Constitution : The reinstatement of the death penalty under study

Former President Boniface Alexandre, who heads the Independent Consultative Committee (ICC) for the drafting of the new Constitution, revealed this week that the reinstatement of the death penalty was currently being analyzed by the Committee...

Haitian Mission in Morocco

A Haitian delegation on a mission to Morocco met with officials from the Office for Vocational Training and Work Promotion (OFPPT). This government body trains more than 80% of the Kingdom's technicians and is developing partnerships with some thirty countries. Prospects for cooperation between the OFPPT and Haitian structures involved in vocational training are envisaged. A basic cooperation agreement is in progress and the General Directorate of the OFPPT is expected shortly in Haiti.

"I am currently on an official visit to the Kingdom of Morocco. I was warmly received by my counterpart, Nasser Bourita, to discuss the deepening of relations between our two countries," said Chancellor Claude Joseph https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-32487-haiti-politic-opening-of-the-embassy-and-consulate-of-haiti-in-morocco.html

January 1, Gonaives closed by the opposition ?

Yesterday Thursday, Me André Michel, leader of the radical opposition said, "Jovenel Moise will not be able to come and deliver his speech in Gonaives on January 1st, 2021. The city will be closed to him. This resolution was adopted in the City of Independence during a meeting of the Table de Concertation of the opposition [...] "

Ambassador of Haiti to Qatar

On December 9, Ambassador Francois Guillaume presented his credentials to His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, accrediting him as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Haiti to the State of Qatar. It was also the occasion for Ambassador Guillaume to present to the Emir the best wishes of the Haitian Head of State Jovenel Moïse, as well as his desire to strengthen the bilateral cooperation ties between the two countries.

Message from the Embassy of Haiti in Cuba

The Embassy of Haiti in Cuba informs that due to the end-of-year holidays, the Consulate will close on Monday, December 28, 2020 to resume its services on Monday, January 4, 2021 at the usual times. All the staff of the Embassy and Consulate wish you Christmas holidays in peace and harmony and a prosperous New Year.

Control of profit margins

The Minister of Commerce and Industry, Jonas Coffy recalled this week, that according to the decree setting the rules relating to the organization of price display, payment in Gourdes and the share of profit margins, published in Special issue #41 dated November 30, 2020, no company should achieve a profit margin above 15% of cost price on products with a high frequency of consumption. The list of products concerned is established by ministerial decree..."

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