Shooting between the PNH and bandits in Pétion-ville

Friday in the early evening, at the level of Doco (Meyotte) in the commune of Pétion-ville, during a shooting triggered during an intervention between officers of the National Police of Haiti (PNH) and individuals heavily armed, one of the bandit fell under the shots of the PNH and his accomplices fled and are actively sought. During this operation, the PNH recovered a "Uzi luger" brand assault rifle, serial number 16450

Montreal Consulate Closed

The Consulate General of Haiti in Montreal informs the Haitian community, especially the public in general, that its offices will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2019 due to Labor Day in Canada. Services will resume at regular hours on Tuesday, September 3, 2019.

Gary Bodeau discusses with Minujusth

On Friday, Gary Bodeau, Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies, met with a delegation of the United Nations Mission for Justice in Haiti (Minujusth). This included the general situation in Haiti, judicial reform, overcrowding, the strengthening of the Haitian National Police and human rights issues.

The American Ambassador met the new DG of the PNH

Accredited US Ambassador to Haiti Michèle Sison and the Embassy team met with the acting Director General of the National Police of Haiti, Rameau Normil, to discuss the various areas of partnership between the United States and the PNH, including cooperation in terms of training and law enforcement. Reiterating that "the United States remains committed to working with the PNH to ensure the safety and security of Haiti and the region."

Conference of Presidents

The Senate office informs that the Statutory Presidents' Conference will be held on Monday, 2 September. Crucial questions of great national interest will be discussed.

End of the extraordinary session of the BAC

Friday ended the 4th day of the official exams of the extraordinary session of the baccalaureate (traditional secondary). Everything went well across the country and no significant incident was reported according to the information provided by the Departmental Directorates of Education (DDE). See also : https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-28606-haiti-education-extraordinary-session-of-the-baccalaureate-exams-and-calendar.html

HL/ HaitiLibre