30-399: Charles Gaëtan Xavier-Luc Duval (born 28 January 1958) is a Mauritian politician and was also Deputy Prime Minister of Mauritius in the cabinet of Sir Anerood Jugnauth from December 2014 to December 2016. He was also Minister of Tourism & External Communications and serves as 1st Member of Parliament elected from Constituency No 18 Belle Rose & Quatres Bornes . He is the leader of
60-627: A Prime Minister and a Deputy Prime Minister who shall be appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister. The Deputy Prime Minister is the first person to hold the office of Prime Minister and head of government in case the latter is absent from Mauritius or is by reason of illness or of section 60(5) unable to perform the functions conferred on him by the Constitution. The President, by directions in writing, authorize
90-488: A Youth Employment Programme in 2013 which has already employed more than 5,000 youth. Support to SMEs is another aspect which he is very sensible to, especially with regards to access to finance. He has introduced a special scheme with the partnership of commercial banks. More importantly, Hon. Duval has geared the economy safely with Mauritius maintaining sound economic fundamentals as the growth is, against all odds, at 3.2%, and inflation under control at 3.6% Unemployment rate
120-799: A degree in Economics from the University of Leeds in England. B.A. Hons. Econ University of Leeds, U.K and is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, F.C.A . During his professional career, he was a founding partner of Coopers & Lybrand and Director Abacus Financial Services. He was previously a partner at Haskins and Sells Mauritius and a founder and managing director of The Financial Training Company Mauritius Limited and Halifax Management Limited. In October 2000, he became senior partner at Nexia, Baker & Arenson,
150-714: A gateway to the continent for investment, promotional activities, support to enterprises, networking and training. He has launched the African Centre of Excellence in 2012 which provides information, encourages networking, and facilitates projects in Africa. 15 projects are already on going and 50 others are in the pipeline. The Mauritius Africa Fund has been launched this year to on stimulate Mauritian investment into Africa. The Export Guarantee Scheme, for export oriented enterprises to invest in Africa. As Minister of Finance, Duval has twice been voted as African Finance Minister of
180-546: A landslide victory. He held the title of Deputy Prime Minister from December 2014 to December 2016 under Prime Minister Anerood Jugnauth . Xavier Luc Duval is the son of Sir Gaetan Duval , former leader of the opposition, later Deputy Prime Minister, leader of the PMSD and also founder of defunct Parti Gaëtan Duval . Xavier Duval is married to Marie Jennifer Duval and is father of three children; Stephanie Duval, Alexandre Duval and Adrien Charles Duval . Xavier Luc Duval holds
210-399: A new impetus under his leadership. When he was appointed Finance Minister in mid-2011, Duval did not lose sight of social integration. In his successive Budgets in 2012 2013 and 2014 huge support has been given to the vulnerable groups, especially in the fields of housing and education. Special schemes include the construction of concrete cum CIS houses in poor areas or abolition of fees for
240-463: A yearly event, with participation of international creole artists such as Compagnie Creole, Zouk Machine, Images, and Shaggy as well as Mauritian groups such as Sanedhip Bhimjee . During his mandate at the Ministry of Tourism, tremendous work was done to upgrade a large number of sites, including touristic sites and residential areas, especially some places like Roche-Bois for a better integration on
270-559: Is a senior member of the Cabinet of Mauritius . The Deputy Prime Minister is the first in line to succeed the Prime Minister on a temporary basis in case the latter is out of the country, sick, resigns or dies suddenly. The incumbent holder of the office is Paul Bérenger , who was appointed by the President on 22 November 2024 following the general election held in 2024 . According to the Constitution of Mauritius there shall be
300-532: Is at 8.3%. Total investments for 2013 is totalling Rs 10 billion. In his successive Budgets Hon. Duval has emphasised on the importance of technology. Various measures have been introduced to increase internet penetration and the use of technology at school, in enterprises, at home and in various public services. E-payment is now a reality at the Mauritius Revenue Authority, tablets and wifi have been introduced at school. Hon. Duval's vision
