PAPJAZZ Festival postponed

The Haiti Jazz Foundation has been forced to once again postpone the 18th edition of PAPJAZZ, originally scheduled to begin Thursday, March 20, 2025. Faced with a continued deterioration in the security situation since the beginning of the week, conditions are preventing the event from proceeding smoothly at the scheduled time. This is the second postponement of this edition, and the organizers are making every effort to quickly identify a new date suitable for its holding. Festival-goers who have already purchased their tickets will be able to use them when the new date is announced.

2nd armored vehicle set on fire

On Thursday, March 20, 2025, an armored vehicle belonging to the Departmental Law Enforcement Unit (UDMO) immobilized in downtown Port-au-Prince, suffering from a breakdown, was reportedly hit by a Molotov cocktail and set on fire on Capois Street while police officers, according to witnesses, were attempting to tow the armored vehicle. This is the second armored vehicle set on fire in less than eight days...

Me André Michel attacked in the DR by Haitians

Me André Michel was attacked in the Dominican Republic by Haitian nationals; fortunately, he was quickly rescued by Dominican soldiers. The spokesperson for the radical opposition Democratic and Popular Sector was subsequently taken safely to Haitian consular officials in Dajábon.

Assessment of universities and schools damaged by gangs

Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé called on the Ministry of National Education and the National Education Fund to undertake an immediate assessment of universities and schools damaged or destroyed by gang violence. This assessment must be supported by a rehabilitation plan. Similarly, grant programs and one-off support for affected academic institutions and students in precarious situations will be implemented.

DGI down

The Directorate General of Taxes (DGI) announced a temporary interruption of its services throughout the country due to problems affecting its IT system. However, the Tax Centers in Pétion-ville and Aquin remain operational.

NOTICE to VISA applicants for Mexico

Anyone who applied for a visa at the consular section of the Embassy of Mexico in Haiti more than two months ago is requested to collect their passport Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Message from the French Embassy in Haiti

The consular services of the French Embassy will remain closed to the public until further notice.

HL/ HaitiLibre