Jason Payne
@Neo-UK
English expat in Mauritius
Forum posts
16
About me
English
Lives in Ebene, Plaines Wilhems
Speaks English
Registration: 24 March 2015
Activity
Importing car to Mauritius from UK as "returning" citizen by Neo-UK
I'm moving to Mauritius next month (mid-June) and wish to take my car over from the UK. I have never been to Mauritius before, but I am in the process of applying for my Mauritius passport as I am Mauritian by descent (mother). I have read on ...
Nope. The Mauritian Diaspora Scheme was repeatedly delayed due to issues between the BOI and MOF, resulting in me having to use the Returning Resident Scheme instead which cost me over Rs 120,000. And then my Diaspora membership was approved very ... Read More
Importing car to Mauritius from UK as "returning" citizen by Neo-UK
I'm moving to Mauritius next month (mid-June) and wish to take my car over from the UK. I have never been to Mauritius before, but I am in the process of applying for my Mauritius passport as I am Mauritian by descent (mother). I have read on ...
So, after eight months already spent in Mauritius, and over three months since my car arrived in Mauritius from the UK, I finally have my Porsche on the road. It's been a long and tedious process involving lots of form-filling and running ... Read More
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 ...
hahaha - tell me about it - I though it was just me who thought it was hilarious! Just received an email that began "further to your hereunder request...." :/Ha ha! I just received an insurance quotation today where they said exactly ... Read More
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 ...
What you find in the depths of t'Interwebz to support is fairly irrelevant. However, your findings show that it is obsolete, and the most recent British usage listed in the Oxford Dictionary is making fun of Indian English. Your statement that ... Read More
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 ...
I think it's pretty obvious what 'Indianism' refers to in the context of this discussion. As for using the words mentioned in the discussion once they lose their Indianism tag, why would I use them before if they make me cringe? Once ... Read More
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 ...
Exactly right. Plain and simple is absolute key. Adding extra words that add no real value just smacks of pretentiousness. I oftentimes find that proofreading a composed e-mail I'm about to send just before sending allows me the opportunity ... Read More
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 ...
Yes, the use of 'revert' is a very common Indianism that is even now being used in the UK by British people, and it has already in fact made its way into the Oxford English Dictionary. I'm not uncomfortable with its use as it doesn't sound terrible ... Read More
The Needful, the Necessary, the Same. Noooooo!!! Stop it!
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 ... Read More
Mauritius Container Terminal - know anyone?
Hi, I'm interested in meeting someone who works at Mauritius Container Terminal in Port Louis. Rs 50,000 for the taking if I can achieve my aim. Message me. Thanks. Read More
Anyone brought a cat to Mauritius? by purplepixie
Hi there... Looking for people who have moved to Mauritius with their cats...just looking for some advice on how to do this...flights, procedure, quarantine, etc. Not sure if this helps any, but we are coming from Taiwan. We will be going to ...
I moved my cat from the UK in July. I used a pet exporter in the UK and an importer in Mauritius. They talk to each other and organise everything for you. I highly recommend Mr Hurry of Airpet Relocation as advertised here. He is brilliant and ... Read More
Fast mobile data SIM (at the airport) and fibre broadband in Mauritius
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 ... Read More
Importing car to Mauritius from UK as "returning" citizen by Neo-UK
I'm moving to Mauritius next month (mid-June) and wish to take my car over from the UK. I have never been to Mauritius before, but I am in the process of applying for my Mauritius passport as I am Mauritian by descent (mother). I have read on ...
Thanks for your reply. I've been speaking to the MRA today and they've said I'm eligible as a returning citizen having lived in the UK my entire life and holding a Mauritius passport (although I think I may also require an NIC as well to ... Read More
Importing car to Mauritius from UK as "returning" citizen
I'm moving to Mauritius next month (mid-June) and wish to take my car over from the UK. I have never been to Mauritius before, but I am in the process of applying for my Mauritius passport as I am Mauritian by descent (mother). I have read on ... Read More
Formalities to bring your pet in Mauritius by Julien
Hi all, What are the formalities and paperwork required to bring your pet in Mauritius? How long do formalities & paperwork usually take in Mauritius? What are the relevant authorities to contact? Which vaccines are compulsory? Do your ...
Hi All, I'm intending to move my cat to Mauritius next month (mid-June) and this thread is proving extremely useful, so thanks to everyone who has contributed useful information to it, especially Rosiewestie. I note that the rules to bring a ... Read More