4 prisoners escape

In the night from Wednesday to Thursday 25 May, 4 prisoners escaped from the custody at the Miragoâne police station (Nippes department). A police operation allowed to caught 3 of them. According to the police authorities, this escape is due to the oxidation of the gates that are in front of the sea. The officials call the Nippes population to collaborate, if someone discovers an unknown in his zone, he must call the police at 509 38 04 1010.

Bosses of the textile sector go on the offensive

Bosses of the textile companies are on the offensive. Several employees were dismissed and 42 members of the GOSSTTRA-CTSP trade union were banned from entering the workplace. Union officials and employees affected by these measures announce that mobilization will continue until their demands have been met, including a daily minimum wage of 800 Gourdes.

"Haiti the land of opportunities" dixit Moïse

On Friday, President Jovenel Moses, during the laying of the foundation stone for the extension of the Lafito Free Zone, said "I encourage and applaud all investors for this act of faith in Haiti, thee land of opportunities, the diamond in its raw state. This investment will create thousands of jobs for young people."

See also :

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-21063-haiti-economy-laying-the-foundation-stone-of-the-extension-of-the-free-zone-lafito.html

Diaspora : "Konsila Mobil" schedules

The Consulate of the Republic of Haiti in Orlando informs the Haitian Community of Central Florida that the next "Konsila Mobil" will take place on Wednesday June 7, 2017 from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm at the Haitian Evangelical Church in Jacksonville located at 507 Cassat Ave Jacksonville, FL 32254.

A second "Konsila Mobil" will be held at Fort Pierce on Thursday, June 15, 2017 from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm at the Philadelphia Church of the Nazarene at 820 Soltman Ave Fort Pierce, Florida 34950.

For further information, contact the Consular Office at : (407) 897-1262

Security : Ronsard St Cyr action plan

On Thursday, Ronsard St Cyr, Secretary of State for Public Security, unveiled at a press conference, the main lines of his action plan which he intends to implement within his mandate among others : the fight against banditry, the strengthening of the National Police of Haiti (PNH), better management of public transport, strict control of night clubs, discotheques and the sale of alcohol, and respect for human rights...

The Lamothe Foundation with farmers

The Louis G. Lamothe Foundation has distributed sweet potato cuttings, cassava and agricultural tools to several farmers in the locality of Kotdefè, in the commune of Bonbon, in the department of Grand'Anse.

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