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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 (Mauritius)|Labour Party]]/[[Mauritian Social Democrat Party]] alliance. He later stood as candidate in 1995 under the 'Parti Geatan Duval' in constituency no 17, Curepipe and Midlands.<ref>[http://electoral.gov.mu/English/electionresult/nasselec/Documents/1995/allyr95.pdf 1995 election result] gov.mu {{dead link|date=September 2023}}</ref>
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 (Mauritius)|Labour Party]]/[[Mauritian Social Democrat Party]] alliance. He later stood as candidate in 1995 under the 'Parti Geatan Duval' in constituency no 17, Curepipe and Midlands.<ref>[http://electoral.gov.mu/English/electionresult/nasselec/Documents/1995/allyr95.pdf 1995 election result] gov.mu {{dead link|date=September 2023}}</ref>


In 1999 Xavier created his own party known as the [[Mauritian Party of Xavier-Luc Duval|PMXD]] which 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 Alliance Lepep which then won a landslide victory. He was since then appointed as Deputy Prime Minister.
On 10 September 1997 Xavier Luc Duval was expelled from the [[Mauritian Social Democrat Party|PMSD]] by his uncle and leader of the [[Mauritian Social Democrat Party|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 [[Mauritian Party of Xavier-Luc Duval|PMXD]] in 1999.<ref>{{cite web |title=Il y a 21 ans: Xavier Duval est expulsé du PMSD |url=https://lexpress.mu/article/338896/il-y-21-ans-xavier-duval-est-expulse-pmsd |publisher=L'Express |access-date=2018-09-10}}</ref> The PMXD 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 [[Militant Socialist Movement|MSM]] to form the coalition of MSM–PMSD–ML, also known as ''Alliance Lepep'', which then won a landslide victory. He held the title of [[Deputy Prime Minister of Mauritius|Deputy Prime Minister]] from December 2014 to December 2016 under Prime Minister [[Anerood Jugnauth]].


==Early life==
==Early life and family life==
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 Parti Gaëtan Duval.
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 Duval.<ref>{{cite web |title=ICAC – Declaration of assets Act: Aucune valeur monétaire attribuée aux avoirs des élus de 2014 et 2019 |url=https://www.lemauricien.com/le-mauricien/icac-declaration-of-assets-act-aucune-valeur-monetaire-attribuee-aux-avoirs-des-elus-de-2014-et-2019/320671/ |publisher=Le Mauricien |access-date=2020-01-16}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=N°17 Curepipe Midlands: La Ville Lumière redevient bleue! |url=https://www.lemauricien.com/le-mauricien/n-17-curepipemidlands-la-ville-lumiere-redevient-bleue/47588/ |publisher=Le Mauricien |access-date=2014-12-12}}</ref>


==Education and Professional career==
==Education and Professional career==
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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 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.
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 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.


==Minister of Tourism==
==Minister of Tourism (2005-2010)==
As Minister of Tourism and External Communication, Xavier-Luc Duval contributed to boost 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.
As Minister of Tourism and External Communication, Xavier-Luc Duval contributed to boost 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.


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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 the train of development.
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 the train of development.


==Minister of Social Integration==
==Minister of Social Integration (2010-2011)==
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 a new impetus under his leadership.
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 a new impetus under his leadership.


==Minister of Finance and Economic Development==
==Minister of Finance and Economic Development (2011-2014)==
When he was appointed [[Ministry of Finance and Economic Development (Mauritius)|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 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.
When he was appointed [[Ministry of Finance and Economic Development (Mauritius)|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 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 enroll in aquaculture projects. They also benefit of VAT refund on their equipment and boats. This is also the case for small planters.
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 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.
Hon. Duval has also been very active in promoting youth employment and measures He launched 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.
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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 is at 8.3%. Total investments for 2013 is totalling Rs 10 billion.
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 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 entreprises, 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.
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 is to make Mauritius movie towards a higher wage economy. The country is already a renowned financial center 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.
Hon. Duval's vision 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 a gateway to the continent for investment, promotional activities, support to entreprises, networking and training.
But the trademark of Hon. Duval is undeniably his African policy and his continuous efforts to promote Mauritius as 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.
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.
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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 the rank of Commandeur de l'Ordre National de l'Etoile Equatoriale by President [[Ali Bongo Ondimba]] of Gabon.
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 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.
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.

Hon. X. L. Duval is married to Marie Jennifer Duval and is father of three children; Stephanie Duval, Alexandre Duval and Adrien Duval.


