The Canal Committee says no to the Government

The Haitian Government asked this week the Management Committee for the construction of the irrigation canal on the Maribaroux plain with water intake on the Massacre River to temporarily suspend the work to facilitate the evaluation of the work. This request was categorically rejected, according to information confirmed by the committee in charge of construction which states that the work will be completed in mid-December...

Moïse assassination : 5 people invited by the courts

As part of the investigation into the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-34162-haiti-flash-president-jovenel-moise-assassinated-by-mercenaries-official-updated-7am-+-video.html . 3 former close collaborators of the President: Rénald Lubérice, Esther Antoine and Louis Edner Gonzague Day as well as Jean Gué of the Konba party and Anrino Destinoble of the Montana agreement, must be heard by the investigating judge Walter Wesser Voltaire between the 27 November and December 1, 2023.

CARICOM : new proposal

The CARICOM Group of Eminent Persons has transmitted the document of its draft framework of agreement to the various actors involved in the discussions on the Haitian crisis, for examination and reactions. It provides, among other things, for the expansion and strengthening of the attributes of the High Transitional Council (HCT) expanded to 7 members (4 from political parties, 1 from the private sector, 1 from the religious sector and 1 from civil society) endowed presidential powers to the extent possible. A Government Action Control Body composed of 15 representatives all appointed by the HCT and the establishment of the CEP among others... The transition will last 18 months from the signing of the agreement and the Prime Minister a.i. Ariel Henry will remain at the Prime Minister.

Mgr. Max Leroy Mésidor elected President of the CEH

Friday, November 24, 2023, the Metropolitan Archbishop of Port-au-Prince Mgr Max Leroy Mésidor was elected as the new President of the Conference of Bishops of Haiti (CEH). He replaces the Archbishop of Cap-Haïtien Mgr. Launay Saturné who completed 2 consecutive 3-year mandates.

NOTE to Prosecutors laureates

The Ministry of Justice and Public Security (MJSP) informs the twenty laureates of the Public Prosecutors competition https://www.icihaiti.com/en/news-41048-icihaiti-justice-list-of-20-laureates-of-the-prosecutors-competition.html that a period not exceeding 15 days is granted to them to deposit at the School of Magistracy in Frères, the originals of all the documents required during recruitment. After this period, the school will be obliged to use the waiting list in order to replace latecomers.

Gender violence : 16 days of activism

Launch this week, at the initiative of the Defender Collective, of 16 days of activism against gender-based violence around the theme "Ann fè solidarité pou konbat vyolans sou fanm ak tifi ann Ayiti", The activity will take place from 25 November to December 10.

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