May 18 Ouanaminthe : Border market closed

Monday May 18, 2026, at the request of the Ouanaminthe Town Hall, the border market will be closed on the occasion of the celebration of the Bicolor Flag Festival. "A people who do not respect their history compromise their future. We have a duty to preserve and honor our patriotic values ​​as well as our historical dates. The Departmental Directorate of Commerce and Industry invites the entire population of Ouanaminthe to scrupulously respect this municipal press release in a spirit of civic-mindedness, patriotism and national solidarity."

Haiti at 2 international robotics competitions

The Haitian robotics selection will participate in June 2026 in the International Cyber Olympiad in AI (ICOA) in Sydney, Australia, then Haiti will be in Seoul in October 2026 for the next First Global Challenge. Should be noted that the Haitian national robotics tournament takes place this Saturday, May 16, 2026 at the Jacmel Convention Center.

World Cup 2026 : Words from the PM

"I warmly congratulate the 26 players selected to represent Haiti at the 2026 World Cup. You embody the courage, determination and hope of an entire people. Through your talent and your commitment, you carry high the colors of a united, strong and forward-looking Haiti. Sport is a powerful symbol of pride and unity. The whole country is behind you. Grenadye Alaso !" Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé See also : https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-47532-official-list-of-grenadiers-called-up-for-the-2026-fifa-world-cup.html

Internships : Collaboration protocol with the CCIO

Friday, May 15, 2026, as part of the Youth Employment Initiation Program (PIJE), the Western Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIO) and the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) signed a collaboration protocol aimed at offering internship and concrete learning opportunities, thus contributing to the development of skills and employability of young people in Haiti.

Taiwan : Scholarships and short-term professional training

Cheng-Hao-HU Ambassador of Taiwan (Republic of China) met with Pythagore Dumas, Minister of Youth and Sports. The two men discussed building the capacities of young Haitians, particularly through scholarship programs and short-term professional training. They agreed to work together for specialized training in sports management and medicine.

ONI at the CONATEL fair

The National Identification Office (ONI) will participate in the fair organized by CONATEL, on May 15 and 16, 2026 at the Montana Hotel, around the issues of digital transformation, inclusion and innovation in Haiti. On this occasion, the ONI will offer its regular services to the public : registration, withdrawal of the National Identification Card (CIN), handling of complaints, guidance and support for users.

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