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  • Politic : ANESRS to Take Control of Higher Education in the Country

    Politic : ANESRS to Take Control of Higher Education in the Country

    Haiti’s educational landscape is undergoing a significant transformation as the newly created National Agency for Higher Education and Scientific Research (ANESRS) assumes comprehensive control over the nation’s tertiary education system. The Ministry of National Education and Vocational Training has officially announced that all matters pertaining to higher education and scientific research now fall under ANESRS’s jurisdiction.

    Established through a presidential decree in December 2025 and formally inaugurated on January 14, 2026, by the Presidential Transitional Council, ANESRS represents a monumental shift in Haiti’s educational governance. The agency will be responsible for standardizing academic programs, establishing faculty competency benchmarks, allocating research funding, and validating degrees and curricula across all public and private higher education institutions.

    According to Delima Pierre, Director General of the National Office for Partnership in Education, the agency’s primary mission is to regulate, harmonize, and elevate the quality of higher education and research throughout Haiti. This initiative aims to modernize academic governance and stimulate scientific innovation within the country’s educational framework.

    The Ministry of National Education will continue processing existing cases until February 27, 2026, after which all administrative, academic, and informational inquiries must be directed to ANESRS’s General Secretariat at their temporary headquarters in Delmas 83 or via email at desrs@menfp.gouv.ht.

    However, this restructuring has faced opposition from the Council of the State University of Haiti (CUEH), which has publicly denounced and contested the new entity. The seven-member ANESRS council includes representatives appointed by the executive branch, university leadership, educational ministry, scientific associations, and employer organizations, with Dr. Hérold Toussaint serving as president.

  • Economy : All the details on the digitized Professional Identity Card (CIP)

    Economy : All the details on the digitized Professional Identity Card (CIP)

    In a significant move to formalize its predominantly informal economy, Haiti has launched a digitized Professional Identity Card (CIP) system through the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. This initiative, supported by the Inter-American Development Bank, represents a pragmatic approach to addressing administrative challenges that have long hampered economic development.

    The digital CIP platform (guichet.mci.ht/cip) specifically targets individual entrepreneurs and sole proprietorships—the backbone of Haiti’s economy where over 80% of employment remains informal according to UNDP 2021 data. These micro-entrepreneurs, who regularly buy, sell, and provide services, now have a streamlined process for obtaining professional certification.

    The application process involves five key steps: creating an online account, uploading required documents (including national ID and tax number), digital payment via mobile money services MonCash or NatCash, online tracking with QR code verification, and final physical card collection from ministry offices.

    While currently excluding corporate entities, the system delivers tangible benefits including reduced processing times, decreased physical travel to government offices, enhanced payment traceability, and improved accessibility for unbanked entrepreneurs. These advantages are particularly valuable in a context where mobility constraints and administrative delays have traditionally discouraged formalization.

    However, the reform faces structural challenges including limited scope for complex business structures, underdeveloped data protection frameworks, restricted payment options, and need for better integration with other registration systems. The initiative also highlights the important distinction between the CIP (economic formalization tool) and Haiti’s National Identification Card (civil and political identity document).

    This digital transformation represents a gradual but meaningful step toward bringing Haiti’s significant informal sector—estimated to constitute over 50% of GDP—into the formal economy while adapting to local realities and constraints.

  • Football : Know all about the 2026 CONCACAF U-20 Championship

    Football : Know all about the 2026 CONCACAF U-20 Championship

    The road to the 2026 CONCACAF U-20 Championship officially commences with an intensive qualifying tournament that will determine which nations advance to the main event. Thirty-two member associations ranked 7th through 41st within the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football will compete for six coveted spots in the championship tournament.

    The qualification matches are scheduled to unfold across three host nations—Costa Rica, Curaçao, and Nicaragua—from February 23 through March 4, 2026. The competitive format will see the winner of each group secure automatic qualification to join the six pre-seeded nations: United States, Mexico, Honduras, Panama, Cuba, and Guatemala.

