You probably came across the above communiqué during the past days and as usual, you didn't give a damn about it (just like you did not when scrolling down!). No worries now that you are reading this post. As you probably know, all parcels shipped to Mauritius go through a set of procedures and paper-works before... Continue Reading →
The day I nearly got conned by a guest writer Ross Campbell
Weeks back, I got a nicely written mail in which the writer briefly talks about his relocation to Mauritius since a year and according to him, this was a very good decision he made. In the same mail, he politely asks to write a guest post. I accepted right-away as this was definitely not like... Continue Reading →
Yashvinblogs Awards 2016
Ladies and Gentlemen, For the 5th time in the history, I have the immense pleasure to welcome all of you to the biggest and most prestigious awards ceremony of the Mauritian web, the Yashvinblogs Awards! As you already know, I'm your host on this very special day of Friday 13th which some consider as lucky... Continue Reading →
Using Google Maps so that others can easily find you or a meetup location
Very often, we find ourselves having to explain the exact route for others to follow whether to meet at a common point, to find a specific shop or even, to come to our house. Some of us will agree, the experience is sometimes awful because of the numerous phone calls, without ignoring the high probability of... Continue Reading →
Merry Xmas & Happy New Year 2017!
While some are already done with their shopping lists, streets and shopping malls are overcrowded with people still looking for their Christmas trees and gifts. As usual, Port Louis remains the busiest region despite the absence of the hawkers. The hot climate make things even worst but to be fair, that's the only place you can get the... Continue Reading →
New traffic lights and speed camera near the National Assembly, Port Louis
Two weeks back, I was surprised to come across fresly installed traffic lights (the new model with the beeps and countdown) at the corner of La Chausee Street and Rue Royal at Place d'Armes. You probably noticed it if ever you went to Porlwi by Light. Even more strange, they replaced the existing pedestrian crossing with a... Continue Reading →
(Updated) Are there any new prescribed limits for alcohol according to latest amendments of Road Traffic Act
Update (29 Nov 2016) : The modifications brought to the existing law is somewhat confusing because there have been different versions, including the one initially published on my blog. For this reason, I decided to edit this page accordingly, until an official version is available. Thanks for your comprehension! ~ Since some days, the media... Continue Reading →
Is there any hope to stop drug trafficking in Mauritius?
Before getting into the topic, sorry for not including relevant pictures in this post. If anyone has personal pictures of marijuana, cannabis, strawberry quick or C'est pas bien : please do send me. However, don't blame me if a team of ADSU lands at your address. Thanks for your understanding. Newspapers have been talking about drugs... Continue Reading →
Bane Americains fine virer mam….
Mo pas ene expert dans elections en amerique mais reziltats azordi fine montrer ki majorité bane americains fine virer mam en votant Trump comme prezidant plis grand puissance du monde. Etrangement, ena imper similarités entre elections 2014 moris et sa elections l'amerik la... Obama ine faire 2 mandats comme president, pareille kouma lerwa lion Navin Nouvo... Continue Reading →
A visit to the freshly renovated Balfour Garden (Rose Hill)
Being on holidays for some days, I grabbed the opportunity to bring the family to the freshly renovated Balfour Garden. I haven't been there since my childhood days during which I clearly remember having fun there. And as usual, Google Maps was of great help : At a few minutes drive from the center of Rose Hill, the... Continue Reading →