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chandraw

chandra

@chandraw

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Mauritian citizen

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43

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6

About me

Mauritian

Lives in Chamarel

Speaks english french and creole

Registration: 15 April 2013

chandraw
chandraw replied to a thread
3 years ago
chandraw

Making a will for owned property in Mauritius by chandraw

Dear All I need to make a will about a property which we have in Mauritius. Does anyone know if the will has to be made in Mauritius or can I do it in the UK ? Any advice on the matter would be greatly appreciated.Thank you

chandraw

hello VishayenThank you so much for the info Read More

chandraw
chandraw created a thread
3 years ago

Making a will for owned property in Mauritius

Dear All I need to make a will about a property which we have in Mauritius. Does anyone know if the will has to be made in Mauritius or can I do it in the UK ? Any advice on the matter would be greatly appreciated.Thank you Read More

chandraw
chandraw replied to a thread
6 years ago

Pension in Mauritius

Hi Thank you so much for your reply. I wasn’t not entitled to a pension ,they gave it to me when I reach 70. I spent 90 days in Oz with my daughter this year They have asked to see me . Thought it was 6 months that they stop your pension ... Read More

chandraw
chandraw replied to a thread
6 years ago

Pension in Mauritius

Hello everyone Can anyone please tell how long can a returning resident be absent from the country without losing the old age pension ? Thank you Read More

chandraw
chandraw replied to a thread
8 years ago
PLMH

Washing machine repair needed by PLMH

Good morning! My IGNIS washing machine has broken and I am looking for a reliable repairer to mend it. Are there any people that can be recommended? Thank you in advance Peter

chandraw

Hello We use JMG ,it is like aftercare services for galaxy and other companies. Their phone no is 2069450 Good luck Read More

chandraw
chandraw replied to a thread
8 years ago
mulvsy

Pet microchipping by mulvsy

Hi, does anyone know what the process is to get a pet microchipped in Mauritius? thanks,

chandraw

Hi You might as well go to msaw in rose hill as Paws only does the microchipping. They will happily do the microchip,but the register is done there. If you want to adopt a dog or 2 Please let me know. I am fostering at the moment. Good luck Read More

chandraw
chandraw replied to a thread
8 years ago
mulvsy

Pet microchipping by mulvsy

Hi, does anyone know what the process is to get a pet microchipped in Mauritius? thanks,

chandraw

I will let you know as soon as I have spoken to the vet, I know that MSAW do the registration, they are funded by the government , will come back to you on that Chandra Read More

chandraw
chandraw replied to a thread
8 years ago
mulvsy

Pet microchipping by mulvsy

Hi, does anyone know what the process is to get a pet microchipped in Mauritius? thanks,

chandraw

Hello Paws in Tamarin will do this for you. Phone them 1st as I am not sure when they are open. Their no is 4835882 to make an appointment . Regards Chandra Read More

chandraw
chandraw replied to a thread
8 years ago
Maria Iotova

Looking for a piano teacher by Maria Iotova

Hello! I'm Maria, and I have been in Mauritius since December. Now that life seems more settled, I would like to start a hobby -- learning the piano that is. I have a Yamaha keyboard at home, and I'm practicing with the little knowledge I ...

chandraw

Please contact Ebernez music in 4 bornes. Sorry I do not have the no Read More

chandraw
chandraw replied to a thread
8 years ago
Priscilla

Pets in Mauritius by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Many of us in Mauritius have four-legged friends. What about you? Do you have one or more pets? Share your experience with us! What are the formalities to import pets in Mauritius? What about pet adoption procedures in the ...

chandraw

Hi I agree with everything you said. I returned home after 45 years in the UK. The worst side of this so paradise that Mauritius is supposed to be is the treatment of animals. We have laws but they are not enforced. People do what they like and get ... Read More

chandraw
chandraw created a thread
8 years ago

Sending dogs to Europe

There are several dogs waiting to go to Europe. All we need is kind persons to check the dogs in and out at the airports. That is all you have to do. Adoptive parents would travel and pick the animals up at the airports of the travellers ... Read More

chandraw
chandraw replied to a thread
8 years ago
Claesinator

Dog transport to europe - help needed! by Claesinator

Dear expat people We are are a French/Danish couple who are in desperate need of your help to get a puppy (Clarke) back to europe. We found her as an abandoned puppy at an empty lot in vacoas, and finally decided to take her in as our own, and ...

chandraw

There are several people looking for the same thing including myself. Yes it does make it easier if someone checks the animal in and out of the airports, the kind persons who can offer to help do not have to do anything else. My foster girl needs ... Read More

chandraw
chandraw replied to a thread
8 years ago

Kiddies books in Dutch

Hi there , Have you left yet I expect you have by now Please please let me know Chandra Read More

chandraw
chandraw replied to a thread
8 years ago

Any Charity near Quatre Bornes ?

