Jérémie city prohibited until further notice

The Jérémie municipal council has formally prohibited until further orders any entry and exit to the city of Jérémie by land, sea and air. However, trucks, boats and planes carrying goods and drugs are allowed to freely enter and exit the city of Jérémie after inspection by the competent authorities.

Journalist "Loucko" wounded by bullet

Eddy Jackson Alexis, the Secretary of State for Communication learned with dismay of the armed attack which was victim the political journalist of Radio Télé Eclair, Luckner Désir aka "Loucko" in the evening of Wednesday April 8, 2020, at Carrefour Pey. Gunshot wounded, Luckner Desire, and two other persons accompanying are in a stable state according to the latest information. Alexis, while wishing the victims a speedy recovery, condemns this despicable act which almost cost the life of a press worker.

Gonaïves : Prohibition of fasting

In accordance with the decree of March 19, 2020 declaring a state of Sanitary Emergency Gasius Serard, the Commissioner of the Government of Gonaïves, reminds all pastors that it is strictly forbidden to organize fasts on the "Bottle" place as planned.

Return to the United States

The US Embassy in Port-au-Prince continues to work diligently to assist US citizens in Haiti who wish to return to the United States during this period of the pandemic. The Embassy of the United States will continue to inform United States citizens of authorized commercial flight options as soon as they become available. Citizens wishing to return to the United States can send a letter to the following address : PortauPrinceUSCitizen@state.gov See also : https://www.icihaiti.com/en/news-30491-icihaiti-urgent-return-flight-to-the-usa.html

Manufacture of masks, inspection visit

Thursday, Daniel Denis the Director General of the Ministry of Commerce Daniel Denis made an inspection visit to the National Society of Industrial Parks (SONAPI) in order to ensure compliance with standards relating to the production of protective masks intended for the population.

Death of Professor Amos Durosier

"The Higher School of Infotronics of Haiti learned with deep sadness of the death of Professor Amos Durosier, Rector of the Institute of High Commercial and Economic Studies (IHECE), member of the Conference of Rectors and Professors of Universities of Haiti (CORPUHA). Professor Durosier, his modern points of view, his vision, his scientific approach and his objectivity will be greatly lacking in the construction of a new Haiti. Rest in Peace, colleague and friend." See also : https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-30493-haiti-notice-passing-away-of-founder-of-the-anti-corruption-unit.html

HL/ HaitiLibre