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bunkoma

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American expat in Mauritius

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Lives in Calodyne

Registration: 14 May 2009

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14 years ago
Christel S.

Certified diving school by Christel S.

Hi everyone, does any of you know what the best diving schools are around here? I am looking for internationally certifies ones, of course, safety being an important issue!

bunkoma

If you are in the north, then you should check out the Maritim Dive Center at the Maritim Hotel in Balaclava. The guy (Vikash) who runs it is fantastic as are his staff. They are a PADI certified dive center and place a very strong emphasis on ... Read More

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14 years ago
bunkoma

kickboxing and boxing training in Grand Bay by bunkoma

For those interested, there is a new boxing gym (Haute Tension) that has recently opened up in Grand Bay near the Grand Bay Business Park. He offers both private as well as group instruction for either children or adults. The instructor (Miguel) ...

bunkoma

The owner / instructor of the gym left Mauritius to return to France, but there is someone else that has opened a gym there now in its place. It's under a different name so not sure what the number is or if they do boxing though. Read More

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14 years ago

Basketball in Mauritius

I've seen a number of outdoor courts around the north of the island, but not anyone ever playing. I would love to get back on the court myself so let me know if you find any games. Read More

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15 years ago

Sending money to U.S.

HSBC is probably your best bet. When I send money, it usually takes 2-3 days max when I send USD from Mauritius to the US even when sending to a different bank in the US. Read More

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15 years ago
Strawb

Opening a bank account in Mauritius by Strawb

Good morning all, I'm moving over to Mauritius in June and my company are going to be paying me in USD which seems to be the norm. But I have never lived abroad and I'm not sure how it all works. I am with HSBC. Is it a good idea to open a local ...

bunkoma

HSBC in Mauritius is quite good. The Grand Bay branch manager and staff are in fact very good. I have also heard good things from people regarding MCB. MCB probably has more branches / ATMs on the island than any other bank which is ... Read More

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15 years ago
Yelles

Is domestic help available in Mauritius? by Yelles

Hi There, I was wondering if domestic help is available in Mauritius? Is it a common thing or does the average person clean their own houses? If it is common, what would the daily rate be for domestic help? Would you go through an agency or is it ...

bunkoma

Domestic help, whether for cleaning the home or taking care of the pool and garden, is quite common for many expats. There do not seem to be any agencies on the island though and it is basically on a "word of mouth" basis on how people find ... Read More

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15 years ago
chantal_

Call Center in Mauritius by chantal_

Hi, I'm currently in Manila PHilippines right now, I have an offer to be an office manager in MU, I would like to know how Call centers like there.. are there a lot of call centers there? and how much do a manager gets monthly.. thanks..

bunkoma

by law, companies have to provide their staff with transportation to and from the place of employment. this can be in either the form of the equivalent bus fare paid to you ahead of time or by providing a company van/bus that would pick you and ... Read More

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15 years ago
dragon4marina

new member by dragon4marina

hi everyone!!! my name is marina & i'm ukrainian living for the last 9 years in greece. now i'm thinking of moving to mauritius with my boyfriend $ was hoping to find some guidness through this blog as i got many questions on my recent disission. ...

bunkoma

Check the Mauritius Classifieds page on this blog. Someone just recently posted a job advert for someone that speaks Russian. /en/classified/africa/mauritius/67-jobs-offers-other/60178-russian-speakers.html Could be ... Read More

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15 years ago
Protoge

Buying a Car by Protoge

One aspect I'm really looking forward about moving to Mauritius from where I currently am is that I will definitely get to drive a car...which I love doing. I'd really love to buy a pick-up truck or larger size vehicle with plenty of cargo space. ...

bunkoma

I do drive and it took a few months to get use to the complete lack of adherence to most of the road rules by many drivers in Mauritius. The general rule that seems to be followed is "survival of the fittest/bravest" and "have blind faith in god's ... Read More

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bunkoma replied to a thread
15 years ago
dragon4marina

new member by dragon4marina

hi everyone!!! my name is marina & i'm ukrainian living for the last 9 years in greece. now i'm thinking of moving to mauritius with my boyfriend $ was hoping to find some guidness through this blog as i got many questions on my recent disission. ...

bunkoma

If you are interested in working in the hotels, you should try to find out which ones have frequent guests from Russia so that your language skills could prove valuable. I know that I have seen a few Russians at the ... Read More