Hello Yes please donate to the charity shop in Tamarin next to Paws clinic.. We raise money for disadvantage children and for sterilisation of stray dogs and cats Read More

chandraw
chandraw replied to a thread
9 years ago
CharPeeters

in search for a furnished flat or room with bathroom west coast by CharPeeters

Looking for a furnished flat or a room with own bathroom to rent in the west part of the island. Budget is max Rs 10.000 per month. Anyone with contacts? Kind regards Charlotte

chandraw

Please contact me and I will recommend a place on the west coast Chandra Read More

chandraw
chandraw replied to a thread
9 years ago
Medicinex

Stray dogs by Medicinex

In my guidebook to Mauritius one can find a warning against packs of stray dogs that terrorize villages and beaches. How serious is this danger?

chandraw

One should be more worried about driving in Mauritius. The figures of fatal accidents on our roads are direct reflections of how unsafe this country's roads are not only for drivers but for anyone using our roads. These lovely creatures that ... Read More

chandraw
chandraw replied to a thread
9 years ago
Priscilla

Pets in Mauritius by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Many of us in Mauritius have four-legged friends. What about you? Do you have one or more pets? Share your experience with us! What are the formalities to import pets in Mauritius? What about pet adoption procedures in the ...

chandraw

Pets in Mauritius Animals in Mauritius Before I begin to give an honest and informed opinion about this subject. Can I please ask all who are for animals welfare to donate to the amazing organisations who really do their very best to affect change ... Read More

chandraw
chandraw replied to a thread
10 years ago

Flea market/car boot sale

Barbara Please can you donate to the animal organizations Paws does amazing work as far as sterilization of animals are concerned.They rely on donations. The charity shop is in Tamarin. Thank you Chandra Read More

chandraw
chandraw replied to a thread
10 years ago
Marie parsons

Bible study by Marie parsons

We are looking for for a few english speaking people for bible study. This will be a specific group of around ten students who are interrested in searching, discussing,sharing and understanding the bible, and who have faith in the holy ...

chandraw

Very interested too. Hope that you are in the west of the island . Read More

chandraw
chandraw replied to a thread
10 years ago
Limao

RENT - Estate Agents by Limao

Hi We will be moving to Mauritus in July - August , we are going for 2 weeks in June and we would like to see some places. Can anyone tell me how the estate agents work? What the approx deposit, fees, etc And if one one can recommend one , that ...

chandraw

It is unfair to suggest that private landlords give people problems. One bad landlord does not reflect all landlords. Most private landlords have contracts to cover both parties. Read More

chandraw
chandraw replied to a thread
10 years ago
hemsat

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 ...

chandraw

I respect Jolinta's opinion. Creole was born when the French ruled Mauritius but it does not remind me of slavery at all.If anything I feel proud that we have a language of our own and how wonderful it is that now it is a recognized language. ... Read More

chandraw
chandraw replied to a thread
11 years ago
jackag

returning residence car scheme by jackag

I am a returning resident. My personal effects and my car arrived in March 2013. My personal effects were cleared in April and my car in June. As i have to over 180 days in Mauritius, I made a mistake and started counting from the day the car ...

chandraw

Hello I have sent you a private message . I am sorry if you have called and and i was unable to take your call. I am awaiting the final decision about my fine. I have a very efficient agent working for us.. he seems to know the Mra people quite ... Read More

chandraw
chandraw replied to a thread
11 years ago
BBCWIP2015

New BBC television series filming in Mauritius by BBCWIP2015

I am working on a new BBC Series called Wanted in Paradise where we take families who are thinking of relocating, to their preferred destination. Once there they get chance to have a look, see the type of home they may be able to afford and look ...

chandraw

Hello there. How very exciting I have returned home after living in the UK for 45 years.. First of all we bought some land and then had a house built.. If I can help in any way please contact me Read More

chandraw
chandraw replied to a thread
12 years ago
RedJayBird

Stray Animals...Would YOU Rescue? by RedJayBird

I am looking to open an animal rescue center in or around Flic en Flac in the next 1-2 years. Yes, I know it is a long time, but serious plans take time and careful consideration and planning. I am looking to hear from people living in Mauritus,..if ...

chandraw

The government must insist that all dogs are registered In Mauritius. People should pay as it has already been mentioned, a fine for neglecting their dogs.and an even greater fine for abandoning them I would phone my people and friends when I know ... Read More

chandraw
chandraw replied to a thread
12 years ago
mcanada

certificate of morality by mcanada

I need a certificate of morality, but the officer put a red cross on it, and asked my mother to come on an another day to talk to a Sgt. Did someone had the same issued, what that mean a red cross on the certificate.

