aakayb
English expat in Mauritius
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Registration: 20 October 2012
Credit cards and deposit by aakayb
Hi all, I am looking to get a bank card that will allow me to shop online and I was previously told I will need a credit card, as the standard debit card here will not allow online purchases. I currently have a bank account with SBM and I ...
Just checked with CIM and they want a deposit, so can add them to the list along with SBM, MCB and HSBC who all ask for a deposit. So I will assume it is likely that all providers will ask for one. Thanks gurj, I will look into the prepaid cards ... Read More
Credit cards and deposit by aakayb
Hi all, I am looking to get a bank card that will allow me to shop online and I was previously told I will need a credit card, as the standard debit card here will not allow online purchases. I currently have a bank account with SBM and I ...
Even for non Mauritian nationals? Read More
Credit cards and deposit by aakayb
Hi all, I am looking to get a bank card that will allow me to shop online and I was previously told I will need a credit card, as the standard debit card here will not allow online purchases. I currently have a bank account with SBM and I ...
Hi Olga, This is my plan B :-) From what I understand though, I have to go in-branch to top it up each time, I cannot transfer money onto it online from my account can I? Read More
Credit cards and deposit
Hi all, I am looking to get a bank card that will allow me to shop online and I was previously told I will need a credit card, as the standard debit card here will not allow online purchases. I currently have a bank account with SBM and I ... Read More
Credit Cards by aakayb
Hi all, I've been looking for information about various credit cards available here on the Island. I've tried looking at the various websites (SBM, MCB, Afrasia, Bank One, HSBC etc), but not all of the sites provide information or are fully ...
Hi Kaviraj, Thanks for the info. I am with SBM for debit, but thought I'd check if any of the others might be better for a cc. Read More
Credit Cards
Hi all, I've been looking for information about various credit cards available here on the Island. I've tried looking at the various websites (SBM, MCB, Afrasia, Bank One, HSBC etc), but not all of the sites provide information or are fully ... Read More
English Writing Job by aakayb
Hi All, There is currently a vacancy for a full time English writer available with my employer that is advertised on myjob. However we have not received many targeted applications yet. I thought maybe someone here on the forum can recommend a ...
Hi csilla, The vacancy has been filled now. Read More
English Writing Job by aakayb
Hi All, There is currently a vacancy for a full time English writer available with my employer that is advertised on myjob. However we have not received many targeted applications yet. I thought maybe someone here on the forum can recommend a ...
Full details are posted in the job section: /en/jobs/africa/mauritius/105-journalist/203329-skilled-english-writer-required.html Read More
English Writing Job by aakayb
Hi All, There is currently a vacancy for a full time English writer available with my employer that is advertised on myjob. However we have not received many targeted applications yet. I thought maybe someone here on the forum can recommend a ...
Hi Julien, I will try that. Read More
English Writing Job
Hi All, There is currently a vacancy for a full time English writer available with my employer that is advertised on myjob. However we have not received many targeted applications yet. I thought maybe someone here on the forum can recommend a ... Read More
Driving license and new points system by aakayb
Hi all, I have a UK driving license. I have a resident permit and have been living in Mauritius for about a year. Have heard recently that Mauritius will implement a points system shortly for driving offences and you need to get a counterpart ...
I emailed the traffic branch and got back a reply (copied from the website by the looks of it) which said you can drive for up to 3 years with a British or International license. So I applied at the end of Jan for a Mauritian license. But my ... Read More
Languages in work by windmistral
Hi! How do you think, does good English enough to work in Mu? Or you must also know French?
Hey Rosie, Where is he taking the French lessons? Read More
where can i buy cooking spice from india? by subharaju
Can i know where in mru can i get masala or cooking spice which is from india...the local masala dont hv much spice in it
Check out Jumbo in Phoenix Read More
Driving license and new points system by aakayb
Hi all, I have a UK driving license. I have a resident permit and have been living in Mauritius for about a year. Have heard recently that Mauritius will implement a points system shortly for driving offences and you need to get a counterpart ...
If I have to surrender the UK license I won't bother with the Mauritian one. If it is simply a case of having both, I will go ahead and try and get it. Read More
Driving license and new points system by aakayb
Hi all, I have a UK driving license. I have a resident permit and have been living in Mauritius for about a year. Have heard recently that Mauritius will implement a points system shortly for driving offences and you need to get a counterpart ...
I went back to Line Barracks police station and spoke to the same officer again there. This time he told me I have to change my British license within 3 years and I can do so by writing to the SP (as Pina says above). It is then up to the S.P and ... Read More
Driving license and new points system by aakayb
Hi all, I have a UK driving license. I have a resident permit and have been living in Mauritius for about a year. Have heard recently that Mauritius will implement a points system shortly for driving offences and you need to get a counterpart ...
I only have a UK license at the moment. Have you been going to Port Louis to renew your international license or is it valid for a long period of time? Read More
Driving license and new points system
Hi all, I have a UK driving license. I have a resident permit and have been living in Mauritius for about a year. Have heard recently that Mauritius will implement a points system shortly for driving offences and you need to get a counterpart ... Read More