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Girish23

Girish23

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Mauritian citizen

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37

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About me

Mauritian

Lives in Quatre Bornes

Speaks English, French, Creole & Hindi

Registration: 19 July 2015

Girish23
Girish23 replied to a thread
8 years ago

Photovoltaic

Thanks loads, Winston. Have a nice day! Read More

Girish23
Girish23 replied to a thread
8 years ago

Photovoltaic

Hi there, I would be grateful if you could kindly advise me from which company in Mauritius I could purchase high-quality photovoltaic modules and Inverter for my premises (SSDG). I have already received my Letter of Intent from CEB. Thanks. Read More

Girish23
Girish23 replied to a thread
10 years ago
sassoi

Any advice appreciated - Moving to mauritius by sassoi

Hi all! I need some help and advice as it appears we are moving to Maurituis in a couple of months.. yikes! I have some questions regarding pre schools for my (nearly) 4 yr old, pregnancy (I'll be 6 months) and hospitals as well as potential ...

Girish23

Hi Sassoi, I have sent you a private message. Check this out. I think the place answers most of your queries (Pre-primary school, hospital, clinic, beach,etc) Good luck. Read More

Girish23
Girish23 replied to a thread
10 years ago
Neo-UK

The Needful, the Necessary, the Same. Noooooo!!! Stop it! by Neo-UK

Why, in Mauritius, am I being bombarded with the overuse and total abuse of these terms? Everywhere I go, everyone I speak to in a professional or business capacity, they all say [i]"I will do the needful"[/i] or [i]"the ...

Girish23

Well, that's it, Guys, either you 'adapt or perish'. This is precisely the new world you are living in, the global village! Oh my God, I like so much Lucy's aforesaid comment, "(T)he question is... who has the 'right' ... Read More

Girish23
Girish23 replied to a thread
10 years ago
Neo-UK

The Needful, the Necessary, the Same. Noooooo!!! Stop it! by Neo-UK

Why, in Mauritius, am I being bombarded with the overuse and total abuse of these terms? Everywhere I go, everyone I speak to in a professional or business capacity, they all say [i]"I will do the needful"[/i] or [i]"the ...

Girish23

Hi there, Very interesting discussion indeed, but I am at a loss trying to understand why VIP has used the word 'indianism', which was then taken up again by Neo-UK. Are you, guys, referring to something related to the natives of India, or ... Read More

Girish23
Girish23 replied to a thread
10 years ago
Espyluv

Single Mom moving to Mauritius - Where is a safe place to stay? by Espyluv

Hi everyone, I am a single mum of one and would like some advice on where to stay that would be safe, economical and friendly. any advice will be greatly appreciated. thanks :)

Girish23

Hi, Please check expat.com/en/housing/africa/mauritius/39-houses-for-rent/359917-house-for-rent-in-quatre-bornes.html for a safe and secured accommodation. Read More

Girish23
Girish23 replied to a thread
10 years ago
Joelenie

looking for a place to stay by Joelenie

please let me know the best region to live in mauritius. am form belgium and will soon flying over to mauritius am coming to work for one year

Girish23

Hi, Please check out https://www.expat.com/en/housing/africa/mauritius/39-houses-for-rent/359917-house-for-rent-in-quatre-bornes.html for a safe and secured accommodation. Read More

Girish23
Girish23 replied to a thread
10 years ago
Mari_travels

Taxis around Flic en Flac: average cost by Mari_travels

Hi, Does anyone know the average taxi price per KM around this area? We paid 300Rs from the Flic en Flac beach to Cascavelle Shopping Mall (4,5 km). Its that ok? Thanks again!

Girish23

Hi, I would say between Rs1500/- and 2000/-, for the trip includes to and fro. Read More

Girish23
Girish23 replied to a thread
10 years ago
Dhalgren

Americans in Mauritius? by Dhalgren

I've been reading this board for awhile and I enjoy it. However, I rarely see posts from other Americans. I'm wondering if there are many Americans living/spending in time in Mauritius and what their experiences might be, both good and bad? ...

Girish23

Hey Dhalgren, As a Mauritian, I'd like to welcome you to our beautiful island. You'll definitely spend a pleasant and memorable time here. As regards your query on the most convenient place to stay for a while here, I'd say Quatre ... Read More

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Girish23 replied to a thread
10 years ago
urmilatanwar

Primary Schooling in Mauritius by urmilatanwar

Hi, We are considering moving to Mauritius.We have two young ones. I have a few queries regarding primary schools in Mauritius. 1. What is the cost of primary schooling both Government and private schools in Mauritius? 2. What is better ...

