Artibonite : GSF Commander's Assessment Visit

Major General Erdenebat Batsuuri, Commander of the French Gang Supression Force (GSF), visited the FRG's regional deployment area in Artibonite, where he met with the Commander of the Sri Lankan contingent to assess field operations. He also met with the Deputy Departmental Delegate, the Mayor, and the Bishop of Gonaïves.

WFP Supports Children and Breastfeeding Women

In Pestel, WFP teams distributed vitamin- and mineral-fortified flour to more than 2,000 families affected by food insecurity. These products will bolster the nutrition of children and pregnant and breastfeeding women over the coming month.

Les Cayes : Significant Reduction in Dialysis Costs

On Friday, August 14, 2026, Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé visited the Dialysis Unit at OFATMA Hospital in Les Cayes and announced that the cost of a dialysis session has been reduced from 15,000 to 5,000 gourdes, providing significant relief to patients and their families. The Prime Minister also announced that discussions are underway to further reduce the cost of dialysis sessions starting in the next fiscal year. Minister of Public Health Sinal Bertrand commended the Prime Minister's commitment and announced the upcoming arrival of new equipment to strengthen the Dialysis Unit at OFATMA Hospital in Les Cayes.

235th Bois Caïman Ceremony

Museum of the Haitian National Pantheon (MUPANAH) :

MUPANAH honors the memory of all our ancestors who participated in the Bois-Caïman ceremony. On the night of August 13-14, 1791, at the Lenormand de Mézy plantation in Morne-Rouge, a large gathering took place, where approximately 200 women and men living under the yoke of slavery united to give final instructions and organize the great uprising against the colonial system of exploitation. Under the leadership of Boukman and Cécile Fatiman, they decided to break the silence, confront their situation, and devise strategies to break the chains of slavery. It was there that a commitment to freedom took on its full force : live free or die. This meeting became one of the greatest symbols in the history of the Haitian Revolution. From that day forward, the flame of struggle was ignited, a struggle that, 13 years later, succeeded in overthrowing the colonial system of slavery. Today, MUPANAH honors the memory of all the women and men who rose up for dignity, freedom, and the right to live as human beings.

Embassy of Haiti in the Dominican Republic :

On the occasion of the 235th anniversary of the Bois-Caïman ceremony, the Haitian Diplomatic Mission in the Dominican Republic pays tribute to this major event in our history. On August 14, 1791, enslaved women and men gathered at Bois-Caïman to unite in the fight for freedom and against slavery. Under Boukman's command, this ceremony marked the beginning of the great revolt that would lead to the victory of Haitian forces in 1803 and the proclamation of Haiti's independence on January 1st, 1804. On this August 14, 2026, we pay tribute to Boukman and to all those who fought and sacrificed their lives to bring about a free and independent nation. Bois-Caïman remains a symbol of freedom, unity, courage, and solidarity. The Haitian Diplomatic Mission invites the Haitian community and friends of Haiti in the Dominican Republic to honor together the memory of this historic event and to preserve the legacy of our ancestors.

UCREF : Enhanced Financial Oversight for Elections

In Circular J05, Justice Minister Patrick Pélissier instructs the Central Financial Intelligence Unit (UCREF) to exercise close financial oversight of the election campaign, focusing on large donations, bank transactions, and any potential funding from criminal or illicit activities. Among other measures, any individual or legal entity that makes a donation of 500,000 gourdes or more within five business days must be notified; all donations of 250,000 gourdes or more must be made by check or bank transfer (Art. 189); and the detailed list of donations and donors submitted by candidates and political parties must be analyzed on the first of each month. Banking procedures are also monitored, and cash transactions are prohibited.

HL/ HaitiLibre