$7,22 dollars per day wages at Gildan

One of the largest clothing companies in Canada, Gildan, has promised to ensure that the thousands of workers who make clothes in Haitian factories are paid at least U.S. $ 7.22 per day [± 300 gourdes]. Stéphanie Gaucher, Gildan spokesperson said that his company will immediately asked its subcontractors in Haiti, to comply with laws on minimum wages and to monitor compliance with these laws.

The opposition is divided in Petit-Goâve

Monday, some popular opposition organizations have attempted to demonstrate to demand the departure of the regime in power and the holding of fair elections. Fifty people in the presence of police, took part in the sit-in, which finally lasted a few minutes, due to a difference of opinion between the organizing members, who are insulted and almost fight... Not being able to agree, everyone is gone. HL/ HaitiLibre / Guyto Mathieu (Correspondant Petit-Goâve)

65 years of Diplomatic Relations

Thursday, the Embassy of Haiti in Argentina proceeded to the celebration of 65 years of formal diplomatic relations between the Republic of Haiti and that of Argentina. It was an opportunity for the Diplomatic Mission of Haiti to Argentina to put in perspective Haitian-Argentine Relations, to remember the new orientations of the Haitian diplomacy and to consider a strengthening of these relations, particularly through the Agricultural cooperation through the Pro Huerta program and existing structures such as the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR).

Social Assistance in Acul du Nord, Milot and Limonade

This Sunday, November 17, 2013, the Director General Klaus Eberwein met with staff of the Network "Ede Pèp" of epartments of the North and Northwest. 500 food kits have been distributed in Acul du Nord, 500 kits in Milot and 500 others in Limonade.

HL/ HaitiLibre