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  • FLASH : 2025/2026 State Exam Results (Part 1)

    FLASH : 2025/2026 State Exam Results (Part 1)

    On August 21, 2026, Haiti’s Ministry of National Education and Vocational Training (MENFP) unveiled the first batch of official results for the 2025-2026 national state examinations, covering three key assessment levels across a subset of the country’s 10 administrative departments. This release marks a key milestone for tens of thousands of Haitian students who have waited for their academic outcomes after months of preparation.

    For the 9th year of fundamental education, results have been published for 8 of Haiti’s 10 departments, with Artibonite and Northwest departments set to release their findings in the coming weeks. Data compiled by the National Bureau of State Examinations (BUNEXE) shows mixed shifts in pass rates compared to the 2024-2025 academic cycle. The Centre department recorded a 0.34 percentage point increase in pass rate, reaching 86.24% with 10,404 successful candidates out of 12,064 total participants. Grand’Anse saw the sharpest drop, falling from 93.74% last year to 85.99% this cycle, with 6,125 passes from 7,123 test-takers. Nippes recorded a small 3.01 percentage point gain to hit 75.50%, while the North department slipped 3.09 points to 93.45% with 17,945 successful candidates out of 19,203 entrants.

    Northeast department posted a 4.38 percentage point increase, bringing its pass rate to 91.73% with 7,410 passes from 8,078 participants. The West department, which had the largest pool of 9th year candidates at 67,811, saw a small decline from 95.16% to 91.90%, with 62,319 students advancing. South department recorded a minimal 0.23 percentage point increase to reach 91.45%, and Southeast slipped 4.13 points to 80.34% with 7,721 successful test-takers.

    Partial results have also been released for the new NS-IV Baccalaureate, Haiti’s secondary school leaving examination, with only the West and Nippes departments published in this first round. All remaining eight departments will announce their results at a later date. Both reporting departments saw significant drops in pass rates compared to the previous academic year. In West, which had 40,996 Baccalaureate candidates, just 18,746 passed for a 45.73% pass rate, down sharply from 95.16% last cycle. Nippes recorded a 40.36% pass rate, with 1,649 successful candidates out of 4,086 participants, representing a 34.64 percentage point decline from 2024-2025.

    In addition to the fundamental and secondary exams, full national results were released for the 2025-2026 graduating class of the École Normale Institute des Instituteurs et Jardin d’Enfants (ENIJE), Haiti’s primary training institution for preschool and elementary school teachers. Of the 2,510 total candidates across both preschool and elementary education tracks, 1,759 passed their final examinations, resulting in an overall national success rate of 70.08%.

    Following the publication of this first batch of results, MENFP has issued guidance for schools and candidates. The ministry has called on all school principals to collect their institution’s full result rosters from their local departmental education directorate (DDE) as soon as possible. Education Minister Vijonet Déméro confirmed that official candidate certificates and academic transcripts will be available for pickup starting at the end of August 2026 at local DDE offices. Candidates will only need to present their payment receipt from the General Directorate of Taxes (DGI) to collect their documents with no additional barriers.

  • CFU Challenge 2026 (U-14) : Haiti qualifies for the final after crushing the Dominican Republic [6-1] in the semi-final

    CFU Challenge 2026 (U-14) : Haiti qualifies for the final after crushing the Dominican Republic [6-1] in the semi-final

    In a stunning display of attacking dominance at the 2026 Caribbean Football Union (CFU) U-14 Boys Challenge Tournament, Haiti’s youth national team – nicknamed the Young Grenadiers – secured their spot in the championship final with a lopsided 6-1 victory over hosts Dominican Republic on August 21. The semi-final clash, held at Los Establos in Cap Cana’s Punta Cana region, saw Haiti take control of the game from the opening kickoff, never relinquishing their upper hand en route to a historic spot in the title decider.

    Led by head coach and technical director Jean Marc Alexandre, Haiti’s starting 11 featured a lineup of homegrown talent from top Haitian youth clubs, with captain Cédric Claremond of Les Rouleurs FC anchoring the side. The Grenadiers broke the deadlock just 60 seconds into the match, when Jerry Petit-Homme of FC Toro unleashed a powerful long-range strike from midfield that slipped through the gloves of Dominican goalkeeper Ricardo Sang, putting Haiti ahead 1-0.

