In a significant operation on October 24, 2025, the Haitian National Police (PNH) targeted Laurent Bertony, alias ‘Ti Police,’ in Fonds-des-Blancs. Bertony, wanted for the assassination of police officer Rivaky Abner, was fatally shot while attempting to evade arrest. This operation underscores the PNH’s commitment to justice and public safety. Concurrently, France has reinforced its support for Haiti by training 48 specialized PNH officers from October 12 to 23. This initiative, involving units like BRI, SWAT, and UTAG, highlights international efforts to bolster Haiti’s security forces against criminal gangs. In the cultural sphere, Haiti mourns the loss of Dr. Michel Philippe Lerebours, a renowned art historian who passed away on October 25 in New York at the age of 91. His contributions to Haitian art have left an indelible mark. Meanwhile, Hurricane Melissa has wreaked havoc on Haiti’s agriculture, devastating banana plantations and flooding cornfields, prompting urgent monitoring by the Ministry of Agriculture and FAO. In other news, Ms. Frantzia Gilles was appointed Chief of Staff at the Ministry for the Status of Women, and Allenby Augustin received the 2025 HSA Award for his dedication to preserving Haitian cultural heritage.