@manwithnoname65
English looking for information about Mauritius
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Registration: 18 August 2014
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Dangerous Roads in Mauritius by lesjar
I know the title sounds grim, but good information for the newcomers to the island about roads that have many accidents or lots of dangerous drivers will help them be more aware of the situation and avoid if need to or drive at other times. I would ...
This is an interesting topic for me. I am English, and have been visiting Mauritius for 22 years ( my wife is Mauritian ) and until recently, I was a Police Inspector on the Police Traffic Department in the UK. One of my jobs was to investigate ... Read More
DSLR Camera by Ahuja A
Hi Friends, I've recently moved to Mauritius. living in QBornes. Can anyone please suggest where i can find dslr camera on best price. Thanks
In Curepipe, near the main church, there is a specialist camera shop, sells nikon DSLR cameras, lenses etc. Read More
Where to live when working in Port Louis by jacquisl
Hey guys! I've trolled the forums for info on this but still not really sure. My question is just which areas to look for accommodation. I'm in my early twenties and moving to Mauritius for May - August for work in Port Louis. I'm ...
Vacoas is worth considering. Its in the centre of the island which means everywhere is accessible in less than one hour. You can get straight on the motorway to get to Port Louis; you are 15 minutes from Flic en Flac beach on the new link road, 20 ... Read More
Top 5 tips to live in Mauritius by expat.com
Hi, When you are going to live abroad, you may have a lot of questions. Hence to facilitate you in this process, we are inviting expats to share their top 5 tips with regards to settling and living in Mauritius. What recommendations would you ...
1) Be prepared for dreadful wifi / 3G availability / speed. 2) Most drivers at night will be drunk 3) Most drivers in day-time will drive like they are drunk 4) Most public officials are corrupt. 5) Apart from the above, enjoy life, I still love ... Read More
Is there any Nightlife in Flic en Flac? by Anant Khandal
Hi Can someone plz advice me if is there any nightlife in Flic en flac on weekends?? Regards
Lakaz at Bagatelle shopping mall ( 1 minute outside F en F) is a great place at weekends. You also have Mafioso, Teasers bar and Shotz as mentioned above, although its changed names now and I can't remember the new name. Its just past Pierros ... Read More
moving away from the UK by Happiness269
Hello, I am in the initial thinking of moving away from the UK. I am very interested in Mauritius and I will be visiting later on in the year. Is there a social group that I could come along to and meet some of you to get some more info on how to ...
Hi Jacqui. I live in the UK and have been visiting Mauritius for 22 years ( my wife is a British born Mauritian ). Have a look at this website for jobs…myjob.mu its packed with jobs. Also if you are on Facebook there is jobs.mu page and ... Read More
Mauritius Residence Permit by mysticsky
Hello I am an Indian national married to a Mauritian national. I am planning to move to Mauritius in the next two weeks and I know that I am eligible for a Residence permit. I am looking for some information on what documents I need to apply for ...
Hi Colin, thanks for that. Is your wife Mauritian by birth or is she born elsewhere but to Mauritian parents like my wife? I'm led to believe that because my wife is UK born then it is a bit more tricky for me to obtain residency etc. Any tips ... Read More
5 goods reasons for not choosing Mauritius by Julie
Hi, After exploring the positive aspects of living in Mauritius last week, we invite you in Weekly Magazine to discover the 5 good reasons for not choosing to live here ;). What about you: what would be your good reason for not choosing to live ...
Love the country and the people, however here is what frustrates me most about Mauritius; No Fresh Milk, just that awful crap in cardboard boxes. Lunatic driving, causing far too many road deaths each year. Dogs barking all night long. Awful ... Read More
Mauritius Residence Permit by mysticsky
Hello I am an Indian national married to a Mauritian national. I am planning to move to Mauritius in the next two weeks and I know that I am eligible for a Residence permit. I am looking for some information on what documents I need to apply for ...
Can I join this discussion? I am British born, and so is my wife. However, her parents are Mauritian ( born in Vacoas ), so my wife also has Mauritian citizenship, a Mauritian ID card and a Mauritian passport. Am I entitled to Mauritian citizenship ... Read More
Best Bank in Mauritius? by hgavired
Hello, My friend is a citizen of South Africa. He wants to have a bank account in Mauritius. Which is the best bank inorder to transfer the USD from South Africa to Mauritius? Thanks in advance.
Hi there, I would suggest either Mauritius Commercial Bank ( MCB ) or Barclays Mauritius. My wife and I have accounts with both banks, but we live in the UK ( my wife is Mauritian ) and travel to Mauritius each year. MCB is by far the most popular, ... Read More
I need a bank! by Bennet-Steam
Hi all, I'm about a month away from arriving in Mauritius, and I have to say I can't wait! I will, however, need to set up a new bank account, and I've been told by my bank in the UK that I need to find the name and address of the ...
Hi there, I would suggest either Mauritius Commercial Bank ( MCB ) or Barclays Mauritius. I have accounts with both banks, but live in the UK ( my wife is Mauritian ). MCB is by far the most popular, and has branches and cash-tills all over the ... Read More