Invitation : "Makaya Fair"

The Ministry of Youth is organizing this Friday, December 20, 2024 "The Makaya Fair" at the Ministry's headquarters in Frères from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Local craft and gastronomic exhibition, cultural activities, brain game competitions, among others, will be organized on the occasion of this fair.

Towards solutions for the diaspora

This Tuesday, December 10, 2024, a meeting was held between J.E Kathia Verdier, Minister of Haitians Living Abroad and Pierre René François, Director General of the Central Directorate of the Judicial Police (DCPJ). During this exchange, the discussion focused on possible solutions to the problems of applying for a police certificate (criminal record) for our compatriots living abroad, border registration for recently deported Haitians and, above all, mechanisms to ensure the protection of the property of fellow citizens in the diaspora against any form of vandalism or usurpation.

Rehabilitation of the Maïs Gâté road

The Ministry of Public Works has initiated an ambitious project to improve access to Toussaint Louverture International Airport (AITL). This project includes the rehabilitation of the Maïs Gâté road over approximately 1.9 km, thus providing access to Toussaint Louverture Boulevard via Clercine 2. One section has already been completed in hydraulic concrete, while the other section in bituminous concrete is currently underway. In addition, a 650-meter drainage channel is being completed in Clercine 2, in order to prevent flooding and optimize traffic.

Traditional New Year's Greetings Ceremony

This Thursday, December 19, 2024, the Presidential Transitional Council (CPT) organized the traditional New Year's greetings ceremony and wished Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2025 with the various authorities of the country. Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé and members of his government, several members of the diplomatic corps, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Haiti, the Director General of the National Police and representatives of the various sectors of the country participated in this special event.

Speech by Leslie Voltaire President pro tempore of the Transitional Council :

Bernard Mevs Hospital, WHO reaction

"The latest attack on the hospital Bernard Mevs of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, is appalling https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-43869-haiti-flash-gangs-set-fire-to-bernard-mevs-hospital-considerable-damage-video.html and leaves the country with only one major hospital still in service. Haitians are facing some of the worst violence imaginable and their health needs are only increasing," Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO).

Canada : Closing of the Literary Year of the Embassy of Haiti

The Book Club of the Embassy of Haiti in Canada successfully closed its literary year, during a memorable evening at the Mission’s library. During this evening, participants shared precious memories of the festive period in Haiti. They also had the pleasure of tasting typical dishes of our region : cassava mamba, hot chocolate, ginger-lemongrass tea, griot, pâtés, syrup candy, all accompanied by songs from our rich repertoire of Haitian Christmas music. Each participant received a book as a gift from the Embassy, ​​as a wish for a happy holiday season.

Qatar National Day

The Embassy of Haiti in Qatar is proud to join the State of Qatar in celebrating its National Day. [December 18]. "We wish the brotherly people of Qatar, good continuation in their unwavering faith, great pride, continued progress, as well as the strengthening of ties between our two Nations."

HL/ HaitiLibre