House Christmas tree, is now set up in a Jersey City loft. “I called to make sure that they got home ...


  18. Preview calendar: Special events, theme parks and comedy for Dec ...


    North County Times - 1 day ago

    30 with a 65-foot Christmas tree, seasonal entertainment and a Christmas parade on .... multisensory coaster; Tatsu is billed as the world's tallest, ...
  19. Festival of Trees reception is Saturday


    Reno Gazette Journal - 8 Dec 2010

    FERNLEY--The 2010 Fernley Arts and Culture Commission Festival of Trees is underway, ...Christmas tree or wreath, ... groups have been encouraged to decorate a
  20. Christmas is in the air


    Wilkes Barre Times-Leader - Sherry Long - 20 Nov 2010

    Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everybody,” Leighton said. Standing at 55 feet, the Christmas tree is the tallest in the city's history, Leighton said ...


  21. Candy Cane Lane's tallest trees will shine


    Edmonton Journal - 5 Dec 2010

    By Journal Staff, edmontonjournal.com December 5, 2010 EDMONTON — The official ... money to buy extension cords and lights for some of the tallest trees. ...
  22. A Tree Stops at Rutter's


    CSP Daily News - 28 Nov 2010

    The first time Wyoming has ever given the annual Christmas tree to the US Capitol, this project is delivering not only a tree taller than a seven-story ...


  23. Lobster ports create Christmas trees _ from traps


    Bloomberg - Clarke Canfield - 5 Dec 2010

    By AP PORTLAND, ... This year's tree is 38 feet tall with 152 traps, more than 125 lobster buoys, ...
  24. US facing attacks by home-grown terrorists, senior adviser warns


    Telegraph.co.uk - Alex Spillius - 2 Dec 2010

    In unusually candid remarks, ... "We should not assume that the terrorists are ten feet tall. ...


  25. Penarth town centre Christmas tree is a 20-year labour of love!


    Penarth Times - 26 Nov 2010

    PENARTH'S 2010 town centre Christmas tree has been donated by a local ... it any longer because it was still growing and was already taller than the house! ...
  26. Healthylicious Drinks for Christmas


    TheMedGuru - Gunjan Mehra - 3 days ago

    White wine glasses are usually a little taller and thinner, ... your house and your tree or sitting beneath your Christmas tree and opening presents or even ...


  27. Marrying past and present


    Montreal Gazette - 7 hours ago

    By Helga Loverseed, Special to The Gazette December 16, 2010 The roaring ... to see what Sherbrooke says is "Canada's tallest illuminated Christmas tree. ...
  28. Who Will Teach Tolerance to the Muslims?


    Canada Free Press - Daniel Greenfield - 3 days ago

    Every time a Muslim terrorist ... they might snap and car bomb your Christmas tree lighting ceremony or your ...
  29. Evangelista: Snowfall, B. Park, roads lighting 2010 surprises


    Sun.Star - Gerry Evangelista Sr - 27 Nov 2010

    We are sure, the Datuin committee has likewise something in store for this 60-footer Christmas treetallest Christmas ... which should, by all accounts be the
  30. Lowe's Reveals Insider Tips, Outdoor Decor Essentials for Creating ...


    MarketWatch (press release) - 30 Nov 2010

    MOORESVILLE, NC, Nov 30, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- While holiday decorating begins with your Christmas tree, it doesn't have to end there. ...
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  31. Caught in the Web: Talking about Andrew Bynum's rehabilitation


    Los Angeles Times (blog) - 28 Nov 2010

    Perkins light up like a Xmas tree in game 4 I believe of the Finals I when The ... Until last season the Celtics had Garnett as the tallest guy as 6'10-11. ...
  32. Rockefeller Center tree lighting: Everything you need to know ...


    New York Daily News - Nicole Lyn Pesce - 30 Nov 2010

    In 1946 the tree is painted silver to look like snow. The first tree from outside the US came from Canada in 1966. Christmas Day 1936: The famous ...


  33. PM celebrates the joy of giving at kids' Christmas party


    Trinidad News - Corey Connelly - 4 Dec 2010

    ... December 5 2010 PM AND FRIENDS: The tallest Samaan tree in the George Earl Park ...Christmas story of the stingy Ebenezer Scrooge, ... Recalling the famous
  34. Christmas is the season for 'Mother'


    Inquirer.net - Anne A. Jambora - 30 Nov 2010

    For Christmas 2010, Reyes opted to go traditional and went for a red-and-gold theme. ... Oh, and the Christmas tree got taller, too—by 2 feet, that is. ...


  35. Our World: Like a moment straight out of a 'miracle' scene


    Naples Daily News - David Albers - 3 Dec 2010

    But for the kids in the parish hall this week, their only objective was making sure Santa knew what to leave under the Christmas tree. ...
  36. Mega Big Ben in the desert


    eTurboNews - Elisabeth Lang - 24 Nov 2010

    The Makkah Clock Royal Tower, and a Fairmont Hotel, is the tallest ... season with the lighting of the traditional huge Christmas tree on November 26 in the ...
  37. Toronto's top 5 holiday window displays


    Eye Weekly - Jessica Darmanin - 3 days ago

    There's only one thing missing: a supply of condoms to prevent unplanned, post-Christmas surprises after a night of steamy lovemaking under the tree.
  38. Reno-area experts: use common sense in getting that perfect ...