    Haiti doubled their lead just four minutes later. Wensley Dumorne collected a loose pass on the left edge of the Dominican penalty area, cut inside to create space, and fired a clinical finish into the far corner of the net to make the score 2-0. The young Haitian side extended their advantage in the 25th minute, when Jodley Sheeckensley Delmas capitalized on a poor defensive clearance outside the box, hammering a low shot past Sang to put Haiti up 3-0.

    The Dominican Republic got their only goal of the match three minutes later, when forward Pedro Ramirez converted a rebound after Haitian starting goalkeeper Marc-Evens Lubin parried an initial shot on goal, cutting the deficit to 3-1. But Haiti restored their three-goal advantage before halftime, when Eddyson Paul-Jean intercepted a short backpass to Sang and rounded the goalkeeper to slot home, making the score 4-1 at the break.

    Coming out of the halftime interval, the Grenadiers continued their attacking pressure. Dumorne notched his second goal of the game in the 41st minute, pushing the score to 5-1, and Haiti sealed the win with a 52nd-minute penalty. Ronelson Pelé Janvier converted the spot kick after a Dominican defender handled the ball in the area, closing out the 6-1 rout.

    For Haiti, this semi-final victory books a spot in the August 23 grand final against Jamaica’s U-14 Reggae Boyz. It also marks a major milestone for the country’s youth soccer program: Haiti lifted the CFU U-14 Challenge trophy in both 2021 and 2022, and the team has now achieved its pre-tournament goal of reaching the final to defend those past titles. Throughout the 2026 tournament, the Grenadiers have posted strong results, including wins over French Guiana, Trinidad and Tobago, with their only group stage loss coming against Puerto Rico’s Huracanes Azul.

    The all-Haitian technical staff, led by Alexandre, has emphasized developing homegrown young talent throughout the tournament, setting the stage for a highly anticipated title clash with Jamaica this weekend.

  • Economy : Installation of the new Board of the BRH

    Economy : Installation of the new Board of the BRH

    A pivotal moment for Haiti’s economic future unfolded this week, as Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé oversaw the official installation of a new leadership board for the Bank of the Republic of Haiti (BRH), the country’s central banking authority. The new board was formally appointed via a presidential decree issued by the Council of Ministers on August 11, 2026, with the ceremony taking place at Port-au-Prince’s central Antonio André Convention and Documentation Center.

    The high-profile gathering drew a wide cross-section of Haiti’s economic and political leadership, including sitting cabinet members, incoming BRH officials, senior banking executives, representatives from the nation’s private business and broader financial sectors, and delegates from international technical and financial partner organizations.

    The new acting BRH board includes five core members: Ronald Gabriel will serve as Governor, Guerly Leriche as Deputy Governor, and Florient Jean Mari as Director General, with Michèle Delerme and Edwige Jean filling the remaining board seats.

    In his keynote remarks to attendees, Prime Minister Fils-Aimé reiterated the current government’s pledge to steadily rebuild the secure operating environment required for economic activity to restart across the country, with a particular focus on revitalizing Port-au-Prince’s central business district.

    The prime minister opened his address by paying tribute to the work of the outgoing BRH board, highlighting tangible progress the central bank has delivered over the past three years in guiding national monetary policy through a period of unprecedented instability.

    Looking ahead, Fils-Aimé laid out four clear core priorities for the incoming leadership to advance: cutting rampant inflation down to a single-digit range, shoring up both national financial stability and broader macroeconomic footing, upgrading and reinforcing Haiti’s outdated national payment infrastructure, moving forward with long-planned national financial market expansion, and laying the groundwork for sustained inclusive economic growth.

    In closing, the prime minister reaffirmed the Haitian government’s unwavering commitment to three overarching national goals: restoring widespread social peace, rebooting the country’s struggling economy, and building the stable conditions required for a eventual return to full democratic and constitutional governance.

  • USA : First ICE deportation flight to Haiti since the end of TPS

    USA : First ICE deportation flight to Haiti since the end of TPS

    In a landmark move that underscores shifting U.S. immigration policy toward Haitian migrants, the first U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deportation flight to Haiti touched down at Cap-Haitien International Airport just before noon on August 20, 2026. The charter flight, which departed from Alexandria, Louisiana, carried 161 Haitian-connected deportees, marking the first such repatriation flight since the Trump administration terminated Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for more than 300,000 Haitians living in the United States one month prior.

