Looting of the Mirebalais University Hospital

On Friday, June 13, armed bandits from "Viv Ansanm" began looting the Mirebalais University Hospital (HUM), a pillar of the national healthcare system, built at a cost of $16 million (excluding equipment). They took with them sophisticated, valuable equipment and devices to unknown destinations. The HUM, with a capacity of 320 beds, has six operating rooms, an outpatient clinic, twelve consultation rooms, a laboratory, a pharmacy, administrative offices, a malnutrition ward, and an HIV clinic.

Diaspora : "The Taste of the Caribbean" Book Sale by Reservation

The Embassy of Haiti in France is pleased to invite you to the book sale of "The Taste of the Caribbean" in the presence of the author, Ms. Emilie Lafortune. This event will be held in our lounges on Friday, June 20, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. To arrange your arrival, please confirm your attendance at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScOeMWGN74bIcTsFRl8f66FzQNUekhh79NWhPQYx9PtP4cE2A/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawK5K35leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE3eHBTT1V2Sk9rbHRjbk5oAR6SDe8l_eYtgl38Beb0n8EN-_53bgVfzx9ydPvLB4qeeKclxgkRPpmLrJhrBQ_aem_RU__yZNE-r2ELm9vkrfBng

Departure of U.S. Ambassador Hankins

The U.S. Embassy in Haiti welcomes the departure of Ambassador Dennis Hankins. We are grateful for his unwavering dedication to the United States and his support for Haiti. The Embassy team wishes him well in his retirement after more than 40 years of distinguished service as a career diplomat. Message from Ambassador Hankins: “As my time as Ambassador comes to a close, I wish to take a moment to express my gratitude to the Haitian people. From my first visit to Haiti in 1991 to my time as Ambassador, I will take with me the hospitality and warmth of the people, as well as the richness of Haitian culture. We thank the Embassy staff and our Haitian and international partners for their support.”

Toward a Digital Identity

Thanks to the biometric National Identity Card (CIN) and a strengthened digital system, more than 6.2 million citizens are now identified. The National Identification Office (ONI) soon plans to extend registration to children as young as 5 and launch a national digital identity, a decisive step forward.

Music Festival June 21

The Music Festival invites music lovers to Place Boyer in Pétion-ville on June 21, 2025, for an electric atmosphere, the organizers promise.

NOTICE : Embassy of Haiti in the DR

The Embassy of Haiti in the Dominican Republic reminds the Haitian community in particular that on the occasion of Corpus Christi, the Mission will close its doors on Thursday, June 19, 2025. Activities will resume at the usual schedule on Friday, June 20, 2025.

HL/ HaitiLibre