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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 will do the needful" or "the same" referring ...
What's even funnier is when: - they don't revert - they don't do the necessary - they don't do the needful Even if you have a conversation with someone in an office, for example, expect an email to trail that ... Read More
Renewal of occupation permit - new process? by Elzaan.Nieu
Has any current Occupation Permit Holders had to renew their Permits within the last 6 months? What was your experience and what was the process like compared to the previous application? We have submitted our application for the 2nd renewal of our ...
From the PMOs point of view they're both "good" industries, so not sure why it's been referred. There have been some fringe industries of late that the government have viewed with indifference. Hope it goes well, optimistically ... Read More
Renewal of occupation permit - new process? by Elzaan.Nieu
Has any current Occupation Permit Holders had to renew their Permits within the last 6 months? What was your experience and what was the process like compared to the previous application? We have submitted our application for the 2nd renewal of our ...
What industry are you in? Read More
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 ...
Chicks just mean girls. Read More
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 ...
The supermarket chicks are probably like that because they're getting paid Rs5,000 a month. I wouldn't be happy either. Again, you'll get used to it. Read More
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? ...
I only know of 3 American families here at the moment, one from Texas, one from Chicago, and the other one is from LA. All with young families, their biggest issues here are schooling, but if you're a retiree, then that comment is probably not ... Read More
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? ...
Hi, I'm not saying don't stay in QB, but you can live elsewhere and still visit QB to experience the "real Mauritius" There are plenty of beaches that aren't full of expats and nor are they touristy. In the West you can go to ... Read More
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 ...
Hi there, Kudos for your honesty, but I think you need some more time to reflect on the journey you're about to experience. I don't know your age, demographic or your monthly budget, and the way you live here obviously moulds your expat ... Read More
Pay ride needed to Airport Thurs 6am from Tamarin by durbanmauritius
Other than over priced taxis, Is there any other way other than a bus that you know of? Willing to pay someone for a ride.
Rs500 from Tamarin to SSR? Hahaha Read More
Shops in Tamarin (or nearby) for food, household goods & toys? by FranglaiseMummy
Hi all, My family and I will be moving to Tamarin from London (arriving on 31st October) and I'm trying to figure out what to pay to bring out and what to buy there, also we arrive just before 2 public holidays and I'm wondering how much ...
Black River Mums will be the must-join FB page living in the West.. Shoprite is open until 1700 on pub hols, our savior on public holidays... I'm sure Rosiewestie can elaborate on the book clubs lol my wife is in a "book club" and ... Read More
Fast mobile data SIM (at the airport) and fibre broadband in Mauritius by Neo-UK
I'm moving to Mauritius in three weeks and I'm finding the mobile and broadband Internet options a little depressing compared to what I'm used to in London (unlimited mobile data, unlimited fibre broadband at 1 Gbps speed!). It looks like my best ...
Yeah there are agents like ABC Car Rental or Mauritius Post, but they're likely to charge more than Rs100 for a starter pack... My advise if someone like Franglaise Mummy is moving to the West, go to Cascavelle as there are Emtel and Orange ... Read More
Fast mobile data SIM (at the airport) and fibre broadband in Mauritius by Neo-UK
I'm moving to Mauritius in three weeks and I'm finding the mobile and broadband Internet options a little depressing compared to what I'm used to in London (unlimited mobile data, unlimited fibre broadband at 1 Gbps speed!). It looks like my best ...
Of course you can get a SIM at the airport. Franglaise Mummy, PM for more details if you like. Read More
Main supermarkets and local veggies markets by Mari_travels
Hi, We went to the SPAR supermarket near our flat in Flic en Flac, but couldn't find many of the things in our grocery list (some veggies, whole weat pita bread, quinoa or couscus, lemons with normal size, etc). So, we would ike to know which ...
We just usually go to Super U :PFrom Flic en Flac? Read More
Main supermarkets and local veggies markets by Mari_travels
Hi, We went to the SPAR supermarket near our flat in Flic en Flac, but couldn't find many of the things in our grocery list (some veggies, whole weat pita bread, quinoa or couscus, lemons with normal size, etc). So, we would ike to know which ...
Monoprix at Cascavelle is next closest to you. Read More
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 ...
If you live in Le Morne, you can take your 18 month old to Casa De Bambins in Black River, or Tiny Tots in Tamarin. Read More