barryn56
English 暗网禁区 in Australia
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About me
English
Lives in Brisbane
Speaks I speak English (native), French, Creole and Norwegian (Bokmol).
Registration: 21 March 2015
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Looking for reliable builder for roofing install by barryn56
Hi all. I had a bad experience with a rogue trader who ruined the waterproofing on my bungalow, so now it is leaking everywhere (and is now trying to sue for the rest of the money - why is there no consumer protection in Mauritius?). So decided to ...
Thanks to all for responses. I decided to carry out repairs myself, which went very well. I plan to complete the work with a fibreglass covering. Regards, Barry Read More
Looking for reliable builder for roofing install by barryn56
Hi all. I had a bad experience with a rogue trader who ruined the waterproofing on my bungalow, so now it is leaking everywhere (and is now trying to sue for the rest of the money - why is there no consumer protection in Mauritius?). So decided to ...
Thanks for the comments, Karen. Apart from the fact I did some research, I also had a detailed written contract - none of which helps when there are problems because the cost of legal actions in Mauritius make directly accessing justice a no-win ... Read More
Looking for reliable builder for roofing install by barryn56
Hi all. I had a bad experience with a rogue trader who ruined the waterproofing on my bungalow, so now it is leaking everywhere (and is now trying to sue for the rest of the money - why is there no consumer protection in Mauritius?). So decided to ...
Thanks Bhavna. Regards, Barry Read More
Looking for reliable builder for roofing install by barryn56
Hi all. I had a bad experience with a rogue trader who ruined the waterproofing on my bungalow, so now it is leaking everywhere (and is now trying to sue for the rest of the money - why is there no consumer protection in Mauritius?). So decided to ...
Thanks Winston - I'd like to know how, and who to contact in, the consumer protection unit. I tried their email address listed on their website, which bounced, of course. Regards, Barry Brisbane, Australia Read More
Looking for reliable builder for roofing install
Hi all. I had a bad experience with a rogue trader who ruined the waterproofing on my bungalow, so now it is leaking everywhere (and is now trying to sue for the rest of the money - why is there no consumer protection in Mauritius?). So decided to ... Read More
Speaking Mauritian Creole in Mauritius by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Mauritian Creole is essential for a successful integration in Mauritius. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Mauritian Creole? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can ...
I'm British and picked up Creole after several visits over years to Mauritius. To say I miss you, according to my understanding is: mo manque toi. To means You, so To manque mwa is You miss me... Barry Read More
Mauritian Budget 2017 : end of a benign tax regime? by GuestPoster195
From last weeks budget statement there were 2 points that leapt out at me : The first was the wealth tax , whereupon those with an income exceeding MUR3.5 million , including dividends, will pay an extra 5% on all income above this MUR3.5 million ...
You are assuming there is a better choice of candidate to vote for. Unfortunately, the populace is in no position to make an informed decision. You need an honest person at the top, and they are unlikely to win a vote because people prefer a nice ... Read More
Mastering the English language in Australia by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking English is essential for a successful integration in Australia. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak English? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language ...
I have lived in many countries and think it is important to learn the local language. Consequently, I speak French, Norwegian, Creole, some Bahasa as well as English. Read More
Your best business development ideas in Australia by Priscilla
Hi everyone, As a foreign entrepreneur, launching a business in Australia is a fantastic project and an exciting challenge. Some ideas are likely to succeed. Some others are promising but may not work as well as intended. In your opinion, what ...
You either need to keep to what you know, or get people in who can address a market based on good research. I would not necessarily focus solely on a local market - if you are from overseas, there may be a local market from others from your country ... Read More
Healthcare in Australia by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Australia ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Australia? Thanks in advance for sharing ...
GPs are generally very poor at diagnosis - if you find a good one, they're like hen's teeth. They will jump to conclusions based mainly on age. Do your own diagnosis on line before going and question thoroughly. Otherwise work is very ... Read More