    Reno Gazette Journal - Jaclyn O'Malley - 3 Dec 2010

    ... 2010 Cutting a live tree to bring home for Christmas can be a family adventure ... into forests and searching for the tallest or most aromatic tree. ...
  39. White Christmas: at home with Chrissie Rucker


    Telegraph.co.uk - 8 Dec 2010

    We sit down to lunch at about 3pm and open our presents around the tree ... Use little tea-lights as well as taller pieces such as candlesticks to create ...


  40. HUFFPOST HILL - Tax Cut Deal Advances In Senate


    Huffington Post - 3 days ago

    On the third day of Christmas, PSLGOPLNYRFOP said to me: "Obama shouldn't change a damn ...tree! Season's Greetings, PSLGOPL! ... And a partridge in a pear
  41. Christmas: Kids can almost taste it


    Windsor Star - Karen Paton-Evans - 1 day ago

    Or perhaps you are a grown-up kid, stretched taller and wider by extra inches ... complete with decorations on the tree, prettily wrapped presents beneath, ...
  42. Home economics volunteers challenged for lack of sewing machines


    Nashua Telegraph - Chris Graham - 4 days ago

    “I run the Angel Tree program for my church, which provides clothing and toy items to ... Please help me make this a truly Merry Christmas for them. ...
  43. Actividades de temporada en Casa Chihuahua


    Masnoticias La Red del Norte - 23 hours ago

    Algunos de los temas que se presentarán son "El Cascanueces", "The Christmas Tree", "Aleluya, Aleluya", entre otros. Durante el mes de diciembre aproveche ...
  44. Edgecombe Garden Club learns what to do now for plants during winter


    Rocky Mount Telegram - Dee Long - 4 Dec 2010

    Each table had a different fresh, mixed greens Christmas wreath or window garland made by ...tree side. ... Usually injuries are on the south or southwest
  45. In the Spotlight


    Milford-Orange Bulletin - 21 Nov 2010

    The museum is located in the lower level of Bellarmine Hall, the tallest point ... Christmas Shopping at the Firehouse Art Gallery is joyful and is without ...
  46. Special to Page 2


    ESPN - Greg Hardy - 29 Nov 2010

    Then, Christmas morning, won't your McRib connoisseur be surprised beyond belief to ... especially if she breaks out the "What kind of tree would you be? ...
  47. Nightingale is rock of strength for Whale


    ShorelinePlus.com - Bruce Berlet - 5 days ago

    In golf, you can hit a tree and it goes in the fairway. .... Tortorella said he hopes Prospal would return “sometime after Christmas. ...
    Nightingale is rock of strength for Whale- Norwalk Plus Magazine
    all 5 news articles »
  48. Ada 'Santa Raksasa' di Central Park


    KOMPAS.com - 8 Dec 2010

    Bersama dengan si Santa, terdapat pula The Tallest Christmas Tree yang sudah ... ini dalam rekor MURI sebagai Biggest Lego Santa in Asia, Kamis (9/12/2010).
    Kemeriahan Natal di Mall-Mall yang Ada di Jakarta- Jawaban.com
    all 4 news articles »


  49. My Take: Didn't Jesus die for gays, too?


    CNN (blog) - Stephen Prothero - 5 Dec 2010

    A little taller perhaps? @ David why you keep cheering? ... [60] " "Garcia-Falgueras and Swaab state in the abstract of their 2010 study, "The fe-tal brain ...
  50. Column of Honor: 12.04.10: HDNet Marathon: Hide the Women and Children


    411mania.com - Ari Berenstein - 3 Dec 2010

    Is it…a Christmas miracle of some kind? Has Steen changed his stripes? ..... puts him in the tree of woe and then in an incredibly sick move pulls that leg ...
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AZORES News, Dec 16, 2010


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    The Archipelago of the Azores is composed of nine volcanic islands situated in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean. The Portuguese archipelago is located ...
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MADEIRA (Portugal) News, Dec 16, 2010


  1. Madeira Beach considers fire merger


    Tampa Bay Newspapers - Wayne Ayers - 1 day ago

    MADEIRA BEACH – An agreement to possibly consolidate the fire departments of Madeira Beach and Treasure Island is being worked out. ...
    John's Pass Bridge makes history- Tampa Bay Newspapers
    all 2 news articles »

SAINT HELENA Island News, Dec 16, 2010


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  1. Saint Helena - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


    Saint Helena named after St Helena of Constantinople, is an island of volcanic origin in the South Atlantic Ocean. It is part of the British overseas ...
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MALDIVES News, Dec 16, 2011

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  1. Pakistan women sail into football semis


    The Express Tribune - 15 minutes ago

    Pakistan, that registered its first-ever international win when they beat Maldives in their opening match, put up an even better display against Afghanistan ...
    SAFF Women Football: Pakistan beat Maldives, face Afghanistan today- Business Recorder (press release) (blog)
    Pakistan outplay Afghanistan to enter SAFF semis-finals- DAWN.com
    all 4 news articles »

SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE News, Dec 16, 2010


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  1. Government of Sao Tome and Principe grants concessions on port and ...


