anne8639
Australian expat in Mauritius
Forum posts
25
About me
Australian
Lives in Grand Baie, Rivi脙篓re
Speaks English and school girl French badly
Registration: 23 May 2022
About
Occupation
I am Retired.
My expat journey
Grand Baie, Rivi猫re du Rempart, Mauritius
Always up for helping Small Business and people with advice and writing expertise. No charge, I'm retired now and want to choose the projects that interest me.
Writer, speech writer, marketing strategy, public relations, media liaison, media training, script writing, tv and radio commercials, Political strategy for Ministers and leaders, and Top 100 listed companies.
The people and the lifestyle, the food, stability and fresh air, good fruit and vegetables, Indian culture and food, mixed race country, quality homes, residency possible.
I would like more equality for the Mauritian people, less divide between the rich and poor. More education opportunities for locals, better service for those who only speak English.
Reunion, Florida, USA
Buying a large home in the USA for rental as well as our home there, we decided on a Spanish Villa near Disney World to have good ROI. We also bought a three bed condo too for rental. We spent 50 % of our time traveling the World, and staying in Cuba. Initially Cuba was about the Cars. plans were made for the Cuban old cars to go the Australian Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne, but the USA changed course on their relationship with Cuba. The Cars were unable to go through the freight services in the USA to Australia. Even though we had achieved approval by the Grand Prix Management to have them in Melbourne. In Cuba, it was all philanthropic work by my husband and I.
We started our Erotic Art Gallery website. XXX in the USA after waiting three years to sell due to our agreement with the IRS in coming with a tax free art collection which was bought for personal use, and only selling it in our retirement.
The USA is a consumers World, you buy too much, eat too much and then have to store all your unwanted items otherwise you cannot move in your home. So choice is amazing and so competition is great and prices low, except for the hidden contracts which can catch you out for services.
Covid and the Biden administration caused the people to loose their way and wokeness overtook the disease in its numbers. The people could not care less for service and helpfulness any more. It just got worse, prices went sky high and attitudes if you were white were racist. People were getting shot daily for no reason. So time to leave there with our lives.
Havana, La Habana, Cuba
Lived in Havana on and off over the past seven years, in an apartment in Havana Vieja (old city) we renovated the apartment over six months using Cuban bought fixtures and building materials and builders, back to the bare bones. We also made the roof top into a restaurant for all people in the building to share, and installing new water tanks for community use too. The purpose was to help Cuba and Australia make political links to share ideas and services which happened in medicine, education and the arts.
In Cuba, it was all philanthropic work by my husband and I. We also were making plans for the Cuban old cars to go the Australian Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne, but the USA changed course on their relationship with Cuba. The Cars were unable to go through the freight services in the USA to Australia. Even though we had achieved approval by the Grand Pix Management to have them in Melbourne.
The People are fabulous, and due to their isolation they have a pure view of the World. No bullying here in schools. No gender issues with people who dress in clothes of opposite gender. Religious tolerance. People are highly educated as learning is free even in Universities. Medical free and great quality too.
Food sometimes scarce, like basics, meat and bread and milk UHT. Even beer can run out! Difficult to find building materials as most things come from overseas except a few. You can wait 6 months to buy a sink for the kitchen as we did.
USA attitude make life tough for a very proud and educated people.
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Born there and married and have three sons and 10 grandchildren, six of mixed ethnic race.
I am a company director of a diverse company both in the USA and Australia registered, but not operating in Mauritius. Dealing in Public Affairs originally and also a building/renovation business for a while for investment purposes.
My home town is always in my heart
The Politics and Covid Lockdown rules went too far, destroyed the economy and peoples savings and businesses.
Activity
Criminal records check for a 10-year retirement residency permit by mike102
Good morning. I'm a 66yo British citizen hoping to emigrate from the UK to Mauritius in the autumn. I've just applied to the police for a certificate showing my criminal records, required for the first (online) part of the 10-year retirement permit ...
Mike are you going to buy a home and if so and spend a certain amount then a residency status is more than 10 years have you checked this out? Read More
Criminal records check for a 10-year retirement residency permit by mike102
Good morning. I'm a 66yo British citizen hoping to emigrate from the UK to Mauritius in the autumn. I've just applied to the police for a certificate showing my criminal records, required for the first (online) part of the 10-year retirement permit ...
Not jailed then no problem Read More
Self employed Visa documents required by sandyabboud33
Dear Team,I hope this email finds you well.My name is Sandy, and I'm reaching out to you from Beirut, Lebanon. My partner and I are interested in working and relocating to Mauritius Island. Currently, we freelance in managing Airbnb apartments and ...
Sandy i cannot answer your questions but i suggest you get answers from various sources as we have found that more often than not we get incorrect information even from Government people or bank people. we have been here retired for 2 1/2 years so ... Read More
Lady friends in Grand Baie by valeriegrandbaie
Hello, I am a franco-Mauritian and would be happy to meet up with ladies who would like to go out for coffee or for a meal in Grand-Baie. I am equally at ease speaking English and French. See you!
