Haitian economy contraction worse than expected

Joseph Jouthe the Minister a.i of Economy and Finance, reveals that the socio-political crisis and the blocking of activities in the country have caused a sharp contraction of the economy, which reached -2% in 2019 contrary to the previous estimate of -1.2%, according to the data available to the Ministry.

The 4 fishermen arrested in Jamaica, back in Haiti

The four Haitian fishermen who rescued in Portland waters at the end of November are now safely back in their country.

7 housing units rebuilt in Pélerin 5

Following instructions from President Jovenel Moïse, 7 housing units were rebuilt at Pèlerin 5, by the Public Enterprise for the Promotion of Social Housing (EPPLS) for the benefit of members of the population

See also :

https://www.icihaiti.com/en/news-29571-icihaiti-jamaica-charges-dropped-against-4-haitian-fishermen.html

https://www.icihaiti.com/en/news-29402-icihaiti-jamaica-haitian-fishermen-charged-with-illegal-entry.html

The return of Haitians to DR has started

Friday after spending Christmas and New Years in Haiti, hundreds of Haitians began to return to the Dominican Republic. In order to prevent the entry of undocumented Haitians, the Dominican authorities have reinforced border surveillance See also : https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-29660-haiti-flash-the-dominican-army-sends-new-reinforcements-to-the-border-with-haiti.html

Cardinal Chibly Langlois in Cayenne

This Friday, January 3, 2020, the Consul General of Haiti in French Guiana Ms. Judnie Galdine Souffrant welcomed Cardinal Chibly Langlois at Felix Eboué Airport in Cayenne, in French Guiana.

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