    Haiti’s National Migration Office (Office National de Migration, ONM) had initially projected that 175 individuals would be on board the flight, but ONM Director General Jean Négot Bonheur Delva confirmed the final count stood at 161, including minor children. The group of deportees covers a broad spectrum of immigration statuses and backgrounds: it includes people who entered the U.S. without formal authorization, participants in the U.S. Humanitarian Parole program who now face expulsion, individuals directly affected by the recent TPS termination, people who had completed sentences for criminal convictions in the U.S., and even a number of people born outside Haiti in countries such as Chile and the Dominican Republic, who were sent to Haiti on the basis of having at least one Haitian citizen parent.

    Upon disembarking, all deportees received basic administrative processing from ONM personnel and a one-time financial assistance payment of 76.40 U.S. dollars from the Haitian government to help them reach their final destinations within the country. However, this stipend falls drastically short of covering even basic travel costs: a one-way commercial flight from Cap-Haitien to Haiti’s capital Port-au-Prince costs roughly 250 dollars. For those who opt to travel overland, the payment may only cover passage through gang-controlled road checkpoints — a route that carries severe safety risks amid the country’s ongoing instability.

    In a separate announcement, U.S. authorities confirmed plans to ramp up deportation flight frequency to two scheduled flights per week, a move that will result in at least 250 Haitian migrants being repatriated weekly. This expansion of deportation operations comes at a moment when Haiti is already grappling with widespread gang violence, a collapsed healthcare system, and one of the worst humanitarian crises in the western hemisphere, leaving local authorities and aid organizations stretched to their limits to absorb new arrivals.

  • FLASH : Draw for campaign numbers assigned to political parties and groups (List)

    FLASH : Draw for campaign numbers assigned to political parties and groups (List)

    Haiti’s path toward restoring democratic governance took a key step forward this week, as the country’s Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) concluded a public, randomized draw to assign official campaign numbers to all political entities qualified to participate in upcoming national elections. The ceremony, held August 20, 2026, brought together a broad cross-section of domestic and international observers to reinforce commitments to a transparent electoral process after years of ongoing national crisis.

    In attendance were voting from sitting CEP members, CEP Director General Uder Antoine, Haiti’s Minister for the Status of Women and Women’s Rights, official representatives from all competing political parties and groups, representatives of Haiti’s national and international development and election partners, members of the national and international press, and CEP administrative staff. This multi-stakeholder presence was structured to ensure every step of the draw process was open to public scrutiny.

    Opening the event, CEP President Jacques Desrosiers framed the draw as a critical milestone for Haitian democracy. After more than 10 years of overlapping political, economic, and security crises that have crippled state function and eroded public trust in governance, Desrosiers noted that the upcoming elections represent a long-awaited opportunity for Haitian citizens to renew their national leadership.

    Desrosiers used his opening remarks to reaffirm the CEP’s institutional commitment to upholding core democratic standards throughout the electoral cycle. The council, he stressed, would work to ensure a process rooted in fairness, impartiality, full transparency, and equal treatment for every competing political force, regardless of size or existing political influence. This commitment is designed to guarantee a level playing field that allows all qualified parties to compete freely for voter support.

    Following the opening address, CEP Councilor Yves Marie Edouard walked attendees through the formal procedures for the draw, which would assign unique identifying numbers to a total of 105 competing political entities: 88 registered political parties and 17 independent political groups. To eliminate any potential bias or manipulation, the process relied on a simple, verifiable physical randomization system: two separate rotating drums were used, one holding slips of paper printed with the name of each political entity, and the other holding the corresponding unique campaign numbers. Representatives drew each entry publicly, resulting in a fully randomized assignment that was observed by all in attendance.

    The entire draw process unfolded in a calm, orderly atmosphere that observers described as conducive to open accountability. Stakeholders from across the political spectrum and the international community noted that the inclusive, public nature of the event has already helped strengthen confidence in the credibility of this early stage of the electoral process.

    In closing remarks, CEP Director General Uder Antoine extended thanks to all participating political representatives, national observers, and international partners for their attendance and collaborative engagement with the process. He also issued a key reminder to all competing entities: the official window for candidate registration will open the following day, August 20, 2026, marking the next formal step toward holding the long-delayed elections. The full, official list of all 105 political organizations and their assigned campaign numbers is available for public download via the HaitiLibre document portal.

  • Leisure : Did you know ? #52

    Leisure : Did you know ? #52

    Twice a week, Haiti-based digital platform HaitiLibre publishes a popular general knowledge feature called “Did You Know?”, which entertains and educates audiences through bite-sized trivia quizzes. The 52nd edition of this engaging series, published on August 20, 2026, centers on a question about a large India-native bird famous for the male’s spectacular feather display, with the answer revealing one of the world’s most recognizable and beloved avian species: the Indian peacock.

