Delivery of fuel to service stations

Saturday Fils Aimé Ignace Saint-Fleur, the Director General of the Office for the Monetization of Development Assistance Programs (BMPAD) confirmed that the petroleum products have arrived in the country (Gasoil in Varreux and Gasoline in Thor) and that the delivery to the stations services are scheduled starting this Sunday, January 17.

4 arrests and seizures of arms and ammunition

On Saturday evening, January 16, officers from the Departmental Unit for Maintenance of Order (UDMO) carried out an operation in the town of Domond (Mirebalais, Dept.Centre) and arrested 4 individuals. An automatic rifle, 2 magazines, a revolver and ammunition were seized during the operation.

Not recommended to drive after 6:00 p.m.

The central office of the Association of Owners and Drivers of Haiti (APCH) informs all drivers without distinction that it is not advisable to travel after 6:00 am to reduce the case of victims of insecurity and kidnapping in the transport sector. "We have already recorded many cases. It is important for the drivers to determine when they will reach the capital," said Changeux Méhu, President of APCH)

Closure of the Haitian Consulate in Atlanta

The Consulate General of Haiti in Atlanta is informing the general public and the Haitian community in particular that its offices will be closed on Monday, January 18, 2021, on the occasion of "Martin Luther King, Jr. Day". Activities will resume as usual on Tuesday, January 19 from 9:00 a.m.

New South Departmental Director

The Divisional Commissioner Frantz Saint-Armand is the new Southern Departmental Director of the National Police of Haiti (PNH), he replaces in this post the Divisional Commissioner Jacques Joël Orival. It was installed this week by Inspector General Paul Thomas.

Launch of the National Bank for Agricultural Development

José Luis Fernández, Representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), participated in the launch of the National Bank for Agricultural Development (BNDA) by the President, Jovenel Moïse, Prime Minister Joseph Jouthe, Ministers Patrix Sévère (Agriculture) and Patrick Boisvert (Economy). FAO congratulates the Haitian Government and stands ready to support it in the implementation of this important initiative for the development of the agricultural sector.

HL/ HaitiLibre