Kidnapping of the Chief of Staff to the Minister of Education

Unidentified armed individuals kidnapped Ecclésiaste Thélémaque, Chief of Staff to the Minister of National Education, Vijonet Déméro. The kidnapping occurred early in the morning of Friday, July 24, 2026, in Delmas 31, as the victim was preparing to return home. At this time, no information has been released regarding the demands or potential requirements of the kidnappers in exchange for his release.

Businessman Clifford Handal Escapes Kidnapping

On Saturday, July 25, 2026, businessman Clifford Handal and his father escaped a kidnapping attempt that occurred in the morning in Delmas 33, near the Peace Hospital. According to several concurring sources, their armored vehicle thwarted an attack by a group of heavily armed individuals. Initial reports indicate that the assailants opened fire repeatedly on the vehicle carrying the two men.

30 New Police Officers Assigned to Nippes

As part of a series of measures taken by the High Command to strengthen security throughout the country, the Nippes Departmental Directorate, under the command of Divisional Commissioner Pierre Michelet Louis Jeune, yesterday welcomed 30 new police officers from the 36th graduating class of the Haitian National Police (PNH). The directorate and its staff held a ceremony to welcome them. Officials took the opportunity to inform the officers of their assigned locations, particularly the police stations that needed additional personnel.

Strengthening Telecommunications in Haiti

The U.S. Embassy in Haiti's Public Affairs team met this week with Huguens Prévillon, Director of the National Telecommunications Council (CONATEL), to discuss strengthening communications in Haiti. The U.S. Embassy believes that reliable telecommunications are essential for public safety and community engagement.

Demands Following the Jean-Rabel Massacre Remain Relevant:

Thirty-nine years after the Jean-Rabel massacre of July 23, 1987, which claimed the lives of 139 farmers and injured more than 200, the organization "Tèt Kole Ti Peyizan Ayisyen" continues to demand justice, reparations, and the implementation of genuine agrarian reform in Haiti. Nearly four decades after the Jean-Rabel massacre, the organization affirms that the demands that led farmers to mobilize in 1987 remain relevant today.

Dominican Republic Tribute to Nemours Jean-Baptiste

The Embassy of Haiti in the Dominican Republic paid tribute to Nemours Jean-Baptiste, a prominent figure in Haitian culture and creator of Compas Direct. Through this tribute, the Embassy celebrated the exceptional legacy of an artist whose work continues to bring renown to Haiti, strengthen ties between peoples, and enrich universal cultural heritage. More than seven decades after its creation, this music continues to inspire generations of artists and remains one of the strongest symbols of Haitian cultural identity. Through this tribute, the Embassy of the Republic of Haiti in the Dominican Republic celebrates the memory of Nemours Jean-Baptiste, whose work embodies creativity, national pride, and dialogue among peoples. Preserving his legacy means preserving an essential part of Haiti's cultural identity.

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