3 days of national mourning

The Haitian government has declared 3 days of national mourning, 6, 7 and 8 March, as a sign of Respect and Solidarity to President Hugo Chavez, a great friend and defender of the cause of Haitian people passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2013.

Former President Préval before an investigating judge

"Former President René Préval accompanied by his lawyers will be in court March 7 for be heard as witness at the invitation of the investigating judge Ivikel Dabrésil in the case of the murder of journalist Jean Léopold Dominique. "This is an opportunity that Mr. Préval has to contribute to an investigation that has still not been concluded after 10 years," declared the investigating judge. "There is no problem to answer the investigating judge's invitation," confirmed Me Gassant, lawyer of former President Préval.

Show "Step Africa"

Tuesday, Josette Darguste, the Minister of Culture, met Régine René-Labrousse, Cultural Attaché of the American Embassy around the show "Step Africa" ​​to be held at the kiosk Occide Jeanty April 3. American Dance troupe will perform alongside Haitian dancers during a performance of about 90 minutes.

New Deputy General Directeur at the National Lottery of Haiti

The Office of Communication of the Haitian State Lottery (Loterie Nationale d'Haiti) informs that Mr. Newcoms B. Adrien, has been installed Wednesday as the new Deputy Director General of the said institution, he replaces to this position Jean Fritz Jean-Louis installed in September 2012. The ceremony was held at the conference room of the Ministry of Economy and Finance.

HL/ HaitiLibre