    Originally native to the forested landscapes of South Asia, spanning mainland India and Sri Lanka, wild Indian peafowl typically make their homes in wooded regions close to natural water sources. The male of the species, commonly called a peacock, stands out with a striking iridescent deep-blue neck and its most iconic feature: a dramatic courtship train made up of more than 200 distinct ocellated, or eye-spotted, feathers. During mating season, males fan these vibrantly colored feathers into a large, majestic circular display, known locally as a wheel, to attract potential female mates.

    Beyond its biological characteristics, the Indian peacock holds deep cultural significance across the Indian subcontinent. In Hindu tradition, the bird occupies a sacred position, closely linked to major Hindu deities, and is widely seen as a symbol of royal status and timeless eternal beauty. While global domestication has ensured the species as a whole is not currently classified as threatened, original wild populations remain strictly protected in India, where the peacock holds the honor of being the nation’s official national bird under national law.

    This trivia entry is pulled from the answer key of HaitiLibre’s World Birds Quiz 1.1, part of the platform’s growing collection of free online quiz games. As part of the site’s scheduled monthly content update on August 1, 2026, 30 brand new quizzes were added to the platform, pushing the total number of active general knowledge games available to 210. The platform continues to add fresh quiz content every month to keep audiences engaged.

    All of HaitiLibre Quiz’s exclusive games are available to users for free with no registration required, designed to suit players of all age groups. Each quiz is offered in three tiered difficulty levels—easy, intermediate, and hard— to accommodate casual learners and trivia experts alike. The games are fully accessible in both French and English to serve a diverse regional audience.

    Audiences can explore the full collection of quizzes, covering topics ranging from Haitian local culture to global general knowledge, at the official quiz portal: https://quiz.haitilibre.com/en. The platform encourages users to share the resource with family and friends, and leave feedback through a comment form available at the end of every quiz. For curious learners looking to expand their general knowledge, even incomplete quizzes offer a chance to learn new facts and share new insights with loved ones.

  • Check Presentation : The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MCI) wants to make the country a land of entrepreneurship

    Check Presentation : The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MCI) wants to make the country a land of entrepreneurship

    On August 19, 2026, Haiti’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MCI) hosted a landmark symbolic check presentation ceremony at Port-au-Prince’s Oasis Hotel, marking the disbursement of government grants to selected beneficiaries of three national entrepreneurship support programs for the 2025-2026 fiscal cycle. Designed to strengthen the operational capacity of emerging small businesses across the country, the three programs — the Youth Entrepreneurship Support Program (PAPEJ), the Women’s Entrepreneurship Support Program (PAEF), and the Integrated Business Development Program (PIDE) — were all developed and launched by the MCI to stimulate grassroots economic activity amid nationwide crisis.

    Haiti’s Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé used the event to reinforce the government’s long-term commitment to economic revitalization, framing the grant disbursement as more than a policy action: it is a public declaration of faith in Haitian resilience. “In the life of a nation, certain moments speak louder than words, reminding us that even in times of crisis, hope continues to find its way,” Fils-Aimé told attendees. “Behind every act of support lies a simple yet powerful message: we still believe in Haiti’s capacity to rise again through hard work. We will rebuild our economy.”

    The Prime Minister reiterated the administration’s goal of building a national business climate that welcomes domestic investment, expands local production, and cuts systemic unemployment, noting that every supported entrepreneur carries a story of persistence against extraordinary odds. Out of more than 2,500 project proposals submitted across the country, a total of 242 initiatives were selected for funding through the three programs. The selected projects are projected to generate 1,440 new direct jobs, numbers that Fils-Aimé stressed represent far more than statistics — they embody renewed economic security for hundreds of Haitian families and proof of grassroots commitment to national recovery.

    MCI Minister James Monazard highlighted the remarkable sector diversity of the approved projects, spanning high-potential local industries from agro-processing of Haiti’s iconic native exports — including cocoa, coffee, and mangoes — to traditional crafts, digital technology, consumer services, the emerging green economy, and waste recycling. Addressing the beneficiary entrepreneurs in attendance, Monazard offered ongoing government backing beyond the initial grant disbursement: “I reiterate, you are not alone on this journey. The Haitian government, through the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, will continue to walk alongside you and support you. We believe in your ability to grow your businesses, for yourselves, for your families, and for the entire Nation.”

