EDH NOTICE : Short circuit on the high voltage line

Électricité d’Haïti (EDH) informs its customers that some neighborhoods in the Metropolitan area of ​​Port-au-Prince can no longer be supplied due to a short circuit in the 69,000 Volt high voltage line in the heights of Carrefour-feuilles. Following this incident, the Toussaint Brave substation, located at Ave N extended, can no longer be supplied. Thus, Turgeau, Debussy, Pacot, Chemin des dalles, Ave N, the surroundings of Champ-de-mars, Ave Christophe, Ave Charles Summer are without electricity. At the moment, EDH is doing its best to make the necessary repairs.

Jacmel vibrates to the rhythm of its Carnival

This Sunday, February 23, 2025, Jacmel is preparing to vibrate to the rhythm of its traditional carnival, one of the most emblematic cultural events in Haiti, which will take place this year around the theme "Jacmel Debout". Musical floats, colorful costumes, artistic performances, among others... await in large numbers this Sunday all the carnival-goers who have come from everywhere.

Ambitious projects for the National Airport Authority

Engineer Yves Ducarmel François, who has just spent 36 months as Director General of the National Airport Authority (AAN), was reappointed in his functions by the Minister of Public Works, who took the opportunity to discuss several projects that the Director General will have to carry out:

Reopening of Toussaint Louverture International Airport (AITL):

A project essential to restore the confidence of international partners and relaunch air activities;

Redevelopment of Cap-Haïtien International Airport (AICH):

A key initiative to open up the northern region and stimulate its economic development;

Modernization of Jacmel Airport:

A project aimed at strengthening reception capacities and boosting tourism in the region;

Rehabilitation of Antoine Simon des Cayes Airport:

A strategic lever to boost the local economy and improve access to essential services in the Grand Sud;

Development of airports in Jérémie, Port-de-Paix and other regions.

Jamaica to increase its troops in Haiti

On the sidelines of the 48th Ordinary Meeting of CARICOM Heads of State and Government in Barbados, Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica, announced to Laurent Saint-Cyr, Presidential Advisor, an increase in Jamaican troops within the Multinational Mission) or an advance guard of 24 men are already integrated into the Mission in Haiti https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-44210-haiti-flash-arrival-of-a-new-contingent-of-70-salvadoran-soldiers-video.html

Unexplained death of former Deputy Jacques Bauvil

Saturday morning, the lifeless body of Jacques Bauvil, former Deputy of the Commune of Carrefour, Jacques Bauvil was discovered at the Doux Séjour Hotel, (Pétion-ville). The circumstances surrounding the death of the former parliamentarian remain unknown for the moment. "[...] I am very saddened by this terrible loss. I offer my most sincere condolences to his family, friends and parliamentary colleagues" Jean-Michel Moïse, Haitian Minister of Defense.

Invitation to a blood donation day

Faced with a critical demand for blood in our hospitals, the City of Port-au-Prince, in collaboration with the National Transfusion Safety Program (PNST), invites the population to a great show of solidarity by participating in a blood donation day, on Sunday, March 2, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the Marriott Hotel.

HL/ HaitiLibre