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bunkoma replied to a thread
15 years ago
Protoge

Buying a Car by Protoge

One aspect I'm really looking forward about moving to Mauritius from where I currently am is that I will definitely get to drive a car...which I love doing. I'd really love to buy a pick-up truck or larger size vehicle with plenty of cargo space. ...

bunkoma

You can lease a new car in Mauritius, but you typically have to make an initial payment of at least 25%. I have heard that some require a 40% payment upfront. Even "buying" a car (new or used) has the same upfront payment requirements as well ... Read More

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15 years ago
Strawb

Looking for house/apartment in Grand Baie by Strawb

Morning all! I'm almost certainly coming over at the end of June and will be looking for something 2 bed in/around Grand Bay in the region of 10-12k. I've been told by a few people (including my new boss!) to avoid agents if possible, so I have a ...

bunkoma

10-12k for an apartment is possible depending on what your expectations are. My fianc茅e and I were looking for some friends/coworkers about 6 months ago who had a similar budget and we were able to find a few. It helped that my fiancee is ... Read More

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15 years ago
Yelles

Is speaking French necessary for working/living in Mauritius?? by Yelles

Hi All, My husband had been offered an opportunity to work in Mauritius. Will it be necessary to know French to survive and live in Mauritius? We speak English and Dutch (Afrikaans)

bunkoma

While it may not be necessary to know how to speak or understand French (or Creole) to be able to survive and live in Mauritius, it will help you settle in to Mauritian life much faster. Mauritians will also appreciate that you have gone to the ... Read More

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bunkoma replied to a thread
15 years ago

international driving permit.

Assuming his Irish (or Scottish) driver's license is not expired, he can drive on it in Mauritius with no problems. Read More

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bunkoma replied to a thread
15 years ago
Strawb

Mountain bike? by Strawb

Hello all, My job application is still ongoing after 5 months! I have a couple more questions. I am looking to possibly NOT drive a car in mauritius if I come over as I would live and work in Grand Bay. Is this wise, at least to start with? How ...

bunkoma

If you are living and working in Grand Bay then you should be able to get away with only a mountain bike at least for the short term. One thing to consider though is if you want to go anywhere else on the island a mountain bike would not be the ... Read More

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bunkoma replied to a thread
15 years ago
Stormtrooper

Occupation Permits - Things have now changed, watch out! by Stormtrooper

Hi, To all of you with occupation permits coming up for approval, you will find the link below most interesting.... relocationmauritius.blogspot.com/2011_02_01_archive.html Incidentally my permit was up for renewal too and I'm experiencing the ...

bunkoma

Hi Stormtrooper, Sorry to hear about your difficulties. It's one of the biggest risks of working in a foreign country as no matter what, you are always a "guest" of the country and can be told to leave at any time regardless as you are ... Read More

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bunkoma replied to a thread
15 years ago
AlanMcJ

Hello everyone i m Maurizio :) by AlanMcJ

Hello ppl :) I m sorry if i m going to introduce myself copying and pasting what i have already posted in other forums(Belize, Panama, Philippines): I m Maurizio, i m 30yo, i come from Rome and i m living in Byron Bay, Australia, since 6 months ...

bunkoma

Hi Maurizio, Have a read through the Board of Investment's (BOI) website. The BOI is a Mauritian government agency that works with people/companies looking to invest and work in Mauritius. The website has pretty much all you need to know in ... Read More

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15 years ago
monique2011

kite surfing and exploring! by monique2011

I'm in Mauritius for the next two months and am keen to find someone to do a kite surfing course with and explore some of the hiking trails and dive sites. And maybe catch a wave with! Any takers? Also, does anyone have any advice on the best kite ...

bunkoma

I've heard that kite@north in the north part of the island has very good instructors. Here's their website: kiteatnorth.com/ Read More

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15 years ago
Gambaenr

cost of living in MAuritius by Gambaenr

Hi, I'd like to know the cos tof living in MAuritius with a family with 3 kids. Any help?

bunkoma

Hi Yud, I am at a loss to what the post is asking/saying myself. I think gibberish is writing in gibberish.... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gibberish Then again, it could be a form of gobbledygook ... Read More

