Jovenel Moïse welcomes election of Senate bureau

Jovenel Moïse, the elected President of Haiti welcomed the election of the new Senate Bureau https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-19797-haiti-politics-youri-latortue-new-president-of-the-senate.html "This is an important step in the process of strengthening our democratic institutions and political stability. I renew my commitment to work together, executive and legislative, in a perfect spirit of national concord and transcendence to write the most beautiful page in the political, economic and social history of our common homeland."

Ambassador Paul Altidor and Martin Luther King

Sunday, Ambassador Paul Altidor received the International Service Award at the Martin Luther King, Jr. International Salute Celebration.

"We dedicate this weekend to the life and legacy of this great man whose dream made it possible for all nations to believe and strive for freedom, justice and equality for all. Haiti is honored to have been an inspiration as the First black nation to stand and revolt against oppression. Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day friends !" declared the Ambassador.

BAI deplores BCEN decision

The Office of International Lawyers and the Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti (IJDH) deplore the incomplete verification carried out by the electoral authorities of Haiti, which are well below the verification indicated in the "before matters" of the Office of National Electoral Litigation (BCEN). The BCEN decision of January 3, 2017 https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-19690-haiti-flash-bcen-rendered-its-final-decision.html ignores the legitimate demands of political parties and observation groups and jeopardizes the credibility of the results of the recently announced presidential elections.

Jovenel Moïse already supported by the State

According to a member of the government, Jovenel Moise would already be taken in charge by the State for his expenses while waiting for his oath on 7 February.

Senator Etienne thanks his colleagues

"I thank my colleagues Senators who elected me almost unanimously first Secretary of the Senate," said the new senator and only woman in the Upper House Dieudonne Luma Étienne (PHTK).

Successful concert at the Palace Sans-Souci

Saturday at the Palace Sans-Souci, despite the threats of rain, the public moved in numbers for the Concert for Peace and Reconciliation https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-19785-haiti-news-zapping-politics.html More than 1,500 people on site and many others outside. The people of Milot came to attend the Concert with their chair and the joy of living... Some people remained standing, but with a smile...

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