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Kenscoff: Police Provide Updates on Operation and Gang-Intercepted Armored Vehicles

Kenscoff: Police Provide Updates on Operation and Gang-Intercepted Armored Vehicles

PNH Deputy Spokesperson Lionel Lazarre appeared before the press on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, to provide an update three weeks after gangs launched attacks on the commune of Kenscoff.

Over Ten People Killed by Kraze Baryè Gang in Pernier

Over Ten People Killed by Kraze Baryè Gang in Pernier

The "Kraze Baryè" gang, led by Vitelhomme Innocent, carried out a massacre in Pernier, according to multiple witnesses and relatives of victims contacted by Le Nouvelliste.

The CPT and Trump

The CPT and Trump

The Trump administration has the merit of being clear about the direction of its foreign policy.

Haiti Qualifies for the 2025 U17 World Cup in Qatar

Haiti Qualifies for the 2025 U17 World Cup in Qatar

The Haitian U-17 men's national team wrapped up the qualifying phase for the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup in style. The Grenadiers convincingly defeated Guatemala (2-0) on Sunday, February 16, in their third Group E match, thanks to goals from Djouby Jean-Philippe and Miguel Joseph. With nine points from three games, coach Eddy César’s squad has secured its place in the tournament’s final phase, set to take place from November 5 to 27 in Qatar, featuring 48 teams.

Monique André, President of the Haitian Football Federation, Outlines the Prospects After Haiti’s Qualification

Monique André, President of the Haitian Football Federation, Outlines the Prospects After Haiti’s Qualification

Among the eight countries that will represent Concacaf at the FIFA U-17 World Cup, which will take place in Qatar from November 5 to 27, 2025, Haiti has secured its place. Clearly delighted, the president of the normalization committee of the Haitian Football Federation, in an exclusive interview with Le Nouvelliste, was full of praise for the young Grenadiers and the technical staff. She took the opportunity to discuss, among other things, the team's preparation ahead of the World Cup in Qatar, the upcoming commitments of other national teams, the complex issues of statutes and elections leading to a duly elected executive committee by the General Assembly, and an assessment of the committee she has presided over since November 30, 2024.

Haiti Women’s Leadership Forum: A Successful First Edition

Haiti Women’s Leadership Forum: A Successful First Edition

The Haiti Women’s Leadership Forum successfully fulfilled its promise in its first edition. Organized by Parcours d'Exception in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Friday, January 31, 2025, at the Karibe Hotel, the event brought together over 500 participants, the majority of whom were women from diverse backgrounds, under the inspiring theme: "Women's Leadership: A Pillar of Inclusive Governance and Sustainable Development in Haiti."

Sunrise Airways Launches Cap-Haïtien - Providenciales Route amid Port-au-Prince Airport Closure

Sunrise Airways Launches Cap-Haïtien - Providenciales Route amid Port-au-Prince Airport Closure

Haitian airline Sunrise Airways is adjusting its operations to maintain service continuity despite the temporary closure of Port-au-Prince's Toussaint Louverture Airport.

PNH, FAD’H, and MMSS Navigate Promises and Challenges

PNH, FAD’H, and MMSS Navigate Promises and Challenges

The promises and commitments made by police authorities, the high command of the Armed Forces of Haiti, and the leadership of the multinational force led by Kenya to restore peace to the country in 2024 were not fulfilled. The challenges to ensuring that these promises are realized in 2025 remain significant.

Alfred Métellus takes office as the new Minister of Economy and Finance

Alfred Métellus takes office as the new Minister of Economy and Finance

Alfred Métellus, the newly appointed Minister of Economy and Finance (MEF), officially assumed office on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. The installation ceremony, presided over by Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, was attended by outgoing Minister Ketleen Florestal and other members of the government.

Ministry for Women’s Rights Celebrates Three Decades of Service

Ministry for Women’s Rights Celebrates Three Decades of Service

On November 8, 2024, the Ministry for the Status of Women and Women’s Rights (MCFDF) celebrated three decades of commitment to the rights of women at the Karibe Convention Center. The event, themed "The Same Struggle for a Society Free of Violence," marked a significant milestone for the ministry, which was founded on November 8, 1994. Established amidst public skepticism, the MCFDF has emerged, with the support of Haitian feminist movements, as a key player in promoting women’s rights in Haiti.

El Salvador's Legislative Assembly Approves Sending Military Troops to Haiti

El Salvador's Legislative Assembly Approves Sending Military Troops to Haiti

With 57 out of 60 votes, El Salvador’s Legislative Assembly ratified a protection agreement on Wednesday for members of the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) in Haiti.

Jean-Victor Harvel Jean-Baptiste and His French Counterpart Talk Security and Humanitarian Aid

Jean-Victor Harvel Jean-Baptiste and His French Counterpart Talk Security and Humanitarian Aid

The Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noël Barrot, met with Jean-Victor Harvel Jean-Baptiste, Haiti’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Worship, on Wednesday, January 29, 2025.

Diesel-Carrying Boat Adrift in the Harbor

Diesel-Carrying Boat Adrift in the Harbor

Amid a shortage of petroleum products caused by violence around the Varreux terminal, the Association of Petroleum Professionals (APPE) has informed the two associations of petroleum distributors about the presence of a ship, Syrma, carrying a diesel shipment that "does not meet the quality standards approved for the Haitian market," according to Le Nouvelliste.

Dr. Jean William Pape: "If no action is taken, mass genocide will be the result..."

Dr. Jean William Pape: "If no action is taken, mass genocide will be the result..."

One of Haiti's most prominent doctors, Jean William Pape, after providing an overview of the country's deteriorating security situation that could undermine years of progress in public health, called on the UN Security Council to help restore security in Haiti and avoid a "massive genocide.

Former ONA Director General Jailed on Corruption Allegations

Former ONA Director General Jailed on Corruption Allegations

Investigating Judge Loubens Élysée ordered the detention of former Director General of the National Old-Age Insurance Office (ONA), Jemley Marc Jean-Baptiste, following his hearing on Friday, February 7, 2025.

Garry Conille’s Requests to the CPT

Garry Conille’s Requests to the CPT

The transition is struggling. The two branches of the executive are divided. The Prime Minister and the Presidential Council cannot even agree on the bare minimum: communication. Some Presidential Advisors refuse to meet with Prime Minister Garry Conille, who, in turn, is calling for the removal of the CPT members indicted in the BNC corruption case. In a letter sent on November 5 only to Leslie Voltaire, Garry Conille outlines what should be done to save the transition.

Haiti Sees More Than 1,700 Deaths from October to December 2024, Says BINUH

Haiti Sees More Than 1,700 Deaths from October to December 2024, Says BINUH

At least 1,732 people were killed and 411 injured in connection with gang violence, self-defense groups, and police operations in the last quarter of 2024. This assessment was provided by the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) in a statement published on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.

Task Force Established to Support Haitians Facing Deportation from the USA

Task Force Established to Support Haitians Facing Deportation from the USA

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) has instructed the embassy and consular posts in the USA to "urgently establish, as soon as possible, a monitoring and emergency unit within each mission to assist and support Haitians who might potentially be affected by these decisions," referring to "recent decisions by the U.

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