Melissa : USA Deploys Relief Teams

In response to the catastrophic damage caused by Hurricane Melissa in many Caribbean countries, the U.S. Department of State is deploying a Regional Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) and has activated U.S. Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) teams to bolster relief efforts. These teams are working with affected countries and local communities to determine assistance needs, as well as with interagency, international, and U.S. armed forces partners to coordinate emergency operations.

Condolences from the U.S. Embassy

Ambassador Wooster and the Haitian and U.S. staff of the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince extend their deepest condolences to all those who lost loved ones during Hurricane Melissa. We express our profound solidarity with the bereaved families, the injured, and the many displaced. The United States is working closely with Haitian authorities, local communities, and humanitarian partners to address the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, providing assistance to those directly affected by the recent flooding and landslides caused by this devastating storm.

Robotics : Team Haiti at the FIRST Global Challenge

The Ministry of Youth announces that Team Haiti, composed of young people aged 17 to 18, will represent Haiti at the FIRST Global Challenge 2025, an international robotics competition that has brought together young people from around the world since 2016. The competition will take place from October 29 to November 1, 2025, at the Panama Convention Center in Panama City. The theme of the 2025 competition, "Eco Equilibrium" highlights the protection of ecosystems and the enhancement of biodiversity. Haiti will present an innovative robot designed to perform actions aimed at maintaining ecological balance, protecting biodiversity, and promoting the sustainability of ecosystems. Team Haiti is composed of :

• Marseillant Roosevelt (18 years old) Pilot, designer, communications manager;

• Lapierre Izzdorah (17 years old) Communications and project manager;

• Saint Jean Rochny (18 years old) Mechanic;

• Charles Steevenson (18 years old) Mechanic;

Jean Julien Ay’see (17 years old) Pilot and project manager

Distribution of 24,000 hot meals

The Economic and Social Assistance Fund (FAES) is continuing its daily operation of distributing hot meals to internally displaced persons in the municipalities of Delmas and Port-au-Prince this Monday, October 27, 2025. A total of 24,000 hot meals consisting of rice and vegetables are being prepared as part of this solidarity initiative. Two mobile canteens are currently deployed to deliver meals to various targeted sites, including MAST, MTPTC, and Communication 2.

12 Young Professionals Employed by IBESR

12 recently graduated young professionals have been integrated into the various technical and administrative departments of the Institute of Social Welfare and Research (IBESR). This integration is part of the youth employment program, managed by the Workforce Directorate of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor (MAST).

Miragoâne National Port Authority : New Director General and Deputy Director General

Dice Conte Saint Louis and Gamy Clervil have been appointed as the new Director and Deputy Director General, respectively, of the National Port Authority (APN) of Miragoâne. Note that Dice Conte Saint Louis served as Deputy Director for two years before being promoted to Director of the institution.

HL/ HaitiLibre