6 medals for swimmer Christian Jérôme

At the 2026 Pan American Swimming Games held in Ibagué, Colombia, Haitian swimmer Christian Jérôme achieved a remarkable performance, finishing the competition with 6 medals: 3 gold medals in the 100-meter butterfly, 50-meter butterfly, and 50-meter freestyle; 1 silver medal in the 200-meter individual medley; and 2 bronze medals in the 200-meter freestyle and the 4 x 100-meter mixed medley relay.

Relations between the Dominican Rep. and the GSF

In an interview with the media, President Abinader clarified that the country's cooperation with the Gang Supression Force (GSF) focuses primarily on providing humanitarian medical assistance and coordinating information with the international mission, without any direct participation in anti-gang operations. Abinader confirmed the existence of a permanent communication channel with the GSF : "Yes, we are in coordination with this multinational force. If there is a problem, they inform us and we prepare." Regarding the situation in the border region, Abinader emphasized the modernization and equipping of the armed forces : "The armed forces are better equipped. We now have armored vehicles and our weaponry is much better." https://www.icihaiti.com/en/news-46892-icihaiti-army-the-dominican-republic-produces-its-own-military-armored-vehicles.html Military salaries have tripled, and those stationed at the border receive a special bonus.

Moïse Jean-Charles summoned by the court

Moïse Jean-Charles has been summoned to the prosecutor's office following his numerous statements calling on the people to destroy and burn everything, his repeated calls for a "total annihilation" (boule tout bank), and his most recent call for "dechoukaj". Such remarks cannot be dismissed. For many citizens, his statements fuel a climate of confrontation and destruction. While gangs sow terror with weapons, Moïse Jean-Charles, through his public stances, is perceived by many citizens as contributing to inflaming tensions. Words have power, and when they incite disorder, they can produce very real and unpredictable consequences.

Justice : Crackdown on Underage Girls in Nightclubs and Hotels

The Port-au-Prince Prosecutor's Office announced it has intensified its efforts to combat the presence of underage girls in nightclubs and hotels in the capital. Measures have been taken since last weekend to conduct inspections of these establishments to combat sexual exploitation and violence against girls aged 15 to 16, according to the Government Commissioner for the jurisdiction, Jean Fritz Patterson Dorval.

Tribute to the Cuban Medical Brigade

On Saturday, June 20, the Lasile Community Reference Hospital (HCR) held a tribute ceremony in honor of the Cuban Medical Brigade to recognize its crucial contribution to the success of the Free Surgical Caravan. The ceremony took place in the presence of the Nippes Health Director, Dr. Esther Ceus Dumond, the coordinator of the Miragoâne District Health Unit, Ms. Eluderne Denius, in charge of the departmental coordination of the caravan, and several health system officials were present. Thanks to the commitment of the Cuban Medical Brigade, more than one hundred patients received free surgical procedures at the HCR in Lasile, giving hope to many families.

Launch of Academic Activities for the 37th Class

On Monday, July 13, 2026, the National Police Academy (ENP) held the official launch ceremony for the academic activities of the 37th class of police officer candidates. At this event, the police officers received their initial guidance on the training requirements, as well as the fundamental values ​​that the Haitian National Police requires them to uphold throughout their careers (discipline, professional ethics, and deontology). This "First Civic Monday" represents an important step in the integration of aspiring police officers into the National Police Academy (ENP), following their two weeks of orientation.

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