Haitian Times News Roundup – Oct. 17

Haiti

Belladères to Co-Host 22nd bi-annual ecotourism fair.

From October 25 to November 4, the Dominican city of Fantino Province Sanchez Ramirez, will host the 22nd edition of the binational ecotourism and production fair. Belladères, Haitian border city was chosen as guest of honor of this fair bringing together various actors working in alternative tourism. According to the Haitian representatives, this transnational activity will be an opportunity to highlight certain elements of the country. Continue reading

Officials Temporarily suspends Issuing firearms license

In a statement dated October 16, 2018, the Ministry of Justice and Public Security announced that the license to carry a firearm is suspended the night of Tuesday Oct.16 until Friday Oct.19, nationwide. Only police and judicial authorities are allowed to circulate with their regulatory and service weapons, said Minister Jean Roudy Aly in this document. Continue reading

Tax Officials Under Negotiations with Shalom Church

Pastor Muscadin, Shalom’s pastor is a citizen, who must pay taxes but church must be exempted. Jovenel Moïse and Prime Minister Jean Henry Céant were invited to attend a meeting with pastor To find a solution to the conflict that opposed Shalom Mission and the General Management taxes bureau. All is well we are on the way of an agreement with the bureau said Pastor Muscadin during the prayer meeting of Tuesday, October 16, 2018. Continue reading

Elections

Poll: Haitian-American Republican Mia Love Tied With Dem Challenger In Utah House Race

Rep. Mia Love (R-Utah) is tied with Democratic Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams in Utah’s 4th Congressional District race, according to a new survey.

The survey, released on Monday by the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics in partnership with The Salt Lake Tribune, shows each candidate with the support of 46 percent of registered voters, while 8 percent remain undecided. Continue reading