    Macauhub - 2 days ago

    Sao Tome, Sao Tome and Principe, 14 Dec – The government of Sao Tome and Principe is to grant the concessions on the port of Ana Chaves, the most important ...

MAURITIUS News, Dec 16, 2010


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  1. Mauritius exchange pitches futures to Kenyan traders


    Reuters Africa - 5 hours ago

    NAIROBI (Reuters) - A Mauritius-based commodities and currency exchange plans to include trading in the Kenyan and Ugandan currencies and commodities like ...


  2. Mauritius Commercial Bank sees year profit rising


    Reuters Africa - Jean Paul - 11 hours ago

    PORT LOUIS (Reuters) - Mauritius Commercial Bank (MCB) expects its 2010/11 pretax profit to grow beyond the 4.1 billion rupees made in ...
  3. Sofitel launches luxury hotels in Vienna, Mauritius & Cambodia


    Easier (press release) - 8 hours ago

    This week, Sofitel celebrates the opening of three new hotels around the world: Sofitel Vienna Stephansdom (Austria), Sofitel So Mauritius (Mauritius) and ...
  4. Mauritius: The Curse of Knowledge - the problem with knowing too ...


    AllAfrica.com - 2 hours ago

    We all remember our school days when teachers used to bombard us with proverbs which underlined the idea that knowledge is power. Some back-benchers scoffed ...
  5. Mauritius Commercial Says Optimistic About Second-Quarter Profit


    Bloomberg - Kamlesh Bhuckory - 1 day ago

    Mauritius Commercial Bank, the nation's biggest lender by market value, said it's optimistic about profit ...
  6. Ceylinco Insurance PLC -CINS - Financial and Strategic SWOT ...


    Live-PR.com (press release) - 19 minutes ago

    The company, along with its subsidiaries, operates across Nepal, Bangladesh, Mauritius and the Maldives. Ceylinco Insurance is headquartered in Colombo, ...
  7. Mauritius – Hot Favorite Destination for Tourists


    Bayside News - 19 hours ago

    A global survey, covering more than 3000 individuals, has rated Mauritius as the best tourist hot spot. A visit to Mauritius is incomplete without the ...
  8. Mauritius pledges support for OSS


    The Herald - 2 days ago

    MAURITIUS has pledged to support Zimbabwe roll out its One-Stop Shop investment centre as the Southern African country seeks to eradicate bottlenecks in the ...
    One stop investment centre launched- The Herald
    Zimbabwe: One-Stop Shop to Boost FDI Inflows Four-Fold- AllAfrica.com
    all 13 news articles »
  9. Sofitel opens three hotels in a week


    Easyvoyage - 1 day ago

    Yesterday saw the launch of the Sofitel Vienna Stephansdom, today it's the turn of the Sofitel SO Mauritius while on Saturday Vietnam will welcome a new ...
    2010 ends with a bang for French luxury hotel chain- Independent
    Sofitel to Open Three New Locations in One Week- Hospitality Net (press release)
    all 17 news articles »
  10. Man jailed for shaking baby son


    Irish Examiner - 1 day ago

    A Mauritian national who shook his eight-week-old son causing him serious lifelong injuries has been given a five-year sentence with the final two suspended ...
  11. Mauritius sees GDP at 1 trillion rupees by 2024


    Reuters Africa - 2 days ago

    PORT LOUIS (Reuters) - Mauritius' gross domestic product is expected to grow to 1 trillion rupees by 2024 from the current 290 billion rupees, ...
  12. Marrakech tops British Airways' 2011 top ten destinations


    IBTimes Hong Kong - 13 hours ago

    St Kitts & Nevis, Mauritius and St Lucia have also made it to the top ten places, British Airways said. “We've seen destinations in the Caribbean and Indian ...
    British Airways tips Marrakech for the No.1 spot in 2011- GoTimeshare.org
    all 8 news articles » LON:BAY - PINK:BABWF


  13. Frost downs Chapman in Mauritius


    MiamiHerald.com - 4 days ago

    ... playoff hole to beat Roger Chapman and win the Mauritius Commercial Bank Open. Frost closed with a three-under 69, while Chapman fired a seven-under 65. ...
    David Frost finishes with eagle in Mauritius- Scotsman
    Frost has Mauritius title in his sites- Golf365.co.za
    David Frost poised to grab the Mauritius Commercial Bank Open- The 19th Hole Report.com (press release)
    TheSportsCampus.com
    all 30 news articles »


  14. ED process on to issue Letters Rogatory to 10 countries


    Hindustan Times - 1 day ago

    ... here for issuance of LRs to countries including tax havens like Isle of Man, Cyprus and Mauritius besides UAE, Norway, Singapore, Libya and Russia. ...
    2G scam: ED to issue Letters Rogatory to 10 countries- Economic Times
    2G scam: ED to issue letters rogatory to 10 countries- India Today
    2G spectrum scam: Enforcement directorate process on to issue ...- Daily News & Analysis
    TopNews Arab Emirates
    all 28 news articles »


  15. Mauritius sells 621.1 mln rupees of linker bond


    Reuters Africa - 3 days ago

    PORT LOUIS (Reuters) - Mauritius accepted 10 bids worth 621.1 million rupees for its 15-year inflation-indexed bond at a weighted bid margin of 2.5 percent ...


