For lack of fuel, the dairies will close

The Peasant Associations of Breeders and Milk Producers warn of the closure of dairies in the country due to the fuel crisis. They claim that this sector weighs more than 400 million US dollars in the economy and demand an urgent solution to the crisis.

New judicial year on a background of crisis

Monday, October 3rd opening against the background of the crisis of the new judicial year without any official ceremony. The Ministry of Justice made no address to the elements of the judicial system. Judge Jean Wilner Morin called for the establishment of a multisectoral commission to work on the situation of judges at the Court of Cassation, which has been cut by 8 members. The Associations of Haitian Magistrates oppose any move by Prime Minister Henry and his Government to unilaterally appoint judges to the Court of Cassation.

Congratulations to the Amputated Grenadiers

The Office of the Secretary of State (Génard Joseph) for the Integration of Persons with Disabilities (BSEIPH), salutes the first performances of our grenadiers at the Amputee Football World Cup. Our brave compatriots have just hoisted our two-tone Blue and Red with greatness and pride to the size of our heroes at Vertières, winning first place in group A, ahead of the organizing country. The Government unites its voice with those of all Haitians to present to the Haitian Amputee Football Association (AHFA), and the male amputee team its warmest congratulations See also : https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-37799-haiti-2022-world-cup-our-amputated-grenadiers-undefeated-in-3-matchs-will-face-the-usa-in-the-8th-finals-video.html

Ouanaminthe : demonstration in front of the Dominican Consulate

Tires were set on fire in front of the Dominican consulate (closed) in Ouanaminthe. Haitians are asking for the reopening of the Consulate and the sale of visas as well as a reduction in prices deemed too high... The Police quickly intervened to disperse the demonstrators. No major incidents were reported.

Basketball 3x3 : the best player of the year is...

Damicha Adrien was voted best Haitian 3x3 basketball player by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), for the 2021-2022 season.

Taiwan : 980 women have already received vocational training

Monday, October 3, 2022, as part of the Economic Recovery and Women's Empowerment project in Haiti. Wen-Jiann Ku the Ambassador of Taiwan (Republic of China) and Dr.Sofia Loréus the Minister for the Status of Women co-chaired the launching ceremony of the second training session. This two-week training will benefit to 80 participants in search of knowledge and professional skills in the field of pastry/cooking. Since the implementation of this training program last month, 980 women have already received professional training in cosmetology, computer science and coaching.

HL/ HaitiLibre