CEP : Election of the members of the Bureau

On Saturday, October 19, the 7 members of the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-43449-haiti-elections-swearing-in-of-cep-members-video-of-voltaire-s-speech.html proceeded to the election of the members of the bureau of the Board. At the end of the vote, the following were elected : President: Patrick SAINT-HILAIRE; Vice President Schnaida ADELY; Treasurer Jacques DESROSIERS and Secretary General Nemrod SANON.

DR : A bill of sanctions against illegal migrants

In addition to modifying article 8 of law 285-04 on Migration, a bill that is in front of the Dominican Senate provides, if adopted, various sanctions for migrants who enter the country illegally (fines and prison) whose severity depends on whether it is a first time or if the person is a repeat offender or a multi-recidivist...

Voodoo peristyles vandalized

Several peristyles in Haiti in which voodoo rituals and ceremonies are held have been vandalized, looted or set on fire by armed individuals.

BNC Case : An Investigating Judge appointed

Me Bernard Saint Vil, Dean of the Court of First Instance, has appointed Judge Benjamin Félisme to investigate the BNC case involving Louis Gérald Gilles, Smith Augustin and Emmanuel Vertilaire, a member of the Transitional Council accused of "passive corruption" according to the investigation report of the Anti-Corruption Unit (ULCC) https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-43336-haiti-flash-the-ulcc-in-the-bnc-case-requests-criminal-actions-against-3-transitional-advisors-report.html

Artisanat en Fête : Registrations

The Haitian Art Research and Promotion Institute and Le Nouvelliste, organizers of Artisanat en Fête, the largest craft fair in Haiti (December 14 and 15), invite all craftsman, group of craftsmen or company working in the sector who wishes to participate to register at #19 Street Lamarre in Pétion ville (former Galerie Monnin) or at the Café des Arts from October 21 to December 4, 2024. The person must come with their CIN or their patent, and two identity photos of the craftsman or the person in charge. A sample or photos of the different works or proof of participation in other fairs. "The organizers reserve the right to reject any application that does not meet their expectations".

$27.5 million for HIV/AIDS in Haiti

The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) have awarded $27.5 million to the Center for Global Health Practice and Impact at Georgetown University Medical Center to expand its ongoing work in Haiti to address HIV/AIDS (150,000 people are living with HIV in Haiti).

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