Girish23

Hi, Welcome to Mauritius. Govt schools are free of cost, whereas the fees and deposit for private ones may vary between MRU 4000 and 8000 and MRU 20,000 and 40,000 respectively. There are very good private as well as Govt schools. Admission is ... Read More

Girish23
Girish23 replied to a thread
10 years ago

need your views about new pre-primary school

Hi, have u checked up CEP in Stanley Avenue Q B ? Read More

Girish23
Girish23 replied to a thread
10 years ago

looking for private school

Hi, try Bocage at Moka Read More

Girish23
Girish23 replied to a thread
10 years ago
Mari_travels

Taxis around Flic en Flac: average cost by Mari_travels

Hi, Does anyone know the average taxi price per KM around this area? We paid 300Rs from the Flic en Flac beach to Cascavelle Shopping Mall (4,5 km). Its that ok? Thanks again!

Girish23

I feel it's a bit on the high side. Rs 100-150 would have been reasonable. Read More

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Girish23 replied to a thread
10 years ago
jinchuriki

Durga Puja by jinchuriki

HI! I'm a Bengali from India :) Can anyone tell me where do durga puja celebrations take place in Mauritius? I'll be very grateful! Thank you :)

Girish23

Hi, Check out Shri Ramakrishna Mission at Quinze Canton, Vacoas. A huge celebration is held every year over there. Best wishes Girish23 Read More

Girish23
Girish23 replied to a thread
10 years ago
pepinmru

Pre-Primary and Primary school in the centre by pepinmru

Hi, We have recently moved to Mauritius (Beau-Bassin). I am currently looking for schools for my 4yo and 7yo. I am currently considering Hampton Primary in Quatre-Bornes and Clavis in Moka. Any suggestion/help would be greatly appreciated. I ...

Girish23

Hi, Check out St Nicholas in Sodnac, Quatre Bornes for both pre and primary or Safe & Sound at Quatre Bornes. . All the best! Girish23 Read More

Girish23
Girish23 replied to a thread
10 years ago
rushikay

My experience relocating to Mauritius (2015) by rushikay

Hello folks, I see a lot of people asking questions here that are repetitive, and although I admire some of the forum members for still replying to those, I am going to attempt a different kind of thread/post and share my experience relocating to ...

Girish23

...I would advise expats looking for decent accommodation on the island to deal directly with potential house owners on this site (Classified Section). Read More

Girish23
Girish23 replied to a thread
10 years ago
rushikay

My experience relocating to Mauritius (2015) by rushikay

Hello folks, I see a lot of people asking questions here that are repetitive, and although I admire some of the forum members for still replying to those, I am going to attempt a different kind of thread/post and share my experience relocating to ...

Girish23

Hi, I'm a bit concerned about the exorbitant agency fee. I think there are quite a few house owners who are dealing directly with potential tenants on Expat.com. It's just a question of sending a private mail to the person concerned and ... Read More

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Girish23 replied to a thread
10 years ago
NorthMUL

Recommendations for a Psychologist by NorthMUL

Hi Can anyway recommend a good psychologist? Preferably one in the north or around port louis? Many Thanks

Girish23

Dr WAN HOK CHEE VERONIQUE (PSYCHOLOGIST) Physical Address 1 Rue Dr. Roux, Rose Hill, Mauritius She meets people at Port-Louis as well. Physical Address: Labourdonnais Crt, Labourdonnais St, Port Louis, Mauritius +2302111401 Read More

Girish23
Girish23 replied to a thread
10 years ago

Good English Nursery or pre-primary school near Ebene

Ebene Kids. It is located in Nexteracom I think. Read More

Girish23
Girish23 replied to a thread
10 years ago

What are the nice areas in Mauritius that aren't around tourists?

Less tourist oriented areas would be in the centre of the island in Plaines Wilhems Read More

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Girish23 replied to a thread
10 years ago
firdoze

public or private school by firdoze

Hi there Im from south africa and we deciding on moving to mauritius..my hubby is a mauritian.. just wanted to know if the public schools in mauritius have an english medium as my kids only speak english.. my kids are 3 and 5.. will my kids manage ...

Girish23

I believe your children will have equal exposure to English and French.... Maybe you should contact the ministry of edu for more precise info about the curriculum and other queries which you may have. Read More

Girish23
Girish23 replied to a thread
10 years ago
firdoze

public or private school by firdoze

Hi there Im from south africa and we deciding on moving to mauritius..my hubby is a mauritian.. just wanted to know if the public schools in mauritius have an english medium as my kids only speak english.. my kids are 3 and 5.. will my kids manage ...

Girish23

Your children are still quite young. I believe their integration in a public school will not be that difficult. Had they been older things would have been harder. Besides the public schools in Mauritius are not as bad as they are sometimes presented. Read More

Girish23
Girish23 joined Mauritius expat community
11 years ago