High tension in Fontamara 27

On Monday, a confused and tense situation occurred in Fontamara 27, where armed clashes took place between two rival gangs according to testimonies, others evoke clashes on the eve of the publication of the results of the presidential election https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-19690-haiti-flash-bcen-rendered-its-final-decision.html , information that could not be confirmed. Sporadic shooting was reported during the day, while several calls for caution were made to keep the population at home.

D-6 : Parliamentary return

The return to school and the opening of Parliament are set at Monday, January 9, 2017. Note that the validation of powers of new senators is scheduled for Friday, January 6.

Clean-up campaign in Port-de-Paix

Probably inspired by the initiative of the Mayor of Port-au-Prince https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-19687-haiti-politics-message-from-the-mayor-of-port-au-prince.html https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-19586-haiti-environment-port-au-prince-declares-war-to-the-rubbish.html , the town council of Port-de-Paix informs that a cleaning campaign began in the city with the help of a contingent of soldiers of the Ministry of Defense.

Minister of Culture celebrates

Marc Aurèle Garcia, the Minister of Culture, accompanied by the Director General Jean Michel Lapin, participated in the gardens of the Ministry at the traditional end-of-year celebrations. This social activity was aimed at strengthening efforts to make the Ministry a user-friendly space for achieving better results. A casual celebration that took place at the rhythm of songs, dances and musical interpretation.

Gary Bodeau wishes to the Haitian people

"On this day of commemoration of the 213 th Anniversary of our national independence, I would like to salute the courage and resilience of the Haitian people. Let 2017 be a year of peace and stability for Haiti," declared the Deputy of Delmas Gary Bodeau, Quaestor of the Office of the Lower House.

Spectacle to the sound of the drum of our ancestors

"The party was beautiful at the Kiosk Occide Jeanty (Champ de mars) n January 1, 2017! The year began in colors with a spectacle of dances and songs, to the sound of the drum of our ancestors. Happy New Year 2017 to all !" declared the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Industries.

HL/ HaitiLibre