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15 years ago
enitram

Whats the easiest way to get a job as a foreigner in Mru? by enitram

Hei guys! Scrolling up and down the myjob.mu site and so on, it seems pretty difficult to get a job in this beautiful island as a foreigner.. Im sure there are plenty of us out there who would love some "inside-input" on how to be able to live the ...

bunkoma

The problem you will find is that there are plenty of Mauritians that can very likely do the same job you would be looking for, but will do so for less money than what you would want to get paid as well as for less money than what it would take for ... Read More

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bunkoma replied to a thread
15 years ago

resident rates at hotels-share information

Speaking of the Maritim, their dive center is also very good for those that like to scuba dive. I am very impressed with the staff there and this is usually who I do most of my diving with. They also offer good rates for residents for both dives ... Read More

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bunkoma replied to a thread
15 years ago
AlanMcJ

Hello everyone i m Maurizio :) by AlanMcJ

Hello ppl :) I m sorry if i m going to introduce myself copying and pasting what i have already posted in other forums(Belize, Panama, Philippines): I m Maurizio, i m 30yo, i come from Rome and i m living in Byron Bay, Australia, since 6 months ...

bunkoma

What External said is correct. To expand on that and answer your latest question though, assuming your business is successful and meeting the minimum requirements under whichever visa you come in on (self-employed, investor or professional) then ... Read More

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bunkoma replied to a thread
15 years ago

good factory shops-share information

Fashion House is a great one (more so for women unfortunately for me). They do make clothes for Next, Top Shop and a few other international retail stores in Europe and elsewhere. Another good place for clothes is Pridemark. There are at least ... Read More

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bunkoma replied to a thread
15 years ago

resident rates at hotels-share information

The Movenpick (sp?) quite often runs good deals for residents. I went last year with my fianc茅e for the weekend and if I remember correctly we paid about 3,500 rupees per night including breakfast and dinner. Ocean Villas in Point aux Cannoniers ... Read More

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15 years ago
Tina001

Moving/Shipping Companies by Tina001

Hi.. I'm looking for any advise on which companies to chose for our move.. We'll be moving from Namibia to Grand Baie. Which companies have been used by South Africans or anyone else?? Have thus far gotten onto Crown, but just don't know who's ...

bunkoma

I used Crown from the UK to Mauritius and was very happy with them on both in the UK and their Mauritian partner. I reckon they are probably a bit more expensive than other options (at least from the UK point of view) but I believe you get what you ... Read More

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15 years ago

Banana Bar in Grand Bay - Petition

For those that frequent Banana Beach Club in Grand Bay and/or appreciate live music, they are looking for signatures for their petition to allow them to continue to be able to host live music acts at their bar. Not sure why, but a couple weeks ago ... Read More

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15 years ago
vjohnsonbarrett

Americans moving to Mauritius by vjohnsonbarrett

I'm directing my questions to Americans who have relocated to Mauritius, since that is my current frame of reference. My husband is negotiating an employment package right now, and I have many questions. Having lived on Saipan and in Shanghai, I ...

bunkoma

Regarding food, there will be plenty of things that he'll be fine with eating. All of the things you mentioned are available in Mauritius. You won't have the seemingly endless numbers of options you have in a US grocery to choose from, but you'll ... Read More

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15 years ago
arju007

Accomodation in Mapou by arju007

Hi everyone, i will be coming to mauritius at the end of march 2011 and would stay there for two years. Am looking for a 1 bedrommed apartment, fully furnished with extras that suit an unmaried gentleman like swimming pool etc, let me know what the ...

bunkoma

There are definitely some nice beaches and you will not have to worry about sharks. Good luck on your move. I'm sure you'll find some nice accommodation. Read More

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15 years ago
arju007

Accomodation in Mapou by arju007

Hi everyone, i will be coming to mauritius at the end of march 2011 and would stay there for two years. Am looking for a 1 bedrommed apartment, fully furnished with extras that suit an unmaried gentleman like swimming pool etc, let me know what the ...

bunkoma

The Labourdoannais, Mapou area is a nice environment to work, but there is not much going on around it. My offices are there as a matter of fact and I like the environment very much. Socially though, there isn't anything here to do outside of work ... Read More

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15 years ago
arju007

Accomodation in Mapou by arju007

Hi everyone, i will be coming to mauritius at the end of march 2011 and would stay there for two years. Am looking for a 1 bedrommed apartment, fully furnished with extras that suit an unmaried gentleman like swimming pool etc, let me know what the ...