    Haiti’s U-20 national team, known as the Grenadiers, has been placed in Group D alongside Curaçao, Guyana, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Anguilla. All of Haiti’s group stage matches will be held at the Rinaldo Jean Francisca Stadium in Willemstad, Curaçao. Their campaign begins on February 26 against Anguilla, followed by fixtures against Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (February 28), Guyana (March 2), and concludes with a decisive match against group hosts Curaçao on March 4.

    The culminating 12-team CONCACAF U-20 Championship is scheduled for summer 2026, running from July 25 to August 9. This tournament carries significant stakes as it will serve as the qualifying pathway to both the 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup and the 2028 Summer Olympic Games. The championship format will feature three groups of four teams, with the top two from each group plus two best third-place finishers advancing to knockout rounds.

    CONCACAF has announced that further details regarding the host country for the final championship and the official draw will be disclosed at a later date.

  • Justice : RNDDH denounces the absurd, illegal, and arbitrary nature of 4 wanted issued by the DCPJ

    Justice : RNDDH denounces the absurd, illegal, and arbitrary nature of 4 wanted issued by the DCPJ

    PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – The National Network for the Defense of Human Rights (RNDDH) has issued a scathing condemnation of four arrest warrants published by Haiti’s Central Directorate of the Judicial Police (DCPJ), labeling them as fundamentally flawed and legally unsound.

    The controversial warrants target four individuals: Arnel Belizaire (accused of financing terrorism, attacks, and conspiracy against state security), Ralph Youri Chevry (former President of Port-au-Prince Municipal Council facing similar charges), Smith Joseph (a member of presidential advisor Fritz Alphonse Jean’s cabinet charged with money laundering and terrorism financing), and Édouard Julcene (former Director of Port-au-Prince Customs Administration accused of illegal firearms trafficking, money laundering, and tax fraud).

    RNDDH’s analysis reveals critical procedural deficiencies in the DCPJ’s actions. The organization notes that none of the accused individuals were formally summoned prior to the issuance of warrants, violating fundamental judicial principles. Furthermore, comprehensive reviews of investigation reports from Haiti’s Central Unit for Economic and Financial Intelligence (UCREF) and the Anti-Corruption Unit (ULCC) show no records implicating the named individuals in the alleged crimes.

    The human rights organization particularly highlighted the case against Arnel Belizaire, describing the warrant as ‘a farce’ given his documented close relationship with DCPJ’s current director, Divisional Commissioner Justin Marc. According to RNDDH, Belizaire has maintained regular access to the judicial police institution since September 2025.

    RNDDH emphasized that proper judicial guarantees – including presumption of innocence, detailed notification of charges, and right to fair trial – must govern all investigations. These protections are enshrined not only in Haiti’s Constitution but also in international human rights instruments ratified by the country.

    The organization concluded that the DCPJ’s actions represent a dangerous politicization of judicial processes and recommended immediate suspension of the warrants pending proper legal procedures.

  • Sport : The D1 Trophy, a Reward, Technology and Excellence

    Sport : The D1 Trophy, a Reward, Technology and Excellence

    In a landmark moment for Caribbean football, the Haitian Football League (LHF) has introduced an extraordinary championship trophy that transcends conventional sports awards. This revelation comes following the thrilling conclusion of the National D1 Championship final on February 14, 2026, where Baltimore SC secured a 2-1 victory against Violette AC at Parc Sainte-Thérèse in Pétion-Ville.

    The newly unveiled trophy represents a profound synthesis of Haitian football heritage and technological innovation. Crafted from precision-machined 6061 aluminum with polished plating and laser-engraved details, the award stands 40.6 cm tall with an 11.4 cm diameter. Its design features an elegant ascending pillar symbolizing growth, ambition, and resilience—core values that characterize both the league and the Haitian spirit.

    American trophy specialist Bennett Awards, renowned for their five-decade legacy in creating awards for global sports, business, and entertainment entities, engineered this masterpiece. The trophy’s faceted architecture and openwork details pay homage to the deep community roots that sustain Haitian football, with each angle narrating a unique story of connection and achievement.