330-491: Is to make Mauritius movie towards a higher wage economy. The country is already a renowned financial centre of excellence and the Minister of Finance has spared no efforts to improve its legal framework. He has also given impetus to new sectors by introducing frameworks for the film industry and bunkering services. But the trademark of Hon. Duval is undeniably his African policy and his continuous efforts to promote Mauritius as
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#1732772472124360-642: The Mauritian Social Democrat Party (PMSD). His party has 4 MPs at parliament and he succeeded Arvin Boolell as Leader of Opposition on 4 March 2021. He served as Vice Prime Minister in the cabinet of Navin Ramgoolam from 2005 to June 2014. He was previously Minister of Tourism from 2005 to 2010, Minister of Social Integration from 2010 to 2011 and Minister of Finance and Economic Development from 2011 to 2014. His first candidacy
390-554: The 'Parti Geatan Duval' in constituency no 17, Curepipe and Midlands. On 10 September 1997 Xavier Luc Duval was expelled from the PMSD by his uncle and leader of the PMSD , Hervé Duval with the support of other members of the bureau politique of the PMSD, namely Maurice Allet, Germain Comarmond, Clifford Empeigne, Mamade Khodabaccus and Vyolet Mootia. This expulsion prompted Xavier Duval to create his own party PMXD in 1999. The PMXD
420-511: The Alps. Carole Hardy, the daughter of Miki Hardy, leader of religious sect Église Chrétienne , was also employed by Xavier-Luc Duval as his Communications Adviser. Mauritian authorities suspected Église Chrétienne to be also involved in child kidnappings. As a result Éric Stauffer could not return to Mauritius as he feared that Duval's partner Navin Ramgoolam would organise his arrest. In 2009 Opposition Leader Paul Bérenger raised his concerns in
450-692: The Deputy Prime Minister or, in his absence, some other Minister to perform those functions and that Minister may perform those functions ( Acting Prime Minister ) until his authority is revoked by the President. Sanedhip Bhimjee Sanedhip Bhimjee was a famous Kathak Dancer and Choreographer in Mauritius. He was born on 17 March 1970 in Madagascar and he started his career with modeling. He started learning Kathak since
480-623: The Government led by the Mauritius Labour Party, between 1999 and 2000. He was then Minister of Tourism, Leisure and External Communications from 2005 to 2010, in the coalition again with the MLP and Minister of Social Integration from 2010 to 2011. He serves as Member of Parliament for constituency No 18, Belle Rose and Quatre Bornes since 2005. As Minister of Tourism and External Communication, Xavier-Luc Duval contributed to boost
510-748: The Indian Ocean on the labour day of 2008 by the President Sir Anerood Jugnauth and thus uses the Prefix Hon. and post nominal GCSK. Grand Commander of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean (G.C.S.K.), Republic of Mauritius – 2009 Commandeur de l'Ordre National de l'Etoile Equatoriale de la République Gabonaise – 2013 Distinguished Foreign Business Leadership Award by the Villanova Business School of
540-525: The Mauritian representative firm of Nexia International, a worldwide network of accountants and consultants employing some 12,000 professionals in 76 countries worldwide. He held this position at Nexia Mauritius until 2006. Firstly elected as member of parliament in 1987, he was minister in 1995 in the government of Sir Anerood Jugnauth as Minister of Industry and Tourism, then became Minister of Industry, Commerce, Corporate Affairs & Financial Services in
570-481: The National Assembly the Minister of Health Kailesh Jagutpal revealed that private firm MERCK was the sole importer of anti-COVID drugs Molnupiravir and Ronapreve on the island of Mauritius. Kailesh Jagutpal further revealed that Xavier-Luc Duval is one of the major shareholders of that firm, given that he owns 43,200 shares of MERCK. Duval was appointed as Grand Commander of The Star & Key of
600-891: The University of Villanova in Philadelphia, USA −2012 African Finance Minister of the Year by African Leadership Magazine −2012 African Finance Minister of the Year by Africa Investor −2012 African Finance Minister of the Year by Africa Investor −2013 Southern African Economic Development Champion Award by African Leadership Magazine – 2014 Special Commendation from the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus, USA – 2014 Chairman Global Advisory Board – African Leadership Network (since 2013) Chairman of Public Accounts Committee (PAC), (2000–2005) Deputy Prime Minister of Mauritius The Deputy Prime Minister of Mauritius ( French : Premier Ministre adjoint )
