The economy does not interest the presidential candidates

Friday, officials of the Haitian Association of Economists, held a meeting with the presidential candidates about their programs in economic matters. Of the 54 contenders for the presidency invited, only 6 have accepted the invitation...

Words of the Ambassador of Haiti to the UN

Thursday, the Ambassador of Haiti Denis Régis, during his speech to the UN said about elections "The holding of free, transparent, inclusive and safe elections, is essential to ensure continuity of Parliament, consolidate democracy, stability and the rule of law, factors essential for modernization. The credibility of these elections is at stake, whose success is critical to the success of the political transition in 2016 and stability."

No candidate has plan against discrimination

The Kouraj Foundation, which defends the rights of lesbians, gay, bisexual, trans-gender and inter-sexed (LGBTI), said that several presidential candidates have taken position against homosexuality in Haiti, if elected.

The Kouraj Foundation indicated that they violate the Haitian Constitution in its Article 19 and must consider everyone in their policies. Furthermore, the Foundation notes and deplores that none of the 54 candidates has a plan to fight against discrimination...

NOTICE : Execution of the payroll of temporary staff of the CEP

In a note, the Provisional Electoral Council inform the members of temporary staff (security officers, Agents of the electoral register, members of polling stations, call center operators, of CTV, of typing, of printing of lists and Supervisors), that the payment of their services will begin on Saturday, October 10, 2015, through several points distributed over the entire national territory.

The Council therefore invites the relevant to contact in the best time, officials of BEC, to which they falls their center and polling station to inquire about the date and place of payment. When demand their salary, they must be equipped with the ID they used when signing the employment contract.

Note that all those who provided an account number, will be paid by bank transfers.

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