In Réunion Island, the very first local newspaper was published in 1974 thanks to priest Delsuc. It was called " Le Vrai Républicain ou Journal Politique et Littéraire de l'île de bourbon." But, the first daily newspaper, "Le Creole" was published by Elizée Pélagaud a century later in 1882.

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Information on the main newspapers

Le Quotidien

1 rue Lislet Geoffroy Ste Clotilde
Tel. : 0262 92 15 15
Managing Editor : Maximin Chan-Ki-Chune
Editor-in- Chief: Bruno Geoffroy
Number of copies circulated : 35 508
This Reunion Island daily newspaper was created on 13th September 1976. After a hectic start, the newspaper managed to survive thanks to press pluralism. As opposed to its competitors, the "Journal de l’île" and &"Témoignages", "Le Quotidien" gained success due to its non-political character. Moreover, it was the first newspaper to introduce the following news sections: "society", "agriculture" and "ads".

J.I.R (Journal de l'Ile de la Réunion)

357 rue Maréchal Leclerc 97400 SAINT DENIS
Tel. : 0262 20 35 72
Managing Editor : Jacques Tillier
Editor-in-Chief : Christophe T&eacutezier
Number of copies circulated : 30 900
"Journal de l'île" was created on 31st August 1951. At that time, the managing editor, Henry Cazal was not willing to enter into politics. However, the newspaper remained the mouthpiece of the local legal rights for a long time. Today, the JIR aims to outdo its major competitor, "Le Quotidien", even if this means being sensationalistic.

T&eacutemoignages

Rue Gén Emile Rolland 97420 LE PORT
Tel. : 0262 55 21 21
Managing Editor : Jean-Marcel Courteaud
Number of copies circulated : 6 000
This newspaper was created in 1944 and aimed at standing as a "defence organ to the defenceless". It used to be weekly, then, tri-weekly, and today it is a daily newspaper. "Temoignages" has shared the communist ideas since its creation.

Le Mémento

80 rue Pasteur 97468 ST DENIS CEDEX BP 397
Tel. : 0262 21 94 12
Since its foundation in 1971, this twice-weekly magazine has focused on Reunion Island economic interests. At that time, this type of press was regarded as innovative as the only subjects discussed by the other newspapers were politics and news in brief (dealing with local and human interest stories).

Eco'Austral

3 rue Emile Hugot 97490 SAINT DENIS
Tel. : 0262 41 51 41
Managing Editor : Alain Foulon
Created in May 1987, it is the first business magazine in Reunion Island. Today, this monthly magazine is present in the entire Indian Ocean region.

Sources : "Histoire de la presse à la Réunion" - Karine Técher - Mario Serviable - "Arts Terres Cr&eacuteoles" Edition (1991)