Jacmel : 5 Inmates Die of Starvation in One Week

Five inmates died of severe malnutrition at the Jacmel Civil Prison during the last week of June 2026.

Distribution of Live Rabbits and Chickens

In the coming months, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO Haiti) will distribute 19,000 rabbits and 70,000 chickens in the Artibonite, West, and Central departments of Haiti as part of its emergency food production campaign, funded by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).

Haiti is resolutely committed to solar power

"During an inspection visit to the Genipailler mini-grid construction site in Milot, the National Energy Regulatory Authority (ANARSE) noted two significant advancements: the arrival of materials and equipment for the construction of the 436 kW solar power plant with a 900 kWh storage system, and the commencement of construction work on the distribution network. Haiti’s solar potential is considerable, and we are continuing our efforts to fully harness it for the country’s development. Haiti’s energy future is resolutely solar." https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-47890-zapping-haiti-of-july-1st-2026.html stated Evenson Calixte, Director General of ANARSE.

Bolivia : Donation of Pentavalent Vaccine to Haiti

The Bolivian Ministry of Health and Sports has donated 128,032 doses of pentavalent vaccine to Haiti. This contribution aims to protect children under five years of age against five serious diseases: diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), hepatitis B, and invasive Haemophilus influenzae type b infections (such as meningitis and pneumonia). The shipment was made in collaboration with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and is expected to arrive in the coming days, stated Bolivian Health Minister Marcela Flores Zambrana. The complete vaccination schedule includes five doses administered at the following developmental stages: 2 months; 4 months; 6 months; 18 months; and 4 years.

Happy Canada Day

"On behalf of the Government and people of Haiti, I extend my armest congratulations to the Government and people of Canada on the 159th anniversary of Canada’s independence [July 1]. May our bonds of friendship and cooperation continue to grow stronger. Happy Canada Day !" Prime Minister Fils Aimé.

Haiti Discusses Mango Exports to Beijing

On Tuesday, June 30, 2026, John Peter César, Haiti’s Acting Representative in China, met in Beijing at the offices of Haiti’s Trade Development Agency in the People’s Republic of China with Qin Jinsong, North China Regional Director for Sales Channels of Joy Wing Mau, one of the largest fruit distribution and import-export groups in China. Discussions focused on conditions of access to the Chinese market and requirements related to mango quality, shipping logistics, supply regularity, and the organization of the production and export chain. Following the meeting, officials agreed to continue discussions with a view to establishing a long-term partnership.

HL/ HaitiLibre