AlfS
Australian expat in Mauritius
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Lives in Trou aux Biches
Registration: 30 October 2012
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Possible to enroll child in US Private School - legal in Mauritius? by mdefields
We homeschool in US and know it's not legal in Mauritius. However, we can enroll her in a US-based private school, where I basically homeschool, but she has teachers we interact with in US - Global Village School. Would that be legal in Mauritius?
See the article/reply in last week's News On Sunday (Mauritius)which deals with the legality of home schooling in detail. cheers Read More
Searching for Car Hire at Competative Rates! by Islander17
Hi - I am currently hiring a car at a cost of Rs21,000 which in my mind is hugely expensive given that it has no central locking or electric windows and is the size of a match box (although the size is fine - I don't want a big car). I have heard ...
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Any Belgians residing here? by Shimotsuma
Hello all, Let me start off with a small introduction... I'm a 26 year old Belgian male born from a Mauritian mother and a Belgian father. Both my parents are retired and are living here for about a year now. Last February I decided to follow them ...
Hi - go to Resto de la Baie - just after the business park or Kapu-Kai? between grande Baie and Pointe aux Cannoniers - Jean Paul is the proprietor married to Savita - Belgian and Mauritienne respectively - not only do they have great food but will ... Read More
Mold and fungus stuff in your house. by NadiaM
Being an expat, especially from the continent you might notice, that Mauritius has quite humid air. Normally places close to Equator or located in the Ocean have extremely high humidity level. It creates some special rules for living, if you don't ...
or - as veronique has suggested buy packs of de-humidifier products which will cost 40rs and last from 2 to 4 months depending on the weather - you will find them at any supermarket 0 eg superU in the same place where you buy garbage bags etc - and ... Read More
HELP!- De facto Visa for Mauritius ? by Holly.cooling
Hi Guys Just a quick questions. Is it possible to apply for de facto/unmarried partner visas for Mauritius?? Im austrlian and my partner is mauritian and im trying to move there but finding it hard to get a job(to get the work permit visa) with ...
Hi Holly We are from Perth too. You don't say if you have actually been here - it is very different on the ground than it is on the internet - and your expectation of a salary of Rs45k may be a little unrealistic - but it may be that you can ... Read More
Retiring in Mauritius? by linapascal
Good afternoon expats, I'm writing an article for Weekly magazine about foreigners who have chosen to retire in Mauritius. Would anyone like to share their retirement experiences with me? Thank you! Lina Pascal, Weekly.
Never mind ausmu - he will probably find some place in the world where he can find happiness - we retired here from Australia 5 years ago and have found nothing but welcome on all fronts - the government can be a little tiresome and frustrating at ... Read More
Ghekos by AlfS
Unfortunately cannot acknowledge source didnt mark - but fifty percent dettol solution will make them drop! Good luck with catching them - apologies to all gecko lovers!
HeY rosie - we brought our cat Tipsy for the same reason - part of the family - 5 years here now and still cannot speak french! can swear in Oz tho! Second floor - long climb for the geckos to get back - ! Read More
looking for a beautiful 4-5 bedrooms house by babibarbie
Hi there, we are looking for a beautiful 4-5 bedrooms house unfurnished. Price we are able to pay range betweein 100.000 rupes to 150.000 rupes. If you have a beautiful house to rent, pls let me know with pics! Thanks!
please please please find an import/customs agent at home who will guarantee door to door delivery and also quote or at least advise on the import duties which you might expect - preferably in consultation with a Mauritian agent who can help - i ... Read More
Ghekos by AlfS
Unfortunately cannot acknowledge source didnt mark - but fifty percent dettol solution will make them drop! Good luck with catching them - apologies to all gecko lovers!
re the gecko solution stuff - we don't want to kill them - just make them go somewhere else! Post was intended for people like us who have bought/renovated old props and like open windows and doors - daytime - and not air con - gets a bit old ... Read More
Ghekos
Unfortunately cannot acknowledge source didnt mark - but fifty percent dettol solution will make them drop! Good luck with catching them - apologies to all gecko lovers! Read More
smoking in public by cakewizard
Hello, I need advice on smoking in public, I have a cafe-bistro and would like to declare the space outside on our terrace as smoking area, what do i need to do for that, whom do i need to contact, does anyone have experience with it, a pubowner or ...
Hi - - after a conversation with a fairly senior police officer he suggested that since the contravention notices issued are not only against your customers but also yourself - or the company - that for the cost of two notices against your business ... Read More
Wild Turkey by Loella10
Hi, I'm going to Mauritius for my wedding on the 28th of December. My partner only drinks Wild Turkey and i'm not sure if i can get it in Mauritius. Does anyone know if they sell Wild Turkey there? If not i will have to either bring it with me or ...
HI loella - you can get WT here but you may need a mortgage to pay for it - get your mate to get himself used to black Jack before he gets here or better still instill the idea that he may never again have the opportunity to experience Mauritian Rum ... Read More
Commuting info needed..... can anyone help? by Islander17
I'm moving to Mauritius in January with my job and I'm going to be working in Port Louis at Le Caudon. I'm busy looking for somewhere to live and even though the actual distance from the North or the West is about the same, I am trying to establish ...
Caudan is opposite the Immigration bus station and a five minute walk - express bus from Grande Baie takes 40 - 45 minutes in the morning depending on the departure time at minimal cost. Read More
moving to mauritius by angiepauljacklizzie
Hi I'm Ange , I'm currently on holiday here for the second time in just over a year with the big decision , should we move or should we stay where we are? My husband has the chance of a job at the airport and we are just waiting to see what the deal ...
Hi Ecole du nord and the international school at the same area are recommended by both parents. accom is both inexpensive and safe within 5 kms - look at those before settling into constant travel - great life in the north! good luck Read More