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Lives in grand baie

Registration: 20 December 2010

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andreaChad replied to a thread
13 years ago
GlobalVillage

First time here. by GlobalVillage

Hello dear community Just a first note to all expats in Mauritius- welcome and looking forward to establish stronger ties between Mauritians and Expats. It takes two to tango. Take care, Ray

andreaChad

Thanks global village, ita nice to feel welcomed! Read More

andreaChad replied to a thread
13 years ago
terence

Bagatelle mall of Mauritius by terence

Hi Guys, I started this thread for your opinion on this new mall in Mauritius. I checked it out today , an excellent place to hang out. Ideal place to spend your day shopping and enjoying the Food Court. For English movie lovers, I confirmed that ...

andreaChad

I've never felt unsafe going out in Mauritius unaccompanied! Maybe that's because I'm from South Africa,haha! Will be nice when woolies etc is open and lambic is opening there, that will be nice..personally I think circle square in grand baie will ... Read More

andreaChad replied to a thread
13 years ago
artemis100

Pre-primary and primary schools on east coast? by artemis100

Hello, We might be moving to Mauritius and I was wondering if anyone knows of any good schools (international or not) on the east coast? (around Poste or Centre de Flacq). Thank you! Artemis

andreaChad

Well I'm int the north near the international schools five mins drive from our house..we like grand baie area and we often go to the east coast for the day as this is very easy to do..the schools near us are very nice too, that being ips for primary ... Read More

andreaChad replied to a thread
13 years ago
artemis100

Pre-primary and primary schools on east coast? by artemis100

Hello, We might be moving to Mauritius and I was wondering if anyone knows of any good schools (international or not) on the east coast? (around Poste or Centre de Flacq). Thank you! Artemis

andreaChad

Hi Artemis, The east coast is beautiful but for schools you woul have to commute to labourdonnais probably, near pamplemousses..it is doable depending upon where on the east coast you are..roach noir and poste Lafayette, you could do this ... Read More

andreaChad replied to a thread
13 years ago
Rosiewestie

Dogs need haircut in Tamarin by Rosiewestie

Hi Guys, Hope someone can help me out :) After a very successful "human" haircut yesterday - in fact the best haircut/colour I have ever had and so reasonably priced too - I now need to find a local Dog Groomer. Nothing fancy required as I just ...

andreaChad

Hi Dee, are you on facebook? There is a group called black river moms, that is a group of expat ladies based in Tamarin/Black river that is vey useful for this kind of info..I can add you if you like andi Read More

andreaChad replied to a thread
13 years ago
nantube

no formula1 and live rugby world cup finals in mauritius ? by nantube

This week-end I could not watch the f1 race on my satellite TV channels. Had to resort watching it on my PC with a slow internet connection. I've been experiencing issues with my satellite tv provider who are not giving access to live formula 1 ...

andreaChad

Dstv is pretty good. Supersport has excellent sports coverage! Read More

andreaChad replied to a thread
13 years ago
kariens

Swim Nappies by kariens

Hi, I arrived in Mauritius nearly 3 weeks ago. I am desprately looking for swim nappies for my 1yr old girl and have looked in all the shops around flic en flac and tamarin and can't seem to find any. Would any one know where I can find some? ...

andreaChad

P. S, there is a baby group that meets at river land sports club in tamarin every week if you would like to take your daughter Read More

andreaChad replied to a thread
13 years ago
kariens

Swim Nappies by kariens

Hi, I arrived in Mauritius nearly 3 weeks ago. I am desprately looking for swim nappies for my 1yr old girl and have looked in all the shops around flic en flac and tamarin and can't seem to find any. Would any one know where I can find some? ...

andreaChad

You can get them at London way in black river Read More

andreaChad replied to a thread
13 years ago
advocat333

Furniture by advocat333

Hi All, Any good furniture shop recommendations? Looking for stylish beds, nice sofas, coffee tables etc. I'd also be interested in meeting furniture makers who come recommended, if anyone knows any. I tried finding a place called lovely home ...

andreaChad

If you log on to lexpressproperty.com, they have a section called build and decorate, which has a comprehensive list of all interior design shops, furniture makers, stockiest of linen etc. Happy decorating! Read More

andreaChad replied to a thread
13 years ago
Ethan's Mommy

Paediatrician in Black River area by Ethan's Mommy

Hi all, We are moving to Mauritius at the end of October/ beginning of November with our one year old son. Can someone please suggest a good paed in that area? Thanks :)

andreaChad

Dr Neetoo is the goto paed in that area, she is a lovely Irish lady with a wonderful manner and is very caring..she shares rooms with Dr Piat I think twice a week as the rest of the time she works in rose hill with her husband, also a paed.. You can ... Read More

andreaChad replied to a thread
13 years ago
jaslin

Considering to work in Mauritius, advise needed by jaslin

I've been offered a job at Cyber city. How's the environment over there? Is it convenient for everyday living (ie grocery shopping and etc)? The tax rate will be 15%?

andreaChad

The brand new mall, bagatelle mall of Mauritius is five minutes drive from ebene, and this has international cinemas, many restaurants and international brand shops, everything you could possibly want!. Ebene is close to Port Louis, the obnly ... Read More

andreaChad replied to a thread
13 years ago
AnnaMak

restaurants for children ? by AnnaMak

Hi everyone, We are looking for a restaurant or cafe made for children with people in costumes and children activities, or maybe just a restaurant with a playground inside. Does anyone knows if there are places like that in Mauritius? Your help ...

andreaChad

Also le pirogue hotel seeing as you are in flic en flax Read More

andreaChad replied to a thread
13 years ago
AnnaMak

restaurants for children ? by AnnaMak

Hi everyone, We are looking for a restaurant or cafe made for children with people in costumes and children activities, or maybe just a restaurant with a playground inside. Does anyone knows if there are places like that in Mauritius? Your help ...

andreaChad

You can hire the kids club at club med for birthday parties which has awesome facilities and you can request clown, magician etc Read More

andreaChad replied to a thread
13 years ago
Belinda2

Remedial schools in Mauritius by Belinda2

Hi there We are looking to move to Mauritius but my biggest concern is always the children. My daughter is 11 years old and currently at a remedial school in South Africa. She is doing really well and achieved 71% as her term average. She is right ...

andreaChad

Well, IPS is the feeder school to Northfields High School across the road, which offers both Cambridge and international Baccalaureate diplomas and is very well regarded. The new headmaster is a lovely man formerly from St Charles in ... Read More

andreaChad replied to a thread
13 years ago
Belinda2

Remedial schools in Mauritius by Belinda2

Hi there We are looking to move to Mauritius but my biggest concern is always the children. My daughter is 11 years old and currently at a remedial school in South Africa. She is doing really well and achieved 71% as her term average. She is right ...

andreaChad

Hi Belinda, IPS in Labourdonnais outside Grand Baie is an English medium school that has a special educational needs department,perhaps contact them to discuss your daughters specific requirements. Good Luck, Andi Read More