settledexpat
English expat in Mauritius
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English
Lives in Pointe aux Piments
Speaks English and Creole, smattering of French!!
Registration: 29 June 2010
Car Boot Sale/Mini Foire
CORONA NORTH MINI FOIRE CAR BOOT SALE DANS LA COUR de LECOLE FATIMA à Triolet IN THE GROUNDS OF ECOLE FATIMA AT TRIOLET Samedi le 8 decembre 2012 Saturday 8th December 2012 10:30 a 13:30 heures 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Cout: 10% des ... Read More
New English radio station in Mauritius by paulfreathy
Hi there! Just to let everyone know, there's a new English Radio station opening in Mauritius soon! We are going to be looking for staff, DJ's, newsreaders, etc, so if you are interested in getting involved in any capacity, let me know, and ...
This obviously never took off!!!! Read More
Loving, Adorable Male Dog - needs a home as we are leaving the Island by GuestPoster1992
5 months ago we rescued a wonderful loving dog, who was starving and wandering the streets. He has a fantastic and loving temperament and is great with childrenn. He goes joggin with us every morning. He is approx 8 months old has been nutered ...
I have four adult dogs...due to my huband's terminal illness I shall have to give them away (if I can) eventually as I shall be leaving this island when the inevitable occurs. Sadly there is no way I could take them with me---before people condemn ... Read More
tourist visa and extension for EU citizens by Auca
I have been previously to Mauritius a few times since 2006 and the longest period spent as a tourist was of 2 months, in 2010. This year I plan to visit Mauritius again with my partner and daughter of 3 years. We intend to stay for 3 months and if ...
It is not a question of how to get it stamped for three months instead of two ...this is entirely up to the immigration officer on your arrival and regardless of you telling him you are staying for two months he will inevitably give you two ... Read More
Cost of posting books to Mauritius from UK by V1n@y
Hello, I would like to post 2 books to Mauritius and I have been quoted the following by Royal Mail : £62.50 tracked (Delivery within 8 days) £32.00 Not tracked (Delivery within 8 days) Are there any other cheaper options? Thank you
Happy to help especially where saving money is concerned!!!!:D Read More
Cost of posting books to Mauritius from UK by V1n@y
Hello, I would like to post 2 books to Mauritius and I have been quoted the following by Royal Mail : £62.50 tracked (Delivery within 8 days) £32.00 Not tracked (Delivery within 8 days) Are there any other cheaper options? Thank you
Hi You might like to see if any books you want are in the UK Book Depository--- FREE delivery worldwide-- I have used them and can recommend.http://www.bookdepository.co.uk Read More
Denied visa extension by Skiffle
Hi, Are there any scenarios where a extension for tourist can be denied? Even though you have submitted all the requirements? I got around 3500 us dollars to blow here, and I'm staying with my friend so there's no hotel fees. Will that be enough ...
He has been here since 26 november Read More
Denied visa extension by Skiffle
Hi, Are there any scenarios where a extension for tourist can be denied? Even though you have submitted all the requirements? I got around 3500 us dollars to blow here, and I'm staying with my friend so there's no hotel fees. Will that be enough ...
We have just returned from extending my brother's visa--he entered on 26th November and was granted 60 days---although telling the immigration he was here for 3 months--this has been the scenario for the past three years whilst for the previous two ... Read More
Opticians/glaucoma treatment by ali1984
I was just wondering if anyone has first hand experience, or if anyone has family or close friends who have had to have glaucoma treatment in Mauritius? I have congenital glaucoma, and so I do require regular treatment and checkups for it. This is ...
Please try Dr Jean Jose Isabelle Higginson Street, Curepipe Telephone No. 6752613 Qualified in UK and is a very much respected opthalmologist I have only experience of his expertise in my two cataract operations but have the utmost faith in his ... Read More
xmas lunch in paradise by Guest9383
where can i find turnip parsnip sage and onion stuffing and fresh turkey ??? and yorkshire puddings ready cooked please help i need a english xmas dinner in paradise !!!
Horses for courses and not having lived in UK for many a year I stick to traditionals Read More
xmas lunch in paradise by Guest9383
where can i find turnip parsnip sage and onion stuffing and fresh turkey ??? and yorkshire puddings ready cooked please help i need a english xmas dinner in paradise !!!
Yorkshire puddings with roast Turkey??? we have bread sauce, sprouts, cranberry. bacon wrapped chipolatas,roast potatoes and gravy--yorkshire puddings belong only with Roast beef in my book. Read More
xmas lunch in paradise by Guest9383
where can i find turnip parsnip sage and onion stuffing and fresh turkey ??? and yorkshire puddings ready cooked please help i need a english xmas dinner in paradise !!!
I am afraid that you will not find Fresh turkeys--at least one might have been able to order one to be flown in from Epicerie Gourmand but obviously far too late now..there have been frozen ones for some time in SuperU and having had these for the ... Read More
Can my mother be my dependent by PJay
Hi I am planning to move to Mauritius as a salaried professional and i will be getting an occupational permit. Can I get my mother along with me as a dependent. Can she live with me as a resident for the period of my stay in Mauritius. Or will ...
