DR : Interdicted, former PM Claude Joseph reacts

Reacting to the ban on entering Dominican territory decided by President Abinader https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-37591-haiti-flash-former-pm-claude-joseph-and-12-gang-leaders-banned-from-entering-the-dominican-republic.html former Prime Minister of Haiti Claude Joseph reacting on social networks said "President Luis Abinader has forbidden me to enter the Dominican Republic . He classifies me as the number one enemy of Dominican racists. It is not a penalty. It's an honor. I received it in the name of Dessalines, Toussaint and Christophe. We will continue to fight to build our country to the dimension of its history" [...] "I am forbidden to enter the Dominican Republic because I defend Haiti and the Haitians, because I fight primary anti-Haitianism in the against my compatriots and because I oppose the project of the Dominican leaders to make Haiti the dumping ground of the Dominican Republic. See also : https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-37591-haiti-flash-former-pm-claude-joseph-and-12-gang-leaders-banned-from-entering-the-dominican-republic.html

Gonaïves : Fire at the Poteau market

The Poteau public market, 4th Communal Section of the city of Gonaïves, Artibonite department, was burned down on the night of September 6 to 7, 2022. According to our information, the fire broke out around 3 a.m., the material losses and damage are significant. Goods in warehouse went up in smoke. The cause of this fire remains unknown at this time.

53% of schools do not have separate toilets

In Haiti, 53% of schools do not have separate toilets for boys and girls. UNICEF builds toilets in schools to improve the health and learning conditions of students.

Operation against the illegal sale of petroleum products

Following the instructions given to law enforcement officers, an operation was launched, this Wednesday, September 7, 2022, by the Police jointly with the judicial authorities, against all those involved in the illicit sale of petroleum products on the public highway, as well as clandestine storage in homes.

Ariel Henry in Florida

Accompanied by some members of his private cabinet, the Prime Minister, Ariel Henry, left the country, this Wednesday, September 7, bound for Florida where he must meet a group of entrepreneurs interested in investing in Haiti. He will be back home on Friday, September 9.

Hijacking of tanker trucks

According to Ricardin Saint-Jean, the Minister of Trade and Industry "tank trucks full which have left the oil terminals have not arrived at the service stations" affirming "Every measure taken by the Government to try to stem the illicit fuel trafficking on the national market is circumvented by men from the oil sector."

HL/ HaitiLibre