5 Haitian influencers received gifts from a gang leader

5 Haitian "TikTok" influencers, all living in the United States : Tatie Mendel, Parolla, Belle-Enfant, Trapalman and Commandant are cited in the United Nations quarterly report on drugs and crime in Haiti. According to the document dated February 6, 2025, these influencers allegedly received gifts from the leader of the "Gran Ravin" gang, Renel Destina, aka "Ti Lapli".

Health : Taiwanese cooperation

Bertrand Sinal, the Minister of Public Health, met with the Taiwanese ambassador, Cheng-Hao HU. This meeting was an opportunity to take stock of several ongoing issues. In particular, the imminent opening of a hospital built with Taiwanese funding in Terrier-Rouge was discussed, as well as preparations for the launch of the cancer center.

Large-scale strategic operation

"As head of the Justice, Public Security and Rule of Law project within the Presidential Transitional Council, I would like to confirm that the security units of the National Palace are currently engaged in a large-scale strategic operation aimed at slowing the advance of criminal groups [...] This weekend, following this operation, several bandits were neutralized, and favorable news is expected. I am waiting for confirmation...” Presidential Advisor Emmanuel Vertilaire. See also : https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-44387-haiti-flash-offensive-of-the-pnh-with-drones-and-explosives.html

Les Cayes : airport renovation work

The renovation work at the Antoine Simon airport in Les Cayes has begun. This project will allow the repair of 1,370 meters of runway and its extension of 500m. The expansion of the counter space will allow the improvement of passenger services. The company Vorbe et Fils is in charge of this work.

Paraguay appoints a non-resident ambassador to Haiti

The President of Paraguay Santiago Peña, signed Decree #3113 appointing Raúl Alberto Florentín Antola, based at the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Paraguay to the Organization of American States (OAS) in Washington, D.C., as non-resident Ambassador of Paraguay to Haiti.

The American Embassy honors Reggie Fils-Aimé

The American Embassy in Haiti honors, on the last day of Black History Month (February 28), Reggie Fils-Aimé, an American businessman of Haitian origin, and former Director of Operations at “Nintendo of America” from 2006 to 2019. Reginald Fils-Aimé was born on March 25, 1961 in the Bronx, New York, to Haitian parents.

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