Meeting between CEP and FAO-Haiti

On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at the Villa d’Accueil, Councilor Régine Abraham, observer member of the Presidential Transitional Council, accompanied by Councilors Edgard Leblanc Fils, Fritz Alphonse Jean, and Emmanuel Vertilaire, met with a delegation from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO-Haiti). Discussions focused on the challenges related to food and nutritional security in Haiti, as well as prospects for supporting production and establishing agricultural insurance in the country.

Digital Passport Application Form

The Directorate of Immigration and Emigration (DIE) announces the implementation of its digital passport application form at the Consulate of Haiti in Miami. Applicants no longer need to provide a photo for biometric data collection or complete a paper form. Digitizing the application process significantly reduces passport processing and delivery times. The DIE is committed to extending this project to all Haitian consulates abroad to ensure better service.

5 Years for the CNSCA

The National Council of Haitian Civil Society (Conseil National de la Société Civile Aytienne - CNSCA) celebrated its 5th anniversary this week at the Montana Hotel in Pétion-ville. Minister for the Status of Women Pedrica Saint Jean, present at the celebration, emphasized in her address the urgent need to include women's leadership as a strategic necessity for building Haiti by 2054. She reiterated that women's leadership is not a favor or a concession, but rather "[...] a condition for survival and national prosperity, a transformative force that must permeate our institutions, our communities, and our collective projects."

SPNH-17 Raises a Rank Issue

The Haitian National Police Union (SPNH-17) continues to demand respect for the promotion principles within the Haitian National Police (PNH) : one rank every three years. It is unacceptable for a police officer to go seven to eight years without receiving a promotion. The Union denounces the conspiracy aimed at preventing young women and men from reaching high command, while several Inspectors General and Commissioners obtained their ranks in only 10 to 15 years, without a university degree or competitive examination. PNH Promotion Principles: 9 years : Agent 4; 12 years: Inspector; 15 years : Chief Inspector; 18 years : Divisional Inspector; 21 years : Commissioner.

6 Students Received by the Ambassador...

Edson Louidor, the Haitian Ambassador to Spain, welcomed six Haitian students to the Embassy. These students are pursuing master's degrees in Madrid. This meeting provided an opportunity for in-depth discussions, the sharing of experiences, and strategic guidance. During the meeting, Ambassador Louidor shared valuable advice aimed at promoting academic excellence, responsible leadership, and civic engagement among Haitian youth abroad.

Notice from the MCI

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MCI) informs all importers operating at the Ouanaminthe border crossing that all imports without a valid license and import permit are strictly prohibited. Inspectors from the Northeast Departmental Directorate of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MCI) will be deployed to the border, in collaboration with Ouanaminthe Customs, to conduct rigorous checks on all goods entering through the Dajabón/Ouanaminthe border crossing. Any importer lacking the required documentation will be subject to the seizure of their goods and to administrative and legal penalties as provided by law.

HL/ HaitiLibre