DISHA
Mauritian citizen
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About me
Mauritian
Lives in flic en flac
Registration: 30 April 2011
Translation
literal translation: eat it, what to do Idiom meaning: You will have to be patient and deal with the situation, what else can you do. :-) Read More
exchange languages : english-french by beluca
Hi there I'm 35 years old, I live in Tamarin with my husband and my 6 years old daughter and I would really like to improve my English while I'm here and available. So I was wondering if there is someone interested to converse in English with me ...
Hi, Yes I am interested. However, I do not drink tea,coffee or anything addictive... is that okay? Regards. Disha Read More
Self Employed
Hi, I would say opening a store is more practical and will earn you the revenue you need. But getting into car rental!!! NOT RECOMMENDED! Takes a lot of investment and you have to bear a lot of costs. Buying and selling basic commodities in a ... Read More
baby security gates for stairs
at meem in port louis near the municipality Good luck Read More
work lisence by rubinak
Hello, Myself and my husband are looking for some job oportunity at Mauritius. I am from India so I have visa on arrival facility at mauritius and after coming there can we both search job there and settle there? Or else can we do a small business ...
hi @ rubinak: Looking for a job from India before coming here is best for you. My mother in law is here. She has been looking for job on a tourist visa and nobody would hire her due to the fact that she does not have a work permit/occupation ... Read More
LOOKING FOR LONG TERM CAR LEASE by pudding
Hi All I am trying to find info on long term car leases. I would be interested in a little Nissan March. Can anyone give me an email address or contact to find out more about this process? Thanks
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looking for housemaid/nanny with good french by Bellini
Hello, I am looking for housemaid/ nanny with good french( not only creole), some english is advantage Kids are almost3 and8 y/o boys Working hours 12:30-17;30 in Pointe aux Canonniers
Hey hi Bellini, Did you find a nanny yet? I can recommend somebody. She is from Rodrigues, very good french speaker, Speaks good English and does very well at house keeping too. She is not a greedy person she does everything with love. Let me ... Read More
A few questions - Schools, Jet Ski's and Flight times by BlackMarlin
Hi Guys, I am new to posting messages on this site, but have been visiting this great site for more than 12 months and find it a great place to research Mauritius. My family is considering a move from Australia to Mauritius in early 2013. Most of ...
Jet ski not allowed! Rgds. Disha Read More
Which school system did you opt for? by Julie
Hi guys, We are working on our next article for [i]Weekly magazine[/i], and we would highly appreciate your help ;). The article will be about education in Mauritius for expat's children. Education is indeed a main preoccupation and we would love ...
Cool topic Julien. We have 2 kids, Boy,Nrisimha 2 years and 4 month and girl Hladini, 5 month old. My husband is from the USA and we are Hare Krishna devotees. We are very preoccupied with our son having to go to pre-primary school in the coming ... Read More
please post possible or not...
Hi, I went to the BOI to gather info about a resident permit for my mother in law and guess what, to be a here as a self-employed, you have to have a bachelors or masters degree. You have to have at least some experience in the field of job you are ... Read More
What do you do for a living? by minde
Hello, It would be interesting to know what do you do for a living? What your job is?
Does not make any sense, please clarify so we can help you out! Regards. Disha Read More
moving to mauritius
Hi, I cant tell about jobs but starting your own company here might be an option to look into for both of you. As far as house is concerned, my company [moderated]. Food might cost around 15000 MUR a month, good healthy foods but if you eat junk ... Read More
WHO'S THE BEST?! by CourtinUSVI
Good Morning! We have been in Mauritius just over 2 weeks now. I am in DESPERATE need of a good haircut and highlights (we've been travelling the last three months and I haven't had anything done to my hair since we left!) I do not care where the ...
I like Eliette coiffure based in orchard center, Quatre-bornes! Very professional Read More
Cookery lessons by Vijee
Hi Guys, Hope you are all well. I am in urgent need of some info which can't be found on the internet so i was wondering if by word of mouth, would you know if there are any cooking lessons in Mauritius. Of course I am not after an IVTB ...
I can show you how to cook (only veg) for a healthy lifestyle.My mother had cancer and got it cured with this diet. Since then we all in the family eat like this. We are all very dependent on brown rice, whole wheat and all at my place instead of ... Read More
Concerning Creole by hemsat
Hello guys! I'm new to the forum so nice to meet you all :D I was wondering for any long term expats, if anyone had found an effective way of learning creole (short of learning once in the country)? My dad is Mauritian but I grew up in ...
