PNH Grand’Anse : 3 bandits killed

3 bandits were killed (Dyendi Mortune, Alex Neptune and Steevenson François) in exchanges of fire with the National Police of Haiti (PNH). Coming from several gangs in the metropolitan area, they had taken refuge in the department of Grand'Anse.

Diaspora : Towards the launch of the "DiaspoFATMA" program

Towards the launch of the "DiaspoFATMA" program for compatriots in the diaspora. According to Carl François Director General of the Office of Occupational Accident, Sickness and Maternity Insurance (OFATMA), this new program will allow interested Haitians living abroad to benefit from a health insurance card during their stay in Haiti.

The PM calls on the population to calm down

Monday, May 1st, in a pre-recorded speech on the occasion of the celebration of Agriculture and Labor Day, the Prime Minister of Haiti, Ariel Henry, called on citizens to calm faced the wave of violence that is shaking the country and the mass lynchings of suspected members of armed groups. "I ask my compatriots, despite what they have suffered at the hands of the bandits, to remain calm and to collaborate with the Police in providing information on any suspicious person" See also: https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-39441-haiti-may-1st-tribute-to-our-farmers-and-workers-video-pm-speech.html

US Embassy : Presentation of certificates to journalists

As a prelude to the celebration of World Press Freedom Day (May 3), the U.S. Embassy in Haiti presented certificates to a group of journalists and media executives who had separately attended training sessions in the United States. Erick Stromayer the American Chargé d'Affaires in Haiti, took the opportunity to insist on the importance of a press that operates freely to inform the population.

Agriculture and Labor Day messages

Former First Lady Martine Moïse:

"Pèp Haiti you always konn work. Agrikilti se avni nou! Fòk nou plant pou lamanjay nou ka depann de nou. An nou mete men pou yon pi bèl Ayiti! Bon fèt work!"

The Haitian people believe in hard work. To meet our needs, agricultural production is essential. Agriculture is our future. Let's work together for better days! Happy Labor Day" Martine Moïse

Kendy NICOLAS Director of the Department of Fundamental Education (DEF) :

"On this May 1st, 2023, on the occasion of this day dedicated to agriculture and work, I encourage in schools and in offices a good culture of work"

General Directorate of Customs of Haiti (AGD) :

The AGD wishes a happy Labor Day to all customs staff and expresses its gratitude for the efforts made and the professionalism that all have shown to improve the performance of the AGD on a daily basis."

Rum Barbancourt : New gold medal

The new white Rhum Barbancourt won the 2023 gold medal at the "Beverage Testing Institute" competition. An award that highlights the importance of national production on this day of Agriculture and Labor. "What pride to receive this distinction for our new overproof White Rum on this Agriculture and Labor Day ! Thank you to our teams and to more than 3,000 growers dedicated to the cultivation of Haitian cane! " said Delphine Gardère DG of Entreprise Barbancourt

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