457 rapes in 4 months

The national health system reported 457 cases of rape (164 women, 235 children and 58 men) between June 1 and August 31, compared to 541 between March 1 and May 31. See also : https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-31961-haiti-un-binuh-report-violence-and-gangs-in-haiti.html

A Peace Tribunal burnt down in Port-au-Prince

On the night of October 2 to 3, 2020, the Peace Tribunal in the southern section of Port-au-Prince was set on fire by unidentified individuals.

50 Gourdes for 1 US dollar ?

According to economist Eddy Labossière the Gourde should continue to appreciate to reach 50 Gourdes for 1 US dollar on the foreign exchange market.

The Town Hall of Delmas apologizes

The Town Hall of Delmas apologizes to the population of the commune, due to several areas suffering from the accumulation of garbage. She asks to be patient soon the problem will be solved.

Cap-Haitien : Donation of an ambulance

Friday, the City of Cap-Haitien received from the hands of Dr. Yvens Laborde, the donation of an ambulance. According to the declarations of Mayor Yvrose Pierre, this vehicle will help the Town Hall to respond effectively to the needs of the commune. Dr Yvens Laborde of the FONDYLSAHH foundation, said that the donation of this ambulance is the fulfillment of a promise made to Mayor Yvrose during her last visit to Haiti.

Did you know ?

As part of the implementation of a Merchandise Compliance Program destined for Haiti, the Ministry of the Economy and Finance recalls that since September 20, 2020 it has been entrusted to Société Générale de Surveillance SA (SGS) "The exclusivity of the activities of verification of the Conformity of the Goods to the Order and to the standards before Embarkation to Destination of the Republic of Haiti. SGS, through its international network of subsidiaries and laboratories, will intervene in all countries of export or origin to ensure compliance with the standards of the products concerned by the Program with the exception of personal effects and domestic and precious stones and metals.

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