The Cesna 207 that crashed was operating illegally

The Cesna-207 private plane that crashed on Wednesday 20 in a street in Carrefour https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-36473-haiti-flash-a-small-plane-crashes-in-a-street-of-carrefour-11-victims.html operated illegally, it regularly provided the Port-au-Prince (West) / Jacmel (South East) connection without having a permit to carry out commercial flights, revealed Laurent Joseph Dumas, Director of the National Office of Civil Aviation (OFNAC).

Textile workers soon on the streets

At the call of several textile unions, workers in this sector intend to resume concrete work on May 1 and 2, dissatisfied with the 37% increase decided by the Government, bringing the daily minimum wage in this sector to 685 Gourdes https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-36009-haiti-flash-minimum-wages-the-government-readjusts-upwards-final-version-official.html , after adjustment of the proposals made by the Superior Council of Salaries (CSS) https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-35994-haiti-flash-new-minimum-wages-proposed-by-the-superior-council-of-wages.html . The workers intend to claim again 1,500 Gourdes per day of work as well as the respect of the promises of the Government on the accompanying measures.

FLASH : Video not to be missed

Don't miss the performance of Nidger Paul, during the semi-final of the international eloquence competition at the University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University. You can watch this event live this Friday, April 22 on the University's YouTube channel.

Ambassador Edmond visits New Orleans

On Thursday April 21, 2022, the Ambassador of Haiti in Washington Bocchit Edmond, accompanied by the Consul General of Haiti in Miami Stephane Gilles, visited the "Xavier University of Louisiana" as part of a trip to New Orleans . This visit aimed to strengthen relations with the Diaspora and explore economic and academic opportunities with the authorities of this city which has a historic relationship with Haiti. They were received by the President of this University, Dr. Reynold Verret, of Haitian origin. A round table was then organized with leaders of the Haitian diaspora and students of this establishment to inquire about opportunities for cooperation. A possible collaboration with the State University of Haiti was at the heart of the discussions.

REMINDER : All private aircraft owners prohibited from flying

As part of the ongoing monitoring of private operators and to facilitate the conduct of the investigation into the CESSNA 207 (HH-FAH) aircraft accident that occurred in the commune of Carrefour, Haiti, on April 20 https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-36473-haiti-flash-a-small-plane-crashes-in-a-street-of-carrefour-11-victims.html the General Directorate of the National Office of Civil Aviation (OFNAC) advises owners and users of private aircraft that they are prohibited from flying until further notice.

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