Pope Francis prays for Peace in Haiti

Sunday March 31, 2024, Pope Francis, from Saint Peter's Basilica, during his urbi et orbi blessing on the world prayed that the resurrected Lord would come to the aid of the Haitian people, "[...] so that they can soon there be an end to the acts of violence, devastation and bloodshed in this country, and that it can move forward on the path of democracy and fraternity."

Ottawa : Jean Jean Roosevelt in performance

The Embassy of Haiti in Canada invites you to come and discover the titles of the new album "Libres Ensemble" by the Haitian author, singer, composer, guitarist and percussionist Jean Jean Roosevelt who will be performing in Ottawa on Saturday April 6, 2024 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Maison de la francophonie d'Ottawa, 2720 chemin Richemond, Ottawa.

Flexible ticketing : https://cmfo.ca/boutique/?swoof=1&product_cat=la-billetterie-flexible

All about the show here : https://app.cyberimpact.com/newsletter-view-online?ct=3wwyAH_vpycPFrU9gqxOoqFLQI73jE5edVVD-c54bTSVYmZAD3dzmEwF-upyCOesVQlRqeXSfRcPaTSbwChSBg~~

Arrest warrant against the Dominican Vice-Consul in PAP

The Dominican Ministry of Foreign Affairs has suspended Rafy Joel Peralta Holguín, Dominican vice-consul in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, following a complaint of abuse of a minor teenager in Dominican territory. An arrest warrant was issued against him. The information was confirmed by Me Sandra Sierra Difó, Prosecutor, coordinator of the Gender Violence, Sexual and Domestic Crimes Unit.

Congratulations to the new President of Guatemala

Ambassador Gandy Thomas, Permanent Representative a.i. of the Permanent Mission of Haiti to the Organization of American States (OAS) presented his congratulations to the newly elected President of Guatemala, Bernardo Arévalo, during the protocol session of the Permanent Council of the OAS convened for the occasion.

5 Taiwanese nationals evacuated

Following the interruption of commercial air services with Port-au-Prince, the Taiwan Government (Republic of China) facilitated the departure of 5 Taiwanese nationals who expressed a desire to leave Haiti. All employees of the Taiwan Embassy in Haiti, including the Taiwanese Technical Mission and private sector partners involved in bilateral projects, are maintaining their operations despite the current difficulties, reaffirming their unwavering commitment to Haiti.

Economy : 6th year of decline

Economist Enomy Germain affirms that the Haitian economy will experience a 6th consecutive year of negative growth due to the persistence of the climate of violence and insecurity which causes the systematic blocking of commercial activities.

HL/ HaitiLibre