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Descendant of Slave Owner Issues Apology for Ancestral Crimes

A descendant of slave owners publicly apologized for the crimes committed by his ancestors during the inauguration of the “Mast of Fraternity in Nantes” on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

Police Officers Rally in Delmas for Release of Detained Colleagues

A protest movement led by officers of the Haitian National Police (PNH) caused chaos this Monday, April 27, 2026, across several major roads in Delmas, paralyzing traffic for much of the day.

Haitian Embassy in France Honors René Depestre

The Embassy of Haiti in France paid tribute to Haitian writer René Depestre on Thursday, April 24, at his residence in Lézignan-Corbières, in southern France.

No Judges Named as Ouanaminthe Jurisdiction Remains Non-Operational

Ouanaminthe, now separated from the jurisdiction of Fort-Liberté and endowed with its own jurisdiction, is unable to serve its litigants.

Cap-Haïtien Faces Ongoing Sanitation Crisis as “Haiti Konbit Zero Waste” Program Launches

Cap-Haïtien is facing a marked deterioration in its sanitary conditions, against a backdrop of repeated bad weather and poor waste management.

Carrefour Rita Turns Nightmarish in Rainy Weather

The same problems have persisted at Carrefour Rita for ten years now. Blocked drainage canals are the cause of constant flooding—a situation that provokes disgust among road users.

IMF Projects -1.7% GDP Growth for Haiti in April 2026 Report

In 2026, economic growth prospects remain negative, at -1.

InnovEd-UniQ and CCIO Engage Youth on Education Innovation and Job Market Shifts

The Higher Institute for Training, Research, and Innovation of Université Quisqueya (InnovEd-UniQ), in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the West, brought together an audience composed mainly of young people around a discussion dedicated to educational innovations and the transformations of businesses.

CEP Announces Review of Proposed $250 Million Budget

Following the outright rejection by Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé of the $250 million electoral budget, the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) has announced a reassessment of this amount.

Migration Dynamics in the Americas: Jesús Cisneros Calls for Stronger Regional Cooperation at UEH

The State University of Haiti welcomed, on Friday, April 24, 2026, the Ambassador of Mexico, José de Jesús Cisneros Chávez, as part of its guest lecture series.

UN Reports Surge in Homicides Amid Increased Police Operations

Operations to combat gangs intensified in Haiti between December 2025 and February 2026, according to the latest report of the UN Secretary-General.

Fils-Aimé Expresses Satisfaction with U.S. Mission

Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé returned to Port-au-Prince on Friday, April 24, 2026, after a five-day official visit to the United States.