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“I Am Not in Favor of Overthrowing the CPT,” Declares Jean Henry Céant

“I Am Not in Favor of Overthrowing the CPT,” Declares Jean Henry Céant

With seven months remaining until the February 7, 2026 deadline, the countdown is on as the future of the Transitional Presidential Council (CPT) continues—an institution many have already deemed a failure. Asked how the transition can be salvaged during his appearance on Panel Magik on Friday, July 4, 2025, former Prime Minister Jean Henry Céant expressed his belief that despite widespread criticism, the CPT remains part of the solution.

UN Experts Address the Case of the Three CPT Members

UN Experts Address the Case of the Three CPT Members

The UN Panel of Experts mentioned illicit financial flows in the public sector and the case of the three members of the Transitional Presidential Council (CPT), indicted in the BNC corruption scandal and “still in office,” in its latest report to the Security Council.

A Haitian Scholar’s Path from Ouanaminthe to St. Louis

A Haitian Scholar’s Path from Ouanaminthe to St. Louis

His name is Wesley Saintilnord. He hails from Ouanaminthe, a town that gained worldwide attention thanks to the collective achievement of Haitians who built an irrigation canal in 2023. Saintilnord excels in a field where few Haitians are represented: cellular and molecular biochemistry. On June 24, 2024, the Jane Coffin Childs Memorial Fund for Medical Research (JCC Fund) released its list of fellowship recipients for 2025. Among them: Wesley Saintilnord. From Ouanaminthe to the top universities in the United States, here’s a look back at the remarkable journey of this son of Haiti, who is actively contributing to the advancement of science.

Threats and Intimidation... the CPT Undermined by Internal Crises

Threats and Intimidation... the CPT Undermined by Internal Crises

The Council of Ministers held on June 24 was not enough to ease tensions among the members of the Presidential Council. Le Nouvelliste has learned that relations between the presidential advisors have deteriorated to the point where intimidation and threats of dismissal are now on the table...

Gradual Return of Electricity in the Metropolitan Area

Gradual Return of Electricity in the Metropolitan Area

Following several days of severe electricity reductions that plunged the metropolitan area into darkness, Electricity of Haiti (EDH) has announced a partial restoration of power to neighborhoods in the capital.

Chargé d’Affaires Highlights Role of Elites, Stresses Integrity in Public Service

Chargé d’Affaires Highlights Role of Elites, Stresses Integrity in Public Service

Le Nouvelliste publishes the full speech delivered by US Chargé d'Affaires Henry T. Wooster on July 3, 2025, on the occasion of the United States of America's Independence Day.

When Will the Constitutional Referendum and Elections Take Place?

When Will the Constitutional Referendum and Elections Take Place?

Previously announced for May 11, 2025, by Presidential Advisor Leslie Voltaire during an interview with TV5 Monde last January, the constitutional referendum remains at a standstill. To date, the final draft has not been submitted to the executive, and security conditions have still not been restored, raising questions about the feasibility of holding the referendum this year.

CSPJ Celebrates Its 13th Anniversary

CSPJ Celebrates Its 13th Anniversary

A cocktail reception was held to mark the 13th anniversary of the Superior Council of the Judiciary (CSPJ). The President of the Transitional Presidential Council, Fritz Alphonse Jean, Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, presidential advisor Emmanuel Vertilaire, and members of the diplomatic corps attended the celebration alongside high-ranking officials of the judicial system. The road ahead remains long, but the young institution continues its meaningful efforts toward its objective.

Armed Group "Viv Ansanm" Strikes Central Plateau, Leaves One Dead

Armed Group "Viv Ansanm" Strikes Central Plateau, Leaves One Dead

An armed attack on Thursday, July 3, 2025, targeting a patrol of the Haitian National Police and agents of the Protected Areas Security Brigade (BSAP), resulted in one fatality and several injuries on the road linking Mirebalais and Lascahobas via Desvarieux, a locality in the Sarazin section.

New Disciplines Introduced in 9th Grade Exams

New Disciplines Introduced in 9th Grade Exams

For the 2024–2025 academic year, four new subjects have been added to the official ninth-grade fundamental education exams. This decision, which continues the work of former Minister of National Education Nesmy Manigat, aims to “modernize Haitian schools,” according to Kendy Nicolas, Director of Fundamental Education.