Money changer shot down in Gonaïves

On Friday morning in Gonaïves, Robert Dieudonné, a money changer was shot dead by three unidentified individuals who were riding a motorcycle, who fled after their crime.

3 political blocs registered in the Lower House

3 political blocks were registered in the office of the Chamber of Deputies. They are the "Alliance of Parliamentarians for Renewal" (APR) (formerly known as APH), a pro-government majority block that brings together 52 deputies : the bloc "Entente des Parlementaires pour une Alternative Nationale" (EPAN) which gathers 48 deputies (acquired by Gary Bodeau, Speaker of the House) and the minority opposition bloc GEPEP / Vérité / OPL and allies.

Lack of money, unpaid public servants

Ronald Décembre, the Minister of the Economy and Finance recognizes that the State faces great financial difficulties, pointing out that not all State employees have been paid because of the very low level of public revenue, consequence of the socio-political unrest and riots that the country experienced during the month of February.

Presidential Grace for 16 Women

Paul Éronce Villard, the Government Commissioner of Port-au-Prince announces that the presidential pardon will be granted to 16 women imprisoned for minor offenses and that 6 others were released Friday, March 8 at the special sessions presided over by women in the civil court of Port-au-Prince https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-27133-haiti-news-zapping.html

Haiti will receive $45 million in IMF loan this year

Friday, Ronald G. Décembre the Minister of Economy and Finance said that the $229 million concessional loan over three years at 0% interest granted to Haiti by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-27124-haiti-flash-the-government-will-borrow-$229m-from-the-imf.html , the IMF will disburse $45.3 million during the current fiscal year.

Commissioning of toilets in Salnave Zamor High School

The National Directorate of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DINEPA) has commissioned a modern toilet block at Salnave Zamor high school in Lascahobas, comprising 18 compartments (men and women), including 2 compartments intended people with reduced mobility. This new block adds to more than 30 others already built across the country. In addition, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between DINEPA, the Lycée and the Lascahobas Town Hall on the management of this sanitary block.

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