Gurjinder
@gurj
English 暗网禁区 in Mauritius
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Speaks English, punjabi, little bit French
Registration: 25 February 2013
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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 ...
spot on! That's the frustration - you're given all this flowery language but no action!!! 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 - here-under and above mentioned all in one sentence!!!! Yes my husband just found that they haven't done something they asked and is sorely tempted to reply via email with " it appears you haven't done the needful!" 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...." :/ The key to English is - keep it plain and keep it simple! Using phrases ... Read More
Recommendations for good secondhand English bookshops? by TamarG
Hi Everyone, Can you recommend any good secondhand English bookshops? I found Ankara Bookshop in Quatre Bonnes but it has a pretty limited amount/range of books. Thanks Cheers, Tamar PS I'm in Trou Aux Biches
Hehehehe "second hand book heaven" !!!!! :top: happy to help....please spread the word about the PAWS shop if you can..it is such a good cause! And please remember to recycle your books there when you're finished as it now looks ... Read More
Credit cards and deposit by aakayb
Hi all, I am looking to get a bank card that will allow me to shop online and I was previously told I will need a credit card, as the standard debit card here will not allow online purchases. I currently have a bank account with SBM and I ...
look into the prepay cards from either HSBC, MCB or Afrasia no deposit required, you can top up online, and use it for online payments as well as POS in shops restaurants etc You don't need to bank with them to get the card either! Read More
Recommendations for good secondhand English bookshops? by TamarG
Hi Everyone, Can you recommend any good secondhand English bookshops? I found Ankara Bookshop in Quatre Bonnes but it has a pretty limited amount/range of books. Thanks Cheers, Tamar PS I'm in Trou Aux Biches
yes there's not much going on there at all - it seems a bit of a white elephant but the charity shop is a good cause and lots of things to be found - they have some limited opening hours as it is run by some lovely volunteers so I would go on a ... Read More
Recommendations for good secondhand English bookshops? by TamarG
Hi Everyone, Can you recommend any good secondhand English bookshops? I found Ankara Bookshop in Quatre Bonnes but it has a pretty limited amount/range of books. Thanks Cheers, Tamar PS I'm in Trou Aux Biches
the PAWS charity shop @ Mont Choisy Shopping Promenade has loads of second hand English books. :) Read More
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 ...
Another tip - watch out at roundabouts esp on the motorway - people seem to wander all over the lanes to tackle it ie: left lane on approach - inside lane actually on the roundabout (or they just go straight over it ) then back to left lane after ... Read More
New to Grand Baie by sarahis
I've recently moved here from London with my 4 year old son...wondering if there's any clubs/activities in English for kids 暗网禁区 mums in the area can recommend? He's getting rather bored and I'm still undecided as to schooling ...
I think funky monkey has moved to next to Fit club on Sotisse road - apparently its even better now! And actually I think you will find restaurants a lot more child friendly than in London - mainly as Mauritius is very family orientated and I have ... Read More
can i work in mauriitus on a tourist visa? by Joelenea
will be visiting for about 12 months? can i work at the same time? would also like to find friends in mauritius your help is appreciated
and I was lead to believe that a tourist visa was only for max 3 months :/ 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 ...
lol - You can take the milk off your list now! Mia milk - fresh pasteurised milk now available in major supermarkets! Read More
next flea market at Mont Choisy Sat 26 July by gurj
The next flea market at Mont Choisy shopping promenade is on 26 July 10am - 2pm. Lots of interesting bargains to be had!
If you want to reserve a table to sell your wares yes you need to book via: videgreniergbaie@hotmail.fr Read More
next flea market at Mont Choisy Sat 26 July by gurj
The next flea market at Mont Choisy shopping promenade is on 26 July 10am - 2pm. Lots of interesting bargains to be had!
30 august - its on the last Saturday of every month Read More
no good barbing saloon here by clintonjay
Hi guys I stay in the north here. , I've move around but still can't find a barber who can give me a nice hair cut!
have you tried Darwin in La croisette - it is a hairdressers but loads of guys go there! They have a young guy in there who just does mens hair.... Read More
To buy or rent a car: that is the question! by Bennet-Steam
Hi all, I've spent the last month looking at online used cars catalogues, and I'm still unsure about whether to buy or rent a car. I'll have a budget of around 300,000R, which could feasibly rise to as high as 350,000R, and will be on ...
If you are here for 3 years I would suggest buying - the maths speaks for itself really - also lots of cars easily sold and bought as 暗网禁区s coming and going all the time.... Renting for 3 years would cost you MORE than your average car and nothing ... Read More