Sinking of a sailboat near Anse-à-Galet

Wednesday April 3rd, 2024, a sailing boat "Eben Ezer", coming from Port-au-Prince shipwrecked not far from the communeof Anse-à-Galet. 6 passengers and 8 sailors who were on board escaped safely, but the entire cargo of goods was lost.

CPT : Agreement on a political agreement

The "political agreement for a peaceful and orderly transition" between the different sectors represented in the Presidential Transitional Council (CPT) was finalized on Wednesday April 3rd, 2024, following two days of discussion, the protagonists should sign this document today before to transmit it to CARICOM. This agreement of around twelve pages determines the broad outlines of the transition to be implemented in the next 18 to 24 months and sets out the commitment of the signatory parties.

3X3 basketball : Haiti will participate in the 4th edition of Americup 2024

This Monday, April 1st, 2024, the Haitian Basket-ball Federation (FHB) managed to confirm the participation of Haiti in the 4th edition of the Americup 2024 of 3×3 Basketball, a few hours before the closing defined by the FIBA. Haiti is thus preparing to meet the challenge with courage and determination, ready to defend its colors on the international scene.

Approximately 450 Americans evacuated

We have successfully evacuated to the Dominican Republic or facilitated the departure of approximately 450 U.S. citizens,” said Matthew Miller, a U.S. State Department spokesperson.

Upcoming publication of the CPT

Wednesday afternoon, a Council of Ministers was organized, around the decree appointing the Presidential Transitional Council which should be published in the coming hours according to our sources...

Extended curfew...

In order to restore order and regain control of the situation, the curfew throughout this territory of the West Department has been extended, from Wednesday April 3rd to Wednesday April 10, 2024 between 7:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. This measure does not apply to on-duty law enforcement officers, firefighters, paramedics and healthcare workers.

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