Gang War at least 6 dead

Thursday around 5:00 p.m on 4th Avenue Bolosse, was the scene of violent clashes between the Gang of "Grand-Ravine" and that of "Baz Pilat". At least 6 members of his two gangs were reportedly killed in the shootings.

50 million Gourdes for accredited private vocational schools

the Secretary of State for Training, Maguy Durcé announced that private vocational schools accredited by the National Institute of Professional Training (INFP) will benefit from financial support from the Government, from an envelope of 50 million Gourdes.

May 1 messages

President Jovenel Moïse :

"On this first May 2020, we have a special thought for the Jacmelians. Respect the barrier gestures during the patronal feast. The opportunity to celebrate together, without any constraints, will soon be there. We all live, especially employers and workers, a difficult May 1st. COVID-19 give a terrible blow to the world of work. But, if we follow the instructions, we will return, safe and sound, to work soon."

USAID-Haiti :

"May 1 is the celebration of agriculture and work in Haiti. Although the Covid-19 pandemic did not allow the organization of traditional agricultural fairs, it is still necessary to mark recent achievements in this sector. Over the past year, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID-Haiti) has provided technical assistance to more than 7,600 farmers involved in the plantain, rice and cocoa value chains, increasing the agricultural productivity and sales in the Nord and Nord-Est departments."

Ministry of National Education :

"Respect to education workers on May 1st !"

Town Hall of Port-au-Prince :

"On this day dedicated to work and agriculture, the Town Hall of Port-au-Prince takes this opportunity to salute the courage of all the workers and farmers who continue to behave like heroes, bearing the responsibility of producing for a community, providing appropriate assistance and services so that daily life can be delicious [...]"

Ministry of Tourism :

"In these difficult times marked by the Covid-19 pandemic, Haiti needs every worker, especially those in the tourism sector which constitutes one of the pillars of the Haitian economy. On the occasion of the Agriculture and Labor Day, the Ministry of Tourism, while being aware of the difficulties you are going through, salutes you patrioticly and wishes to reassure you of its commitment to each of you. Haiti needs each of you to raise the Haitian tourism industry after this health crisis..

HL/ HaitiLibre