CEP : Swearing-in ceremony

The swearing-in ceremony for the new electoral advisers will take place on Friday, October 18, 2024, at the Court of Cassation without the Representatives of the two sectors who have still not finalized their choice (Human Rights and Women).

Electoral advisers who will take the oath :

Ms. Schnaida ADÉLY, Representative of the Vodou Communities;

Mr. Patrick SAINT-HILAIRE, Representative of the Episcopal Conference of Haiti;

Mr. Peterson PIERRE-LOUIS, Representative of the Reformed Faiths;

Ms. Marie Florence MATHIEU, Representative of the University Council;

Mr. Jacques DESROSIERS, Representative of the Journalists' Associations;

Mr. Jaccéus JOSEPH, Representative of the Peasant Associations;

Mr. Nemrod SANON, Representative of the Unions. For now, no decision has been made public regarding the appointment of the two remaining representatives…

Coast Guards rescue and repatriate 169 migrants to Haiti

On Wednesday, October 16, the crew of the Coast Guard cutter "Valiant" repatriated 169 people to Haiti, who were rescued on Saturday, October 12 by the crew of the Coast Guard of District Seven of the "Margaret Norvell" in the South of the Turks and Caicos Islands, while the overloaded boat in which the Haitians in an irregular migration situation were located was taking on water…

Scam : Identity theft

The Communications Office of the President-Counsellor, Régine Abraham, alerts the Public that a malicious individual is using the President-Counsellor’s photo on a fraudulent Facebook account to solicit funds in her name. The Office invites the Public to be vigilant against these acts of fraud and encourages them to report them to the competent authorities. This file has been forwarded to a law firm for all legal purposes.

Women : Signing of an agreement with Japan

On Wednesday, October 16, 2024, UN-Women Haiti and the Government of Japan signed an agreement to launch a project aimed at strengthening women's leadership in peace, security and recovery efforts in Haiti. This 24-month project, implemented in 6 departments (Artibonite, West, South, Grand’Anse, Center and North), will be fully funded by Japan to the tune of 2.5 million US dollars.

2025 Pan American Youth Games

As part of the preparations for the Pan American Youth Games to be held in Asuncion in August 2025, Ostin Frenel, President of the Haitian Taekwondo Federation, participated in a virtual meeting with the Haitian Olympic Committee. At the end of which the Haitian Olympic Committee (COH) committed to supporting all the sports federations concerned, including the Taekwondo Federation, in preparation for these games.

Access to drinking water a challenge

Access to drinking water remains a challenge in Haiti, particularly in rural areas. The Agency The United States Agency for International Development (USAID-Haiti) through the Health Services Improvement Program is addressing this challenge by introducing an innovative and low-cost approach, the "Tippy Tap" (container with a tap), in homes, schools and communities. At least 2,500 "Tippy Taps" have been installed by Kore Sante in the South region. By empowering Haitian communities to build "Tippy Taps" and combining this with hygiene and sanitation education, USAID is promoting access to inclusive and sustainable management of drinking water and sanitation for the most disadvantaged and vulnerable communities.

HL/ HaitiLibre