  16. Income tax dept to open 10 overseas IT units


    Economic Times - 2 days ago

    "We have opened two offices so far in Singapore and Mauritius and by March we will open another eight overseas locations like cyprus," Union revenue ...
    IT units in tax havens to track slush fund transfers- Deccan Chronicle
    Govt looking at measures to check illicit fund outflows- The Hindu
    all 6 news articles »


  17. Lufthansa Technik AERO Alzey Contracted by Air Mauritius for PW127 ...


    AMTOnline.com - 1 day ago

    Air Mauritius and Lufthansa Technik AERO Alzey (LTAA) have signed an exclusive agreement for the maintenance, repair and overhaul services of the fleet of ...
  18. Mauritius: 4705 people living with HIV


    AfricaNews - 1 day ago

    Mauritius island has officially 4705 people with HIV/AIDS. They include 3799 men and 906 women, but the Mauritian Minister of Health, Maya Hanoomanjee, ...
  19. Mauritius Asks for Singapore Advice on Rail Transport System


    BusinessWeek - Kamlesh Bhuckory - 2 days ago

    14 (Bloomberg) -- SMRT Corp., Singapore's biggest train operator, will advise Mauritius on plans for a Light Rail Transit system, Public Infrastructure ...
  20. Naiade of Mauritius Falls Most Since September on Loss Outlook


    Bloomberg - Emily Bowers - 3 days ago

    “The Naiade rights started trading today,” said Imrith Ramtohul head of investment at Mauritius... Union Assurance. “No rights exchanged hands.
  21. Prisons get down to business


    Daily Nation - 2 days ago

    Kenya Prisons players celebrate after beating Back Rangers of Mauritius 3-0 in the Africa womens championships in Mauritius on Friday. ...
  22. <B>Jaimini Bhagwati:</B> Rationalising FDI taxes


    Business Standard - Jaimini Bhagwati - 7 hours ago

    It appears anomalous that 42 per cent of FDI investments into India in the last decade have come from Mauritius. Adding the 9 per cent FDI received from ...
  23. ED traces key suspect's 2G money trail to Cyprus, Libya, Mauritius


    Times of India - Dhananjay Mahapatra - Pradeep Thakur - 5 days ago

    The ED's investigations so far have covered 10 foreign countries and tax havens, including Cyprus, Libya and Mauritius, where the agency believes large sums ...
  24. Blow for SA inmates in jail abroad


    Independent Online - Zelda Venter - 6 days ago

    Patricia Gerber wanted the government to enter into a prisoner exchange agreement with the Republic of Mauritius which would allow her son, Johann, ...
    Disappointment after court rejects prisoner exchange treaty- Primedia Broadcasting - Eyewitness News
    all 11 news articles »


  25. Mauritius' economy to grow 3.8 pct this year: survey


    Reuters Africa - 9 Dec 2010

    PORT LOUIS (Reuters) - The Mauritius chamber of commerce said the Indian ocean island economy would expand by 3.8 percent this year, lower than the official ...


  26. David Frost wins the Mauritius Commercial Bank Open


    bettor.com (blog) - Carlos Rome - 2 days ago

    David Frost won the Mauritius Commercial Bank Open by beating Roger Chapman in a play-off on Sunday. Frost made his way into the playoff; thanks to the ...
  27. Bull of the Day: Stock that added 41% in 5 days


    Moneycontrol.com - 1 day ago

    On December 13, 2010 Goldman Sachs Investments Mauritius bought 2702063 shares at Rs 39.68 on the NSE and Siva Trade Consultancy Private bought 3000000 ...


  28. Wikileaks proves British ploy: Mauritius


    Independent Online - 3 Dec 2010

    Mauritius, where the Chagossian people were resettled after their eviction in the 1960s and 1970s to make way for a huge US military base on the island of ...
    Mauritius to summon British envoy over Chagos- Reuters Africa
    WikiLeaks, Princess Anne and Mauritius- New Statesman (blog)
    UK marine park pretext revealed in WikiLeaks documents- Nepal News
    Express.co.uk
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  29. Mauritius Central Bank Leaves Benchmark Rate at 4.75% to Help Growth


    Bloomberg - Kamlesh Bhuckory - 6 Dec 2010

    Mauritius's central bank left its benchmark interest rate unchanged because of concerns a debt crisis in ...
    Mauritius holds rates but sees inflation accelerating- Reuters Africa
    Mauritius holds key interest rate at 4.75 pct- Reuters Africa
    all 575 news articles »


  30. Mauritius May Raise Benchmark Interest Rate as Early as March


    BusinessWeek - Kamlesh Bhuckory - 7 Dec 2010

    7 (Bloomberg) -- Mauritius may raise interest rates as early as March as inflation accelerates more than previously forecast, central bank Governor ...
    Mauritius c.bank:may raise rates if prices keep rising- Reuters Africa
    Mauritius Central Bank Sees 7% Inflation This Year- RTT News
    all 7 news articles »
  31. Mauritius issues 15-yr inflation-indexed bond


