26 houses destroyed by fire

Saturday evening a fire broke out in Corridor Bastia, neighborhood, close to Poupelard street. 26 houses have been destroyed by fire. Victims require the arrest of an individual, they accuse of being the alleged perpetrator of this event...

Sophia Martelly and football

Sunday, the final day of the 2014 World Cup, which saw the victory of Germany [1-0] against Argentina, Sophia Martelly declared "Victory is part of life, just as defeat... As a victory may weaken, as a defeat can make stronger ! It's all in the way of living either. Good Sunday to you all !"

Improving the quality of life of the population

Across all special plans in progress, the remediation programs and the installation of 100 community latrines in the Île de la Tortue ; 400 toilet blocks in Cité Soleil and the relocation of landfill sites to Jérémie, are evidence of the Government's commitment to improve the quality of life of the population.

Another International Award for Dany Lafferière

Quebec writer and academician, of Haitian origin Dany Laferrière, was recently awarded of International Prize for Literature 2014granted by the House of World Cultures (Haus der Kulturen der Welt), for his novel "L'Énigme du retour", already rewarded in 2009 by the Prix Médicis and the Grand Prix of Montreal Book. On this occasion, Dany expressed his love for his homeland, while showing its appreciation to Canada, the country that has propelled him on the international literary scene.

HL/ HaitiLibre