At least 200 million for job creation

During a press briefing on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, James Monazard, Minister of Commerce and Industry, specified that the Youth Entrepreneurship Support Program (PAPEJ) had a budget of 80 million Gourdes and the Women's Entrepreneurship Support Program (PAEF) had a budget of 70 million. He also mentioned other initiatives targeting the shoemaking and sewing sectors, with a budget of 30 million specifically for shoemaking.

2026 FIFA World Cup : First Legs in Curaçao

To host its three "home" matches as part of the Concacaf final round of qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Haiti, due to the precarious security situation in Haiti, will play the first legs on the pitch at the "Ergilio Hato Stadion" in Willemstad, the capital of Curaçao: in September against Honduras, then in November against Costa Rica and Nicaragua (dates to be announced). See also : https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-45114-haiti-2026-world-cup-final-qualifying-phase-our-grenadiers-know-their-opponents.html

9th A.F. : The disrupted day has been resumed

The final day of the 9th fundamental year, which had been disrupted in The municipality of Lascahobas has been closed due to insecurity https://www.icihaiti.com/en/news-45260-icihaiti-lascahobas-the-official-exams-interrupted.html has been resumed in Thomonde and Belladère, stated Minister of National Education Augustin Antoine.

Sanctions : Haitian justice must be enforced...

France fully supports the European Union's imposition of sanctions on three Haitian gang leaders responsible for atrocities against the Haitian people. This is a strong signal of European countries' commitment to acting against impunity for those responsible for violence in Haiti. To be effective, international sanctions must be fully enforced by the Haitian justice system. The establishment of specialized judicial units against financial crimes and mass crimes is essential to combat impunity for perpetrators of mass crimes and acts of corruption in Haiti.

Haiti at the World University Multisport Games

Germany will host the World University Multisport Games from July 16 to 27, 2025, in the Rhein-Ruh region. The Haitian team currently includes three athletes two judokas, Méli Jennifer Étienne (-57 kg) and Etznaitson St-Hilaire (-66 kg), as well as a sprinter, Isaac Benjamin Joseph, competing in the 100m and 200m, and soon, taekwondo athlete Achile Sanon (+80 kg).

Great South Hurricane Season

The Director General of Civil Protection, Emmanuel Pierre, continues his tour as part of preparations for the 2025 hurricane season. This Tuesday, July 15, he was in Nippes to discuss preparedness with the authorities, the Haitian National Police (PNH), and partners. On the same day, we headed to Mercy, the 5th communal section of Les Cayes, for the inauguration of the local civil protection committee office. A concrete step toward greater outreach, anticipation, and responsiveness at the heart of communities.

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