Privert says to have slowed the devaluation of the Gourde

"At the arrival of the government in March 2016, the exchange rate was already 64.50 Gourdes for 1 dollar. Today the exchange rate is to 68 Gourdes. I am not saying there is no downfall, but there have been efforts to stop it, "declared de facto President Privert.

The road makes 60 victims in December

According to data provided by the road police for the period from 1 to 26 December 2016, the National Police of Haiti (PNH) reported 16 deaths and 44 injured in traffic accidents, which occurred in the country for the period from 1 to 26 December 2016.

The protesters still absent at the CTV

On Thursday afternoon, the vote verification process resumed at the Vote Tabulation Centre (CTV) https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-19645-haiti-flash-the-cep-rejects-requests-for-recusals.html "Fanmi Lavalas", LAPEH and "Pitit Dessalin" once again demonstrated their absence in protest against the verification methods of the Office of National Electoral Litigation (BCEN) and the application of Article 77 of the Rules of Court electoral. https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-19598-haiti-flash-the-bcen-applies-the-regulation-the-protesters-leave-the-ctv.html

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Privert organizes a cocktail at the Palace

Wednesday at the National Palace, de facto President Jocelerme Privert, accompanied by Prime Minister Enex Jean-Charles and members of the government, organized a cocktail party in honor of members of the private business sector attended by distinguished guests. Privert took the opportunity to thank them for their support and collaboration.

500 cases of violent assaults

The Episcopal Justice and Peace Commission (JILAP) deplores that face the wave of insecurity, which occurred in 2016, the State was not in a position to take effective measures to improve the public security situation. JILAP reports more than 500 cases of violent assaults. In addition, Jocelyne Colas Noel, Director of the Episcopal Justice Commission, described as lamentable the human rights situation in Haiti during 2016. According to the New England human rights organization, the political instability in Haiti, would promote the rise of insecurity and banditry...

Closing days of MUPANAH

Due to the end of year celebrations, the National Haitian Pantheon Museum (MUPANAH) will be closed on Saturday 31 December 2016, Sunday 1 and Monday 2 January 2017. Activities will resume as of Tuesday 3 January at the usual times. Excellent end of year celebrations and of New Year to all.

HL/ HaitiLibre