Boxing : Haitian Thad Jean, World Champion (Welterweight)

On Friday, August 1st, 2025, Haitian-American boxer (born to Haitian parents) Thad Jean, aka "The Silverback" was crowned the Professional Fighters League (PFL 2025) Welterweight World Champion at the Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall and won the $500,000 prize. Facing American Logan Storley, he won by unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 48-47) after five rounds. This victory allowed him to maintain his perfect record: 11 wins, 0 losses.

Ammunition Delivery Man from "Grand Griff" Arrested

On Sunday, August 3rd, a motorcycle taxi driver was arrested in Jean Denis, a town in the Artibonite region. At the time of his arrest, he was in possession of a large quantity of ammunition intended for the "Gran Grif" gang of Savien, in the commune of Petite-Rivière in the Artibonite region.

Kenscoff Under Threat

Nearly a week after the police operation in Kenscoff that resulted in the deaths of numerous armed bandits, the town continues to be threatened by gangs. Jean Massillon, acting mayor of Kenscoff, calls on the relevant authorities to take steps to consolidate the recaptured areas.

Taekwondo Recruitment for Children

As part of the summer vacation, Le Phare Académie is launching a new Taekwondo recruitment campaign for children in the Saint-Marc region. This activity aims to provide young people with a positive and structured environment, helping them avoid negative influences and harmful distractions. Starting Monday, August 11, this program will be expanded to Morne Fort, another community in the Saint-Marc region.

Early Warning System Training

UNESCO organized an Early Warning System training course in the Grand'Anse department for 40 young people from several universities, grassroots community organizations, and civil society. The training ended on August 1st, 2025. This initiative aims to strengthen the capacity of young people to better support the local population in the face of major natural hazards.

USA : Radio Series "Chimen danje"

To raise awareness among the Haitian population about the risks associated with irregular migration, the United States Embassy in Haiti launched a radio series entitled "Chimen danje" (Dangerous Path). This awareness-raising series consists of 15 episodes, each 15 minutes long. "Chimen danje" aims to save lives by informing people of the dangers associated with these often very perilous journeys," according to a press release from the embassy. Listen to Radio Lumière on Sundays: 2:30 p.m.; Wednesdays: 10:45 a.m.; Fridays: 5:45 p.m. Episodes are also available at : https://www.youtube.com/@USEmbassyHaitiPD

HL/ HaitiLibre