    The Africa Report - 9 Dec 2010

    Your current web browser must be updated to version 7 of Internet Explorer (IE7) to take advantage of all of template's capabilities. ...
  32. Mauritius, Bahamas, Virgin Island approached for IPL


    Business Standard - 7 Dec 2010

    PTI / New Delhi December 7, 2010, 15:09 IST The government today said Indian tax authorities have approached their counterparts in Mauritius, Bahamas and ...
    IT Dept. investigating IPL tax irregularities- indiablooms
    all 9 news articles »
  33. Under20 beat Mauritius in COSAFA Cup


    AngolaPress - 7 Dec 2010

    Luanda – Angola's national under20 team of football beat Mauritius 2-1 in Gaborone, Botswana, in a second round match of the Council of the Southern Africa ...
    Angola face Mauritius in under-20 Cosafa Cup- AngolaPress
    Zambia: Angola Set Zambia Target At Cosafa U20- Lusaka Times
    Angola: Under-20 Squad Draw in Cosafa Cup Debut Match- AllAfrica.com
    all 6 news articles »
  34. Mauritius bourse approves listing of global fund


    Reuters Africa - 9 Dec 2010

    PORT LOUIS (Reuters) - The Stock Exchange of Mauritius (SEM) said on Thursday it had approved the listing of JPT Capital Agrifund, one of the Cells of JPT ...
  35. Mauritius inflation rises for fifth month


    Reuters Africa - 5 Dec 2010

    PORT LOUIS (Reuters) - Mauritius' annual average inflation rate rose for the fifth straight month in November to 2.5 percent from 2.3 percent a month ...
    Mauritian Inflation Quickens In November- RTT News
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  36. State Bank of Mauritius ups capital base by $33 m


    Hindu Business Line - 9 Dec 2010

    MUMBAI: State Bank of Mauritius (SBM) has recently increased its capital base by $33 million in India. “The increase in capital base is to grow our balance ...
  37. IT Dept to tax over 380 firms for M&A deals in FY'08


    Economic Times - 3 days ago

    ... the agreement of New Cingular Wireless Services Inc with AT&T Mauritius for acquiring Idea Cellular , the transfer of stake in GE Capital International ...
  38. Harel Freres of Mauritius Says It Expects Saint Andre Sugar Deal ...


    Bloomberg - Kamlesh Bhuckory - 9 Dec 2010

    Harel Freres Ltd., which produces 75 percent of Mauritius's processed sugar, expects its shareholders to ...
  39. Sub-Sahara Africa Stocks: First Bank, Guaranty, Mumias Sugar


    Bloomberg - 6 hours ago

    Mauritius's SEMDEX Index declined for a sixth straight day, retreating less than 0.1 percent to 1913.69 at the 1:30 pm close of trading at Port Louis. ...
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  40. Money trail in 2G spectrum scam covers 10 countries: ED


    Times of India - 8 Dec 2010

    ... is understood to have said that the case has international ramifications as the money trail covers ten countries, including Mauritius. ...
    2G scam money trail covers 10 countries- Zee News
    all 9 news articles »


  41. Mauritius CPE Exams Results 2010 – MES


    Island Crisis - 3 days ago

    Mauritius CPE Results 2010 is expected for today 13 December 2010. The results are already being distributed among the respective heads of school and shall ...


  42. 3 cops suspended for leaving Mauritius president stranded


    Times of India - Deepender Deswal - 27 Nov 2010

    ROHTAK: Three Haryana police officials, including an inspector, were suspended on Saturday for lapses in the security of Mauritius president Anerood ...
    Lapse in security Mauritius president during his Rohtak visit, 3 ...- Times of India
    all 11 news articles »
  43. Travellers can fly from Heathrow Airport on one of Thompson ...


    FHR Travel Services - 4 hours ago

    Some of the packages available include flights from Heathrow Airport to Mauritius... and New York, as well as a host of other foreign destinations.


  44. Mauritius issues 15-yr inflation-indexed bond


    Reuters Africa - Jean Paul - 8 Dec 2010

    PORT LOUIS (Reuters) - Mauritius plans to sell a 15-year inflation-indexed government bond later this month that will offer investors ...
  45. Air Mauritius sacks CEO, CFO in charge


    Reuters Africa - 8 Dec 2010

    PORT LOUIS (Reuters) - Air Mauritius said on Wednesday it had sacked with immediate effect its chief executive officer and named the company's chief finance ...


  46. Rogers of Mauritius Upgraded to 'Accumulate' at Cim


    Bloomberg - Kamlesh Bhuckory - 6 Dec 2010

    Ltd., a Mauritian company with interests in tourism, aviation and construction, was raised to “accumulate” from “hold” at Cim Stockbrokers. ...
  47. Celmaro releases Minco 1.2 - Minimalist Time Tracker for Mac OS X


    prMac (press release) - 5 hours ago

    [prMac.com] Mauritius, Trou Aux Biches - Celmaro today is pleased to announce the immediate availability of Minco 1.2, an innovative, minimalist lightweight ...
  48. Mauritius is top choice for tying the knot overseas


    e-Travel Blackboard (press release) - 3 days ago

    Topping the bill for overseas weddings is the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius, home to miles of unspoilt beaches and the idyllic Preskil Beach Resort. ...
  49. Rogers of Mauritius Says Full-Year Profit Falls