To Christel: Yes it was easy. My Thai teacher was a very nice lady and had 30 yrs of experience. Also I was at Webster University where mostly Americans go for a semester or two. So she had a lot of experience in teaching Speakers of non thais. ... Read More
Concerning Creole by hemsat
Hello guys! I'm new to the forum so nice to meet you all :D I was wondering for any long term expats, if anyone had found an effective way of learning creole (short of learning once in the country)? My dad is Mauritian but I grew up in ...
ooopsi....sorry for the post!! It must have hurt you for yo have replied so rudely! Anyways wish i could wish u luck in your war..:) Read More
Concerning Creole by hemsat
Hello guys! I'm new to the forum so nice to meet you all :D I was wondering for any long term expats, if anyone had found an effective way of learning creole (short of learning once in the country)? My dad is Mauritian but I grew up in ...
Creole is important. The government has put so much emphasis on it that it is being learnt at several schools now. There is even creole dictionary now. Like all other languages Hindi, marathi, thai,taiwanese,etc, it would be really good if ... Read More
baby in Mauritius by lne1
Hi, Has anyone recently had a baby in Clinic in Mauritius. Hubby and i are moving to Mauritius but also want another child but it would be born there, it sounds silly but i am abit scared. Someone please reassure me?!! Thanks
Hi, I just had a baby 2 months ago. I really liked the doctor -MD Babeejaun. I had my first with him too. Had a c-section which healed up in 2 weeks. My back is still hurting though. I chose Apollo Bramwell hOSPITAL found in Moka. The nurses are ... Read More
Visa Extension
Hello, My mother in law came to visit the family from the US. She came here on a 60 days tourist visa and wants to extend it for 3 more months. She is from United States. Any info on how to extend visa for a US passport holder would be really ... Read More
French lessons by markdc
Does anyone know of a good private french tutor for adults in the Grand Baie area? Got to get to grips with this language! Thanks.
Hi, I teach in business park. Regards .Disha Read More
i need an advice, help me!
Geo engineering specifically oil and gas has wide range of prospects globally, with high salary. Read More
Hi, family of 5 here. =) In need of more info by ChristianFromFinland
Hi, all we are a family of 5. 3kids age 11,9 and 5. We are planing to move to Mauritius, its not easy to get answers on the net.. We are looking for a place to live, schools, jobs and so on... So any tip and help is needed. If you have links to ...
Hi Christine and Anne, I would suggest that you come and visit the island first( if u can afford it of course@). Other people's view will definitely differ a lot from what you see on the island. I moved here to settle down three years back and ... Read More
house prices in Mauritius by ChristianFromFinland
Been going thru house and flat prices in Mauritius and in my opinion they are sky high... have a hard time beliving that any of the citizens are paying 15-30miljon MUR for a normal home.. If there are some hints of normal priced please send a link ...
Hi, Mauritius is indeed damn expensive!!! Maybe u cn take look @ express property online n contact some agents to find u houses within your budget! Read More
Passport renewal! by devidou
Hi everyone, I sent my passport to be renewed via the Mauritian embassy in Washington,DC, one month ago. I called them today to get an update, and I was told by a very cheery employee, that the passport has been sent to Mauritius and that it will ...
Hi Devi, My husband renewed his passport last year.It took him 3-4 weeks.I think it is better if you yourself go down to the embassy to see what is going on ! Read More
grand sale at my place
Am selling stuff that Il not be able to carry while travelling. Here is a list: 18litres rice cooker: MUR2890 baby clothes: Different prices but all come from the US, so good quality sewing machine-brother brand: MUR 5640 printer hp: MUR 2500 baby ... Read More
Nanny/maid in calodyne
Hi All, I am looking for a full time nanny too. Maybe live in if possible I do not know if there is any here! PM too! Good luck Tantila Read More
Moving to Grand Baie
Hi I am staying in Grand Baie for the time being. I am here for a while now and have noticed the lack of computer cafes in the area here. It is only Super U that has good internet services for the tourists. A computer shop as cafe/repairs and ... Read More
costume rent by diena
We have been invited to a 1920's party, any places that rents costumes here?
There is also a place in tamarin, on the left of Engen as station before London way supermarket.It is a little shop!!! Good luck in your find!!! Read More
Local food markets in Mauritius
Hi, I teach local vegetarian cuisines on WEDNESDAYS. Read More
nurses salary by Puspha
hi.. i'm puspha from singapore.. i wud like to take up nursing course in mauritus and work there as a nurse as well. wat is the montthly salary of a registered nurse?
