Paul Loulou Chéry and his wife kidnapped

Unionist Paul Loulou Chéry and his wife were kidnapped on the evening of Wednesday 5 January in Croix-des-Bouquets by armed men from the "400 Mawozo" gang as they were preparing to return home. The Gang demands a ransom of 500 thousand US dollars for the release of the 2 hostages.

A stolen ambulance, caution

The National Ambulance Center (CAN) informs that one of its ambulances registered DM-00147, Mobile 123 has been stolen. CAN calls on the population to be vigilant and ask them to check the license plates of all ambulances in circulation.

Kidnapping foiled, 2 bandits killed

Friday, January 7, during a joint operation carried out by the National Police of Haiti (PNH) and the Government Commissioner near the Court of First Instance of Port-au-Prince, Me Jacques Lafontant, killed two bandits during a foiled kidnapping attempt in Delmas 19.

Death of journalists, words by the PM

"I condemn the assassination of journalists Amady John Wesley and Wilguens Louissaint in Laboule 12. On behalf of the Government, I offer my condolences to the family and friends of the victims, as well as to the press in general. The Haitian National Police (PNH) must step up its efforts to stem this phenomenon"reacted the Prime Minister a.i. Ariel Henry.

Fake vaccination cards

Fake vaccination cards in circulation. The Ministry of Public Health promises to crack down rigorously against networks of counterfeiters.

Tennis: Naomi Osaka injured, withdraws from Melbourne tournament

Saturday in Melbourne the Japanese of Haitian origin Naomi Osaka withdrew from the WTA tournament in Melbourne, before the semi-final she was to play against the Russian Veronika Kudermetova, due to an injury to the abdomen "I had a lot of fun playing here in Melbourne [...] Unfortunately, I have an injury to my abdomen and I have to rest and prepare for the Australian Open" from January 17th she posted on her account Twitter.

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