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Joe Jack Bows Out

Joe Jack Bows Out

The talented accordionist and singer Joe Jack passed away on the morning of Friday, April 11, 2025, in Montreal, at the age of 88. Blind from birth, the artist managed to win the hearts of Haitian music lovers despite a life journey marked by many obstacles.

Urgent Call to Protect Péligre Hydroelectric Plant

Urgent Call to Protect Péligre Hydroelectric Plant

Faced with the armed gang attacks in Mirebalais since March 31, 2025, the president of the committee of the Federation of EDH Workers' Unions (FESTREDH) is sounding the alarm about the dangers threatening the Péligre Dam due to the presence of criminal groups in the area. Speaking on the show Panel Magik on Friday, April 11, 2025, Pierre Michel Felix urged the authorities to take measures to secure the Péligre Dam.

Fritz Deshommes: France Not Yet Willing to Truly Face the Restitution Debate

Fritz Deshommes: France Not Yet Willing to Truly Face the Restitution Debate

According to Fritz Deshommes, President of the National Committee for Restitutions and Reparations (CNRR), France does not appear ready to address the issue of returning the independence ransom paid by Haiti. When asked about his expectations regarding announcements by French authorities scheduled for April 17 — a date marking 200 years since the independence debt — Mr. Deshommes shared his thoughts.

RNDDH Urges Reforms to Specialized Judicial Units

RNDDH Urges Reforms to Specialized Judicial Units

The Ministry of Justice and Public Security (MJSP) recently announced the upcoming creation of two specialized judicial divisions in Haiti.

56 Schools Targeted by Violence to Benefit from FNE Support

56 Schools Targeted by Violence to Benefit from FNE Support

The National Education Fund (FNE) will provide support to 56 schools identified in the metropolitan area as being in a situation of extreme vulnerability. The announcement was made in a press release published by the FNE on April 10, 2025.

Les Cayes: Close to Our Hearts, Far from Port-au-Prince

Les Cayes: Close to Our Hearts, Far from Port-au-Prince

The city of Les Cayes is still enjoying peace; its residents go about their activities as best they can.

RNDDH Reports Over 80 Killed in Mirebalais and Saut-d’Eau Attacks

RNDDH Reports Over 80 Killed in Mirebalais and Saut-d’Eau Attacks

The National Human Rights Defense Network (RNDDH) reported nearly 80 deaths, including more than 60 gang members and escaped former detainees killed during armed gang attacks on the towns of Mirebalais and Saut-d’Eau between March 31 and April 8, 2025.

Former Deputy Prophane Victor, Magalie Habitant, and Several Others Sent to Detention

Former Deputy Prophane Victor, Magalie Habitant, and Several Others Sent to Detention

The Government Commissioner at the Court of First Instance of Port-au-Prince, Me Frantz Monclair, ordered the detention of the former director of the SMCRS, Magalie Habitant, former deputy Prophane Victor, and former head of the Social Assistance Fund (CAS), Élionor Dévallon, following their hearing on Thursday, April 10, 2025.

U.S. Congress Introduces Bill to Combat Gun Trafficking to the Caribbean

U.S. Congress Introduces Bill to Combat Gun Trafficking to the Caribbean

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Reflecting on 200 Years of Haiti’s Independence Debt to France

Reflecting on 200 Years of Haiti’s Independence Debt to France

Emmanuel Macron will announce “initiatives” on April 17 to mark the bicentennial of France’s recognition of Haiti’s independence — at the time conditioned on the payment of a heavy indemnity that hindered the development of the world’s first free Black republic — the French government declared on Thursday.