U.S. Embassy concerned about executive order

In a note the American Embassy in Port-au-Prince wrote, "We have seen an Executive Order issued late February 8 removing three Supreme Court judges. We are deeply concerned about any actions that risk damaging Haiti’s democratic institutions. The Executive Order is now being widely scrutinized to determine whether it conforms to Haiti’s Constitution and laws."

VISA for Chile

The Chile Visa Application Center (CAVC) informs the general public that beneficiaries with pending follow-up will be contacted in the coming days. Therefore, we are counting on the collaboration of everyone to facilitate this process.

Disclaimer of FAd'H

The Haitian Armed Forces responded to accusations that soldiers shot and wounded two journalists assigned to two online media on Monday, February 8, 2021, during a moment of panic at the Champ de Mars. The high command, in a note published on Tuesday, February 9, formally denies this allegation and informs that the FAd'H did not carry out any operation and that the soldiers remain stationed at their base.

The Public Treasury disburses US $20 million for the referendum and the elections

"An amount of US $ 20 million has just been deposited in the 'common trust fund' by the Haitian State for the organization of the referendum and the elections. I commend the Government for its efforts to enable the country to renew its political staff," announced President Jovenel Moïse.

Covid : closure of the Consulate in Orlando

The Consulate of the Republic of Haiti in Orlando informs the general public and the Haitian Community in particular that its offices will be closed from February 10 to 17, 2021, due to the cases of COVID-19 identified among the Consular Staff. Services will resume normally on Thursday, February 18, 2021 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

In case of emergency, contact 407-808-2727

or by email consulatdhaitiaorlando@gmail.com

Obituary : Death of Dr Charles Manigat

Death, this Monday, February 8, 2021, of Dr. Charles Manigat, Former Dean of the Institute of Legal and Development Sciences (Inujed) and former Minister of Haitians living abroad at the age of 90.

HL/ HaitiLibre