Jean-Marc Rivalland

Economics Editor · Curepipe

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

Oceania

Island Air Route Reopens After Four-Year Gap Between Comoros and Madagascar

Political thaw unlocks stalled aviation link, but operational details remain unconfirmed.

Crime & Society

Air Mauritius Audit Triggers Criminal Probe Over Fleet Sales Deals

Kroll audit uncovers procedural failures in aircraft transactions, triggering legal action.

Money & Business

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.

Crime & Society

Chagos Handover Stalls; Displaced Islanders Demand UK Action at Westminster

Sovereignty agreement stalls as military base complicates territorial transfer timeline.

Crime & Society

Chagos Handover Stalls; Displaced Islanders Demand UK Accelerate Return Home

Mauritius sovereignty claim stalled by UK military and political complications.

Crime & Society

Gulf Energy Assets Face Direct Damage; Supply Chain Disruptions Accelerate Globally

Physical damage to Gulf energy assets disrupts global fuel logistics and transit corridors.

Politics & Governance

France's Emergency Security Push Sparks Fierce Political Backlash

Government's security measures face mounting opposition from civil liberties advocates and political rivals.

Oceania

Mauritius Poised to Capitalize on Continental Trade Surge Under Regional Integration Push

Island nation leverages financial infrastructure for African trade expansion opportunities

Tourism and Island Life

Island Paradise Solidifies Status as Africa's Top Choice for Global Travelers

Mauritius maintains Africa's top travel destination status amid sustainability challenges.