Théodore Rivalland

Political Correspondent · Port Louis

Théodore Rivalland is political correspondent at the Port Louis Daily Bulletin based in Port Louis, covering national politics, parliament and public policy across Mauritius. He focuses on clear, evidence-led reporting, builds diverse political sources and produces steady, deadline-driven dispatches that explain how governmental choices affect life on the island.

Articles by this author

Oceania

Miss France's Island Getaway Proves Hectic Despite Tropical Setting

Beauty pageant winner balances competition season with university studies.

Oceania

Reunion Artist Aurus Weaves Island Heritage Into Genre-Defying Sound

Bastien Picot blends maloya, orchestral pop, and electronic sound into a genre-defying album.

Oceania

Artist Transforms Ocean Depths Into Hand-Drawn Maps at French Paper Museum

Cartographic artist brings scientific ocean data to life through hand-drawn visual interpretation

Oceania

Madagascar Updates Cybercrime Laws to Protect Citizens From Digital Threats

Madagascar strengthens legal protections as digital threats expand across banking and government services.

Oceania

Island Residents to Gain Faster Access to Goods as Major Retailer Doubles Warehouse Capaci

Warehouse automation cuts order processing time for island residents facing months-long resupply delays.

Oceania

SpaceX Retrieves Massive Starship From Ocean; What This Means for Space Travel

Intact spacecraft recovery advances NASA's public commitment to return astronauts to the Moon by 2028.

Oceania

Réunion braces for afternoon downpours as weekend weather turns unsettled

Ferry cancellations and maritime hazards emerge as regional weather patterns intensify.

Oceania

Reunion Hospital System Buckling Under Back-to-School Patient Surge

Capacity crisis forces hospital to ask residents to call ahead before seeking emergency care

Oceania

Madagascar Sets July 2027 Vote on New Constitution; Presidential Election to Follow

Malagasy citizens await clarity on constitutional vote and participation timeline.

Oceania

Public Agency Cuts Carbon Footprint with Rooftop Solar Installation

Government facility reduces grid demand through renewable energy installation on existing infrastructure.

Tourism and Island Life

The Anse-La-Raie Exit Story Missing Its Paper Trail

Luxury Suites Ltd left by public communiqué, while claims of a 100-arpent state-land deal and beach relocation go undocumented.

Politics & Governance

Cabinet Minister Resigns as Spouse Faces Drug Trafficking Charges in Mauritius

Political fallout follows arrest in major drug trafficking investigation

Oceania

Experts Pick Daryoura as Top Pick for Dieppe Racing Card Thursday

Ten expert teams converge on Daryoura as strongest pick for Thursday's Dieppe racing program.

Politics & Governance

New Direct Flight Cuts Travel Time for Mauritius-East Africa Passengers

Ethiopian Airlines opens nonstop service linking Mauritius and East Africa.

Oceania

Island Nation Charts Path to Long-Haul Flights; Two New Jets Due by 2028

National carrier to expand long-distance service with modern aircraft, improving connectivity for travelers and island communities.

Money & Business

Financial sector modernization test threatens tax base for public services

Modernization challenges threaten revenue stream for public services and employment

Politics & Governance

Mauritius Workers Demand Voice on Pension Overhaul; Mass Protest Set

Unions mobilize workers against unilateral pension changes affecting retirement security.

Money & Business

Anse La Raie Hotel Exit, https://defimedia.info/avinash-gopee-renonce-son-projet-hotelier-anse-la-raie’s Own Contradiction

The same report cites resident support and a granted Letter of Reservation, yet offers no records or numbers to prove “widespread opposition” or political coordination forced Avinash Gopee’s decision.