Florida : 52 Haitian boat people intercepted

Friday, December 24, 52 boat people of Haitian origin aboard an old wooden sailboat bearing the inscription "Blood of Jesus" were intercepted by the US border patrol in Key Largo, Florida. The group included 4 children and around 15 people required medical attention, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office said. In a separate interception, federal agents said 9 migrants of Haitian descent also made landfall that same day in Fort Lauderdale. This is the second time in a little over a month that a significant number of Haitians have landed in Florida after the 61 Haitians intercepted on November 17, 2021 https://www.icihaiti.com/en/news-35269-icihaiti-usa-61-illegal-haitian-migrants-intercepted-on-the-florida-coast.html

Midwife : the INSFSF becomes a State Faculty

The National Higher Institute for Midwifery Training (INSFSF) becomes a State Faculty. The Ministry of Public Health has installed the Governance Team of the Faculty of Midwifery, of which Madame Nadège Daudier becomes the first Dean. The United Nations Population Fund is proud, thanks to the financial support of Global Affairs Canada, to contribute to the training of more midwives in Haiti.

Exchange of wishes PM / Political parties

Prime Minister a.i. Ariel Henry, received this week at his official residence, representatives of different parties and political groups. During a greeting-sharing cocktail for the holiday season, he invited them to work to make 2022 better for Haiti.

Christmas : Taiwan alongside the poorest

Wen-jiann KU, Ambassador of Taiwan (Republic of China) handed over, on behalf of the "SimplyHelp Foundation", boxes of clothing, shoes, sanitary kit… to the Rotary club of Port-au-Prince, to the Parish Saint Thérèse of Pétion-Ville and to the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Civic Action to distribute to the needy population. "Our best wishes to all of you"

Minister Rival met the President of the COH

Wednesday, December 22, Raymonde Rival, Minister of Youth and Sports met Dr Hans Larsen, President of the Haitian Olympic Committee (COH). She assured Dr Larsen of state support and believes that all great things can be done for the benefit of the industry.

Congratulations from Bocchit Edmond

"I congratulate Ms. Alexia Latortue for her confirmation by the Senate as Assistant Secretary to the Treasury https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-35528-haiti-news-zapping.html I applaud her achievements and celebrate the model she will be for the youngest Haitiano-American generation" Ambassador of Haiti to Wasington Bocchit Edmond.

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