bunkoma

I would suggest you look in and around Grand Bay, Pereybere or Trou aux Biche. There are a number of nice apartments around those areas, but it will come down to your budget. There isn't much going on in Mapou for a single man, as far as nightlife ... Read More

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15 years ago
alisa_ram

Private and Public school in Mauritius by alisa_ram

[quote=Stormtrooper]Hi Lutus. Personally when it comes to secondary schools in Mauritius, I find a lot of these schools are a waste of money. I attended a normal secondary school in Mauritius and my English is not to 'degree standard' at all. I'm ...

bunkoma

I did not say government schools are crap nor did I say that they do not prepare students for university studies. What I did say is that there is a potential conflict of interest with the heavy dependency on the after school tuition programs for ... Read More

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15 years ago
alisa_ram

Private and Public school in Mauritius by alisa_ram

[quote=Stormtrooper]Hi Lutus. Personally when it comes to secondary schools in Mauritius, I find a lot of these schools are a waste of money. I attended a normal secondary school in Mauritius and my English is not to 'degree standard' at all. I'm ...

bunkoma

The potential problem with government schools is the common heavy dependency on after school tuition for the students to learn the material. More often than not, these after school tuition classes are also taught by the teacher or connected to the ... Read More

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bunkoma replied to a thread
15 years ago

Kindle in Mauritius?

Your best bet is to order it online from Amazon and have it shipped to Mauritius. Read More

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bunkoma replied to a thread
15 years ago
JohnMartinB

Company Registration Consultants by JohnMartinB

I am sure I have seen this discussed on this site before, but I can't see where. Does anyone have any experience of using a consultant to set up a company in Mauritius and administer the compliance requirements? If so, what was your impression of ...

bunkoma

Hi John, I sent you a private message. My company is based in Mauritius and we work with mining companies around the globe to deliver business management software systems. I'll be in Cape Town in a couple weeks for the Mining Indaba so if you'd ... Read More

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15 years ago
colleen

Teaching in Mauritius by colleen

I am teacher in South Africa. I would like to teach in Mauritius > What is the average salary of a teacher at an International School in Mauritius ( primary school ) Would I be able to live fairly well on this salary. (food, rent, transport, etc ...

bunkoma

Colleen, There are a couple teachers (JWMapou for instance) that post on this site that should be able to give you better insight in regards to the compensation. What I do know is that there is a big need for qualified teachers that are good as ... Read More

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15 years ago
Vaquero67

American husband, South African wife. Could Mauritius be our solution? by Vaquero67

Hello. I am an American and my wife is South African. We have recently married and face the challenge of deciding where we will put down roots as a new family. In the U.S., I work as an electrician (mostly at nuclear power plants) and I have a ...

bunkoma

I have not said there is no crime. There is crime, but there will always be crime no matter where you go in the world unfortunately. Compared to most countries, the crime rate in Mauritius is very low, especially in regards to violent crime. If a ... Read More

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bunkoma replied to a thread
15 years ago
Mariam A

Looking for a Photographer, Violin or Guitar player for a wedding. by Mariam A

Dear all, We are having our wedding in May and we are looking for a good wedding photographer for the day and also for a good violin or a guitar player to perform for couple of hours. I would appreciate that you could recommend some names or give ...

bunkoma

Congratulations on the upcoming wedding. Regarding a photographer, call Didi on 753 0446. He's a very good photographer. He's based in the north part of the island. Read More

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bunkoma replied to a thread
15 years ago
Ninchen

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 ...

bunkoma

My fiancee was told by Emtel last week that she could not get an unlimited internet plan for her iphone. According to the sales rep in the emtel office, unlimited internet with Emtel is only available for Blackberry users. Regarding her iphone ... Read More

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bunkoma replied to a thread
15 years ago

Car Rental - Needed for 2 Months! Automatic Preferred!!

