Jean-Marc Rivalland
Jean-Marc Rivalland serves as economics editor at Mauritius Pulse News in Curepipe. He writes tribunes that dissect fiscal policy, public finance, trade and market trends, assessing how decisions ripple through households, firms and the broader island economy. He combines statistical evidence, interviews with local actors and explanatory narrative to clarify policy choices for readers.
Articles by this author
Former Madagascar Senate Chief Faces Hard Labor Sentence for Security Role
Retired general convicted for directing violent suppression of anti-government protests in 2025.
Island Water Systems Strained as Reunion Faces Scarcity Despite Heavy Rains
Infrastructure and ecosystem failures compound water scarcity despite abundant rainfall.
Mauritius Water Loss Cripples Tourism Infrastructure; 60% Waste Before Delivery
Leaking network and high consumption threaten hospitality sector economics and service delivery.
Reunion Hospital System Hits Capacity Crisis; Urges Call-Ahead for Emergency Care
Hospital system implements emergency triage protocol as bed availability reaches critical threshold
Madagascar Deploys Strict Border Screening to Block Ebola Entry; Agencies Tasked With Enfo
Madagascar implements mandatory quarantine and travel restrictions to prevent Ebola introduction at borders.
Hospital Pushes Single-Shot Pneumococcal Vaccine as Deaths Mount in Reunion
Vaccination campaign targets low uptake of simplified single-shot protection against pneumococcal disease.
Police Leadership Shake-up in Reunion Stirs Union Questions on Mainland Appointments
Mainland appointment to senior police post raises questions about local candidate selection and territorial expertise valuation.
Reunion EV advocates challenge plan to slash pollution tax on gas cars
EV advocates oppose regional bid to reduce tax burden on combustion vehicles
Educational Technology Unit Loses 14 Staff to Harassment Crisis; Management Response Falte
Institutional delays and inadequate response compound harm at Reunion's educational technology unit.
Madagascar Port Breaks Fuel Tanker Bottleneck With New Discharge Protocol
Port operators resolve simultaneous tanker arrivals through coordinated discharge sequencing.
Madagascar Launches Major Dam Rebuild to Restore Irrigation for 18,000 Farm Hectares
Infrastructure overhaul targets water delivery failures in western rice farming zone
Reunion Cycling Tour's Toughest Climb Awaits 68 Riders in Make-or-Break Stage Six
Elevation gain and tight margins set up decisive mountain test in western Reunion
Madagascar Delays IMF Funds Over Fuel Pricing System Implementation Dispute
Government halts fuel pricing system to avoid inflation, risking IMF disbursement.
Third Stage of 2026 Reunion Cycling Tour Extends to 126 km; Logistics Create Scoring Gap
Southern route tests rider endurance and team support logistics over 126 kilometers.
Police Fatally Shoot Mauritian Man Suspected in Wife's Stabbing Death
Mauritian man dies in police confrontation hours after wife's fatal stabbing in Madagascar.
Madagascar Marks National Mourning as Kidnappings, Killings Persist Nationwide
Transition government announces anti-kidnapping task force and surveillance measures amid crisis response.
Island Air Route Reopens After Four-Year Gap Between Comoros and Madagascar
Political thaw unlocks stalled aviation link, but operational details remain unconfirmed.
Air Mauritius Audit Triggers Criminal Probe Over Fleet Sales Deals
Kroll audit uncovers procedural failures in aircraft transactions, triggering legal action.
Mauritius Builds Digital Infrastructure to Compete as Africa's Tech Hub
Mauritius commits to cybersecurity and digital infrastructure upgrades to position itself as Africa's fintech gateway.
Chagos Handover Stalls; Displaced Islanders Demand UK Action at Westminster
Sovereignty agreement stalls as military base complicates territorial transfer timeline.
Chagos Handover Stalls; Displaced Islanders Demand UK Accelerate Return Home
Mauritius sovereignty claim stalled by UK military and political complications.
Gulf Energy Assets Face Direct Damage; Supply Chain Disruptions Accelerate Globally
Physical damage to Gulf energy assets disrupts global fuel logistics and transit corridors.
France's Emergency Security Push Sparks Fierce Political Backlash
Government's security measures face mounting opposition from civil liberties advocates and political rivals.
Mauritius Poised to Capitalize on Continental Trade Surge Under Regional Integration Push
Island nation leverages financial infrastructure for African trade expansion opportunities
Island Paradise Solidifies Status as Africa's Top Choice for Global Travelers
Mauritius maintains Africa's top travel destination status amid sustainability challenges.