Hi I am interested in joining group in Grand Baie, English speaker group, it there one , or does your group have English speakers. I'm a retired business woman and now just a writer from Australia. Just me my dog and husband here, all children and ... Read More
Do you tip in Mauritius and how much? by Guest140423
What is the tipping guide in Mauritius and why? I tip abundantly in USA, less in Canada, and rarely in Europe. In USA, restaurant workers rarely earn a living wage and rely on tips to make ends meet. This is much less the case in Canada and ...
Adding to the last post expectations need to be lowered or it will drive you mad. Also you need a fixer; a local person who can help you when it's very important to know the truth, or the right process. Our estate agent was that person and we rely ... Read More
Do you tip in Mauritius and how much? by Guest140423
What is the tipping guide in Mauritius and why? I tip abundantly in USA, less in Canada, and rarely in Europe. In USA, restaurant workers rarely earn a living wage and rely on tips to make ends meet. This is much less the case in Canada and ...
I rarely tip due to extra bad advice and service. The Island time life is a reality here, so do expect a totally new way of life as everyone wants to please but they think that not telling the truth, as they don't want you to be upset if bad news, ... Read More
Relocating from U.K. 1 dog (air transport agents) by Starrystarrynight
Hi everyone, hope you鈥檙e all well? We are looking to relocate ASAP under the retirement visa scheme (looked at the investment scheme but it seemed complicated and the Premium long stay doesn鈥檛 allow the import of a dog as we need ...
I went through this with two dogs from the USA. best person with lots of experience is Hanna Kootbally. +230 57979027 Relocation and Consulting services. Grand Baie for two dogs she cost 26,700 Rs. Local currency.email her on Hanna Kootbally ... Read More
Relocating from U.K. 1 dog (air transport agents) by Starrystarrynight
Hi everyone, hope you鈥檙e all well? We are looking to relocate ASAP under the retirement visa scheme (looked at the investment scheme but it seemed complicated and the Premium long stay doesn鈥檛 allow the import of a dog as we need ...
Welcome to your nightmare if you bring a dog here. I bought two and lost one soon afterwards. The quarantine system is really bad and the best way is to pay for service or else your dog has a really bad stay, be prepared to visit your pet daily and ... Read More
Friends in Grand-Baie by Guest9782
Hello & Bonjour, I am Swiss (girl) newby in Mauritius, looking for ladies to meet for lunch or a coffee around Grand-Baie. I speak English and some slow French. Looking forward to read from you. Bests, Nofri
Hi I am Anne an Australian who moved here over a year ago with Husband and small dog. Can't speak french so isolated a lot. But happy to meet any English speakers. Read More
Contemporary Art Scene Mauritius by GuestPoster0407
Hi, I am an artist considering relocating to Mauritus and I would like to get a feel for the contemporary art scene in Mauritus, particularly related to visual arts. Are there many spaces,events and oppourtunities for emerging artists? Are there ...
@Mohini17 Hi I am an Australian Gallery owner and art collector, apart from a framer who had local and international art at his premises for framing, I have not seen any good art in Mauritius at all, all the local artist's works are like high school ... Read More
Broker for pet import from Paris to Mauritius by Brahim AKHDIME
Hello Dears,I am relocating to Mauritius on July and would like to bring my dog with me, and for that I will need a local registered agent (Broker) who can collect and pay for the import permit and carry out the pet clearance at the airport.Has ...
Also when you arrive contact me again and I will fill you in on quarantine info you must know if you are to endure the process.聽Confidential phone conversation needed.聽聽 Read More
Broker for pet import from Paris to Mauritius by Brahim AKHDIME
Hello Dears,I am relocating to Mauritius on July and would like to bring my dog with me, and for that I will need a local registered agent (Broker) who can collect and pay for the import permit and carry out the pet clearance at the airport.Has ...
I went through this with two dogs from the USA. best person with lots of experience is Hanna Kootbally. +230 57979027 Relocation and Consulting services. Grand Baie for two dogs she cost 26,700 Rs. Local currency.email her on Hanna Kootbally ... Read More
New members of the Mauritius forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Mauritius forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Hi, we are Anne and Rob, a couple of Australians.Previously lived in Australia, USA , Cuba and now here.We have three sons and ten grandchildren, six are of mixed race in Australia. We live in Grand Baie. My husband Rob and I came here to retire, ... Read More
Cost of transport from Airport by Madeleine Jonsson
Hi, I'm coming to Mauritius in 11 days and I just wondered the transport rate (taxi, bus) from the airport to Port Louis? Cheers, Madeleine
@Madeleine Jonsson I usually get to the North, Grand Baie for around 2,200 Rs so Port Louis is a 3/4 hour closer to airport so maybe under 1500, just bargin and they come down, they will walk away if you have gone too far. Read More
Comforter availability and other by traciwoodley
Hi EveryoneWe arrive 28 Feb 2023 on Retirement visa and I am trying to find out if Comforters are freely available to buy in Mauritius or should I bring from UK.The other question is; When renting a property (house/flat/villa) and it is furnished - ...
@traciwoodley We shop for food at Intermart and SuperU in Grand Baie.Homewares are more difficult, need to go to shopping centres like La Croisette in Grand Baie. Shops to look at are Mr Bricolage - Hardware and homewares, get member card for ... Read More