Activities paralyzed in the Capital

Early this Thursday, February 7, activities in the capital were paralyzed due to lack of public transportation and streets almost deserted due to the opposition's call for a national popular protest. Barricades of burning tires have been reported at Delmas 30 as well as RN# 2 and the population remains cautiously at home...

Shots at Bicentenaire, inflamed tires in Lalue

Wednesday, February 6, a strong tension reigned in the area of ​​the Bicentenaire of Port-au-Prince where armed men circulated while shooting causing panic in the population. Sources report clashes between gangs. Exchanges of fire between the National Police of Haiti (PNH) and armed civilians have been reported to the Village of Dieu. Moreover, in Lalue barricades of burning tires had been erected on the road, by teachers who claimed the payment of sums due under the universal program of Free and Compulsory Universal Education (PSUGO), already announcing the hostilities of Thursday, February 7 against the Moïse-Céant administration.

MOPOD advocates a parallel Government

The Popular Movement of Dessalin (MOPOD), of the radical opposition, is in favor of the establishment of a parallel government to that of Prime Minister Céant from Thursday, February 7 and also a People's Parliament.

OPL calls for resignation of President Moïse

The People's Struggle Organization (OPL) calls on President Jovenel Moïse to resign, but does not seem to favor early elections.

Japanese Embassy closed

Due to protests scheduled for Thursday, February 7, please note that the Embassy of Japan in Haiti will be closed as a precautionary measure.

Internet in schools

In order to help poor young Haitians seeking training, Marie Margareth Fortune, Director General of the National Lottery of Haiti (LNH) supported by Natcom in a partnership through the social component of the LNH has proceeded to the official launch of Internet installation in two schools in Miragoâne, the Jacques Prévert High School and Brother Enel Clérismé College of Miragoâne on Wednesday, February 6, 2019. Schools in other provincial cities will also benefit from this service in the coming days, since they are part of the project that the LNH intends to achieve in the 10 departments.

HL/ HaitiLibre