National Carnival 2025 in Fort Liberté

No edition of the National Carnival has been celebrated since 2021 due to insecurity. Only a few limited carnival festivities were organized the following 3 years. Saturday, January 18, Patrick Delatour, the Minister of Culture, announced that the edition of the National Carnival 2025 will be held this year in Fort-Liberté, from March 2 to 4 around the theme "Haiti standing" (Haïti debout). According to Akinson Bélizaire alias "Zagalo", promoter of the event, T-Vice, Kreyol La, RAM, Boukman Eksperyans, and Tropicana d'Haïti would have confirmed their participation conditional on ensuring security.

USA Congratulates Kenyan Reinforcements

The United States welcomes the arrival of new members of the Multinational Security Support Mission (MMSS) from Kenya https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-44091-haiti-flash-218-kenyan-soldiers-arrived-in-haiti-video.html . The United States remains with the Haitian people and is committed to doing its part to ensure a safer and brighter future for all Haitians.

Teachers' strike

Concerned by the persistence of the strike observed by teachers in public schools and high schools since January 13, 2025, to demand better working conditions, Antoine Augustin, the Minister of National Education and Vocational Training, met with the strikers on Friday, January 17, with a view to thawing the situation. Discussions are underway between Minister Augustin to find an agreement and end their strike that is paralyzing public schools. Another meeting is scheduled for this Sunday, according to Josué Mérilien Coordinator of the National Union of Haitian Normaliens (UNNOH)

Cleaning on the Champ de Mars

A cleaning operation took place on Champ de Mars to remove waste and restore order in the area. The goal is to make this space clean and welcoming for all. This is a big step towards improving the environment of Port-au-Prince. Cleaning in several important areas such as Capois Street, Christophe Avenue, Wa Street, Waag Street, Chavanne Street, Jean-Paul II Avenue and other nearby locations.

Jacmel : Prelude to President Petro's visit

The Ministry of Tourism is very present alongside other public institutions in the mobilization in prelude to the visit of Colombian President Gustavo Petro to Jacmel on January 22. Teams are hard at work on the tourist port as well as at Petion and Bolivar Square as part of renovation work in the historic city center.

BINUH : Training for officers from Guatemala and El Salvador

The human rights section of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH), in coordination with the Multinational Security Support Mission (MMSS) in Haiti, conducted 2 days of training for officers from Guatemala and El Salvador https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-43993-haiti-flash-a-second-group-of-75-guatemalan-soldiers-has-arrived.html and https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-43986-haiti-flash-first-reinforcements-from-guatemala-and-el-salvador-have-arrived-video.html newly deployed within the Mission. Topics covered: Human Rights Compliance Framework; Principles of the Use of Force and the Responsibilities of Commanders; Protection against Sexual Abuse and Exploitation; Management of children associated with gangs and humanitarian principles. 63 participants, including 10 women, participated in this training session.

HL/ HaitiLibre