Trump : Decisions "catastrophic" for Haiti

Leslie Voltaire, President pro tempore of the Transition Council, told The Associated Press in Rome after meeting with the Pope at the Vatican that the Trump administration's decisions to freeze aid programs, expel migrants and block refugees will be "catastrophic" for Haiti.

Suspension of foreign aid for 90 days

Marco Rubio, the new US Secretary of State, announced the suspension of all US foreign aid for 90 days, with the exception of military aid to certain strategic countries (Egypt and Israel), while a complete review of all programs is conducted to ensure that these aids are effective and consistent with President Trump's foreign policy. Emergency food aid is exempt.

Taekwondo : Another Gold Medal for Haiti

"Congratulations to Gregory Jean-Baptiste for winning the gold medal at the Warmup tournament in North Carolina. Your dedication and hard work really paid off. I wish you even more success in your sports career !" Haitian Taekwondo Federation.

BRH : Urgency to invest in AI

On the occasion of the International Day of Education, celebrated under the theme "AI and Education : Preserving Autonomy in an Automated World", the Bank of the Republic of Haiti (BRH) reaffirms the urgency of investing in this area in order to strengthen national autonomy in the face of the challenges of an increasingly automated world. For Haiti, integrating technological innovations into the education system is not only an opportunity, but also a necessity.

Improving services to the diaspora

Kathia Verdier, the Minister of Haitians Living Abroad (MHAVE), accompanied by a delegation including, in particular, the Director General of the National Identification Office (ONI), Reynold Guerrier, after her visit to the Consulate of Haiti in New York https://www.icihaiti.com/en/news-44134-icihaiti-diaspora-visit-of-the-minister-of-mhave-to-the-consulate-of-haiti-in-new-york.html went to the Consulate General of Haiti in Miami. Continuing her mission, under the coordination of Consul General Mr. A. Reginald Victor Louis, to reorganize and improve identification services for our compatriots in the diaspora.

Jacmel Carnival 2025

On Friday, January 24, Patrick Delatour, Minister of Culture, announced the establishment of the Organizing Commission for the Jacmel Carnival 2025 (February 23, 2025) which will take place around the theme "Jacmel Debout".

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