Pope Leo XIV Calls for the Release of Kenscoff Hostages

On Sunday, August 30, 2026, Pope Leo XIV expressed his "closeness in prayer to the victims and their families" and called for the "immediate" release of "all the hostages." "I make a heartfelt appeal to all those in positions of responsibility to take concrete action to guarantee the safety of the population and put an end to all forms of violence," the Holy Father declared.

NOTICE : Garbage Collection Schedule

The National Solid Waste Management Service (SNGRS), in collaboration with the municipalities and under the direction of the Prime Minister, requests that residents respect the garbage collection schedule in the following municipalities : Pétion-ville: Sunday and Thursday; Port-au-Prince : Wednesday and Sunday; Delmas: Monday and Saturday; and Tabarre : Wednesday and Friday. Collection times: 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Please put out your garbage only on the days and at the times corresponding to your sector.

Kenscoff PNH : The new officer in charge on the ground

Friday, August 28, 2026, Immediately after his installation as the new head of the Kenscoff jurisdiction, Chief Commissioner Jean-Pierre Ketler Mauriceau conducted a field visit. During this visit, the Chief Commissioner was accompanied by several officers from the SWAT unit. Together, they visited several strategic locations in the Viard 1 and Viard 2 areas to assess the security situation and take into account the realities faced by the population.

Guest Diplomat Antoine Michon

On Friday, August 28, 2026, the Jean Price-Mars Diplomatic Academy had the honor of welcoming Antoine Michon, outgoing French Ambassador to Haiti, as part of its "Academy Fridays" series. On this occasion, Michon spoke on the theme: "France in Haiti : Shared Perspectives and Diplomatic Action". During his presentation, the outgoing Ambassador gave a positive assessment of his time in Haiti, a country where he had the privilege of serving on several occasions. He also emphasized that despite the historical differences between the two peoples, France and Haiti share many commonalities, particularly in the cultural sphere.

UNEPH : 103 Young Doctors Graduate

On Friday, August 28, 2026, the graduation ceremony for the 103 young doctors of the 2018-2025 class, named after Farah-Armande Louis, of the Episcopal University of Haiti (UNEPH), was held at the Karibe Hotel. In attendance were UNEPH officials, religious authorities of the Episcopal Church in Haiti, and the graduates' families. This is the fourth graduating class of doctors from the UNEPH Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.

Saint Louis Patron Saint's Day

On the occasion of the Saint Louis Patron Saint's Day, the Ministry of Tourism extends its warmest wishes to all the people of Jérémie, both at home and abroad. The capital of the Grand'Anse department boasts an exceptional heritage : its majestic Saint-Louis Cathedral, its cultural and literary identity, its gastronomy, its verdant landscapes, the Grand'Anse River, and magnificent coastal sites like Anse d'Azur, among others. Happy Saint-Louis Day !

HL/ HaitiLibre