I believe that it might be possible depending on her age and possibly her need to be with you. I certainly know of one similar case when a son working here brought his mother over and she was allowed to stay here as a dependant. You need to query ... Read More
dogs/cats boarding kennels by pinkpoodle
Hi animal lovers, I will need to go abroad for a couple of weeks in December and I wondered if anyone knew a reliable caring place where I could leave my pets? Thank you
Sorry have no personal knowledge as our dogs stay at home with house/dog sitters when we go abroad but I think a friend has and will ask her. Read More
dogs/cats boarding kennels by pinkpoodle
Hi animal lovers, I will need to go abroad for a couple of weeks in December and I wondered if anyone knew a reliable caring place where I could leave my pets? Thank you
Hi The name of the lady featured in the magzine Panorama is Yasmin Timol. She was at Curepipe but for the past two years has been at Moka...there is mention of her in an article on this site( Guide..miscellaneous) Mobile number is 9330502. Read More
Why people like to live in Mauritius? What so special abt this Island? by Michelle Chan
I like Mauritius and planning to have a holidays next year. But just curious, why so many people like to live in Mauritius ? What so special about this Island ? please share with me how u feel about Mauritius .... thanks
Have lived here for over 12 years, no longer consider myself to be an expat, have integrated well with the local population and can speak Creole....in all the time we have been here we have never experienced any problems with security. We take basic ... Read More
Duel Citizenship
Information regarding citizenship etc may be found on the Mauritius Government website http://www.gov.mu/portal/site/dhasite/menuitem.c14e271c78ac80b6507fe61079b521ca/ Read More
2 Weeks to go! Any Tips? by Rosiewestie
Hi everyone, Well I am getting excited - only 2 weeks to go until I come to join my husband in beautiful Mauritius! I am shipping a small container out. Any tips on what I should bring with me from home? Or anything which you may have thought ...
Hi, Christmas/greeting cards,cotton underwear,UK standard plugs/multiplugs,leather shoes....these are what I always bring back when I go to the UK on holiday. Books ....there are good selections of books here though expensive so if you happen to ... Read More
Cheap international phone calls by AndrewM
Just wondering how you guys make cheap phone calls to friends and family overseas and if your're happy with the service quality. Anyone use phone to phone via a local Mauritian access number for super cheap rates? Anyone use Vonage? Thanks Andrew
If you have a prepayment setup for Skype by using a credit card then calls per minute are 1.4p with a less than a penny connection fee....naturally if calling Skype to Skype then all calls are FREE!!! The cheap rate is one of (many) benefits from ... Read More
Cheap international phone calls by AndrewM
Just wondering how you guys make cheap phone calls to friends and family overseas and if your're happy with the service quality. Anyone use phone to phone via a local Mauritian access number for super cheap rates? Anyone use Vonage? Thanks Andrew
Hi I really do not know but maybe someone else does as basically I use Skype.... is that not an option for you? ...the cost per minute to a land line in the UK is just over 1p per minute. Read More
Cheap international phone calls by AndrewM
Just wondering how you guys make cheap phone calls to friends and family overseas and if your're happy with the service quality. Anyone use phone to phone via a local Mauritian access number for super cheap rates? Anyone use Vonage? Thanks Andrew
Skype is magic...otherwise Sezam from Mauritius Telecom is good Read More
Would I be able to find work and what is salary like? by evestyles
Hi there My husband has been offered a job in Mauritius and when I finally join in roughly 3 months after he has moved, I would like to enquire about finding a job for myself. I am a qualified Early Childhood teacher and will be finishing my 3rd ...
I know many ex pat couples here where both work so it s not a problem providing work permits etc are obtained Read More
What mobile carrier is the best and do they cover BB?
Take a look at the websites for Mauritius telecom and also Emtel Mauritius both mobile carriers for Blackberry here. Read More
Pick 'n Pay Mauritius by Mardu
Hi there, I was wondering how you all feel about the new Pick 'n Pay opening at Bagatelle & Cascavelle Malls later this year?
Is there not a branch due to open in Pointe aux Cannoniers very shortly---there are signs indicating that Pick n Pay is opening there???? Read More
Good places to walk your dog? by janepa
Hi all, I normally walk my dog along Mont Choisy beach or at Paradise Cove (I think it's called) but Sundays the beaches can be pretty crowded and would love to get some suggestions to good places to walk your dog in Mauritius? Any dog parks or ...
Try Pointe aux Piments Public beach...the grassed area as you approach the village on the coastal road from the North. Read More
Greatest Country on Earth! What US can learn from Mauritius by musheer
Hi, Recently Mr.Joseph Stiglitz, World renowned, Nobel PRize winner was in Mauritius. He says Mauritius is the greatest country on Earth and that United States of America should learn from the "Mauritian Miracle".. He says, Mauritius is able to ...
