In the North, a verdict in favor of the PHTK

The National Electoral Litigation Office (BCEN) ruled in favor of Ralph Fethière, candidate for the Senate in the North under the banner of PHTK. It therefore rejected in this final appeal, the challenge raised by the candidate Theodore Saintilus of the Platform "Pitit Dessalin". 'Whereas the candidate's request is subject to material errors, sometimes his identity, and sometimes his department of belonging, which can not be covered by equipollents."

Congratulations from Jovenel Moïse

"I congratulate Jhenie Thimot (26-year-old Capoise) who honored Haiti at the prestigious Golden Classic Music Awards 2017," said President Jovenel Moïse, to Jhenie Thimot for winning the second prize in the Category Voice and chamber music.

Towards legislation on Carnivals

The deputy Caleb Desrameaux, President of the Culture and Communication Committee of the Lower House, intends to endow the country with a law on the organization of Carnivals, legislation currently non-existent in Haiti. On the one hand, this law should avoid conflicts of authority between the central government and the municipal authorities and, on the other hand, impose on cities that wish to officially carry out a Carnival, to comply with a set of criteria and standards to be defined.

A rare situation in the Senate

Since the beginning of the 50th Legislature, the Senate has for the first time this week been able to hold meetings on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, the three days devoted to statutory meetings, in accordance with the rules of procedure. It must be said that with a minimalist opposition and 26 senators, it is no longer as easy as before to block the quorum.

Pre-Carnival parade at PAP

This Sunday, February 19, the order of the pre-carnival parade of the Carnival of Port-au-Prince will be: DJ Blue, DJ Steezy, DJ NG MIX, Chaloska / DJ Bullet, DJ Bmixx, Djakout #0, DJ Jack, DJ Valmix, DJ Tonymix, DJ Fanfan.

New exhibition "Haitian Art in two dimensions"

The Museum of the Haitian National Pantheon (MUPANAH) once again opens its collections and presents to the public "Haitian Art in two dimensions". This exhibition shows, through paintings and sculptures, the various currents marking the history of art in Haiti. From the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, the Center d'Art, to the era of moderns and contemporaries, including the School of Cap, the South School, the Brochette Gallery, the Beauty School and the St-Soleil movement. The exhibition "Haitian Art in two dimensions" is visible in the MUPANAH Art Gallery, accessible every day.

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