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Fritz Alphonse Jean Returns from Travel Focused on IDB Commitments and Fort-Liberté’s Growth

Fritz Alphonse Jean Returns from Travel Focused on IDB Commitments and Fort-Liberté’s Growth

Back in Haiti after a mission to Washington, Presidential Adviser Fritz Alphonse Jean presented the key points of his trip during a press conference in Cap-Haïtien. Discussions with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), projects to modernize the northern region's infrastructure, and plans for hosting the national carnival in Fort-Liberté were among the topics addressed. A visit deemed fruitful and full of opportunities for the country's development.

ICT-Haiti-BRH Initiative Aims to Boost Human Capital

ICT-Haiti-BRH Initiative Aims to Boost Human Capital

The Bank of the Republic of Haiti (BRH) launched the TIC-Haïti-BRH program on Friday, January 24, 2025, at the Karibe Hotel. The event was attended by Governor Ronald Gabriel, university representatives, and students selected for the program. This initiative, aimed at strengthening digital skills in the country, is being carried out in partnership with several universities specializing in technology. Key areas of training include cybersecurity, database analysis, networking, and artificial intelligence.

Bertrand Sinal Takes Office as Minister of Public Health and Population

Bertrand Sinal Takes Office as Minister of Public Health and Population

About a month after the dismissal of Dr. Duckenson Lorthé Blema, Dr. Bertrand Sinal officially took the helm of the Ministry of Public Health and Population (MSPP) on Friday, January 24, 2025, bringing an end to the interim leadership of Justice and Public Security Minister Patrick Pélissier.

UNODC Raises Alarm Over Eel Industry Exploited for Drug Money Laundering

UNODC Raises Alarm Over Eel Industry Exploited for Drug Money Laundering

The Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Ghada Waly, raised concerns about "indications that political and economic actors in Haiti are using the eel industry to launder drug trafficking profits.

New Constitution Highlights to Be Shared in February, Says Enex Jean-Charles

New Constitution Highlights to Be Shared in February, Says Enex Jean-Charles

The Steering Committee for the National Conference, installed on August 23, 2024, has assured that it will be ready to submit the main guidelines for a new Constitution to the executive branch by the end of February. With an operating budget exceeding 600 million gourdes, covering the period from August 2024 to January 2026, the committee’s president, Enex Jean-Charles, has announced the organization of consultations throughout Haiti and within the diaspora.

Leslie Voltaire to Attend Key Meetings in the Vatican and France

Leslie Voltaire to Attend Key Meetings in the Vatican and France

The President of the Transitional Presidential Council, Leslie Voltaire, left the country on Thursday, January 23, heading to Europe.

Presidential Visit Sparks Hope for Economic and Cultural Revival in Jacmel

Presidential Visit Sparks Hope for Economic and Cultural Revival in Jacmel

Jacmel hosted a historic visit on Wednesday, January 22, 2025: that of Colombian President Gustavo Francisco Petro Urrego.

APHA Applauds Government for Operationalizing the Port of Saint-Louis

APHA Applauds Government for Operationalizing the Port of Saint-Louis

"The Haitian Ports Association (APHA) wishes to express its deep satisfaction and support for the recent decision by the Haitian government to facilitate the opening and operationalization of the 'Port of Saint-Louis,' a member of the APHA.

Jacmel Welcomes Lionel Constant Bourgoin as New Government Commissioner

Jacmel Welcomes Lionel Constant Bourgoin as New Government Commissioner

The Minister of Justice and Public Security, Patrick Pélissier, officially installed Lionel Constant Bourgoin as Government Commissioner at the Prosecutor's Office of the Court of First Instance in Jacmel on Thursday, January 23, 2025.

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.