Different parts of Haiti are seeing outbreaks of scabies, mainly among children. People began posting pictures and videos of children with the skin disease on social media last week, according to TripFoumi Enfo.
Rise in COVID-19 cases over Christmas break
Haiti experienced a sharp rise in novel coronavirus case numbers during the Christmas break, according to the Ministry of Public Health.
No Christmas decorations at famous PaP park again
Champ de Mars, a well-known park in Port-au-Prince, was not decorated for Christmas, yet again this year.
Diplomatic group says two of Moïse’s decrees violate human rights
The Core Group, diplomats from various countries, labeled two of President Jovenel Moïse’s decrees as abusive and anti-democratic in a statement published Saturday.
Two more Haiti soccer federation officials accused of sexual abuse
Rosny Grant, Haiti’s soccer federation (FHF) vice-president, and Wilner Lamarre, a renowned youth coach, have been accused of sexually abusing players at the training center, including minors.
Haiti PM: Gang members shoot at police vehicle
Haiti PM: Gang members shoot at police vehicle Members of the G9 Family & Allies gang shot at a police…
Haiti’s PM forbids holiday spending sprees by government employees
Prime Minister Joseph Jouthe forbade government employees from spending money on “unnecessary” items and throwing lavish parties for the holiday season.
Complaint to be filed against police for killing 1, injuring 3
A complaint will be filed against the Haitian National Police (PNH) on Monday after they shot a resident dead and injured two more during a protest on Nov. 18, according to an activist attorney.
Twelve elementary schools open in Haiti’s Central and Artibonite regions
Prime Minister Joseph Jouthe inaugurated 12 elementary schools in the Central and Artibonite regions on Tuesday.
New $31 million court building opens in Haiti
The CSC/CA six-story building is about 15,260 square meters, or 164,000 square feet, and cost more than $31 million. The Haitian government and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) financed CSC/CA’s new building.