    BusinessWeek - Kamlesh Bhuckory - 3 Dec 2010

    3 (Bloomberg) -- Rogers & Co., a Mauritian company with interests in tourism, aviation and construction, said profit for the year through September fell 5 ...
    Rogers FY pretax falls on rupee, global downturn- Reuters Africa
    all 4 news articles »
  50. Mauritian seduction for Shamita Singha


    Daily News & Analysis - Ismat Tahseen - 8 Dec 2010

    “The summer had just begun,” recalls modelShamita Singha of her 10-day September trip to Mauritius. ...
  51. Mauritius 9 months trade deficit widens on imports


    Reuters Africa - 30 Nov 2010

    PORT LOUIS (Reuters) - Mauritius' trade deficit widened by a quarter in the nine months to September 2010 on the back of an increased imports bill, ...
    Mauritius Jan.-Sept. Trade Deficit Widens- RTT News
    Mauritius's Trade Gap Widened 22.9% in Third Quarter- BusinessWeek
    all 6 news articles »


  52. Mauritius Likely to Keep Interest Rates Unchanged on Dec. 6


    Bloomberg - Kamlesh Bhuckory - 3 Dec 2010

    Mauritius's central bank will probably keep is benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4.75 percent on Dec. ...
  53. Mauritius gets 140 mln euro EU budget grant


    Reuters Africa - Jean Paul - 22 Nov 2010

    PORT LOUIS (Reuters) - The European Union said on Monday it was giving Mauritius 140 million euros in direct budgetary assistance for ...
    STOCKS NEWS AFRICA- Mauritius' stocks fall after budget- Reuters Africa
    EU Gives Mauritius 139.6 Million Euros Grant in Budget Support- BusinessWeek
    Mauritius Unveils 2011 Budget- Tax-news.com (subscription)
    all 11 news articles »
  54. PR guru boosts Surrey hospital's heart unit fund


    BBC News - 1 day ago

    As well as the holiday for two, at a top hotel in Mauritius, prizes included sports memorabilia signed by rugby star Jonny Wilkinson and world champion ...
  55. Mauritius 2011 budget focuses growth beyond Europe


    Reuters Africa - Jean Paul - 20 Nov 2010

    PORT LOUIS (Reuters) - Mauritius' Finance Minister Pravind Jugnauth unveiled a budget for 2011 on Friday which he said was aimed at ...
    Mauritius 2011 Budget Focuses On Rebalancing Growth- RTT News
    ARSP delegates meet Jugnauth- Times of India
    Mauritius President Visits Ayodhya; Avoids Janmasthan- NEWSPost India
    all 22 news articles »


  56. CLSA Mauritius Makes Play For Battered LIC Housing Stock


    VC Circle - 26 Nov 2010

    CLSA (Mauritius) Limited, in particular, has gone ahead and purchased shares worth Rs 440 crore ($100 million) in LIC Housing Finance Ltd, a company that is ...
    Brokerages spot buying opportunity- Hindu Business Line
    all 940 news articles » BOM:500253
  57. Mauritius manufacturing to grow 2 pct in 2010: govt


    Reuters Africa - 29 Nov 2010

    PORT LOUIS (Reuters) - Mauritius' manufacturing sector is expected to grow by 2 percent this year but it must seek new markets beyond the euro zone to ...


  58. STOCKS NEWS AFRICA-Mauritius' Rogers up 5 pct on results


    Reuters Africa - Jean Paul - 7 Dec 2010

    Shares in Mauritius' Rogers ROGE.MZ, one of the Indian Ocean island's largest companies and most traded stocks, climb 5.17 percent to 305 rupees on Tuesday ...
  59. New commercial bank opens in Mauritius


    African Manager - 6 days ago

    A new commercial bank, ABC Banking Corporation Ltd., began operations on Thursday in Port-Louis, Mauritius, PANA reported from here. ABC Banking Corporation ...


  60. Mauritius Central Bank may raise rates


    NEXT - 7 Dec 2010

    Mauritius may have to raise interest rates if inflation keeps rising, Central Bank governor, Rundheersing Bheenick, said on Tuesday, just months after the ...
  61. Checking in: Chris de Burgh on his love of Mauritius and cultural ...


    Daily Mail - 5 Dec 2010

    By York Membery This week, singer Chris de Burgh discusses his family's regular annual pilgrimage to the beautiful island of Mauritius, his love of cultural ...


  62. Info Drive Soft - Acquisition of Subsidiary in Mauritius


    Moneycontrol.com - 30 Nov 2010

    Pacific First Sixth Ltd., a body corporate incorporated in the Republic of Mauritius thereby making it a subsidiary Company. The acquisition will be the ...
    Info-Drive Software Acquires Mauritius-based Pacific First Sixth- DealCurry
    Info-Drive Software Acquires A Subsidiary In Mauritius- RTT News
    all 6 news articles »
  63. Sub-Sahara Africa Stocks: Benso, African Petroleum and ASL


    Bloomberg - Kamlesh Bhuckory - 9 Dec 2010

    By Vincent Nwanma and Kamlesh Bhuckory - Thu Dec 09 16:27:14 GMT 2010 Mauritius's... SEMDEX Index dropped for the first day in eight, declining 0.4 percent to
  64. Mauritius a top travel destination for 2011


    BBC News - 6 Dec 2010

    The island nation of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean came in top, with tourists placing increasing importance on good value for money. ...
  65. Sub-Sahara Africa Stocks: Eveready, New Mauritius Hotels Move


    BusinessWeek - 30 Nov 2010

    Mauritius's SEMDEX Index rose for the third time in four days, adding 0.1 percent to close at 1906.79 by the 1:30 pm close in Port Louis. ...
  66. Amarchand, Wadia Ghandy guide JP Morgan fund's $25m exit in Raheja ...


