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Middle East War Prompts Government to Adjust Fuel Prices

“The Ministries of Economy and Finance (MEF) and of Commerce and Industry (MCI), on the recommendation of the Advisory Council dated March 31, 2026, inform the general public, importers, distributors, and consumers of petroleum products in particular, that pump prices in force across the national territory are set as follows: gasoline at 725 gourdes per gallon, diesel at 850 gourdes, and kerosene at 845 gourdes.

Bloodshed, Fuel Crisis, Inflation: Fils-Aimé Faces His First Major Tests

A results-driven approach would require Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, backed by the support of the international community, to surround himself with the best possible technical experts in every position within his ministerial cabinet and at the head of general directorates.

International Community and Civil Society Condemn Jean-Denis Attack as Government Stays Silent

The recent attacks by the criminal gang “Gran Grif” against the locality of Jean-Denis, in the Artibonite department, have sparked a wave of reactions—from embassies in Port-au-Prince to civil society organizations.

Haiti Strengthens Coordination with UN on Gang Suppression Force

The Haitian government is intensifying its efforts to respond to the security crisis through strengthened international cooperation.

CEIMH Conference Focuses on Press Decree Accused of Undermining Free Speech

The Center for Interdisciplinary Studies on Haitian Media (CEIMH) held, on Saturday, March 28, 2026, a conference-debate on the topic: “Press freedom in Haiti, between regulation, responsibility, and media independence.

Efforts to Preserve TPS Status Continue in the United States

The case of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians continues to evolve between U.

Government Moves to Cut State Spending Under Austerity Plan

In an economic context deemed concerning, the Haitian government says it is adopting a series of austerity measures aimed at reducing public spending and preserving macroeconomic balances.

Haiti Receives $100,000 Grant from IFCD to Boost Film Sector

The project “Strengthening the Film Industry in Haiti,” led by SineNouvel-Haïti, has received $100,000 in funding from UNESCO, the Ministry of Culture and Communication (MCC) announced on Friday, March 27.

Using Sport for Peace: Nine Municipalities Undergo Training in Port-au-Prince

Over three days, from March 30 to April 1, the premises of UNESCO in Port-au-Prince are being transformed into a space for strategic reflection around one key issue: using sport as a vector for peace and social inclusion in a national context marked by persistent tensions.

Government Issues Decree to Cushion Impact of Oil Shock Without Bankrupting the State

The issue of fuel in Haiti is once again at the center of public debate, in a context marked both by international tensions in oil markets and by an internal reform of the price-setting mechanism.

BAI Pays Tribute to Mario Joseph, a Dedicated Defender of Justice

The Bureau des avocats internationaux (BAI) paid tribute to Mario Joseph on the eve of the first anniversary of his death.

Two-Day Medical Specialties Event Aims to Guide Haitian Medical Students

On March 28 and 29, medical students from the Université Notre-Dame d’Haïti organized two orientation days aimed at better informing the choice of medical specialties in the country.