Vedan GUNNOO
@Vedan
English expat in Mauritius
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About me
English
Lives in Chemin Grenier
Speaks English, French, Hindi and get by with Marathi, Gujarati and Punjabi
Registration: 19 March 2015
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Shipping from UK to Mauritius by dawny1307
Hi everyone. We're moving from the UK to Mauritius this year. We'd like to bring about 20 large boxes of our household items with us so we need to find a reputable shipping provider that will do an LCL (less than container load) since we're not ...
I have sent you a private message of a company that provides competitive rates!! Read More
Qualified nurse wanting to relocate to Mauritius by Tyna2019
Hello,Can anyone help me with where to look for jobs for qualified nurse wishing to move to Mauritius this year? Also is there an exam that needs to be taken to practice nursing here?Thank you so much in advance
@lesmar54Absolutely right but some slip through the net too !! Read More
Re-Registration of MYT Sim Cards by lesmar54
Today I visited the Myt shop at Cascavelle to re-register my Myt Sim card. I believed I had all the correct information as I had my passport the phone my residence permit and proof of address. I thought the process would be quick but then the ...
Mauritius is getting into an autocratic rule and most people in mauritius are aware of the anuse of their constitutional rights are protesting. i have not re registered my SIM card because i will atill be able to use whatsapp via my UK sim card. ... Read More
Recommendations for ophthalmologist by Vixx
Good morning, I live at Pointe de Flacq, can anyone recommend an ophthalmologist in this area, or any ware else on the island? Thanks Andre
@Katija Joomunprobably most of the private sectors take advantage of vulnerable people!! 😡 Read More
Safety of water by Kethani
I have just arrived in Mauritius from SA. Is the tap water safe for drinking and cooking, or should I boil it first or stick to bottled water. Currently I am using bottled water for everything.
@Kethani i drink tap water and use tap water for cooking. But my wife drinks bottled water. It’s individual preferences. Read More
Poor news outlets by Tefneth
Good day,We moved to Mauritius since October 2021 and we are settling in quite well.One thing I do wonder about is why there is no media coverage on crime. Before moving to Mauritius we checked about the safety here, as we have three young ...
@TefnethThere are lots of media outlets. Be aware that most news media outlets are in French which I detest. If you do a search on Google will will get them all. Here is a list for you:Mauritius newspapers, news sites and magazinesL'Express. ... Read More
Travel from Morocco to Mauritius (Tourist purpose) by Brahim AKHDIME
Dears,Could someone tell me what is the procedure for Moroccan citizens to come to visit Mauritius? Is a Visa is required?As there is no direct flight from Morocco to Mauritius, a connection in Dubai is required. Do you know if a Transit Visa ...
@Brahim AKHDIME please when booking look at the transit waiting time. I have flown many times with Turkish airlines and I have no problem with transit in Istanbul. I personally don’t like the transit in Dubai. Whilst the fare may be a bit ... Read More
Any British expats affected by the UK pension freeze? by Ameerah Arjanee
Hello, I am a content writer for Expat Magazine. We are trying to write an article about how the UK government's practice of freezing the pension of expats affects their finances at a time of global inflation. If you are in this situation, how do ...
I am not so sure about your questions as each one of us are individuals and we have to take our responsibilities as such! I have I over 45 years of service in National Health Service and Higher education! I get my pension from my NHS superannuation ... Read More
Where do people living in Mauritius invest their savings? by zurtle
I was wondering what most people in Mauritius do with their savings.Is it invested in bank fixed deposits?How viable is the Mauritian stock market? (I saw the MUA Insurance stock gave a decent return)Are there high yield govt bonds that can be ...
@zurtle[Moderated]ok , best responses 1. Keep your money in your pockets and pay for your expenses as you go along;keep your money under your matresd/pillows; buy properties etc etc unless you have no one in your own blood to inherit the ... Read More
Boat between Mauritius & reunion by Macmac0065
Hello, ill be spending a few months in Mauritius next year (sep - nov). Id also like to see reunion, but as i have understood it there is no ferry between Mauritius & reunion at the moment. Or is there. I understand that the ...
@Macmac0065Â There are limitations as you have rightly pointed out. As far as I am concerned there were ferry between Reunion and Mauritius and that has been suspended but you can fly out and the same to Rodrigues but there are boats to ... Read More
School exam papers leaked? by coolinny
Sorry for the provocative title.This is what my Form 3 child told me after returning from school.I don't think it's a rumor because She checked with several of my classmates.A student in her class scored 8 out of 8 in math. great but...The student ...
https://english.lematinal.media/alleged-leaks-at-the-mes-education-minister-denies/ Read More
School exam papers leaked? by coolinny
Sorry for the provocative title.This is what my Form 3 child told me after returning from school.I don't think it's a rumor because She checked with several of my classmates.A student in her class scored 8 out of 8 in math. great but...The student ...
https://mauritiushindinews.com/defimedia/leaks-for-psac-and-nce-exams-documents-found-on-usb-key-not-used/amp/ Read More
School exam papers leaked? by coolinny
Sorry for the provocative title.This is what my Form 3 child told me after returning from school.I don't think it's a rumor because She checked with several of my classmates.A student in her class scored 8 out of 8 in math. great but...The student ...
https://mauritiushindinews.com/defimedia/psac-questionnaires-suspected-leaks/amp/ Read More
School exam papers leaked? by coolinny
Sorry for the provocative title.This is what my Form 3 child told me after returning from school.I don't think it's a rumor because She checked with several of my classmates.A student in her class scored 8 out of 8 in math. great but...The student ...
@coolinny you can send a letter by registered post to the ministry o education and wait for her response. There was definitely a leak of exam papers before the exam and I thought there was a remedy. Read More
Meeting English speaking friends by Philippe9507
I'm living in Mauritius,originally from South Africa looking to make new friends,preferably who speak English
Hello I also live in the south and precisely Chemin Grenier, two miles from the Saint Felix public beach!! I just got back from London two days ago after nearly 20 months because of COVID and closure of frontiers. Read More