Ben411
Northern Irish expat in Zambia
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About me
Northern Irish
Lives in Lusaka
Registration: 07 February 2013
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Latin/ballroom dancing. by Izabella89
Hi- anybody dances latin or ballroom?
Sure, no worries. Let me know if ya find anything. Read More
Latin/ballroom dancing. by Izabella89
Hi- anybody dances latin or ballroom?
Hi, There are 2 places in Quatre Bornes but I haven't been. I wanted to continue salsa lessons and found a place. I think below is the Facebook page. Depends where you're living. In sure there's more in the ... Read More
Looking for a short term rental for June 2013. by Finland
Hello, Looking for a short term rental of a furnished 2 bedroom house/apartment/duplex for the month of June 2013. Looking in the following areas of Bluebay, Curepipe, Moka, Black River at about Rs 10 000 - Rs20 000 for the month. If anyone has any ...
I know Quatre Bornes is not on your list but I have a 3 large bedroom apartment, fully furnished there. I will be away for June so I would be happy for you to use it for Rs6000 - 10,000. Its very clean and has a TV with basic terrestrial TV. Only ... Read More
MEET YOU LADIES by ChrisTheo
Hi to all My name is Christophe and i am actually living in ST Paul (near Curepipe) I would like to join and make some friends - to chill out, blind dates, flirts (lol) and share some nice conversations, going out for lunch or dinner, ...
Yeah, good luck with that. Read More
Playing football near Quatre Borne/Rose Hill by Ben411
Hi, I am looking to play football at least once a week for fitness and recreation. Does anyone know of clubs or just 'kick arounds' in or near QB or RH that I could join? Any advice would be helpful. I am a fairly decent player as I've been ...
Thanks guys, Okay Rajiv, that sounds good. Please ask if I can play and get back to me. I hear also you may be looking for expat players for your charity gig? I will sent you a text. Cheers Read More
Playing football near Quatre Borne/Rose Hill
Hi, I am looking to play football at least once a week for fitness and recreation. Does anyone know of clubs or just 'kick arounds' in or near QB or RH that I could join? Any advice would be helpful. I am a fairly decent player as I've been ... Read More
My first few weeks in Mauritius by Emmakemp
Well, sharing my first few weeks in Mauritius...what a beautiful country! I am from the UK and I'm 24, I met my boyfriend, who is Mauritian in London and we have been together a year, when he had to move back to Mauritius 3 weeks ago I decided to ...
Congrats and welcome to Mauritius. I too am learning french but mainly because I need it for work purposes. As an ex British colony English is widely spoken here and even an official language. I think I have met one Mauritian who doesn't speak ... Read More
Vote NO to the coal power station by Sleeping Cookie
Let's try to make a change. There are other alternatives. Vote NO (you'll find it on the page to your right) - http://www.lematinal.com/faits-divers/1 Â… -faim.html The link has changed. You can find it now on the main page, at the bottom on the ...
Haha :) Yeah sorry I forgot hugely expensive, technically specialised, potentially island evaporating nuclear power. Read More
Vote NO to the coal power station by Sleeping Cookie
Let's try to make a change. There are other alternatives. Vote NO (you'll find it on the page to your right) - http://www.lematinal.com/faits-divers/1 Â… -faim.html The link has changed. You can find it now on the main page, at the bottom on the ...
I work in the renewable energy industry and therefore should be against the coal plant, however, there are some things you should consider before voting 'no' (if of course you still can). Although Mauritius is a signatory on the Kyoto Protocol, it ... Read More
registering for health insurance. by gurj
Hi,loving this forum. My husband and I have just moved to Mauritius from the UK. We are British with Indian parentage and loving the island ( visited 4 times over the past 10 years - always with a view to move here and now we've done it!!!!) Just ...
Hi, Could you inbox me some of the info you received if there was much more as I need health insurance especially as I'm buying a motorbike. Thanks Ben Read More
iPhone usage in Mauritius? by Ninchen
Hi all, I'm soon moving back to Mauritius and would like to bring my iPhone with me. It's unlocked. Would anyone happen to know if I can connect it to a network in Mauritius (think my only choice would be Orange, right?) and get unlimited surf ...
I use an iPhone 4S with an orange micro sim which cost Rs100 if I remember correctly (about £2). The Internet often work faster than my work connection but that ain't saying much. Read More
Hi - Just moved to Quatre Bornes by Ben411
Hello good people, I have recently moved to QB and was wondering if you could share some information on the finer points of this (allegedly) lovely city. For instance: Recommendations regarding pubs/bars, restaurants (local Mauritian especially) ...
Well it's been 2 weeks and things are great. There's a gym, sports bar and language academy here in QB. Got my own flat and have a good mix of Mauritian and expat friends. If anyone wants to know about Quatre Borne I would be happy to share info as ... Read More
URGENT big decision in 2 days !!! by Arnie_UK
hi everyone. it is gonna bit BIG TIME for me in 2 days as I will have to decide potentially if I want to accept or not a job in Mauritius. im now in mauritius for 2 days for final meetings/interview. i thought coming here would give me the ...
I've been here for 2 weeks in QB and have a good mix of Mauritian and expat friends. As far as I'm aware there are more expats in GB so if that's what your looking for then you should be fine. If you speak French then you're flying! Best of luck Read More
Hi - Just moved to Quatre Bornes by Ben411
Hello good people, I have recently moved to QB and was wondering if you could share some information on the finer points of this (allegedly) lovely city. For instance: Recommendations regarding pubs/bars, restaurants (local Mauritian especially) ...
Cheers for getting in touch Nik. Not sure where the Yid Army deploys here in QB but am guessing its wherever a spurs match is being played so will look into that. Probably consist of me, myself and I so fast track to Commander me thinks :) We are ... Read More
British, moving to Mauritius by David º£½ÇÂÒÂ×
Hi all, My name's David, I'm British (English), and my Mauritian wife, baby daughter and I are looking to move to Mauritius. We'll be in Mauritius from early December to mid-January staying with our family, when we also hope to sort out residency ...
Hi David (and Mark), An interesting thread as I too am not only a Spurs man but work as a renewable energy consultant and thus give a crap about the environment. There's a lot of hype about RE, energy efficiency and GHG reduction here hence the ... Read More