    Beyond its physical presence, the trophy embodies the highest ideals of athletic excellence. It recognizes not merely victory but the discipline, passion, and sacrifice required to reach footballing supremacy. When champions raise this award, they shoulder the pride of their cities, the weight of Haitian football history, and the aspirations of future generations.

    The LHF emphasizes that this is more than a trophy—it is a legacy artifact manufactured to international standards that honors the finest achievements in Haitian football while inspiring continued excellence across the sport.

  • Health : «An incarcerated person is not condemned to die of illness»

    Health : «An incarcerated person is not condemned to die of illness»

    In a groundbreaking humanitarian effort, Haiti’s Nippes Health Directorate (DSNI) has launched a transformative mobile healthcare initiative targeting incarcerated individuals at the Anse-à-Veau prison facility. This pioneering program represents a significant advancement in equitable healthcare access for one of the nation’s most vulnerable populations.

    The comprehensive medical outreach, conducted earlier this month, brought essential healthcare services directly to Haiti’s largest departmental penitentiary. Medical professionals provided critical consultations, conducted thorough health assessments, and distributed vital medications to address widespread health concerns among the inmate population. Patients presenting with influenza, fever, tuberculosis, and various common ailments received immediate medical attention, generating overwhelming satisfaction and gratitude among recipients.

    Dr. Esther Ceus Dumont, Director of DSNI, personally oversaw the initiative, emphasizing the fundamental principle guiding this mission: “An incarcerated person is not condemned to die of illness.” She articulated that while prison serves as a place for serving sentences, it should never become a site of medical neglect or torture through healthcare deprivation.

    The program extends beyond immediate medical intervention. In a follow-up technical assessment on February 12, health officials returned to evaluate the prison’s sub-center conditions, initiating plans for enhanced sanitation protocols and strengthened healthcare infrastructure. This dual approach combines curative treatment with preventive measures and structural improvements.

    Prison authorities have enthusiastically endorsed the initiative, acknowledging the critical importance of addressing substantial healthcare needs within correctional facilities. The DSNI’s program demonstrates an unwavering commitment to nondiscriminatory quality healthcare and reinforces community-based services for vulnerable populations throughout the Nippes department.

  • FLASH : 10 More Armored Vehicles for Haiti

    FLASH : 10 More Armored Vehicles for Haiti

    In a significant boost to Haiti’s security capabilities, the Haitian National Police (PNH) formally received a donation of 10 armored vehicles from the Government of Canada and the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) on Monday. The handover ceremony, held at the PNH headquarters in Clercine, was attended by Canadian Ambassador André François Giroux, Prime Minister and CSPN Coordinator Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, and senior police officials.

    This contribution represents a critical component of ongoing international efforts to strengthen Haitian law enforcement amid a severely deteriorating security environment. Ambassador Giroux reiterated Canada’s steadfast commitment to supporting Haiti’s pursuit of stability, while Prime Minister Fils-Aimé emphasized the government’s dedication to reestablishing public order and ensuring citizen safety. He further urged public cooperation against armed factions, stating that the full restoration of republican order is a prerequisite for political stability, economic recovery, and social cohesion.

    The strategic objective for this enhanced equipment is multifaceted: to secure key transportation routes, protect vital institutions, and foster a climate of trust nationwide. This latest delivery expands the PNH’s armored fleet to a total of 35 vehicles. This inventory now includes three advanced tracked armored vehicles, previously donated by South Korea in early February, which are specifically engineered for challenging terrain and offensive operations against heavily armed gangs.

    This logistical enhancement arrives concurrently with the PNH’s launch of “Operasyon San Kanpe,” a major offensive aimed at dismantling criminal gangs, clearing national highways, and reasserting state authority across Haiti. The armored vehicles are expected to significantly improve officer mobility, protection, and rapid response capabilities in these critical operations.

