March 15, 2026

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Seizure of $106,260 at Cap-Haïtien Airport: Two Arrested

Haiti Chronicle March 6, 2025

According to local media reports, police authorities, in collaboration with security agents at Cap-Haïtien International Airport, intercepted a package containing over $106,000 USD from Nassau, Bahamas, on Saturday, March 1.…

Police Officers Accused of Threatening Authorities

Haiti Chronicle March 3, 2025

On February 28, 2025, the Port-au-Prince Prosecutor’s Office requested the General Inspectorate of the Haitian National Police (IGPNH in French) to identify and hand over two police officers accused of…

Hérard Joseph Takes Command of the National Police in Delmas

Haiti Chronicle March 3, 2025

Divisional Commissioner Hérard Joseph was officially installed on Wednesday, February 26, in Delmas, replacing Principal Commissioner Jean David Mathias. The ceremony, held under the supervision of West Departmental Director 1,…

State-bank Case: Court of Appeal Dismisses Charges Against Three Indicted Council Presidents

Haiti Chronicle February 20, 2025

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On February 19, 2025, the Port-au-Prince Court of Appeal annulled the summonses issued in December 2024 by Judge Benjamin FÉLISMÉ against Council Presidents Emmanuel VERTILAIRE, Smith AUGUSTIN, and Louis Gérald…

National Carnival Cancelled After Ongoing Opposition

Haiti Chronicle February 20, 2025

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Weeks after the Minister of Culture and Communication, Mr. Patrick Delatour, announced that the national carnival would be held in Fort Liberte (northeast of the country) to the tune of…

Miradin Morlan Takes the Helm of the Presidential Cabinet

Haiti Chronicle February 18, 2025

Miradin Morlan officially assumed his duties as Director of the Presidential Cabinet on Thursday, February 13, 2025, during a ceremony held at the Villa d’Accueil. A former Director General of…

Lesly Voltaire Announces General Elections in Haiti for November 15, 2025

Haiti Chronicle January 31, 2025

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In an interview with TV5 Monde, Lesly Voltaire, President of the Transitional Presidential Council (TPC), announced that Haiti’s general elections are scheduled for November 15, 2025. This date has been…

The CEP Confirms January 19 Examination Despite Circulating Fake Press Release

Haiti Chronicle January 21, 2025

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The Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) has clarified the situation regarding the recruitment exam for members of the Departmental Electoral Offices (BED) and Communal Electoral Offices (BEC). A press release, purportedly…

The Prime Minister Welcomes 300 Kenyan Police Officers to Support Haiti’s Security Mission

Haiti Chronicle January 21, 2025

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On Saturday, January 18, 2025, Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, accompanied by members of the Council of Ministers, the Minister of Justice, the Secretary of State for Public Security,…

Judge Merlan Belabre Placed on Leave After Controversial Release of a Perpetrator of Rape of a Minor

Haiti Chronicle January 21, 2025

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The Superior Council of the Judiciary (CSPJ in French) announced, in a letter dated January 17, 2025, the leave of absence for three months of magistrate Merlan Belabre, judge and…

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