PNH : Final of the "Fraternity and Unity" Football Tournament

After a six-year hiatus, the Haitian National Police (PNH) "Fraternity and Unity" football tournament made a triumphant return. Eight teams, representing various police units, competed with passion. The final, held at Guerson Semerzier Park, saw the Central Directorate of the Judicial Police (DCPJ) defeat the National Palace team 2-1. The Acting Commander-in-Chief of the PNH, Vladimir Paraison, accompanied by his staff and a crowd of supporters, attended this thrilling match.

222nd Anniversary : ​​Congratulations from the Emir of Qatar

His Highness the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, sent a telegram of congratulations to Laurent Saint-Cyr, President pro tempore and Coordinator of the Transitional Council, on the occasion of the 222nd anniversary of Haiti's independence.

Taiwan : Inauguration of Saint-Pierre Hospital

On December 30, 2025, Cheng Hao Hu, Ambassador of Taiwan (Republic of China) to Haiti, and Fritz Alphonse Jean, Presidential Advisor to the Transitional Council, co-chaired the inauguration ceremony of the Saint-Pierre Maternal and Child Hospital in Terrier Rouge (Northeast Department). Ambassador HU reaffirmed Taiwan's commitment to improving healthcare in Haiti for the benefit of its people.

Success of the "Limyè ak Lapèn" Festival

Edgard Leblanc Fils, Presidential Transitional Advisor, expressed his satisfaction and congratulations to the organizers of the National Theater of Haiti for the success of the "Limyè ak Lapèn" festival, held from December 29 to 31 as part of the 8th edition of "Nou Tounen Chanmas". This major cultural initiative provided the population with a space for expression (theater, music, dance, and art exhibitions), gathering, and hope, highlighting the resilience of the Haitian people in the face of security, social, and economic challenges. It also underscored the power of culture as a vehicle for peace, social cohesion, and collective renewal.

Canadian Embassy Closed

The Canadian Embassy in Haiti will be closed on January 1 and 2, 2026, for the celebration of Independence Day and Ancestors' Day.

France : Wishes from the Embassy of Haiti

The Ambassador of Haiti to France, Louino Volcy, and the Embassy staff extend to you and your loved ones their best wishes for health, peace, and prosperity in the new year. We wish everyone a wonderful Independence Day and a 2026 filled with hope, stability, and progress.

HL/ HaitiLibre