WillYoung
Scottish expat in Mauritius
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14
About me
Scottish
Lives in Grande Gaube
Registration: 29 August 2011
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Paying bills in Mauritius by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What bills do you pay? If you are renting, are bills included in the price of rent, and is this common practice in Mauritius? How can you pay your bills (e.g. online, at provider's store, at the post office)? Which is the most ...
I try extremely hard NOT to use direct debits. It is all to easy to let the bank do the work and not track the payments being made. Also, if you need to cancel a direct debit, the time wasted at the bank completing paperwork can be simply ... Read More
Paying bills in Mauritius by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What bills do you pay? If you are renting, are bills included in the price of rent, and is this common practice in Mauritius? How can you pay your bills (e.g. online, at provider's store, at the post office)? Which is the most ...
When I arrived here over 7 years ago, paying the monthly bills was a complete pain. Cheques or cash and a visit to the post office for just about everything. I had become used to EFT usage and this was one area where I really felt I wasted so much ... Read More
New Year's Eve 2016 for newcomers from London? by helen_f
Hello all, nice to meet you! My husband and I are arriving from the UK (London) at the end of December - he has a permanent job and we are excited to make Mauritius our new home. We are living in the North of the Island near Perybere/Cap Malhereux ...
Hi Helen The Maritim hotel does a variety of packages for people not staying at the hotel for NYE (and I think at least one package also offers a room deal). See the web-site and register for newsletter. Or just go along and ask - they are at ... Read More
Residence Permit for Retired man and his wife by RonnieGK
Hi My wife and I are seriously thinking of retiring to Mauritius and obtaining a residence permit. According to the information that I have been able to obtain it would appear that one can obtain a permanent residence permit after 3 years ...
Hi Ronnie You need to read the BOI information carefully and also you can email them for any queries you may have - the way I read it you have to have had a residence permit for three years as a retired person having brought in $40k each of the ... Read More
Mauritius: the safest country in Africa by Veedushi
Hello everyone, Mauritius seems to be one of the safest and most democratic African countries. Famous UK magazine The Economist published an international report this week titled “Democracy in an age of anxiety”. According to this ...
The question was for this post "Is Mauritius the safest country in Africa?" Having been to a number of African countries over the last 35 years, I say, currently, yes. KavirajG, I agree with you entirely. Read More
Mauritius: the safest country in Africa by Veedushi
Hello everyone, Mauritius seems to be one of the safest and most democratic African countries. Famous UK magazine The Economist published an international report this week titled “Democracy in an age of anxiety”. According to this ...
Having now read a few of the posts, the trend I see is that those of us who have lived in S Africa over the last few years treat Mauritius as unbelievably safe by comparison. Perhaps by default being very aware of our personal security helps - ... Read More
Mauritius: the safest country in Africa by Veedushi
Hello everyone, Mauritius seems to be one of the safest and most democratic African countries. Famous UK magazine The Economist published an international report this week titled “Democracy in an age of anxiety”. According to this ...
Having lived in Johannesburg for almost 30 years where the crime and stress levels slowly grew and grew in a way which was hardly noticeable - until after about six or eight months in Mu when you quite suddenly realise that all the crime related ... Read More
Environmental protection in Mauritius by Kenjee
Hi, Environmental protection is a challenging issue for all the countries around the world. Would you say this issue is deemed of significance in Mauritius? Is the country going green through initiatives like waste management and selective ...
Hi Firstly I do not believe that as a country we do anywhere nearly enough to protect our environment. However it has and is continuing to improve. The banning of certain types of plastic wrappings and bags is to be applauded, BUT, the subsequent ... Read More
Best cities to live in Mauritius by Julien
Hi, Its not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Mauritius. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
In order and just my opinion Grand Bay Calodyne Moka Black River Read More
Which private school to choose for my son near ebene cyber city? by C_S
Hi, I am planning to relocate to Mauritius in July'15 from Delhi. I have gone thru lot of blogs on schools and need to help to choose a good one. Blogs and people i have talked with, have recommended below schools can someone help with pros n ...
West Coast International Primary School (www.wipsschool.com) at Cascavelle on the West Coast about 20 minutes drive from Eben or Clavis and La Bocage (Junior and Senior linked schools) in Moka which is about 20 minutes from Eben closer to Port ... Read More
Drinking Water by MU_RT
Hi, Can someone please recommend some options for the Drinking Water supply on a regular basis in Quatre Bornes? Thanks,Manasi
Can also by water filters (various) but the one I use is from Domeau based just north of Port Louis close to the JUMBO shopping centre at Riche Terre. Much greener than buying bottled water in plastic bottles. Personally, when I see the amount of ... Read More
Cost of living in Mauritius 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Mauritius in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Mauritius you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Mauritius? > accommodation ...
Hi, been in Mauritius for almost 5 years (and still loving it). How much does it cost to live in Mauritius? > accommodation prices - Rs 30000 for two bed, two bath, detached house with pool near Calodyne. > public transportation fares ... Read More
New BBC television series filming in Mauritius by BBCWIP2015
I am working on a new BBC Series called Wanted in Paradise where we take families who are thinking of relocating, to their preferred destination. Once there they get chance to have a look, see the type of home they may be able to afford and look ...
Hi Possibly a bit late but only just seen this. I am a Scottish expat currently living in Mauritius for over 4 years. previously many years in SA. Certainly have some view points. Let me know if still wanted. Read More