Try Paradise Rentals but I believe they have now changed their name. You can try calling Shanga tel 698 7499 or the owner Vishal cell 2520764. All of their cars are either brand new or only a couple of years old and have insurance and you should be ... Read More

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15 years ago
keviebaby

Personal Trainer (female) by keviebaby

URGENT: I require the services of a Personal Trainer (female), in the Grand Baie area of Mauritius. If you are experienced and can assist? Please contact Kevin 920 8260.

bunkoma

Hi Kevin, Someone recently placed this ad (see below) in the classifieds section that sounds like it might be what you are looking for: "I am looking for work in Mauritius around Triolet area, I am new to Mauritius from Australia, I speak English ... Read More

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15 years ago
arun_qa

salary for software engineers in mauritius by arun_qa

hi, Am from India and am in touch with a mauritius company for a job opening.The toughest thing for me is to how much salary i need to negotiate. As i would be on a contract i can't ask for salary increase later. can any one tell me what is the ...

bunkoma

If you will need an occupation permit then the company will have to pay you at least 45,000 rupees per month as a salary. What type/level position are you interviewing for and how much experience do you have? Most Mauritians will not be paid ... Read More

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15 years ago
ialkhammash

Car Rental and other expenses in Mauritius by ialkhammash

Hello Everybody i was exploring the forum, actually i have been offered to work in Mauritius for 6 months contract, i just want to ask what is the car rental prices (long-Term) for a good car ( in a good condition). also, what is the cost of ...

bunkoma

In regards to a car rental, you can find deals for long term car rentals for around 12,000 rupees per month for something like a Nissan March or a Toyota Vitz that are about three years old and in good condition. 10,000 rupees or less for a 5-10 ... Read More

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bunkoma replied to a thread
15 years ago
Vaquero67

American husband, South African wife. Could Mauritius be our solution? by Vaquero67

Hello. I am an American and my wife is South African. We have recently married and face the challenge of deciding where we will put down roots as a new family. In the U.S., I work as an electrician (mostly at nuclear power plants) and I have a ...

bunkoma

Speaking from an American point of view myself, here are some of the biggest differences you will have to get accustomed to, some of which may or may not be applicable depending on whether you are coming from a large city or a small town in the ... Read More

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15 years ago
alisa_ram

Home Exchange by alisa_ram

Has anyone done any homeswap? Any views?

bunkoma

I personally have not been involved with a "home exchange" but I do know of a couple people that have and they had very good experiences. As with anything though, I'm sure there are others that have had bad experiences. There have been a number ... Read More

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15 years ago
JWMapou

Water... by JWMapou

Anyone else got no water - or is it just us poor souls in Rose Hill? The fact that Rose Hill is the stronghold of the MMM is of course unrelated...

bunkoma

This seems pretty ridiculous even with the water shortages and low reservoir levels taken in to consideration. I know people in Pereybere who complain about water problems all the time as well. I feel lucky to not have personally experienced ... Read More

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bunkoma replied to a thread
15 years ago

Minimum wage for domestic workers

When you say "domestic workers" are you referring to someone you employ in your home or do you mean a Mauritian employee at your company? Minimum wage, as does the annual and sick leave from I have heard, depends on the sector and job ... Read More

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bunkoma replied to a thread
15 years ago
Maggie J

Any one can refer a good health insurance company for expats? by Maggie J

I am looking for a good health insurance company, just emailed one refered by this forum a week ago, but got no feedback at all. Can anyone share your health insruance experience with me ? Like the name and phone number, how much it cost for one ...

bunkoma

If you will have your own company or if the company you will be working for is looking for coverage for its employees, I would highly encourage the company to join the Mauritius Employers' Federation (MEF) as a first step if not done already. The ... Read More

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15 years ago
dgmoody

working by dgmoody

hi guys I will be moving to Mauritius in January for about a year, just to experience the island, reunited with my family, that sort of thing. I was wondering if anyone knows if finding bar/waitoring jobs is easy in Mauritius. I have plenty of ...

bunkoma

Depends on where you are going to be living on the island and also what your work status will be. If you are coming to Mauritius as an expat then you probably won't find a "legal" job working in a bar or restaurant that would meet the minimum ... Read More

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15 years ago
stever

Web design in Mauritius by stever

Hi all, I am English, currently living in Canada and considering a move to Mauritius. I have heard it's a beautiful country, and I am hoping I might be able to move there next year. I work in internet marketing - building websites, optimizing them ...

bunkoma

Hi Stever, The island is pretty saturated with expat web developers as well as a large number of locals who offer the same services. I know a number of expats that have set up their own web businesses and they all have to have secondary sources of ... Read More

