The Haitian National Police (PNH) unblocks National Road 1

On Friday, June 6, 2025, the Haitian National Police (PNH) unblocked National Road 1 in Artibonite. Residents of several municipalities in the department had erected barricades, demanding concrete action against armed gangs.

Les Cayes : Reconstruction of the La Savanne Reservoir

Under the "Urbayiti" Program, Spain will finance the reconstruction of the La Savanne reservoir, which will have a capacity of 700 m³ and supply water to the entire city center of Les Cayes. Ambassador Marco Peñín stated that work will begin this year.

Cap-Haotien : Baggage Theft

Faced with persistent criticism regarding baggage theft at Cap-Haïtien International Airport, a meeting is scheduled for June 11, 2025, between municipal authorities and officials from the National Airport Authority (AAN). Cap-Haitien Deputy Mayor Patrick Almonor announced that concrete measures will be taken to address this situation.

Chancellery : Diplomatic Redeployment ?

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched a major diplomatic redeployment operation. A circular reiterates the principles of alternating between internal services and posts abroad. More than 55 diplomats have been assigned to new missions, and 229 contract staff have been given permanent positions, including 28 recent graduates of the Jean Price Mars Diplomatic Academy. The Chancellery discusses a strategic redeployment to strengthen its international action. See also : https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-45081-haiti-politic-rain-of-diplomatic-appointments-under-political-pressure.html

Preparatory meeting for the Grand North Conference

On Friday, June 6, in Cap-Haitien, Paul Antoine Bien-Aimé, the Minister of the Interior and Local Authorities (MICT), accompanied by the Departmental Delegate for the North and the Director of Local Authorities, participated in the preparatory meeting for the Grand Nord Conference on development, security, and investment. Representatives from various sectors, including chambers of commerce, the private sector, the National Federation of Haitian Mayors (FENAMH), the Interministerial and Territorial Planning Committee (CIAT), universities, relevant municipalities, as well as MICT executives, among others, took part in these preparatory sessions.

White Coat Ceremony

On Friday, June 6, 2025, Louis Gérald Gilles, Presidential Transition Advisor (CPT), took part in the white coat and stethoscope ceremony, organized by the Faculty of Health Sciences (FSSA) of Quisqueya University. In his speech, Advisor Gilles praised the students' commitment and reminded them that this ceremony marks a decisive step in their academic careers, symbolizing their official entry into the medical world. He invited future healthcare professionals to base their practice on three essential pillars : competence, ethics, and humanity.

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