    Legally India - Neha Chauhan - 13 hours ago

    Amarchand Mumbai-based partners Ashwath Rau and Vandana Pai Bharucha led the transaction for the fund JP Morgan India Property Mauritius Company II. ...
    LON:JMI
  67. Sun doesn't set on Indian diaspora


    Daily Pioneer - Chandan Mitra - 5 days ago

    The Caribbean islands, Fiji and Mauritius provided just the right locations ... A couple of years ago I visited Mauritius for a week and although it wasn'ta ...
  68. Businesspeople from Mauritius to invest in tourism projects in ...


    Macauhub - 8 Dec 2010

    Maputo, Mozambique, 8 Dec – Small Island Development, a company from Mauritius, has been awarded a public tender for tourist exploration of the Casuarina ...
  69. Time to tan: winter sun in the Indian Ocean


    Southwark News - 2 days ago

    In Mauritius temperatures between November and April range from 26? to 32? and the water temperature often reaches a balmy 28?, while in the Maldives the ...
  70. As Funnily Seen In Mauritius Only


    Island Crisis - 30 Nov 2010

    There are some things that you can only see in Mauritius. No I am not talking about our so called beautiful sunshine (which we hate anyway), beach (which is ...


  71. New ADSL and MyT Internet Price in Mauritius 2010


    Island Crisis - 30 Nov 2010

    As announced recently, the price of internet in Mauritius (Orange ADSL only) is going down as from this December 1st and MyT users are getting a “so called” ...
  72. A taste of paradise in Mauritius


    Irish Times - 26 Nov 2010

    Though Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport in Mauritius might sound like it's named after a fictional intergalactic ambassador, it is actually a ...


  73. Paharpur Cooling to expand real estate business


    Sify - 24 Nov 2010

    ... has formed a special purpose vehicle (SPV) with a Mauritius-based private equity fund Pragnya Fund-I to execute real estate projects. ...
    Paharpur to expand realty business- Express Buzz
    Paharpur Realty plans expansion- MSN India
    Paharpur Group expands in realty- Washington Bangla Radio
    all 10 news articles »
  74. Copthall Mauritius sells 1 57 133 shrs of Shetron


    Moneycontrol.com - 30 Nov 2010

    Copthall Mauritius Investment Limited sold 157133 equity shares of Shetron at Rs 41.10 a share on Monday. The stock has touched an intraday high of Rs 40.00 ...
    BOM:526137
  75. Mauritius Horse Racing International Jockey Day 2010 – 5 December


    Island Crisis - 3 Dec 2010

    To not miss next week's tips, easily subscribe to Island Crisis Horse Racing Tips using the form below. To subscribe simply enter your email below and ...
  76. Visit the Black River Gorges national park on holidays to Mauritius


    TravelBite.co.uk - 3 Dec 2010

    If you are planning holidays to Mauritius, you may not wish to miss out on a visit to the Black River Gorges national park. The only national park on this ...


  77. Mauritius 5-year bond yields 6.81 pct at auction


    Reuters Africa - 25 Nov 2010

    PORT LOUIS (Reuters) - The Bank of Mauritius sold just 257 million rupees of 6.69 percent five-year government bonds at auction on Wednesday. ...
  78. CEO's 'hell of a secret'


    Sydney Morning Herald - 23 Nov 2010

    Andrew Cranswick is fighting in Zimbabwe to mine diamonds and has an income that comes from Mauritius. The financial affairs of Andrew Cranswick are complex ...
    LON:CWK


  79. Mauritius president arrives in Sirohi


    Times of India - 21 Nov 2010

    JODHPUR : Mauritius president, Anerood Jugnauth arrived at Sirohi on Sunday afternoon on a three-day personal visit to the state. On Monday, Jugnauth will ...
  80. WikiLeaks, a forgotten people, and the record-breaking marine reserve


    New Statesman (blog) - Sean Carey - 8 Dec 2010

    Britain paid £3m to the Mauritian government in compensation after ... "about the MPA and the sovereignty of Mauritius over the Chagos Archipelago". ...


