Pope's resignation is linked to the scandals of the Church ?

Louis Kébreau, Archbishop of Cap-Haitien, while commending the qualities and wisdom of Pope Benedict XVI to have announced his resignation, explains that one of the reasons for this resignation is linked to the many scandals in the Catholic Church. Stressing that this resignation is not a first in the history, which has already seen 4 popes abandon their pontificate.

6 new inspectors in the tourism sector

6 new inspectors come to reinforce the list of 21 inspectors trained by the Ministry of Tourism. The courses were provided by Canadian trainers under a partnership agreement in continuing training signed between the Ministry of Tourism and the Collège Montmorency of Quebec. These new inspectors will strengthen the Directorate of Training of the Ministry of Tourism and the Department of Control and Monitoring of tourist establishments. https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-7772-haiti-tourism-training-of-21-hygiene-and-salubrity-inspectors.html

Drug Seizure

Agents of the Office for Combating Drugs Trafficking (BLTS), announced that they had seized in two operations, one kilo of cocaine in the town of Bainet and 1.4 kilos of heroin in the area of Découzé. 5 suspects have been arrested during these operations.

Richard Dictus, first official visit to Haiti

Richard Dictus, the Executive Coordinator of the volunteer program of the United Nations (SVN) will make his first official visit to Haiti from February 17 to 20. During his stay Richard Dictus will meet different personalities Haitian and foreign, working in the field of volunteering in Haiti and will informs also on the vision of Haitians in volunteering.

Installation at the Finance Ministry

Marie Carmelle Jean-Marie, Minister of Economy and Finance, proceeded Monday morning the installation of Jean Donat André to the position of Deputy Director General of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, in charge of the Treasury and Public Accounting.

Exhibition "Kalfou Richès Peyi Dayiti" invites the Caricom

The 24th Intersessional Meeting of the Conference of Heads of State and Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) held on 18 and 19 February at Karibe Convention Center in Port-au-Prince, will host in the context of the tourism and cultural industries fair provided in the gardens of the same hotel, the exhibition of pictorial works "Kalfou Richès Peyi Dayiti". 5 young painters of the town of Milot (North) : Arly Altidor, Germain Francius, Jonason Joseph, Louis Sergo and Wilker Alcine will propose a selection of 36 portraits and historical paintings at the discretion of different leaders and members of the CARICOM.

HL/ HaïtiLibre