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15 years ago
Guestposter573

Shipping from UK by Guestposter573

Has anyone shipped anything from UK to Mauritius. We need to ship a few household items, baby stuff, TV etc (don't need a whole container at this stage as we are not going to send all furniture.) Thanks

bunkoma

I bought a tv about a year ago from the UK and had it shipped down with the rest of my belongings from London. It works fine for local programming connected to an arial as well as with DSTV. Read More

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15 years ago
Guestposter573

Shipping from UK by Guestposter573

Has anyone shipped anything from UK to Mauritius. We need to ship a few household items, baby stuff, TV etc (don't need a whole container at this stage as we are not going to send all furniture.) Thanks

bunkoma

Hi first of all dont bring TV'S i made that mistake they dont work on this system.That is not true, at least with regards to TVs from the UK. I bought a TV from the UK and it works just fine in Mauritius. Read More

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15 years ago
Nathalie0805

Northfields HighSchool / IPS - Primary School by Nathalie0805

hi everyone, We are currently waitlisted on the lists at Northfields and IPS but I am getting conflicting feedback regarding schools in Mauritius. Apparently Northfields doesn't have a headmaster currently? Other feedback I have received has been ...

bunkoma

I personally do not have kids at either of the schools, but I do know plenty of parents that do. They all have wonderful things to say about both of the schools. Good luck on getting them in. Read More

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15 years ago

English school

Depends on which part of the island you are going to be living. Northfields High School is a good English speaking international school based in Labourdonnais in the North part of the island. http://www.northfieldsonline.com/ Le Bocage is ... Read More

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15 years ago
MauNewbie

Winter Clothes for kids??? by MauNewbie

Hey, my family and I will be moving to Mauritius in January of 2011 from the States. I have 3 little ones and they are 5, 3, and 1. I was wondering how cold the winters are and if we will need heavy coats/jackets etc. We will be staying in the ...

bunkoma

the winters are pretty mild and you and your family will not need heavy winter clothes. about the coldest it will ever get is around 60 degrees Fahrenheit so a long sleeve shirt and a jacket will keep you plenty warm. Read More

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15 years ago
Guestposter573

Shipping from UK by Guestposter573

Has anyone shipped anything from UK to Mauritius. We need to ship a few household items, baby stuff, TV etc (don't need a whole container at this stage as we are not going to send all furniture.) Thanks

bunkoma

I used Crown Relocation a little over a year ago and they were great. Here are the contact details for the company and the person I dealt with: Mark Donnelly Move Manager / Administration Co-ordinator Crown Relocations Limited 19 Stonefield ... Read More

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15 years ago

Night Life in Mauritius

There are a number of good places (Buddha, Takamaka, Star Dance, Godfather, Les Enfants Terrible, Engen (sp?), Zanzibar) in and around Grand Bay if you feel like venturing to the north. They each have a different vibe and atmosphere so I'm sure ... Read More

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15 years ago
davidou2769

Can I be considered as self-employed ? by davidou2769

Hello, I have been through this forum trying to find answers to my question. Even though some answers were a really good starting point, they were naturally not specific enough to my case. So here I go hoping somebody can help. I would like to ...

bunkoma

Are you trading for your own account or trading for clients as well? If you are trading only for yourself using your own capital then you probably won't have to get a license nor will there be the need to be regulated in Mauritius assuming you will ... Read More

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15 years ago
tarunhshah

Culture and crime rate in mauritius by tarunhshah

01 working days time in mauratiaus ( 5 days week / 6 days week ) 02 crime rate 03 culture 04 is vegetarian food is amply available ?

bunkoma

External... Actually, I've been living in Mauritius for nearly 3 years, am engaged to a Mauritian and have been living more of a Mauritian lifestyle than an expat one since my arrival on the island so I feel like I have a good grasp of what is and ... Read More

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15 years ago
mom2cc

Furniture Stores?? by mom2cc

So this old house needs some new stuff, where can i go to shop!! Mr Price will not do, we would like a sectional sofa, for a large room, some side tables, and some art work? Could someone recommend something? We are in Pointe D'esny, but have a car ...

bunkoma

If you are interested in having some custom made furniture, I can introduce you to a couple of people that do very good work at reasonable prices. One is located in the North near Goodlands (English is not that great, but does excellent work and ... Read More

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15 years ago
tarunhshah

Culture and crime rate in mauritius by tarunhshah

01 working days time in mauratiaus ( 5 days week / 6 days week ) 02 crime rate 03 culture 04 is vegetarian food is amply available ?

