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Mauritian

Lives in 4 Bornes et Mahebourg

Speaks French, English

Registration: 06 January 2012

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Christophe
xtf replied to a thread
6 months ago
Alexjohnson56

Squash and Hockey by Alexjohnson56

Hi everyone, I'm moving to Mauritius with the family in August from Belgium (though I'm British and my wife is French) and wondered whether anyone could tell me whether there is a lively community of people playing a) squash and b) field hockey? We ...

Christophe

Hi,I understand that there are brand new squash courts coming soon in Tamarin with the opening of RM club next to the shopping centre at the entrance of Tamarin. In the meantime you have two old playable courts at Le Tamarin Chambre d'hotes of Jean ... Read More

Christophe
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last year
billalkajee

Motorbike driving school by billalkajee

Does anyone know of any motorbike / motorcycle driving school contact details.

Christophe

@xtfHi, my husband is due to take his test in July. Can't find any motoebike school near Rose Hill. He is only able to learn on Sundays due to work commitments, can you please help. PS 2nd test but layout has changed. -@HazelkayHi @Hazelkay, ... Read More

Christophe
xtf replied to a thread
2 years ago
coolinny

Gymkhana Club is only open for their membership member? by coolinny

I've been lived near Gymkhana club, one day I wonder Can I get to Gymkhana without a membership for table tennis or swimming and I emailed them but I didn't get any feedback from them.anybody knows it?

Christophe

Hi Coolinny,For what I know and unless they changed their policy, you will need a memberhip to use the facilities of the Gymkhana Club. Other way is to get invited by a member for an activity. Read More

Christophe
xtf replied to a thread
2 years ago
billalkajee

Motorbike driving school by billalkajee

Does anyone know of any motorbike / motorcycle driving school contact details.

Christophe

@BhavnaYes there are.NAGA MOTO RIDING SCHOOL(Ark Driving Centre Co Ltd)There was also Roz Hill motorcycle riding school but it seems that they no longer operate as I can't find their FB page anymore.Anyway if someone want to know about the test and ... Read More

Christophe
xtf replied to a thread
2 years ago
billalkajee

Motorbike driving school by billalkajee

Does anyone know of any motorbike / motorcycle driving school contact details.

Christophe

Hi everyone. I have completed my A1 motorcycle license in december 2022 and now I am on course for the A2.The driving test for motorcycle is the same for A1, A2 and A3 in Mauritius. Test is divided in 2 parts. First part is what they call the slow ... Read More

Christophe
xtf replied to a thread
2 years ago
lejekan

Wine Tasting Club by lejekan

I love sampling wine  but unfortunately haven't done much of that as I am new here and haven't made  friends yet. Would like to form a small circle of friends whom we can have informal tastings with from time to time . Basically, each ...

Christophe

Hello everyone. Great idea ! Wine aficionados here also :-)I would love to share some reviews and assist in the club creation.Let me know how can I assist and most of all, when we start tasting :-) Read More

Christophe
xtf replied to a thread
4 years ago
Isabel31000

E-registry by Isabel31000

Hi everyone, I am going to purchase a new car and I was wondering if I can use the eregistry.govmu.org to make my new car registration. Did someone try it already? Did it work well? If someone have a feedback on this matter I would be grateful.

Christophe

Hi Isabel31000, Do not use eregistry.govmu.org to do your new car registration. This online service is not ready yet. Xtf Read More

Christophe
xtf replied to a thread
4 years ago
Nvanderlinden

Wondering about the cost of medical care in Mauritius. by Nvanderlinden

We are a family of 4, currently living in Canada, and wanting to make a permanent move to Mauritius. One of the big question marks is the cost of medical care. Question: 1 - what is the average cost of local medical care for a family of 4? I know ...

Christophe

Hi Nvanderlinden, You will definitely want an insurance cover in Mauritius as I think as an expat you will opt out for care in private clinics rather than our public hospital after seeing the state and the service level of our public health ... Read More

Christophe
xtf replied to a thread
5 years ago
GuestPoster361

Fitness Lovers in Mauritius by GuestPoster361

Hi, I’m a Ghanaian who just moved to Mauritius from Dubai due to work. I’m currently living in Rose Hill. The weather is really amazing😍 I’m a certified Fitness Trainer and i’m looking forward to meet fitness ...

Christophe

Hi Georgouz, Just seeing your post now. If you are in Rose Hill, you have Ebene which is near, then visit Imotion Gym located in the Nexteracom Tower. Small gym but great coaches and great atmosphere ! Read More

Christophe
xtf replied to a thread
6 years ago
VivvZ

Chiropractors by VivvZ

Hi there Can anyone tell me what the average cost of a chiropractic appointment is please? Many thanks Viv

Christophe

Hi Viv, The one following me is base in Port Louis and he charges Rs 900 per appointment. Cheers ! Xtf Read More

Christophe
xtf replied to a thread
7 years ago
paulamilligan

Anyone for a serious squash game? by paulamilligan

HI My husband plays Business League Gauteng/Johannesburg (SA) squash ..... lives and breathes the game!! We arrive in Mauritius from 21 July 2017 and will probably be staying in the Black River area - so not sure where there are squash courts on ...

Christophe

Hi Paula, In the Black River area you will find 2 squash courts at the squash club managed by Jean Pierre Florens. I usually play there with friends on the Wednesdays at 7.30pm. However I have the feeling that your husband is playing at a good ... Read More

Christophe
xtf replied to a thread
8 years ago
Moksh

Good Asian restaurants by Moksh

Hello all, I am planning out a lunch and am hankering for a different taste. Would you have any suggestions for good Asian restaurants (Chinese, Dim Sum, Korean, Japanese, Thai, etc..). Location wise, it has not been decided yet but I am looking ...

Christophe

Hello ! For Dim Sum try Royal Choice in Roches Brunes - Beau Bassin on saturday or sunday. For general chinese food : City Orient in Port Louis Korean : Kimchi House also in Port Louis Tchussss !!! Xtf Read More

Christophe
xtf replied to a thread
8 years ago
srambaran

Price of Payroll software by srambaran

I would like to build a software that manages payroll for my business. It needs to print mauritian forms (tax form, TEWF forms etc) as well as payslips for my employees. It doesn't need to record lateness of my staff but should allow me to ...

Christophe

Hi Srambaram, Try to contact Uniconsult. They are the editor of a dedicated payroll software called Sycorax used by most of the Mauritian company. Xtf Read More

Christophe
xtf replied to a thread
8 years ago
Priscilla

Sports in Mauritius by Priscilla

Hello everyone, The Olympic Games are now just a few days away and we would like to talk about sports. What sports are the most popular and/or unusual in Mauritius? Are sports facilities easily accessible there? Where and how can one find ...

Christophe

The most popular sport here in Mauritius is definitely football (soccer) either to play or to watch from your sofa :-) Trail running is gaining more and more popularity here in Mauritius with regular races whole through the year (almost one per ... Read More

Christophe
xtf replied to a thread
9 years ago
nimpit00

Local Medical Aid Scheme by nimpit00

Hi there I am doing some research on what a medical aid is going to cost me once my family has relocated to Mauritius. The expat online quote is only giving the option for payment in foreign currency and not rupees. Any assistance on which medical ...

Christophe

Hi, Here are the main ones which Mauritians usually subscribes to ... Read More