PNH : Massacre in the "Grand Grif" gang:

Artibonite : More than 16 armed bandits, identified as members of the Gran Grif gang, were killed in exchanges of fire with the police, from December 14 to 15, 2024. The national police are increasing their efforts to restore order and security.

2 individuals arrested for attempted assassinations

The Departmental Directorate of the Central Police arrested Bernadin Jonas (32 years old) and Marthyrin Gérard (55), accused of attempted assassinations, during police operations carried out in the areas of Maïssade and Hinche, on Sunday, December 15, 2024. Marthyrin Gérard, a repeat offender, is accused of several counts including assault followed by injuries on the person of Ti Willer. As for Bernadin Jonas, he is accused of an assassination attempt against Anilaire Phamé.

Diaspora : a vital engine for Haiti's economy

The Haitian diaspora contributes 25% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) supporting more than 50% of families in Haiti through remittances that cover education, housing and food, while indirectly financing the country's imports. The diaspora is a vital engine for Haiti's economy.

HOPE / HELP Act : Resolution introduced in Congress

On Tuesday, December 17, 2024, a proposal to renew the HOPE / HELP Act for 5 years was introduced in the US Congress. This is an important step, said Georges Sassine, of the Association of Industries of Haiti (ADIH), even if the vote on this resolution and the approval of President Biden remain…

See also :

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-43764-haiti-diplomacy-mission-abroad-for-the-new-haitian-chancellor.html

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-42893-haiti-news-zapping.html

https://www.icihaiti.com/en/news-42758-icihaiti-usa-adih-requests-support-from-the-cpt-for-the-renewal-of-the-hope-law.html

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-42671-haiti-economy-important-meeting-between-the-pm-and-the-association-of-industries-of-haiti.html

Gary Victor finalist of the Prix des 5 continents

The novel "Le Violon d'Adrien" by Haitian writer Gary Victor is one of the 10 finalists of the 23rd edition of the Prix des cinq continents de la Francophonie 2025.

Birthday of Pope Francis

Pope Francis, 266th Pope of the Vatican State, celebrated his 88th birthday on December 17, 2024.

HL/ HaitiLibre