Construction of a laboratory of nutritional value

Thursday, Thomas Jacques, Minister of Agriculture went to Tamarinier to visit the works of the installation of a Laboratory of nutritional value in partnership with the research group Chibas. The Laboratory will determine the rate of protein, lipid, sugar in foods. During his visit, the Minister met with Dr. Alain Louis, Laboratory Director and Professor Jules Pierre and Gael Pressoir.

MP3K awarded by the Prize Equator 2014

Competing with 1,234 organizations from 121 countries, the "Mouvman Peyzan 3em Seksyon Kanperen" (MP3K) south of Haiti, is among the 35 initiatives awarded by the Prize Equator 2014, organized by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in New York. A victory for this community organization that works with over 1,500 farmers in the region to strengthen the capacity of local producers, improve food security and support sustainable production.

30 new veterinary agents graduated

Thursday, as part of its program for Rural Entrepreneurs for Agricultural Cooperation in Haiti (REACH), the organization Heifer International Haiti, proceeded to the graduation ceremony of 30 Agents Vets.

The Minister of Tourism in Île-à-Vache

Stéphanie Balmir Villedrouin, the Minister of Tourism and Creative Industries, has carried out ​​a mission of monitoring and coordination of projects and field activities in Ile-à-Vache. The Minister will take the opportunity to inaugurate water fountains and proceed with the laying of foundation stone of a Health Centre in Kay Kok. https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-11403-haiti-tourism-progress-of-projects-of-development-plan-of-ile-a-vache.html

Dany Laferrière, Officer of the National Order of Quebec

At the annual ceremony of delivery of insignia of the National Order of Quebec 13 personalities were decorated with the Order to the rank of officer, ncluding writer and academician Dany Laferrière. Founded in 1984, the National Order of Quebec is the most prestigious recognition awarded by the Quebec government. The members of the Order are eminent personalities who have contributed to building an innovative and creative inclusive Quebec society.

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