economie

Financial Mismanagement and Corruption Allegations in Ouanaminthe Municipality

Financial Mismanagement and Corruption Allegations in Ouanaminthe Municipality

24 November 2023
Instances of corruption, including conducting auctions without prior expertise and without the authorization of the Superior Court of Auditors and Administrative Disputes (CSC/CA), losses and misappropriation of equipment, and disregard for the principles of free competition and open access to public procurement have been uncovered by commissioners from the Anti-Corruption Unit (ULCC) at the Ouanaminthe City Hall, led by interim agent Démétrius Luma. The Court recommends, accordingly, initiating legal proceedings against this official and several of his accomplices.
Promoting Solar Adoption Among a Significant Portion of the Population

Promoting Solar Adoption Among a Significant Portion of the Population

23 November 2023
In the context of presenting its study on the use of solar energy by industries in Haiti, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a branch of the World Bank, organized a luncheon debate on the topic with business leaders, government representatives, and development stakeholders. This event took place on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at the Karibe Convention Center and allowed participants to discuss the study's findings, the potential for businesses to self-generate solar energy for their operations, and the obstacles to solar adoption in the country.
Ministry of Agriculture Assumes Sole Responsibility for Marion Dam

Ministry of Agriculture Assumes Sole Responsibility for Marion Dam

22 November 2023
It has been 30 months since the inauguration of the Marion hydroelectric dam. Contrary to what was announced, only the Ministry of Agriculture is currently operating this retention dam. Nearly three thousand hectares of land are irrigated with water from this river. The lands are irrigated at least three days a week with a rather acceptable flow.
Kesner Pharel Questions the Share of Domestic Funding in the Budget Allocated for Public Investments

Kesner Pharel Questions the Share of Domestic Funding in the Budget Allocated for Public Investments

13 October 2023

Economist and CEO of the "Group Croissance", Kesner Pharel, pointed out in an interview with Radio Magik 9 on Thursday, October 12, that less than 40 billion Haitian gourdes represent the portion of domestic funding in the budget earmarked for investment, which is estimated at 117.

2023-2024 Budget: Reliance on External Funding

2023-2024 Budget: Reliance on External Funding

13 October 2023
Despite a slight increase in internal funding in the new budget, foreign contributions to financing remain significantly higher than that of the state for the current fiscal year. Minister of Economy and Finance, Michel Patrick Boisvert, expressed his satisfaction despite this persistent dominance of external funding.
Michel Patrick Boisvert cites inflation as a justification for the increase in direct and indirect taxes

Michel Patrick Boisvert cites inflation as a justification for the increase in direct and indirect taxes

12 October 2023

According to the budget projections for this fiscal year that began on October 1, 2023, the government plans to collect 48.

Breathing New Life into the Ministry of Public Works with Budget Allocation

Breathing New Life into the Ministry of Public Works with Budget Allocation

11 October 2023
The budget for the fiscal year 2023-2024 is estimated at 320,645,000,000.000 Haitian Gourdes, representing a 19.9% increase compared to the previous fiscal year. With the exception of the Ministries of Social Affairs and Labor (MAST), Environment, Foreign Affairs, and Culture, all other ministries have seen an increase in their budgets. Leading the way with 41,814,997,790 Gourdes is the Ministry of Public Works, Transportation, and Communications (MTPTC). On October 9, 2023, Minister of Economy and Finance, Michel Patrick Boisvert, announced several major projects for this fiscal year.
Two Power Plants Inaugurated in the Northeast

Two Power Plants Inaugurated in the Northeast

10 October 2023
The Minister of Public Works, Transportation, and Communications (PWT&C), Rosemond Pradel, accompanied by the Ambassador of Japan to Haiti, Yuji Kubo, and the Resident Representative in Haiti of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Nick René Hartmann, inaugurated two solar power plants in the municipalities of Vallières and Capotille on October 4th and 5th, 2023. The construction of these infrastructures is part of the Rural Electrification and Women's Empowerment Project (ERAF) implemented in the municipalities of Capotille, Mont-Organisé, and Vallières.
After Conquering the Caribbean, Sunrise Airways Connects Haiti to Miami

After Conquering the Caribbean, Sunrise Airways Connects Haiti to Miami

06 October 2023
The availability of air transport services between Haiti and the United States of America has been considerably reduced for some time. This has resulted in a significant increase in airfare prices on this route operated by foreign carriers. Since mid-September 2023, a breath of fresh air has blown over the circuit with a new offer provided by the airline Sunrise Airways, which now connects Haiti and the city of Miami.
Haiti Sets 2023-2024 National Budget at 320.64 Billion Gourdes

Haiti Sets 2023-2024 National Budget at 320.64 Billion Gourdes

02 October 2023

The 29 September 2023 edition of the newspaper Le Moniteur officially announced the decree establishing the General Budget of the Republic of Haiti for the 2023-2024 financial year.