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Adrian

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Adrian
gronk007 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Neo-UK

The Needful, the Necessary, the Same. Noooooo!!! Stop it! by Neo-UK

Why, in Mauritius, am I being bombarded with the overuse and total abuse of these terms? Everywhere I go, everyone I speak to in a professional or business capacity, they all say "I will do the needful" or "the same" referring ...

Adrian

What's even funnier is when: - they don't revert - they don't do the necessary - they don't do the needful Even if you have a conversation with someone in an office, for example, expect an email to trail that ... Read More

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gronk007 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Vaughn Marti

Realistic cost of living by Vaughn Marti

Hello Community Ok can you advise... Is 80,000 MUR sufficient to comfortably support a house hold of 2x adults and 1x child? Will this cover house rental in flic en flat, private schooling, car, groceries and medical insurance? Thank you

Adrian

I would highly doubt it. .rs80,000 will be rs68,000 after tax. Rentals in flic en flac are in the rs25,000 to rs40,000 range.. A car will cost you around 12-15,000 per month to rent if you don't buy one.. Not sure what level of private ... Read More

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gronk007 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Elzaan.Nieu

Renewal of occupation permit - new process? by Elzaan.Nieu

Has any current Occupation Permit Holders had to renew their Permits within the last 6 months? What was your experience and what was the process like compared to the previous application? We have submitted our application for the 2nd renewal of our ...

Adrian

From the PMOs point of view they're both "good" industries, so not sure why it's been referred. There have been some fringe industries of late that the government have viewed with indifference. Hope it goes well, optimistically ... Read More

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gronk007 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Elzaan.Nieu

Renewal of occupation permit - new process? by Elzaan.Nieu

Has any current Occupation Permit Holders had to renew their Permits within the last 6 months? What was your experience and what was the process like compared to the previous application? We have submitted our application for the 2nd renewal of our ...

Adrian

What industry are you in? Read More

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gronk007 replied to a thread
9 years ago
rushikay

My experience relocating to Mauritius (2015) by rushikay

Hello folks, I see a lot of people asking questions here that are repetitive, and although I admire some of the forum members for still replying to those, I am going to attempt a different kind of thread/post and share my experience relocating to ...

Adrian

Chicks just mean girls. Read More

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gronk007 replied to a thread
9 years ago
rushikay

My experience relocating to Mauritius (2015) by rushikay

Hello folks, I see a lot of people asking questions here that are repetitive, and although I admire some of the forum members for still replying to those, I am going to attempt a different kind of thread/post and share my experience relocating to ...

Adrian

The supermarket chicks are probably like that because they're getting paid Rs5,000 a month. I wouldn't be happy either. Again, you'll get used to it. Read More

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gronk007 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Dhalgren

Americans in Mauritius? by Dhalgren

I've been reading this board for awhile and I enjoy it. However, I rarely see posts from other Americans. I'm wondering if there are many Americans living/spending in time in Mauritius and what their experiences might be, both good and bad? ...

Adrian

I only know of 3 American families here at the moment, one from Texas, one from Chicago, and the other one is from LA. All with young families, their biggest issues here are schooling, but if you're a retiree, then that comment is probably not ... Read More

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gronk007 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Dhalgren

Americans in Mauritius? by Dhalgren

I've been reading this board for awhile and I enjoy it. However, I rarely see posts from other Americans. I'm wondering if there are many Americans living/spending in time in Mauritius and what their experiences might be, both good and bad? ...

Adrian

Hi, I'm not saying don't stay in QB, but you can live elsewhere and still visit QB to experience the "real Mauritius" There are plenty of beaches that aren't full of expats and nor are they touristy. In the West you can go to ... Read More

Adrian
gronk007 replied to a thread
9 years ago
rushikay

My experience relocating to Mauritius (2015) by rushikay

Hello folks, I see a lot of people asking questions here that are repetitive, and although I admire some of the forum members for still replying to those, I am going to attempt a different kind of thread/post and share my experience relocating to ...

Adrian

Hi there, Kudos for your honesty, but I think you need some more time to reflect on the journey you're about to experience. I don't know your age, demographic or your monthly budget, and the way you live here obviously moulds your expat ... Read More

Adrian
gronk007 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Delexy

I am a movie producer by Delexy

Am a movie producer and director and I want to relocate to Mauritius. Pls is Mauritius a good ground for movie business? Thanks

Adrian

I know a couple of production houses that have left mauritius in 2015, since change of govt last year. Best you check what level of subsidies/tax breaks are available at the moment. Read More

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gronk007 replied to a thread
9 years ago
durbanmauritius

Pay ride needed to Airport Thurs 6am from Tamarin by durbanmauritius

Other than over priced taxis, Is there any other way other than a bus that you know of? Willing to pay someone for a ride.

Adrian

Rs500 from Tamarin to SSR? Hahaha Read More

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gronk007 replied to a thread
9 years ago
sssid

from where I can but Samsung phone battery? where is Samsung service by sssid

Can anyone tell me where is authorised service station for Samsung phone? I want to buy new phone battery. Thanks

Adrian

Cyber tower 1, bpml building in ebene can help Read More

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gronk007 replied to a thread
9 years ago
FranglaiseMummy

Shops in Tamarin (or nearby) for food, household goods & toys? by FranglaiseMummy

Hi all, My family and I will be moving to Tamarin from London (arriving on 31st October) and I'm trying to figure out what to pay to bring out and what to buy there, also we arrive just before 2 public holidays and I'm wondering how much ...

Adrian

Black River Mums will be the must-join FB page living in the West.. Shoprite is open until 1700 on pub hols, our savior on public holidays... I'm sure Rosiewestie can elaborate on the book clubs lol my wife is in a "book club" and ... Read More

Adrian
gronk007 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Neo-UK

Fast mobile data SIM (at the airport) and fibre broadband in Mauritius by Neo-UK

I'm moving to Mauritius in three weeks and I'm finding the mobile and broadband Internet options a little depressing compared to what I'm used to in London (unlimited mobile data, unlimited fibre broadband at 1 Gbps speed!). It looks like my best ...

Adrian

Yeah there are agents like ABC Car Rental or Mauritius Post, but they're likely to charge more than Rs100 for a starter pack... My advise if someone like Franglaise Mummy is moving to the West, go to Cascavelle as there are Emtel and Orange ... Read More

Adrian
gronk007 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Neo-UK

Fast mobile data SIM (at the airport) and fibre broadband in Mauritius by Neo-UK

I'm moving to Mauritius in three weeks and I'm finding the mobile and broadband Internet options a little depressing compared to what I'm used to in London (unlimited mobile data, unlimited fibre broadband at 1 Gbps speed!). It looks like my best ...

Adrian

Of course you can get a SIM at the airport. Franglaise Mummy, PM for more details if you like. Read More