Lynn Smith
@lynnismith
English expat in Mauritius
Forum posts
24
Contacts
3
About me
English
Lives in Grand Gaube
Speaks English
Registration: 12 February 2012
Activity
Relocation to Mauritius from UK, by joannebathurst
Hi all, we are looking to relocate to Mauritius from the UK Can anyone recommend a good company to work with to help with the paperwork for this, example Visas ect? Thanks Jo
I came ten years ago and did everything myself including bringing my dog. It was all very simple and I got all info off government sites. Once here I applied for self employed permit and all very simple. Don’t need an agent, of course ... Read More
Art supplies & professional printing services in Mauritius by Namarie
Hello to you all! As I am preparing to move to Mauritius I need to find out if there are Art supplies & professional printing services, also how fast and stable the internet is, for online teaching for example? Hope somebody knows and can ...
Hi Namarie. My name is Lynn Smith and I run an art atelier in Calodyne in the north of Mauritius. See Artspace Mauritius on Facebook or www.Artspace my.com. You can buy quite a few art materials here but very limited and nothing that’s ... Read More
Successes in your career in Mauritius by Priscilla
Hello, Becoming an expat means starting over in a new country, and a lot of times that also means starting over in your career as well. How have your skills and experiences evolved since moving to Mauritius? What does being successful in ...
I can thoroughly recommend living and working in Mauritius, I love it ! I moved here 7 years ago and decided to become a full time artist, so applied for an occupational permit that has to be renewed every three years. I had to supply various ... Read More
Difference between Occupation & Work Permit by Jackie Sweed
Can somebody please explain the difference between a work permit and an occupation permit? As a non Mauritian citizen would the cost of the permit be paid by the employer or the employee? TIA Jackie
I have an occupational permit and the turnover amount must be 600,000 per annum minimum. The new rules are 600,000 the first two years but 1,200,000 in the third year. Read More
Moved to Mauritius by GuestPoster2323
Hi everyone! Myself and my husband with our 2 daughters (aged 17 and 14) recently moved to Mauritius and staying in temporary accommodation in Moint Choisy until we have found a permanent house in area we prefer. My youngest daughter is in ...
Hi I live Calodyne, by the sea, its very peaceful and short drive into Grand Baie. I am from UK and have a friend with a fabulous modern house in Bain Boeuf who has had to go back to UK to look after her parents long term. I have forwarded your post ... Read More
General info - Any garden centres + good hair dresser? by barbara torrance
Whilst waiting for my permit I have been thinking of a few points. Are there many garden centres where one can buy new plants,fertiliser and all other gardening things? Also is there a really good hair dresser with good stylist? Thanks
Hi Not sure which area you are in...but two very good garden centres near me in Calodyne... Exotica ( very very good) and Endemika , both on the roads that lead from Calodyne up to the motorway. My hairdresser is so good that even though I've ... Read More
Private teacher required by Mrs Mc
Hie there I'm looking for a teacher in the north Calodyne area or near to help my 10 year old son with Maths and French . Please get in touch. Many thanks Mrs Mc
Hi Winnie No, he only teaches French, I think it would be pretty difficult to get a really good French teacher who was also qualified to teach the other subjects. Robbie is a fully qualified French teacher, he is Mauritian but lived in Europe for a ... Read More
Private teacher required by Mrs Mc
Hie there I'm looking for a teacher in the north Calodyne area or near to help my 10 year old son with Maths and French . Please get in touch. Many thanks Mrs Mc
Hi there...I also live in Calodyne and have an excellent French teacher who comes to my house to teach, in fact he is due any minute now ! He makes it fun , not just learning verbs pro rata etc. as I've had in the past, which didn't last ... Read More
English expats in trou aux biches, meet up!! by clintonjay
Anybody care for a drink and meet up? Expats in trou aux biches. Make new friends and meet fellow expats. Date , time and place to be decided later on. I propose we meet at the beach. Someone holla at me .... 54295388
It's a big beach - which end ? Whereabouts ? Read More
English expats in trou aux biches, meet up!! by clintonjay
Anybody care for a drink and meet up? Expats in trou aux biches. Make new friends and meet fellow expats. Date , time and place to be decided later on. I propose we meet at the beach. Someone holla at me .... 54295388
Hi. Can you let me know when things arranged as if I'm free I'd like to join in...I live Calodyne. Lynn 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 ...
I am a self employed artist working here in Mauritius,having moved here three years ago, my son is a pilot for Air Mauritius. We both love it here, and live in the north. I had a props company in London for many years and my biggest clients were the ... Read More
French tuition? by the elephant's child
I've just moved to Mauritius, am living in the North, and looking for private French lessons, preferably with someone who can come to my house or meet me at a cafe etc around the Pereybere / Grand Baie area. Any suggestions or contacts would be most ...
Hi Did you find any good French classes/ tuition in the North ? I am in the UK at the moment but returning next Thursday and really should make a real effort to learn French....regards, Lynn Read More
Where to dance Salsa in Mauritius? by Cyrun
Hello, Does anyone know where you can dance salsa? I am visiting Mauritius between mid-October and mid-Movember. Thanks, Chad
Hi Chad Ha ha ha !! well I've tried a few times in my friend's classes which has been hilarious, I'm more like Saturday Night Fever than Salsa ! ! My friend is called Martha and is very very good. If ypu give me ypur details I will get her to ... Read More
Where to dance Salsa in Mauritius? by Cyrun
Hello, Does anyone know where you can dance salsa? I am visiting Mauritius between mid-October and mid-Movember. Thanks, Chad
Hi Chad A dancer friend of mine from Cuba is opening a dance studio teaching salsa in Trou aux Biches. Let me know of ypu are interested and I can put ypu in touch with her. I am in the UK at the moment but returning on the 23rd. October. Regards , ... Read More
French tuition? by the elephant's child
I've just moved to Mauritius, am living in the North, and looking for private French lessons, preferably with someone who can come to my house or meet me at a cafe etc around the Pereybere / Grand Baie area. Any suggestions or contacts would be most ...
Whose name and number is this ? Is he a qualified teacher ? Read More