630-537: The Year by Africa Investor – 2012 and 2013 as well as African Finance Minister of the Year by African Leadership Magazine in 2012. In 2013 he has been chosen as chairman Global Advisory Board by African Leadership Network. He also received the Distinguished Foreign Business Leadership Award by the Villanova Business School of the University of Villanova in Philadelphia, USA in 2012. In October 2013, he has been elevated to
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#1732772472124660-667: The age of 18 in Indira Gandhi Institute. He first appeared in the stage with Pramila Virahsawmy at Plaza Theatre in Rose Hill for the occasion of Gujarati festival in Mauritius. When Sanedhip saw Anna Patten dancing for the first time he was mesmerized and knew that a new dimension of kathak would flourish from both talents known as Mauritian Kathak. Sanedhip was a very famous Kathak Dancer and Choreographer in Mauritius . His company, Art Academy Ltd, in Mauritius
690-518: The image de marque of the destination culminating in a record in growth of tourist arrivals and revenues in 2008. During his time in office he also introduced a New Tourism Act enhanced regulations and improving the business climate to boost the tourism sector. In 2006 with the creation of the Festival International Kreol, Xavier-Luc Duval aimed at promoting creole culture through poetry, dance and music. The festival has become
720-605: The press about the dangerous links between Xavier-Luc Duval's PMSD, the Tourism Authority, Events Mauritius and Église Chrétienne . Concerns had been raised about the role of a branch of Église Chrétienne called ASPA, as well as Church Team Ministries International (CTMI) as Carole Hardy's proximity to Xavier-Luc Duval made government bodies vulnerable to an infiltration risk. During the Private Notice Question (PNQ) session held on 9 November 2021 in
750-507: The purchase of land. Financial support is given to the needy children who attend school, day care centres are created in specific areas. Generally, all students of Form 4 and Form 5 are now entitled to own a tablet. Fishermen involved in low scale fisheries are encouraged to enrol in aquaculture projects. They also benefit of VAT refund on their equipment and boats. This is also the case for small planters. Hon. Duval has also been very active in promoting youth employment and measures He launched
780-438: The rank of Commandeur de l'Ordre National de l'Etoile Equatoriale by President Ali Bongo Ondimba of Gabon. Africans are also encouraged to take advantage of what Mauritius has to offer with specific schemes for training. Above all, visa requirements have been waived for 50 out of 54 African countries which is a testimony of Mauritius' intention to play a major role as the perfect meeting point in Africa. On 22 March 2000, when he
810-450: The train of development. Xavier-Luc Duval was given the responsibility to launch the Ministry of Social Integration Economic Empowerment after the general elections of 2010. He created a new policy for social housing, launched a new program for the integration of the young children at grass root level, encouraged the empowerment of women and identifying new talents in vulnerable groups (through sports and arts), as economic empowerment gained
840-513: Was dissolved in 2009 to merge with the Mauritian Social Democrat Party . He was then elected leader of the party. His party was in alliance with the Labour Party in 2005 and 2010. Due to the alliance between the Labour Party and MMM in 2014 elections, he resigned as minister on 6 June 2014 and aligned with the MSM to form the coalition of MSM–PMSD–ML, also known as Alliance Lepep , which then won
870-518: Was in 1987 where he was elected to serve as Member of Parliament for Constituency No 4, Port Louis North & Montagne Longue . He was candidate of the MSM , part of the MSM / Labour Party alliance led by Jugnauth. He later joined the Mauritian Social Democrat Party and stood as candidate for the 1991 elections where he was not elected under the Labour Party / Mauritian Social Democrat Party alliance. He later stood as candidate in 1995 under
900-698: Was part of the Labour-PMSD coalition, Xavier-Luc Duval's advisor Éric Stauffer made revelations about the transfer of large amounts of state funds belonging to Mauritius to a Swiss bank account. In preparation for the 1999 General Elections campaign Éric Stauffer also bought and shipped 3 fire-arms from Geneva to Mauritius. Although the fire-arms were illegal Duval managed to organise their clearance by Mauritian customs. Éric Stauffer also revealed that then Minister of Commerce Xavier-Luc Duval spent public taxpayers' funds to pay for international tourist trips during which Duval and his mistress Carole Hardy traveled to
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