The construction of the canal lacks money

The Committee for the construction of the irrigation canal on the Massacre River is facing, for the first time, a lack of financial means to continue the work, according to Pastor Joseph Moise. The Chairman of the committee highlights the secondary and tertiary canals, revealing that the work already carried out represents 40% of the work. It calls for the goodwill of supporters.

Registration open : "Study of the U.S. Institutes" program

The American Embassy in Haiti announces the opening of the application process for summer 2024 of the "Study of the U.S. Institutes" (SUSI) program for secondary educators from Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Haiti, Nicaragua, Panama and Venezuela interested in the theme of entrepreneurship and economic development. The five-week program will begin in July 2024 and will be conducted in Spanish. The deadline to submit an application is midnight Eastern on Friday, January 5, 2024. For more information: https://ht.usembassy.gov/education-culture/academic-professional-exchanges/

Justice : The PM’s hearing at his residence divides

Voices are being raised to denounce the decision of Judge Walter Wesser Voltaire to travel to hear Prime Minister a.i. Ariel Henry at his official residence. Pierre Espérance, Executive Director of the National Network for the Defense of Human Rights, denounces a scandal, believing that justice is once again flouted by the political authorities. However, the decision of Judge Walter Wesser Voltaire to travel to hear the Prime Minister is in accordance with the law, in the opinion of Me Pierre Michel Brunache. This is, according to him, a gesture of courtesy.

25% of arable land occupied by armed men

25% of the country's arable land would be occupied by armed men, estimates agronomist Charlot Brédy, Minister of Agriculture, who promises that the Government will endeavor to fill the deficit in the agricultural sector.

A Haitian Gang Leader Killed in the DR

Joseph Canon Pierre, an alleged Haitian gang leader, was fatally injured in neighboring Republic during exchanges of fire with Dominican police officers. Joseph Canon Pierre specialized in attacks on travelers upon their arrival at Las Americas airport.

Japan : 14 million in additional aid

The Government of Japan has decided to provide additional aid of approximately $14 million to improve the security and humanitarian situation in Haiti, where the situation is very worrying.

HL/ HaitiLibre