Haiti
IDB won’t Disburse the $41 million as Promised
The Inter-American Development Bank has decided, for the time being, not to disburse the US $ 41 million grant for the construction of new buildings as part of the fifth phase of the plan to expand the Caracol industrial park, in the north.
According to Le the cause of this decision is due to the bad management of the park. Safety and security problems, cost of electricity, are among the problems, radio Television Caraibes reports. Continue reading
Citizens’ Organization for a New Haiti Speaks on Persistent Human Rights Violations
Alterpresse reports that Citizens’ Organization for a new Haiti deplores the human rights violations that persist in the country.
State authorities have never developed a national budget, which can promote access to education, health safety for the population. The country’s leaders need to be aware of the real impact that the constitutional prescriptions on the lives of citizens, says the organization. Continue reading
Haitian Police Strengthen Presence at the Border
Le Nouvelliste reports that the National police have increased the number of officers at the border in the department of North-East. With completely renovated premises and equipment of all kinds funded by the United States and Canada, the border police, known as , will better carry out its mission in the area.
“These friendly contributions valued at $3 million from the United States and Canada, reflects on the willingness of international partners to support the modernization of the national police so that it can play its role at the ” says Michel Ange Gedeon, of the National Police of Haiti. Continue reading
Haiti: Accused Mayor Josué Alusma is Back
After about eleven months as a fugitive, and accused of the death of Mayor Tony Vernio on May 1, 2018, the Mayor of Port-de-Paix, Josué Alusma, is back.
“I respect the justice of my country which made clear my innocence in this case. An an accident. This decision of justice had not been influenced by me, because I was not present on the ground” said Alusma, noting that the Constitution gives him the right to continue to serve as elected mayor of Port-de-Paix, le National reports. Continue reading
Immigration & Migration
19-year-old Haitian man faces deportation, attorneys blame slow U.S. government bureaucracy
A 19-year old Haitian man who came to the U.S. seeking asylum could be deported soon. The U.S. government being slow to act could be part of the reason. Continue reading