Francesm
Scottish expat in Mauritius
Forum posts
18
Contacts
15
About me
Scottish
Lives in Grande Baie
Registration: 03 October 2012
Activity
Friday Night Drinks - North-Mauritius-Social-Meetup by kokooli
Many people have joined since our last meeting. So let us see what we can organize together on our next one. We'll be at the Beach House on Friday next week (11-07-2014) from 7:30pm & will have a small meetup sign on the table. Please ...
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Conversation exchange by Aurelien13100
Hi everybody! My name is Aurelien. I'm a french living in Beau-Bassin. I'm here for a year working as councel in a construction company. I'd like to improve my english in exchange for some french conversation. Open-minded to other cultures, I like ...
No problem. Let me know. Read More
Conversation exchange by Aurelien13100
Hi everybody! My name is Aurelien. I'm a french living in Beau-Bassin. I'm here for a year working as councel in a construction company. I'd like to improve my english in exchange for some french conversation. Open-minded to other cultures, I like ...
Hi Aurelien Happy to help but I live in the north so that may not suit. I work in Port Louis so I don't know if this is any easier. Let me know. Read More
Transferring Money by bijou44
I have recently moved to Mauritius from the UK and originally brought cash with me to exchange here, to get the best exchange rate. My problem now is the cash has dried up and I need a way to get the remainder of my savings, in the UK, into ...
Hi I have an HSBC account in the UK and in Mauritius and move money regularly between them and do not find it expensive compared to the charges I incurred when I used my UK bank cards here when I arrived (at GBP1.50 per transaction). Given the ... Read More
Hampton School by moovati_nseethiah
Hi All! Anyone can suggest me the rules(Standard) of Private schools in Mauritius. I had a very bad experienced at Hampton school. I put my daughter in Hampton school in the last term in Upper reception class. They charged me the Registration fee ...
Hi I cannot help on the specifics of Hampton School but I would have thought the school would have a parents association who you could raise your concerns with and they could help resolve your questions. Read More
Moving to Mauritius by Catinthehat
Hi All, My husband and I are considering moving to Mauritius with our 3 year old son in November. I am South African but have been living in Scotland for 9 years. This is a huge move for us, but we want to be closer to family in SA. We thought that ...
As a Glaswegian I would say Glasgow is far more dangerous than Mauritius. There is a bit of petty crime here but nothing like the problems there are in Scotland and as the guys on this have said you take care at night in Mauritius but then I took ... Read More
Reaching out to any British expats in Mauritius by LaylsUK
Hi, I am planning to move there in the near future if there are any fellow Brits/western expats interested in making a new friend.. Best wishes, Leila
Hi I have been here for 14 months but originally from Scotland. There is a Professionals in Mauritius group on LinkedIn you might join. There has jobs on it. However I do know from others that because Mauritius is a small island its easier to ... Read More
sky tv by GuestPoster66
Is it possible to receive sky TV in Mauritius if we bring our sky box with us? I not what alternatives are there? Cheers
You can also access the BBC iplayer through a VPN once you get broadband set up. I use VPN oneclick though my ipad which costs GBP7 per year and means you can get anything on the iplayer - the only problem is the broadband speed in Mauritius which ... Read More
work permit by Mojpe
Hi, if somebody can help me, please. I company hire some expat on Mauritius have to show that will pay the person ticket for return home if something happen. For airplane or boat. How do company proof that? With just word on paper or have to buy ...
Was not aware of that. To get an occupational permit you need the following: o ‘Application for Occupation Permit’ form to be filled and signed by applicant and employer o Registration Form for Professional o Passport, original + copy o Birth ... Read More
Moms and Tots group in the north? by Talitha
Hi There I was wondering if there are any moms and tots groups in the north. My little girl is 16 months and i really want her to socialize with other kids her age and its a great way for me to meet some ladies too :-) Let me know Thanks
I would recommend Mums in the North on Facebook to everyone. There was a post yesterday about a mums meeting at Funkey Monkey in Pte aux Cannoniers. If anyone needs help just ask. Read More
Light house primary school by Mrs Mc
Hi everyone My son will be attending Lighthouse primary so I was asking if there is anyone who can tell me what kind of school it is education wise. I wanted I.P.S but no space for primary 5. Will appreciate thanks x
Have found four mums with kids there. If you can email me your contact details I can pass them on. Read More
Light house primary school by Mrs Mc
Hi everyone My son will be attending Lighthouse primary so I was asking if there is anyone who can tell me what kind of school it is education wise. I wanted I.P.S but no space for primary 5. Will appreciate thanks x
If you send me your email or mobile I will pass on any contacts I find from Lighthouse. My office email is frances.mccaw@essar.com Read More
Light house primary school by Mrs Mc
Hi everyone My son will be attending Lighthouse primary so I was asking if there is anyone who can tell me what kind of school it is education wise. I wanted I.P.S but no space for primary 5. Will appreciate thanks x
Hi I have heard good things about Lighthouse and could try to put you in touch with other mums who have kids there. My daughter is at IPS (we are from Glasgow and been here a year) so she will be sad to have missed out on a fellow scot being at ... Read More
Recommended restaurants (all round the island) by Natasha Glover-Webber
Hi guys! Just wanted to propose to share our recommendations regarding the various nice restaurants around the island. As I am living in the north, I know the places around there better. But what can you recommend in your area?
We like Saffron Grill in Mont Choisy Mall which serves great south Indian food at great prices - none of its spicy so even my daughter loves it there. Read More