Croix-des-Bouquets: Attack on an Armored Vehicle

On Sunday, an armored vehicle transporting members of the Gang Supression Force (GSF) was targeted by heavily armed individuals—suspected gang members—in the Santo area of ​​Croix-des-Bouquets, within the Port-au-Prince metropolitan region. According to initial reports, GSF members returned fire in accordance with established rules of engagement, supported from the air by the Force’s helicopters. Security operations are ongoing in the area, maintaining pressure on the terrorist groups operating in the region.

Pierre Emmanuel Succeeds Mayor Massillon

Following the passing of Massillon Jean, Mayor of the commune of Kenscoff, Pierre Emmanuel, the municipal administrator and a close associate who worked alongside the late mayor, intends to ensure the continuity of the projects and initiatives the mayor had undertaken for the community. His goal is to preserve what has been achieved, stay the course, and, to the extent that resources allow, continue the initiatives launched by Massillon Jean for the benefit of the population of Kenscoff.

PNH Fills Holes and Trenches

On Sunday, October 18, 2028, the Haitian National Police (PNH) continued its series of offensives in the commune of Kenscoff to restore security, specifically in the areas of Carrefour Konbit and Fisi. Accompanied by a heavy machinery unit and working alongside local residents, police officers took the opportunity to fill in holes and trenches that terrorists had dug across the roads to prevent law enforcement from advancing with their armored vehicles. Formal Denial from the Ministry of the Economy : The Ministry of the Economy and Finance (MEF) issues a formal denial regarding reports that the Government has decided to withhold the back-to-school subsidy for public sector employees—a subsidy included in the 2026-2027 fiscal year budget. These allegations are entirely baseless; no decision has been made to eliminate this subsidy. The Government reaffirms its commitment to supporting public employees and their families by helping cover expenses related to the start of the school year. The Ministry informs public employees that the checks for this subsidy are currently being printed, and bank transfers have already been initiated.

Call from the Haitian Ambassador to the Bahamas

In commemoration of the 220th anniversary of the death of Jean-Jacques Dessalines, the Haitian Ambassador to the Bahamas has issued a call for solidarity, unity, and the rallying of all Haitians around the ideals of freedom, sovereignty, and national dignity. The Ambassador also highlighted the "Dessalinian doctrine" as an essential legacy for both present and future generations.

Nearly 850,000 Registered Voters

As of 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 18, the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) had registered 849,329 voters. The demographic breakdown shows a perfect gender balance among those registered, consisting of 430,878 women and 418,451 men.

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