Haitian PM’s home ransacked as police protest latest killing of colleagues
PORT-AU-PRINCE — Several cities awoke Thursday under high tension after at least six police officers were killed in Liancourt by armed bandits the previous night. Both uniformed and plainclothes law enforcement officers staged protests and stormed the official residence of Prime Minister Ariel Henry. Among other things, they are calling for a change in management.…
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GANGS KIDNAP FORMER EDUCTION MINISTER, CURRENT MONTANA AFFILIATE —— PORT-AU-PRINCE — Pierre Buteau, a former Minister of National Education and Vocational Training for Haiti, was kidnapped…
PAP Jazz festival held in Cap-Haitien for first time
CAP-HAITIEN — For the first time, Haiti’s historic second city hosted the Port-au-Prince International Jazz Festival, PAP Jazz for short, bringing together local, national and international artists during the weekend of January 20-22. The event, moved from the capital due to ongoing violence, drew throngs of fans to a stage stationed at Carénage Boulevard. Throughout the weekend, local talents also showcased the country’s jazz, rara, konpa and other music formats. Here are some images.
Fans enjoy a performance during the 16th PAP Jazz international music festival weekend January 20-22, 2023, in Cap Haitien, Haiti. Photo courtesy of festival organizers 
Performers at the 16th PAP Jazz international music festival on Friday, January 20, 2023. Photo by Rejy Roc 
Local band Jazzy Star perform at Gwog Barill in Cap-Haitien, Haiti, as part of the 16th PAP Jazz international music festival weekend Saturday, January 21, 2023. Photo by Rejy Roc 
Local band Jazzy Star perform at Gwog Barill in Cap-Haitien, Haiti, as part of the 16th PAP Jazz international music festival weekend Saturday, January 21, 2023. Photo by Rejy Roc 
Performance by Phylissia Ross at the 16th PAP Jazz International Music Festival on Friday, January 20, 2023. Photo: Rejy Joseph Roc 
Performance by Phylissia Ross at the 16th PAP Jazz International Music Festival on Friday, January 20, 2023. Photo: Rejy Joseph Roc 
Phylissia Ross perform at Alliance Francaise in Cap-Haitien, Haiti, as part of the 16th PAP Jazz international music festival weekend Saturday, January 21, 2023. Photo by Rejy Joseph Roc 
“Janb de bwa” performs during the 16th PAP Jazz International Music Festival on Friday, January 20, 2023. Photo by Josue Azor 
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