FLASH: Yanick Lahens received the Prix Femina

This Monday, November 3, Haitian novelist Yanick Lahens, received the Prix Femina for her novel "Bain de lune" at Éditions Sabine Wespieser.

Kenneth Cole opened a fashion boutique in Haiti

The Haitian Government welcomes the opening on November 6, of the boutique of the International brand "Kenneth Cole d'Haiti" in Petion-Ville. While welcoming this premiere, the Government wishes to congratulate the designer and Haitian investors for this initiative. This fashion and accessories boutique include, among others, in his line of clothing, "T-shirts" developed in collaboration with the designer, artist and Haitian musician, Gregory Vorbes.

Jacmel: Arrangement of lanes stairs

As part of the project Destination Jacmel, the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Industries (MTIC) undertake development work highlighting the lanes stairs particularly that linking the iron market at the bottom of the city. This street will be named Préfète Duffaut, jacmelien painter, known for his work with incredible streets stairs. The artistic design of these streets is executed by the students of "Art Creation Foundation For Children" (ACFFC).

Sophia Martelly at the headquarters of the French Red Cross

As part of the European tour of the presidential couple, the First Lady, Sophia Martelly visited the headquarters of the French Red Cross. The warm welcome received, testifies to the excellent cooperation between the institution and the Haitian authorities. The First Lady has reiterated its commitment of every moment to serve the most vulnerable populations in our country, with particular emphasis on the need for solidarity that guide its action.

Canada finance 7 ambulances

Canada through its project of Integrated care of Health of Mother and Child of the Artibonite (PRISMA), implemented by the Centre for International Cooperation in Health and Development (CCISD), funded the purchase of 7 ambulances to the region of Upper Artibonite. These ambulances, commissioned last year, provide transport for patients, including pregnant women in difficulty, to health care centers in the region. Just like the new Providence Hospital of Gonaives ($ 30 million) these investments of Canada will improve access to health care in Haiti.

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