A policewoman shot dead

On Wednesday, August 28, 2024, policewoman Michelle Nathanielle Megine, from the 28th class, was killed at the wheel of her vehicle by a heavily armed individual while she was on her way to work in Delmas 75. 13 bullet holes in the victim's windshield were noted.

Handover of interoperable radio communication devices to the PNH

On Wednesday, August 28, 2024, the American and Canadian governments handed over interoperable radio communication devices to the Haitian National Police (PNH). The ceremony took place in the presence of Rameau Normil, Acting Director General of the PNH, the United States Ambassador to Haiti, Dennis B. Hankins, and the Canadian Ambassador to Haiti, André François Giroux.

Chancellor Dupuy in Brazil

Chancellor Dominique Dupuy, who is on a mission to Brazil as part of the Conference on the African Diaspora in the Americas, met with the Brazilian Minister of Justice, Ricardo Lewandowski, in collaboration with his colleague from Defense, José Múcio, emergency steps have been taken to strengthen security in Haiti. Announcing that more than 400 Haitian police officers will be able to benefit from training in several centers in Brazil.

CEP : The women's sector has its Representative

Marie Rebecca Guillaume has been designated to represent the Women's sector on the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) : Ms. Guillaume won the elections that took place on Monday, August 26, 2024 with 5 votes against 4 for her rival Ericarme Joassaint. The electoral committee has already transmitted, by mail, the name of Marie Rebecca Guillaume to the Presidential Council.

Double or triple corn production

Agronomists Gaël Pressoir, dean of the faculty of agronomy at Quisqueya University (UniQ) and Jean Luc Saint Pierre, head of Promodev, are convinced that Haiti, which produces nearly 300,000 tons/year of corn, can double and even triple this production by having quality seeds, using fertilizers and taking into account the type of soil, and make corn "one of the country's main sources of food" again.

"Cane Blossom", a limited edition Barbancourt Rhum

Rhum Barbancourt presents "Cane Blossom", an exclusive limited edition. This unique rum is a fusion between our pure cane juice rum and Japanese Mizunara oak barrels. The Mizunara oak, which grows in the forests of Hokkaido, Japan, only reaches maturity after 200 years, making it one of the rarest and most sought-after species in the spirits world. Available in extremely limited quantities now at Kari Liquors, Établissements Rossard and the Barbancourt boutique at the Port-au-Prince airport.

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