bunkoma

Hi Tarunhshah, Not sure why people are so "offended" by your interest in Mauritius. Okay, so you didn't say "hi" or "thanks" but you didn't use any actual "offensive" language or make any "offensive" comments, but simple neglected to provide a ... Read More

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15 years ago

Cost of Flights to South Africa

Return airfare between Mauritius and South Africa will run anywhere from 15,000 to 22,000 rupees for an economy seat depending on where you are going in SA. The time of year doesn't really impact the price all that much from what I have seen. ... Read More

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15 years ago
donna4rich

Learning Mauritian Creole by donna4rich

Hi, Can anyone suggest a book or CD which can help me to learn creole? I'm in the UK and have trawled the net to no avail! I have a friend who is coming to Mauritius next month and could pick something up for me if there is anything available over ...

bunkoma

I've been looking since I arrived in Mauritius about 2 years ago and have not been able to find anything. Rumour has it that there was a Creole language dictionary / phrase book that had been previously published, but is no where to be found. ... Read More

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15 years ago
billb

Shipping Household items To Mauritius by billb

Is it possible to ship household items to Mauritius?(furniture, computers,etc) Auto? Can anyone inform me of the duty fees I may encounter? Prohibited items? Thank you, Bill

bunkoma

I moved my household goods to Mauritius about a year ago and didn't pay any duties to bring them in the country. In fact, I was living in Mauritius for a year before I had my items shipped to be sure I was going to stay here and also to see what I ... Read More

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15 years ago
bunkoma

kickboxing and boxing training in Grand Bay by bunkoma

For those interested, there is a new boxing gym (Haute Tension) that has recently opened up in Grand Bay near the Grand Bay Business Park. He offers both private as well as group instruction for either children or adults. The instructor (Miguel) ...

bunkoma

Good idea Sheetal... I've posted in the classifieds as well and included the instructors mobile number for people to call him directly. Read More

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15 years ago
Dimples

Permit by Dimples

Hi I have a child from a previous marriage, I have since gotten married to a Mauritian. We are seriously considering moving from SA to Mts. Upon arrival in Mts we would probably have to get married legally there not quite sure how it works for me ...

bunkoma

You can do all of this on your own at no cost other than time. You will need to double check with the BOI and/or visa and immigration department of the Mauritian government what I am about to say as it is a year or so ago when one of my friends ... Read More

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15 years ago

kickboxing and boxing training in Grand Bay

For those interested, there is a new boxing gym (Haute Tension) that has recently opened up in Grand Bay near the Grand Bay Business Park. He offers both private as well as group instruction for either children or adults. The instructor (Miguel) ... Read More

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15 years ago
bronindubai

Name of a vet in the North by bronindubai

Hi all I was told there is a very good vet in the north of Mauritius but do not know his name or number - is there anyone who can give me his contact detail asap as I need to take my dog through to him for a second opinion!! Many thanks

bunkoma

The MSPCA also has a vet in the north located in Calodyne. I believe these numbers work for them: 282 0575 and 421 2159. Read More

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15 years ago

Are there Investment Bankers, Corporate Finance professionals here?

Investec and Standard Bank are in Mauritius as well as HSBC and Barclays. There are a number of asset managers on the island that may be interested in you depending on what your skill set and background is. You should take a look at myjobs.mu and ... Read More

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15 years ago
Warmup

Download/upload speeds by Warmup

This is hilarious. They聮ve just released the World results for internet speed tests for upload/download megabits per second. For download speeds, Mauritius came 169th out of 180 countries with a download speed of 0.54mb/s. As a comparison, the UK ...

bunkoma

@richdaddy, I have heard similar horror stories about Nomad including how they have recently upgraded their equipment and rope people in with a short "trial" period where everything goes great, but once the trial period ends and the client is ... Read More

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15 years ago
Warmup

Download/upload speeds by Warmup

This is hilarious. They聮ve just released the World results for internet speed tests for upload/download megabits per second. For download speeds, Mauritius came 169th out of 180 countries with a download speed of 0.54mb/s. As a comparison, the UK ...

bunkoma

Part of the problem may be the government, but the biggest part of the problem are the people in charge at Orange and Emtel and their lack of technical skills and understanding. Both Orange and Emtel are using very outdated technology and ... Read More

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