Hi Pushpa, It is cheap to study nursing here compared to western countries. Compared to Eastern contries such India, thailand, taiwan and China, it is more expensive though. Studying here is hard though. What I would recommend is the nursing ... Read More
Rental Accomodation Grand Baie
You can contact BIP Prestige. They are n the north and provide very good services. Read More
Civil marriage on tourist visa? by Maja Z
Hi all!!! I am writting to you because I know that even in the mist of chaos there is some order ( I am talking about public servants and contradictory advice they give)... I am from New Zealand. I entered Mauritius, got a stamp in my passport for ...
Ok Maja, It is better that you guys get married in NZ then come as his spouse. But then after you enter the country you might be eligible for resident permit after staying here together for at least a year! You can stay here as long as you have the ... Read More
Civil marriage on tourist visa? by Maja Z
Hi all!!! I am writting to you because I know that even in the mist of chaos there is some order ( I am talking about public servants and contradictory advice they give)... I am from New Zealand. I entered Mauritius, got a stamp in my passport for ...
Hi Maja, Well, "this is mauritius". They will drag you and make you waste your time to the max. You will be sent to useless offices to do something easy. Did you tell them that you are coming in the country for marriage/?? If you did not,then you ... Read More
Midwife wanted by DISHA
Hi, I am looking for a professional midwife or a midwife with knowledge of childbirth. I had a C-section 2 years back and wish to have a normal delivery this time. I am due in April. I would very much like to have a tub home delivery. I do not ...
Thank you very much alisa. That was so encouraging n hopeful! Read More
Midwife wanted by DISHA
Hi, I am looking for a professional midwife or a midwife with knowledge of childbirth. I had a C-section 2 years back and wish to have a normal delivery this time. I am due in April. I would very much like to have a tub home delivery. I do not ...
Thanks a lot for your reply. Okay I would like to get in touch with the midwives and talk to them. See how I feel when I am around them first! I wondered if you knew whether these midwives could arrange for water birth at the hospital and arrange ... Read More
Midwife wanted
Hi, I am looking for a professional midwife or a midwife with knowledge of childbirth. I had a C-section 2 years back and wish to have a normal delivery this time. I am due in April. I would very much like to have a tub home delivery. I do not ... Read More
IS MOVING...INDIA TO MAURITIUS IS RIGHT WAY FOR GOOD FUTURE?????? by manjeet_singh
HI TO ALL......I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THAT IS MAURITIUS IS GOOD LAND FOR MAKING GOOD FUTURE..PLEASE ANYONE SUGGEST ME..I HAVE AN JOB OFFER FROM MAURITIUS IN SALES N MARKETING SECTOR ..OFFERING 20000 MU MONTHLY WITH CONTRACT OF 2 YRS...IN ...
No it is not manjeet. Mauritius is very busy life, very stressful and on top of that if you do not speak french, your life is hell! I am mauritian. I prefer Staying in india. I am making arrangements to move to india because life is very hard here. ... Read More
Homeschool for my grade 12 son by GeorgeGordon
Hi, I have been looking at all private English schools, and have not yet found a school where my son would fit in. Currently he's in a small private school in South Africa, after being in a school similar to Le Bocage...he hated it. Now he's so ...
Hi Rck, I sent you an email but did ot hear back from you. I am very much interested in the English and English literature teaching position at AIA. I am TESOL certified, have previous teaching experience and registered at PSSA I just majored in ... Read More
Health food supplies - nuts and seeds by gillid
Anyone know if it's possible to get hulled sunflower seeds or buckwheat seeds in Mauritius? Also a bulk source of almonds and other nuts would be handy. Thanks Gilli
hi gilli, i have been here for 5 years but could nt see anything like this ard the island. My husband brings them from the us everytime he goes Read More
Company for hiking and/or snorkeling by hlan
Hello! I'm an American expat in Mauritius and looking to see a few more parts of the island. (I've been here for two months and only tapped the surface.) Anyone interested in a meet-up for hiking and/or snorkeling? I'm planning on going to Blue Bay ...
Hi My husband is from the US too and he likes hiking and snorkeling. Maybe you are interested! Let me know Regards. Read More
Yoga classes in the north by zeina
Hi Anyone know if there are yoga classes in the north, around curepipe there are loads foc but i can't find the no to call in the north Thanks zeina
Yes there is a yoga teacher staying at trou aux biches. He is the best teacher you can find on the whole island. I lost a lot of weight doing yoga with him. He is actually certified in America. He is also quite cheap. His name is Josh. You can reach ... Read More
Fertility specialists in Mauritius by Sleeping Cookie
Hi, can anyone recommend a good physician / clinic please? Are the treatments subsidized for Mauritian citizens or is it on a private basis only?
Hi Yes there is a good fertility center at floreal by clinic darne. It is on a private basis. Read More