Quake in the Nippes

The Directorate of Civil Protection informs us that a moderate seismic shock was felt on Wednesday morning at about 3:17 am in Anse-à-Veau and Arnaud (Nippes), creating a panic among the population.

Civil suit abandoned against the Mayor Alusma

In the context of the case involving the mayor of Port-de-Paix, Josué Alusma https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-21714-haiti-flash-mayor-josue-alusma-in-custody.html the lawyer of the victim, Me Blanc Michel informs that the complaint was withdrawn following a settlement agreement with the magistrate. What ends the civil action but not the penal action...

Success of the Festival Gelée

For the patronal festival of Notre Dame, thousands of local and international tourists gathered at the Festival Gelée as every year. Members of the Haitian diaspora were particularly noted. The festivities continue until Saturday, August 19, it is not too late to make the trip and enjoy your stay in the South to visit the Botanical Garden of Les Cayes and Saut Mathurine in Camp Perrin !

One million Gourdes for the local authorities

The National Federation of Boards of the Municipal Sections (CASEC) of Haiti has applauded the allocation of a development fund of one million Gourdes for local authorities, inscribed by the deputies in the budget 2017-2018.

Protector of the Citizen, end of the hearings

On Wednesday, the Senate's Justice, Security and National Defense Commission completed the hearing of candidates for the position of Protector of the Citizen. Senator Jean Renel Sénatus, President of the Commission, announced that he would present his report to the Assembly on Thursday.

New Director at the head of the CAS

President Jovenel Moïse has appointed citizen Sony Dordoille to head of the directorate of the Social Assistance Fund (CAS) in the North-West. It was the Agronomist Owell Théock, the Representative of the Department who proceeded with his installation this week.

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