  81. Mauritius: 4705 people live with HIV in Mauritius


    Afrique en Ligue - 3 Dec 2010

    Health-Mauritius - Mauritius officially has 4705 people living with the HIV virus, but the Mauritian... Minister of Health, Maya Hanoomanjee, estimated that
  82. Mauritius relying on sea water cooling technology


    Comms-express.com - 22 Nov 2010

    Sea water is being used in Mauritius to cool data centres as the island nation looks to become a major technology hub. According to the Hindu Business Line, ...
    Cold water to drive down energy costs of server farms- Hindu Business Line
    all 3 news articles »
  83. Kenya loses out in cattle export deal over piracy


    Daily Nation - Githua Kihara - 30 Nov 2010

    comPosted Tuesday, November 30 2010 at 21:00 The Mauritius government is now seeking its ...Mauritius last imported live bulls from Kenya in June, ... When
  84. Sub-Sahara Africa Stocks: Fan Milk, Guaranty Trust, StanChart


    Bloomberg - Jason Mclure - 2 days ago

    Mauritius's SEMDEX Index declined for a fourth day, dropping 0.1 percent to 1915.28, ...
    LON:GRTB
  85. Mauritius legend passes away


    AfricaNews - 27 Nov 2010

    Mohammad Anwar Elahee, a legend in football history of Mauritius, passed away on Friday at the age of 81 after a short illness. ...


  86. Teaching in Mauritius for intensive ACCA P3 Revision Course by ...


    openPR (press release) - 9 Dec 2010

    (openPR) - Specialist ACCA lecturer, Tony Surridge is scheduled to teach in Mauritius this December, performing a 3-day intensive ACCA revision course for ...


  87. Lotto Mauritius Result For 20 November 2010


    Island Crisis - 20 Nov 2010

    Loto Mauritius Results for 20 November 2010 and the 55th draw of the Mauritian... lotto will be updated in the coming hours. This week's result is being


  88. Copthall Mauritius sells 2.1% in Shetron


    Myiris.com - 26 Nov 2010

    Copthall Mauritius Investment has sold 2.1% stake in manufacturer of rigid paper packaging, paper cans, Shetron. Copthall Mauritius Investment sold 186055 ...
    Morgan Stanley sells 1.07% in Prajay Engineers- Myiris.com
    all 2 news articles » MS - BOM:531746
  89. Luxury market is key for Kingdom


    Phnom Penh Post - Sovan Philong - 1 day ago

    He has opened hotels across the world – in countries as diverse as Mauritius and Tunisia. Ahead of Sofitel's soft launch on Saturday, he talked to The Post ...
  90. 'Cross-border M&A deals under tax scanner'


    Business Standard - 3 Dec 2010

    Besides, the agreement of New Cingular Wireless Services Inc with AT&T Mauritius... for acquiring Idea Cellular, transfer of stake in GE Capital International
    Tax on Merger- Press Information Bureau (press release)
    India Tax Body Examining At least 4 Cross-Border Deals - Minister- NASDAQ
    all 12 news articles » LON:VOD - GE - T


  91. Mauritius: EU supports economic reforms in Mauritius


    Afrique en Ligue - 23 Nov 2010

    European Union supports economic reforms in Mauritius - The European Union (EU) on Tuesday allocated a new grant of 139.588 million euros to Mauritius for ...
  92. Mauritius: China and India invest in island


    GlobalPost - Lorraine Mallinder - 29 Nov 2010

    Mauritian planter Tadbir Dassarath surveys the land he used to lease from the government. ...


  93. Rare Mauritius Pink Pigeon hatches at Blank Park Zoo


    Newton Daily News - 1 Dec 2010

    By Special to the Daily News DES MOINES — Iowa's Blank Park Zoo has announced the successful hatching of a very rare Mauritius Pink Pigeon at the Blank Park ...


  94. Sub-Sahara Africa Stocks: KenolKobil, Kenya Electricity


    Bloomberg - 1 day ago

    Mauritius's SEMDEX Index fell for the fifth day, declining less than 0.1 percent to 1914.44 at the 1:30 pm close in Port Louis. ...
  95. Government accepts due diligence failure by PSUs for rice exports ...


    domain-B - 20 Nov 2010

    He added that transactions with Mauritius (by STC and MMTC) had been found to ... However, he said that with the exception of Mauritius, the exporting PSUs ...
  96. Extreme sport enthusiasts to cross Indian, Atlantic on inflatable ...


    The Voice of Russia - Nancy Wombat - 1 day ago

    Siberian extreme sport enthusiasts are setting out from Mauritius aboard an inflatable trimaran to cross the Indian and Atlantic Oceans. ...


  97. Trou aux Biches: tropical luxury and refinement in Mauritius


    hellomagazine.com - 23 Nov 2010

    Set on a long sandy beach on the lush northwest coast of the beautiful island of Mauritius, this legendary hotel for couples and honeymooners has recently ...
  98. Telecom mergers under IT scanner


    Times of India - 4 Dec 2010

    Prominent among those who may soon be served notices include New Cingular Wireless Services Inc with AT&T Mauritius for acquiring Idea Cellular Ltd. In the ...
  99. XL Telecom - Allotment of Equity Shares


    Moneycontrol.com - 6 days ago

    ... per share to Goldman Sachs Investments (Mauritius) I Ltd.' upon conversion of Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds to the extent of US$ 0.54 million. ...
  100. Sub-Sahara Africa Stocks: Skye Bank, Naiade Hotels, Aluworks


    BusinessWeek - Kamlesh Bhuckory - 3 days ago

    13 (Bloomberg) -- Mauritius's SEMDEX Index declined for a third trading day, ... Naiade Resorts Ltd. (NRL MP), a Mauritian hotel operator, ...