==Controversies==
==Controversies==

Revision as of 10:24, 21 December 2023

The Honourable
Xavier Luc Duval
GCSK FCA MP
Duval at the World Economic Forum on Africa in 2012
12th Leader of the Opposition
Incumbent
Assumed office
4 March 2021
PresidentPrithvirajsing Roopun
Prime MinisterPravind Jugnauth
Preceded byArvin Boolell
In office
20 December 2016 – 14 November 2019
PresidentAmeenah Gurib
Prime MinisterSir Anerood Jugnauth
Pravind Jugnauth
Preceded byPaul Bérenger
Succeeded byArvin Boolell
10th Deputy Prime Minister of Mauritius
In office
17 December 2014 – 19 December 2016
PresidentDr. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim
Prime MinisterSir Anerood Jugnauth
Minister of Tourism
In office
17 December 2014 – 20 December 2016
PresidentKailash Purryag
Prime MinisterSir Anerood Jugnauth
Preceded byMichael Sik Yuen
Succeeded byIvan Collendavelloo
In office
5 July 2005 – 11 May 2010
PresidentSir Anerood Jugnauth
Prime MinisterNavin Ramgoolam
Preceded byNando Bodha
Succeeded byNando Bodha
1st Vice Prime Minister of Mauritius
In office
5 July 2005 – 6 June 2014
PresidentSir Anerood Jugnauth
Kailash Purryag
Prime MinisterNavin Ramgoolam
Minister of Finance
In office
7 August 2011 – 6 June 2014
PresidentSir Anerood Jugnauth
Kailash Purryag
Prime MinisterNavin Ramgoolam
Preceded byPravind Jugnauth
Succeeded byNavin Ramgoolam
Personal details
Born (1958-01-28) 28 January 1958 (age 66)
Political partyMilitant Socialist Movement (1987)
Mauritian Party of Xavier-Luc Duval (1995–2009)
Mauritian Social Democrat Party (2009–present)
SpouseMarie Jennifer Duval
ChildrenAdrien Charles Duval, Stephanie Duval, Alexandre Duval
OccupationAccountant
WebsiteThe Minister

Charles Gaëtan Xavier Luc Duval (born 28 January 1958) is a Mauritian politician who is the present Leader of the Opposition 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 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 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 Sir Anerood Jugnauth.[1]

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 the 'Parti Geatan Duval' in constituency no 17, Curepipe and Midlands.[2]

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.[3] The PMXD 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 a landslide victory. He held the title of Deputy Prime Minister from December 2014 to December 2016 under Prime Minister Anerood Jugnauth.

Early life and family life

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 Duval.[4][5]

Education and Professional career

Xavier Luc Duval holds 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, 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.

Political career

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 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.

Minister of Tourism (2005-2010)

As Minister of Tourism and External Communication, Xavier-Luc Duval contributed to boost 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 a yearly event, with participation of international creole artists such as Compagnie Creole, Zouk Machine, Images, Shaggy, to name a few and the best Mauritian groups (notably Sanedhip Bhimjee) as well as experts of creole language.

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 the train of development.

Minister of Social Integration (2010-2011)

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 a new impetus under his leadership.

Minister of Finance and Economic Development (2011-2014)

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.

Controversies

2000 Transfer of state funds to Swiss Bank

On 22 March 2000, when he 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 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.[6][7] As a result Éric Stauffer could not return to Mauritius as he feared that Duval's partner Navin Ramgoolam would organise his arrest.[8]

2009 more concerns about Église Chrétienne

In 2009 Opposition Leader Paul Bérenger raised his concerns in 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.[9]

2021 importation of Molnupiravir via MERCK

During the Private Notice Question (PNQ) session held on 9 November 2021 in 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.[10]

Honours and awards

Duval was appointed as Grand Commander of The Star & Key of 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 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)

References

  1. ^ http://electoral.gov.mu/English/electionresult/nasselec/Pages/1987/Elected-Members-1987.aspx
  2. ^ 1995 election result gov.mu [dead link‍]
  3. ^ "Il y a 21 ans: Xavier Duval est expulsé du PMSD". L'Express. Retrieved 10 September 2018.
  4. ^ "ICAC – Declaration of assets Act: Aucune valeur monétaire attribuée aux avoirs des élus de 2014 et 2019". Le Mauricien. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
  5. ^ "N°17 Curepipe Midlands: La Ville Lumière redevient bleue!". Le Mauricien. Retrieved 12 December 2014.
  6. ^ Koller, Frédéric (13 April 2000). "En dénonçant un scandale, un Genevois met l'île Maurice sens dessus dessous". Le Temps. Retrieved 13 April 2001.
  7. ^ Hope, Béatrice. "Miki Hardy: "L'Eglise chrétienne ne recherche les faveurs d'aucun politicien"". L'Express. Retrieved 8 December 2009.
  8. ^ "Eric Stauffer, ancien conseiller de Xavier Duval, revient à Maurice". L'Express. 16 December 2014. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
  9. ^ Abat, Marine. "Elle se bat pour renouer des liens avec sa fille, endoctrinée par une "secte" à Maurice". Zinfos974. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
  10. ^ "PNQ : Jagutpal révèle que XLD détiendrait des actions d'une compagnie importatrice de deux médicaments anti-covid". Inside News. 9 November 2021. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
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