At least ten motorcycle taxi drivers killed

"Criminal gangs killed at least ten motorcycle taxi drivers in the town of Gressier on Friday, July 31, 2026. These drivers were traveling the route between the crossroads and Léogâne, passing through Degan. We offer our condolences to the families of the victims and to all motorcycle taxi drivers in the country. We do not negotiate with criminal gangs," declared Me André Michel.

Enhanced Surveillance of Medicines at the Border

Lesly Théogène, Director of Trade for the Northeast Region, announced that starting this Monday, a team composed of health workers, pharmacy professionals, and inspectors from the Haitian Ministry of Commerce will be deployed to the Ouanaminthe–Dajabón border on Monday, August 3rd. This team will be responsible for inspecting, controlling, and monitoring products entering Haitian territory, with particular attention paid to medicines and other products intended for human consumption, and for preventing the entry of counterfeit or substandard products into Haiti, a serious threat to public health.

The Prime Minister met with Bishop Saturn

During his visit to Cap-Haitien for the 20th anniversary commemoration of the Network of Departmental Public Universities (RUPD), Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé met with Archbishop Launay Saturné of Cap-Haitien. Their discussions focused on the importance of the Church's and educational institutions' contribution to building a more just, more inclusive, and forward-looking society. The Prime Minister commended Archbishop Launay Saturné's unwavering commitment to social peace, collective well-being, and the promotion of education as a key driver of national transformation.

Great North : Sports Infrastructure Assessment

On Sunday, August 2, 2026, Pythagore Dumas, the Minister of Youth and Sports, led a delegation on an official tour of the Northern Region. The objectives of the tour were to: visit the region's sports infrastructure as part of the national effort to revitalize sports activities; plan the official launch of the summer championships; and encourage young people to actively participate in the upcoming elections scheduled for the end of the year. During the first day of the tour, the delegation inspected Saint-Victor Park in Cap-Haïtien, revealing major problems with the locker rooms, lighting, bleachers, VIP stands, and the required sterile zone surrounding the park.

Qatar and the GSF ?

Working session with staff from the Haitian Embassy regarding the financial support provided by the State of Qatar to the Gang Supression Force (GSF), as part of the fight against armed gangs and terrorists in Haiti.

Jacmel 328th Anniversary : ​​Thanksgiving Mass

As part of the 328th anniversary of the founding of the city of Jacmel, the Jacmel City Hall organized a solemn thanksgiving mass, bringing together local authorities, representatives of institutions, civil society figures, and many worshippers.

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