Glenn G Clayton
South African looking for information about Mauritius
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About me
South African
Lives in Trou aux Biches, Pamplemousses
Registration: 07 June 2020
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Ice cream van moint choisy ripped off by Laura91
Hi guys,Want to share my experience yesterday and ask you how you deal with a situation like that. So we ordered a ice cream from the ice cream van at moint choisy we have two kids and the seller says 250 mur ok we thought fair enough overpriced but ...
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Ice cream van moint choisy ripped off by Laura91
Hi guys,Want to share my experience yesterday and ask you how you deal with a situation like that. So we ordered a ice cream from the ice cream van at moint choisy we have two kids and the seller says 250 mur ok we thought fair enough overpriced but ...
@Laura91 Hi Laura. I'm glad that things have improved as the majority of service providers actually try to do a really good job. As I indicated in my note regarding TripAdvisor reviews, please bear in mind that the inverse also applies and good ... Read More
Ice cream van moint choisy ripped off by Laura91
Hi guys,Want to share my experience yesterday and ask you how you deal with a situation like that. So we ordered a ice cream from the ice cream van at moint choisy we have two kids and the seller says 250 mur ok we thought fair enough overpriced but ...
@Laura91 Most of these guys are on TripAdvisor. Be sure to give him a review accordingly and ensure that other people don't get ripped off like you were. He gets a bad reputation and goes out of business eventually, unfortunately you get nothing but ... Read More
St Nicholas Grammar School by coolinny
I’m considering to send my 2 daughters to St Nicholas Grammar School in Phoenix. But I couldn’t find out information and reputation of St Nicolas’s Anybody knows anything please share! Is there too traditional or too ...
@coolinny where will you be living? Read More
Isopropyl alcohol by Gerdus2001
I need Isopropyl alcohol for my art projects in Mauritius . It must be 99% pure. Can someone please point me to a supplier.
@Gerdus2001 go to a chemist. I got mine in Cap Tamarin chemist Read More
POLICE CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE FOR RETIREMENT VISA by traciwoodley
Morning We applied online for our Retirement Visa and sent the ARCO certificate from the UK as we are South Africans living in UK for past 2 years, Now they have come back and said they want the certificate from South Africa. Unfortunately, my ...
@traciwoodley It could well be on the clearance cert as on checking my clearance the opening statement is"This is to certify that no convictions have been recorded for any crime in the Republic of South Africa against:-"If your partner was convicted ... 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 You get Hinds, Crosse & Blackwell and Nola here. Sheets etc you can get good quality stuff at Woolworths. We are also ex SA living in Flic en Flac. I did not use an agent for a house as you get nailed on agency fees and I got a ... Read More
Medication that cannot be found in Mauritius by Anne-Lise Mty
Hello guys,We're currently finalizing our PDF Expat Guide for 2023 and I was wondering whether you guys had had trouble finding any medication in Mauritius that might be worth mentioning in the guide? If so, can you let us know which ones and ...
@Anne-Lise Mty I got hold of a copy of the approved list of pharmaceutical products by the pharmaceutical board and went through it for my medication. I then could advise my chemist which company to obtain it from if it was available in Mauritius. ... Read More
Finding prescription meds that are not commonly available in Mauritius by Starry Expanse
Is there a pharmacy in Mauritius where I can buy Bupropion** (aka Wellbutrin or Zyban).I've tried pharmacies in Flic en Flac, Cascavelle, and at the Super U in Tamarin. No joy.I can probably import it, but it's a hassle (because it is a ...
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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 ...
Interest rates are pretty low here. I have my money invested offshore with pretty good returns. Private message me if you are interested in more info Read More
Middlesex University
Hi All, My grandson will be resident in Mauritius from October onwards as his parents are becoming residents of Mauritius at that time. Please could you advise me as to whether he falls under the local or international contingent as this obviously ... Read More
Cost of living 2019 in Mauritius by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As we usually do each year, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
Hi Anoushka Thank you so much for the comprehensive and detailed response. You have been a tremendous help in a differentiating a "leap of faith" from "reality". I have taken note of your advice regarding "covering all ... Read More
Cost of living 2019 in Mauritius by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As we usually do each year, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
Hi Anoushka Many thanx for your response. We are a South African family of 3 adults (2 retirees) with a toddler of 4. We are looking at staying in the North, Pereybere / Mont Choisy / Trou aux Biche, and are hoping to rent furnished accommodation ... Read More
Cost of living 2019 in Mauritius by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As we usually do each year, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
Good day. As per the previous 3 posts, is it possible to give us an idea of 2020 prices based on Priscilla's post for a family of 4 living in the Trou Aux Biches area, with private schooling for a 5 year old. This would be greatly appreciated. ... Read More