The people who are badly treated(or not treated at all ) in State hospitals, the children who are denied conventional secondary education, the employees abused by their employers, those tortured by the police, those suffering everyday ... Read More
Ladies of a Certain Age! by donna4rich
Hi! I've seen lots of posts from young mums looking for friends but is there no one of my 'certain age' (50 shhhhhh!) looking for friends? I love mixing with younger people but would dearly love to have some friends of my age too! We have just as ...
Corona North ---- a group of English speaking women most of whom live in the North meets every second Tesday of the month at Le Palmiste Hotel Trou aux Biches.We also have other interest groups under the aegis of Corona North..Bridge, play reading, ... Read More
American husband, South African wife. Could Mauritius be our solution? by Vaquero67
Hello. I am an American and my wife is South African. We have recently married and face the challenge of deciding where we will put down roots as a new family. In the U.S., I work as an electrician (mostly at nuclear power plants) and I have a ...
I have been here 12 years living in a modest bungalow close to the local village and in all that time we have never had a single problem. I am European my husband is Mauritian. I have taken time to learn Creole and we both work voluntarily to help ... Read More
Best place to buy towels and sheets by AdrienneShall
Hi all Can anyone tell me where the best place is to buy reasonable quality towels and sheets for not too much money. Thanks
Associated textiles have a rather good website which includes an aerial plan of their location assotex.com Read More
Best place to buy towels and sheets by AdrienneShall
Hi all Can anyone tell me where the best place is to buy reasonable quality towels and sheets for not too much money. Thanks
Mr Price????? at Les Halles Read More
Europeans in Mauritius by Julien
Nice article from Lina :) thanks for the interview ! http://www.defimedia.info/blogs/1084/Help-Im-a-European-in-Mauritius.html (a quick note, investors have to invest USD 100,000 and generate 4 millions Rs)
That article sure invoked some interesting responses from Mauritians who appear to have a very biased view of expats. I have via the Defi website replied to two of the correspondents to put them right on certain issues!!!! Not all expats live in ... Read More
bus route in mauritius by mukut
hi, Can somebody please let me know the bus routes and numbers from quatre bornes to shoprite. Thanks..
On the Governmenet website there is a section giving various bus routes and timings etc check it out at http://www.gov.mu go to Citizen page then under A-Z on right hand side of page go to transport and then find the bus routes and timetables. Read More
Europeans in Mauritius by Julien
Nice article from Lina :) thanks for the interview ! http://www.defimedia.info/blogs/1084/Help-Im-a-European-in-Mauritius.html (a quick note, investors have to invest USD 100,000 and generate 4 millions Rs)
Good article..... glad to have been of help. Will speak sometime possibly in the New Year re article on Corona North?? Read More
MCB's website is down by Julien
Anyone can see MCB's website ? It looks down :/ How can this happen to a [u]bank[/u] ?
The thousands if nor millions spent on that campaign as well -never see a poster these days and as for the phrase -have never heard it again.Maybe it contravened the trade description Act-but there again is there one here ?????? Read More
MCB's website is down by Julien
Anyone can see MCB's website ? It looks down :/ How can this happen to a [u]bank[/u] ?
11 years plus here and couldn't agree more though it can get frustrating at times.................. Read More
MCB's website is down by Julien
Anyone can see MCB's website ? It looks down :/ How can this happen to a [u]bank[/u] ?
I have at last successfully gained access to my account via Internet banking-The bank have not said anything to me regarding the need to re-register or sign any forms!!!! The new format is however far from user friendly and although the Bank assured ... Read More
Potential move to Mauritius by Paul Donaghy
Hello everyone, I've been reading your posts re people's question re moving to Mauritius and I'm very impressed with amount of information you take the time to share with new arrivals. I had one general query which I didn't see and that was the ...
Grand Baie and surrounding areas are the place to meet up with other expats in your age range there are several bars etc which are popular with the expat community here and it will take no time for you to meet people. Flic en Flac is also likely to ... Read More
Tourist Visa Extension? by mom2cc
Can any one tell me have you applied for this extension< do you have any tips or tricks, my daughter and i visas run out next week, my husband has had no time to apply for a self employed work permit? Comments please? I think I need to fill out the ...
In addition to the various documents referred to above DO NOT FORGET that they wil want two passport phots. It appears that it is solely at the discretion of the immigration officer on duty when you are arrive at the airport whether he/she stamps ... Read More
Learning Mauritian Creole by donna4rich
Hi, Can anyone suggest a book or CD which can help me to learn creole? I'm in the UK and have trawled the net to no avail! I have a friend who is coming to Mauritius next month and could pick something up for me if there is anything available over ...
Speaking personally I have learned Creole easily and find it a huge advantage ....I had little resource to any books but picked it up by being amongst the locals. Read More
MCB's website is down by Julien
Anyone can see MCB's website ? It looks down :/ How can this happen to a [u]bank[/u] ?
All due to new online banking arrangements which are not half as good as the previous version. And today almost impossible so far to access my account and telephoning the relevant dept at MCB is useless as they do not answer but recorded message ... Read More