chandraw

Hello there I live in the UK. I am applying for my husband who is British to have residency in Mauritius. In the UK we called it a CRB. We have to get this from the local police in the UK. We were given a form the Immigration Office requesting a ... Read More

chandraw
chandraw replied to a thread
12 years ago

Attorney and solicitor

Hello everyone. Can any one recommend a solicitor /attorney/notary? Especially if you have had the experience of their services We need to make a will for our property in Mauritius and also settle a long standing problem with a neighbour. Please ... Read More

chandraw
chandraw replied to a thread
12 years ago

Need appartments for rent in La Gaulet

Hello again Unfortuately the apartments are not free for the dates that you mentioned I did not realise that it is "no children "in the ad for the apartments hope that you find something suitable soon ChandrA Read More

chandraw
chandraw replied to a thread
12 years ago
seapirate

dog handler by seapirate

hi am yassir am a dog handler in mauritius police force. If ever wana train ur dogs feel free to write me. Thanks

chandraw

Hi Yassir It is a mongrel ,looks like a border collie, the sort of dog that is used in the UK to round sheep up. Fifi's hair is shorter though. She was abandoned when she was a puppy.. fed by my brother every day when he went to Chamarel to work. ... Read More

chandraw
chandraw replied to a thread
12 years ago
seapirate

dog handler by seapirate

hi am yassir am a dog handler in mauritius police force. If ever wana train ur dogs feel free to write me. Thanks

chandraw

Dear Nassir I am sure to call you on my return to Mu as you may be able to help me with one of my dogs WE acquired 2 lovely stray dogs, one is happy to be on a lead but several attempts to get the other one to be on a lead has been a total ... Read More

chandraw
chandraw replied to a thread
12 years ago
Laviemaurice

Where to buy Galangal ginger and a Citronelle plant? by Laviemaurice

Does anyone know where one can buy [b]Galangal[/b] in Mauritius for use in thai recipes? Ordinary ginger just doesn't cut it. Also I'd be very grateful if someone guided me to a specific nursery/pépinière where I could get a [b]healthy Citronelle ...

chandraw

Hi If "lingouze" is the same as the ginger plant that you are looking for , i have it in Chamarel.Some reofer to it as wild ginger. The flowers are pretty and different Chandra Read More

chandraw
chandraw replied to a thread
12 years ago
Laviemaurice

Where to buy Galangal ginger and a Citronelle plant? by Laviemaurice

Does anyone know where one can buy [b]Galangal[/b] in Mauritius for use in thai recipes? Ordinary ginger just doesn't cut it. Also I'd be very grateful if someone guided me to a specific nursery/pépinière where I could get a [b]healthy Citronelle ...

chandraw

Hello there I have planted citronelle around my house in Chamarel as it is a mosquito repellant I am back in Mu on the 21st Nov. until the 13 January 2014. You will be very welcome to a plant. Keep in touch, i have relatives in QuatreBornes and ... Read More

chandraw
chandraw replied to a thread
12 years ago
dojoVader

Business Visa by dojoVader

How do you apply for a Business Visa there's so much confusion do i need to leave the country and come back with a Job offer letter, or can i apply for a Business Visa while being in Mauritius thanks sent BOI mails still no response.

chandraw

Hi Nadeem My english husband has been travelling to and from Mu since 1970 staying 1-5 months. There has never been a problem with the normal 6 months visa which we have always had. We have a house, bank account etc in Mauritius. He arrived in Mu a ... Read More

chandraw
chandraw replied to a thread
13 years ago
Emilia26

LOST German Shepard! by Emilia26

Monday afternoon in La Preneuse area, not far from public beach was lost German Shepard girl, 1 year old,her name is Maya, she is black and brown, very kind, anyone know anything please contact me on 7317299!!

chandraw

Hello Emilia26 Please put a note on the London/Way In supermarket notice board in Riviere Noire. I hope that you will find her soon. Best of luck Read More

chandraw
chandraw replied to a thread
13 years ago
gsquarecontinental

purchasng hotel in mauritius by gsquarecontinental

lukng any indian architect r n e one2 guide us v r prchsng hotel in mauritius

chandraw

Hi Spangles Excellent and to the point advice. Well done you Read More

chandraw
chandraw replied to a thread
13 years ago
Emilia26

LOST German Shepard! by Emilia26

Monday afternoon in La Preneuse area, not far from public beach was lost German Shepard girl, 1 year old,her name is Maya, she is black and brown, very kind, anyone know anything please contact me on 7317299!!

chandraw

Hello Emelia 26 I pray that you will find Maya Read More

chandraw
chandraw replied to a thread
13 years ago
expat.com

Cost of living in Mauritius by expat.com

Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Mauritius. Don't forget to mention where in Mauritius you are living. How much does it cost to live in Mauritius? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares ...

chandraw

Hello It is good to have something in common. Thank you Read More

chandraw
chandraw joined Mauritius expat community
13 years ago