Indefinite strike announced by clerks

The National Association of Haitian Clerks (ANAGH) announces an indefinite strike by clerks starting Tuesday, April 12, 2022 in order to continue to demand better working conditions and force the authorities to implement the agreement concluded between the Ministry of Justice, ANAGH and the Union of Clerks of Haiti.

The PM promises a social program of 3 billion gourdes

Prime Minister Ariel Henry promises a social program that could reach 3 billion Gourdes to mitigate the impact of the food and economic crisis between April and September 2022. The program would be ready according to our sources and awaiting approval by the Council of Ministers.

Haiti voted for the exclusion of Russia from the HRC

Haiti is one of 93 countries that voted for the resolution in favor of suspending Russia from the Human Rights Council (HRC). The resolution received 93 votes for, 24 against and 58 abstentions.

No fuel shortage

Long lines are visible at gas stations in Delmas and Port-au-Prince. Difficulties in placing orders to meet the needs of the local market due to the appreciation of the price of a barrel of oil would be the cause of this situation, according to Marc André Dériphonse President of the National Association of Service Station Owners.

Terminal Varreux announces the arrival of 2 boats:

"MT CITRINE" scheduled arrival April 10, 2022

Gasoline: 1,720,000 Gallons

Diesel: 1,975,000 Gallons

"MT TORM SOLUTION" scheduled arrival April 12, 2022

Gasoline: 2,300,000 Gallons

The ANN appalled by the assassination of Loujames Valmon

The National Airport Authority (AAN) learned with dismay the news on April 6, of the assassination of Loujames Valmon employee of the AAN assigned to the Safety and Security service https://www.icihaiti.com/en/news-36364-icihaiti-security-a-security-officer-of-the-international-airport-shot-dead.html . It condemns this heinous act and hopes that the competent authorities will take all measures to ensure that justice is done to the VALMOND family.

The Art Center on studio visits

This week, a team from the Center d'Art visited the workshops of some of the 7 artists who benefited from the call for proposals funded by the Embassy of Switzerland in Haiti https://www.icihaiti.com/en/news-35955-icihaiti-center-d-art-support-for-creation-and-artists-names-of-the-7-winners.html notably in the workshops of Pierre Adler, Celeur Jean Herard and André Eugène as well as the creativity of Bel Air, in the workshop of Lherisson Dubreus. Through these visits, the Art Center intends to strengthen its links with artists and also to inquire about their needs.

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