Former President Aristide criticizes the State's promises

On Sunday, March 2nd, 2025, former President Jean-Bertrand Aristide, during the 7th graduation ceremony at his Foundation's university, firmly urged state officials to move from words to actions: "What we need is not promises of security. No. It is security." Let's recall that the Presidency of the Transitional Council, whose term ends on March 7, was led for 6 months by Leslie Voltaire (and his promises), representative of "Fanmi Lavalas"...

Pope Francis' Health Bulletin

"The clinical conditions of the Holy Father remained stable today, Sunday, March 2nd, 2025," reports the Holy See. Pope Francis "did not need non-invasive mechanical ventilation, but only high-flow oxygen therapy, he has no fever." The isolated attack of bronchospasm on February 28 had no direct consequences https://www.icihaiti.com/en/news-44381-icihaiti-flash-the-pope-is-recovering-after-an-isolated-attack-of-bronchospasm.html . However, given the complexity of the clinical picture, the prognosis remains reserved. Sunday morning, after a peaceful night and breakfast, Francis spent time reading the newspapers. He also received a visit from Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin, as well as Msgr. Edgar Peña Parra, substitute for General Affairs.Other links on the health of the Pope https://www.icihaiti.com/en/news-44388-icihaiti-religion-the-pope-is-alert-and-his-health-is-stable.html

The Dominican army prepared for all eventualities

The Minister of Defense of the Dominican Republic, Lieutenant General Carlos Antonio Fernández Onofre, assured that the border with Haiti is under high surveillance at each strategic point and that the army is prepared to face all eventualities.

KRIFA : Large distribution of health kits

Kri Fanm Ayiti (KRIFA) carried out last weekend a large distribution of health kits to pregnant and breastfeeding women in 2 displaced persons sites at Collèges Antilles and ONA. The beneficiaries all received a kit consisting of: toothbrushes, soap, anti-virus and anti-bacterial gel, towel, sanitary napkin, baby wipes, etc... This distribution is part of the implementation of the prevention and psychosocial care project for children in displaced persons sites in Port-au-Prince.

Mayor Chevry gives blood

On Sunday, March 2nd, 2025, Ralph Youri Chevry, the Mayor of Port-au-Prince, and his Deputy Guerslyn Charles made a gesture of solidarity by donating blood during the City Hall's blood drive day at the Marriott Hotel.

French Embassy : Consular services closed

Due to public holidays (Carnival), the consular services of the French Embassy are closed to the public on March 3rd, 4th and 5, 2025.

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