Dr. Martial Piard Martial anesthesiologist, kidnapped

Friday, February 25, Dr. Martial Piard, specialist in anesthesiology and resuscitation, was kidnapped near the Hospital of the University of Haiti while parking his vehicle.

France finances school canteens

The French Embassy in Haiti actively participates in the National School Canteen Program (PNCS) of the Ministry of National Education Two programs are in progress. The first with a national partner which concerns 104 schools and 38,500 beneficiaries fully supplied by local products (rice, corn, beans). A second project funded by the French Embassy in Haiti is supported by the WFP, concerns 10,825 beneficiaries.

New Director at Lycée Alexandre Pétion

Étienne France Louisseul, Departmental Director of Education for the West proceeded this week to the installation of Carriey Dérival as the new Director of the Lycée Alexandre Pétion.

Anti-corruption fight

Thursday, Ana María Calderón, Coordinator of the Anti-corruption Project of the Organization of American States (OAS - Haiti) attended the creation of the Anti-corruption Circuit in Haiti https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-36032-haiti-news-zapping.html . The Anti-Corruption Unit (ULCC), the Superior Council of the Judiciary and the Ministry of Justice are thus following one of the recommendations of the Implementation of the Inter-American Convention Against Corruption (MESICIC) of the OAS

Intensive Swimming Course

Since February 25 and until March 1st, the Haitian Federation of Aquatic Sports (FHSA) is organizing an intensive course on swimming and learning for the benefit of 200 young people from the commune of Saint-Louis du Nord from schools and professional centers.

Exchange rate

Saturday, February 26, the reference rate of the Bank of the Republic of Haiti (BRH), was 103.21 gourdes for one US dollar and 1.92 Gourdes for one Dominican peso

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