Jean-Yves Violette, who was for a long time a media man, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, following an illness. Former Senior Manager at Swan General Ltd, he is also known for having militated for many years in favor of the language and the Creole community in general. He was in charge of the Education Committee of the Federation of Mauritian Creoles for some time.
We remember his numerous statements in favor of Kreol: “Kreol must be taught as a right and not as a favor done to a part of the population”. Jean-Yves Violette, president of the education commission within the FCM, had recalled the importance of using Kreol as a teaching medium in Mauritius. “It is a human right. It is not us who say it, the United Nations recognize it as a right. It is also a cultural right, especially for minorities.
Over the past few years, your advice and constructive criticism (without going through the motions), have greatly helped me to move forward and “Think Big”.
He was also among the first presenters at MBC. At one point, there was talk of him becoming the president of the MBC Board of Directors.
The editorial staff of Le Matinal extends its deepest sympathies to the bereaved family.