  • Carnival : Ethnographic studies on the Jacmel carnival

    Carnival : Ethnographic studies on the Jacmel carnival

    In a significant cultural documentation effort, Haiti’s National Bureau of Ethnology (BNE) has intensified its ethnographic research on the renowned Jacmel Carnival under the leadership of Director General Erol Josué. The institution, colloquially known as the ‘laboratory of people’s science’ (laboratwa syans pèp la), deployed its technical team on February 15, 2026, to conduct comprehensive field studies during the vibrant carnival celebrations.

    The research initiative encompassed multiple methodological approaches, including in-depth audiovisual interviews with Elie Blaise, Director of the Jacmel Art Center, who provided expert insights into the carnival’s artistic significance. The team conducted systematic observations at the Jacmel Carnival Interpretation Center (CICAJ), examining historical and contemporary aspects of the tradition. Throughout various city neighborhoods, researchers captured extensive footage and documented carnival scenes through both filming and participatory observation techniques. The ethnographic mapping extended to recording cultural elements along the entire carnival route, preserving this year’s unique manifestations.

    This scholarly investigation reveals the fundamental principles underlying Jacmel’s carnival traditions, highlighting the community’s exceptional creativity, generosity, and convivial spirit. The research demonstrates remarkable cultural resilience and critical thinking among Jacmel residents, showcasing how this centuries-old practice serves as crucial identity formation mechanism for both urban and surrounding communities. The documentation effort provides valuable insights into the intergenerational transmission processes that sustain Haitian cultural heritage, offering academic validation of carnival’s role in preserving national identity while adapting to contemporary social contexts.

  • Finance : Towards the Modernization of the Financial Market

    Finance : Towards the Modernization of the Financial Market

    The Bank of the Republic of Haiti (BRH) has launched a comprehensive training program to accelerate the modernization of the nation’s financial infrastructure. From February 11-13, 2026, the central bank conducted specialized sessions designed to enhance technical capabilities within the banking sector regarding the Central Securities Depository (CSD) system.

    The intensive training curriculum focused on practical application of the CSD platform, covering critical areas including access administration protocols, user profile management, and securities account operations. Participants received hands-on instruction in both primary and over-the-counter market transactions, with practical exercises ensuring thorough comprehension of the system’s capabilities.

    This initiative represents a strategic effort by Haiti’s monetary authority to create a more robust, transparent, and efficient financial market ecosystem. The CSD system enables secure management of financial instruments while reducing operational risks associated with traditional securities handling.

    The BRH has announced additional training sessions scheduled for upcoming weeks, extending the educational program to include non-bank financial institutions. This phased approach demonstrates the central bank’s commitment to comprehensive market transformation through technological adoption and workforce development.

    This capacity-building endeavor aligns with broader regional trends toward financial digitalization and positions Haiti’s financial sector for improved integration with global markets while enhancing domestic market stability.

  • Politic : Clarification and Threat by Ministry of Defense

    Politic : Clarification and Threat by Ministry of Defense

    PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI – The Haitian Ministry of Defense has issued a forceful declaration establishing its unequivocal position regarding internal organization and threatening severe consequences for those attempting to disrupt national security institutions.

    In an official communiqué released February 16, 2026, the defense establishment categorically denied the existence of any union organizations within its structure, asserting that “no union exists within the Ministry of Defense” and emphasizing that “there never has been and there never will be” such organizations either within the Ministry or the Haitian Armed Forces (FAd’H).

    The Ministry provided a comprehensive rationale for this position, explaining that defense and security institutions worldwide operate under strict principles of “discipline, hierarchy, obedience, and absolute neutrality” that are fundamentally incompatible with union activities. These institutions, responsible for national security, territorial defense, and state sovereignty, require unwavering adherence to chain of command without external pressure influences.

    The statement characterized any attempts to falsely claim union affiliation, mislead public opinion, or disrupt defense operations as “criminal acts.” Individuals or groups responsible for such actions will face immediate “severe disciplinary sanctions and legal prosecution” without prior warning, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

    The Ministry concluded by reserving the right to “take all necessary measures to preserve order, discipline, and national security,” signaling a zero-tolerance approach to internal challenges to its authority and operational integrity.