peaches786
Mauritian expat in Mauritius
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About me
Mauritian
Speaks English, Haitian
Registration: 22 April 2012
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Concerning Creole by hemsat
Hello guys! I'm new to the forum so nice to meet you all :D I was wondering for any long term expats, if anyone had found an effective way of learning creole (short of learning once in the country)? My dad is Mauritian but I grew up in ...
Creole is important. The government has put so much emphasis on it that it is being learnt at several schools now. There is even creole dictionary now. Like all other languages Hindi, marathi, thai,taiwanese,etc, it would be really good if ... Read More
Looking to buy car by daisymay2
Hoping to buy a second hand car, preferably a Hyundai Atos from year 2008 onwards. I realize they are not cheap in Mauritius as they are in the UK, but can anyone give any rough idea of price and which is the best way to go about this? I have ...
Yes be wary of second hand cars from dealers new cars are fine but double the price of UK cars I have noticed. Read More
Recommend a Paediatrician? by peaches786
My daughter has been really unwell for nearly a week now, saw a paediatrician on Sunday and he just didn't listen to my concerns, can anyone recommend one in the Beau Bassin area or near enough, Thanks
I took my daugther to Apollo Barmwell at Moka... so far good experience. you might want to visit them. donot forget to take prior appointment, else you can visit emergency for an unschedule visit. All the best :)Thanks for your recommendation but ... Read More
Concerning Creole by hemsat
Hello guys! I'm new to the forum so nice to meet you all :D I was wondering for any long term expats, if anyone had found an effective way of learning creole (short of learning once in the country)? My dad is Mauritian but I grew up in ...
Why do you need to learn it? I am a British Mauritian living in Mauritius and no-one speaks creole here anymore, just Fench.No-one? So you believe that not one individual on the island speaks creole? I agree it's not necessary to learn, but ... Read More
Concerning Creole by hemsat
Hello guys! I'm new to the forum so nice to meet you all :D I was wondering for any long term expats, if anyone had found an effective way of learning creole (short of learning once in the country)? My dad is Mauritian but I grew up in ...
Why do you need to learn it? I am a British Mauritian living in Mauritius and no-one speaks creole here anymore, just Fench.No-one? So you believe that not one individual on the island speaks creole? I agree it's not necessary to learn, but ... Read More
Concerning Creole by hemsat
Hello guys! I'm new to the forum so nice to meet you all :D I was wondering for any long term expats, if anyone had found an effective way of learning creole (short of learning once in the country)? My dad is Mauritian but I grew up in ...
Why do you need to learn it? I am a British Mauritian living in Mauritius and no-one speaks creole here anymore, just Fench.And yet you are the SAME poster who said this in this ... Read More
Anyone (English speakers) interested in a photography course? by Jaden
I have found (well, actually someone on here sent me the leaflet for) a photography course but, after getting in contact with the person who runs it, I am told that it is normally in French which is no good for me. However, he will run an English ...
Its RS 15,000 - there are no course dates yet as we need to find enough English speakers for them to organise it. Send me your email address and I will forward the leaflet to you. J.For that price I expect a national qualification! It's a little ... Read More
Looking to buy car by daisymay2
Hoping to buy a second hand car, preferably a Hyundai Atos from year 2008 onwards. I realize they are not cheap in Mauritius as they are in the UK, but can anyone give any rough idea of price and which is the best way to go about this? I have ...
Thanks but I really want a manual gearbox! :)Good luck you will have a very hard time finding one in good condition. I bought my car through a private seller through l'express, no problems there, I wouldn't buy through ABC motors and most dealers ... Read More
Real general info from a Mauritian by Lena23
Hi guys, You all must be really mad..to be worried about earning 35000/40000 MUR and to live in Mauritius with partner and kid/s. People in Mauritius standard salary is between 8000 MUR and 10 000 MUR. How do you think families are managing with ...
Hi guys, You all must be really mad..to be worried about earning 35000/40000 MUR and to live in Mauritius with partner and kid/s. People in Mauritius standard salary is between 8000 MUR and 10 000 MUR. How do you think families are managing with ... Read More
Recommend a Paediatrician?
My daughter has been really unwell for nearly a week now, saw a paediatrician on Sunday and he just didn't listen to my concerns, can anyone recommend one in the Beau Bassin area or near enough, Thanks Read More
Concerning Creole by hemsat
Hello guys! I'm new to the forum so nice to meet you all :D I was wondering for any long term expats, if anyone had found an effective way of learning creole (short of learning once in the country)? My dad is Mauritian but I grew up in ...
Hello guys! I'm new to the forum so nice to meet you all :D I was wondering for any long term expats, if anyone had found an effective way of learning creole (short of learning once in the country)? My dad is Mauritian but I grew up in ... Read More
Cost of TAX and DUTY when transporting a car to Mauritius(MRU STUDENT) by HarjinderMann
Hi, I have currently in the process of getting organized for my move to Mauritius. I am British and my Wife is Mauritian who has been in the country for 6 years, we now plan to go back to Mauritius. I plan to take a car with me as the cost of a car ...
Hi, I have currently in the process of getting organized for my move to Mauritius. I am British and my Wife is Mauritian who has been in the country for 6 years, we now plan to go back to Mauritius. I plan to take a car with me as the cost of a car ... Read More
baby in Mauritius by lne1
Hi, Has anyone recently had a baby in Clinic in Mauritius. Hubby and i are moving to Mauritius but also want another child but it would be born there, it sounds silly but i am abit scared. Someone please reassure me?!! Thanks
It costs around Rs35,000 for a normal delivery at Apollo Bramwell or around Rs85,000+ for a c-section with a few days stay. I went to Bramwell and didn't like it, I wouldn't really advise having children in Mauritius though, they are a little old ... Read More
Re: Nervous about move to Mauritius by lne1
Hi, I am British/Mauritian and my husband Mauritian. We are considering moving to to Mauritius and trying it again (tried a few years ago and ran after 10 months !!!) but we kinda regret that now. Any advice on how to make it work. Heard the first ...
Hi, I am British/Mauritian and my husband Mauritian. We are considering moving to to Mauritius and trying it again (tried a few years ago and ran after 10 months !!!) but we kinda regret that now. Any advice on how to make it work. Heard the first ... Read More
Secondary Government Schools in Mauritius by pudding
I urgently need advise / info on what Secondary Government Schools are available for my son, he is in grade 9 in a Government School in South Africa at the moment. My husband will be taking up his new position on 1 May and we will be joining him ...
I'm sorry but I don't agree with most posts here. My sister in law is a teacher in a government school and the whole education system is a joke. Students struggle to speak and understand English so teachers are forced to speak the local language of ... Read More