NOTICE : Postponement of the Grand Oral of the Magistrature

The Department of Studies of the School of the Haitian Magistracy advises :

"Due to the passage of Tropical Storm Laura and the unavailability of some members of the jury, the grand oral scheduled for Monday August 24 has been postponed until Thursday August 27 at 8:00 a.m. Be careful !"

Works at PAP : Reopening of certain streets

In agreement with the Presidency, the Ministry of Public Works orders the reopening, between 5:00 am and 6:00 pm of several streets closed as part of the renovation of Port-u-Prince including Mgr Guilloux (Palais) and Enterrement (Pén Nl ). Rue de la Réunion (Palais) remains closed for renovation.

Storm Laura : Condolences from the American Embassy

"A Message Following the Loss of Life in Haiti Due to Tropical Storm Laura - The United States Embassy expresses its deepest sympathies to all those affected by Tropical Storm Laura, especially the families and loved ones of the nine individuals who lost their lives on August 23. “We are truly saddened by the tragic loss of life following Tropical Storm Laura and the damage to so many homes,” stated Ambassador Michele Sison," said Ambassador Michèle Sison.

APPE rejects report on fuel procurement

The Association of Petroleum Professionals (APPE) rejects the preliminary report on the acquisition of fuel released on August 14 https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-31552-haiti-economy-purchase-of-petroleum-products-17-billion-losses-estimated-over-10-years-for-the-state.html by the Working Group made up of the Anti-Corruption Unit (ULCC), the Inspectorate General Finance (IGF) and the Central Financial Intelligence Unit (UCREF). APPE says these institutions lied in these reports, "The rapporteurs spoke of the gross earnings of oil companies, calling them profits, regardless of their multiple fees and obligations." See also : https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-31590-haiti-economy-the-pm-takes-stock-of-the-state-s-losses-on-petroleum-products.html and https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-31552-haiti-economy-purchase-of-petroleum-products-17-billion-losses-estimated-over-10-years-for-the-state.html

Condolences from BINUH and the UN

The United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) and the United Nations in Haiti, present their "most saddened condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims of the sinking of the sailboat off Turtle Island, as well as to the Government of Haiti. Prompt recovery to survivors." See also : https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-31622-haiti-shipwreck-final-assessment-and-government-assistance.html

"OPC tout kote, pou tout sitwayen"

The Departmental Directorate of Grand'Anse, of the Office for the Protection of the Citizen (OPC) this week launched the new program "OPC tout kote, pou tout sitwayen" in order to allow each citizen to have access to services of the OPC.

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