    Multiple senior government officials joined in praising the initiative, framing it as a critical cornerstone of the country’s economic recovery strategy. Sandra Palémon, Minister of Planning and External Cooperation, called the program a beacon of hope for Haiti’s struggling national economy. Serge Gabriel Colin, Minister of Economy and Finance, welcomed the large-scale public-private collaboration, noting that the initiative removes critical barriers that have long prevented young and emerging Haitian entrepreneurs from turning their ideas into sustainable businesses.

    Mona-Lissa Dunbar, coordinator of the PAEF program, outlined the initiative’s core mission: to accelerate the expansion of grassroots entrepreneurship across Haiti as a driver of systemic national economic recovery. Multiple beneficiaries in attendance shared public statements expressing deep gratitude for the funding opportunity, noting that the grants fill a critical gap in access to capital that has derailed many early-stage Haitian small businesses.

    Closing the ceremony, MCI Director General Paulémont thanked all participants and attendees for their engagement, emphasizing that the event represented far more than a routine check distribution. It embodies the Haitian government’s clear, concrete commitment to centering small business support, youth employment, and entrepreneurial initiative as core public policy priorities. “This initiative sends a clear message: Investing in entrepreneurs means investing in Haiti’s capacity to recover, to produce, and to build its future,” Paulémont said.

  • Back to school : 2.1 billion in monetary aid for 140,000 parents

    Back to school : 2.1 billion in monetary aid for 140,000 parents

    Ahead of the 2026 academic year opening, Haiti’s government has launched a massive targeted cash assistance initiative to ease financial pressure on low-income households with school-aged children. On August 18, 2026, National Education Minister Vijonet Déméro and Economic and Social Assistance Fund (FAES) Director General Kesner Romilus formalized the program during an official signing ceremony, attended by senior education ministry officials including Director General Osny Jean Marie.

    Minister Déméro emphasized that the state designed this multi-pronged support package to reinforce assistance for families grappling with back-to-school costs, with a specific focus on the most socioeconomically vulnerable groups. Beyond direct cash transfers, the comprehensive initiative includes free distribution of school supply kits, instructional textbooks, and student uniforms, full tuition coverage for the first two cycles of primary education, and daily school meal programs for eligible students. The overarching goal, Déméro noted, is to cut the heavy financial burden that back-to-school preparations place on struggling household budgets.

    For his part, FAES Director General Romilus confirmed that the fund has completed all preparatory work to roll out the program, which also forms part of a broader strategy to reduce persistent school dropout rates in underserved urban and rural regions across the country. Romilus reaffirmed the Haitian government’s unwavering commitment to standing alongside vulnerable families, explaining that FAES’ programming aligns with a national push to strengthen social protection, guarantee educational continuity, and advance equal access to learning opportunities for all children, regardless of their family’s economic background.

    This year’s direct cash subsidy component totals 2.1 billion gourdes, reaching 140,000 eligible parents with children enrolled in national, community, municipal, and parochial schools located in disadvantaged zones nationwide. Each qualifying parent will receive a one-time allowance of 15,000 gourdes, disbursed via digital mobile payment platforms Natcash and MonCash. Minister Déméro stressed that the entire distribution process will follow strict orderly, coordinated, and structured protocols to ensure funds reach intended recipients efficiently.

    Officially named the Education Cash Transfer project, the initiative is being implemented under the umbrella of the national Multisectoral Emergency Program for the Reconciliation and Reintegration of Vulnerable Groups. To ensure transparency and accuracy, beneficiary lists will be pulled directly from the Ministry of National Education’s Education Management Information System (SIGE), before being officially shared with FAES to execute the payment transfers.

  • Security : Training of 15,000 FAd’H soldiers…

    Security : Training of 15,000 FAd’H soldiers…

    On August 19, 2026, senior diplomatic and defense officials from France and Haiti held high-level talks focused on expanding bilateral military cooperation, advancing an ongoing training initiative for Haiti’s national armed forces and outlining a five-year capacity-building target. The meeting brought together Grégoire Varenne, France’s Chargé d’Affaires in Port-au-Prince, and Mario Andrésol, Haiti’s Minister of Defense, for nearly an hour of discussion centered on aligning both nations’ shared security and institutional development goals.

    The talks opened with a comprehensive progress review of the existing Haitian soldier training program, which is carried out under a formal bilateral memorandum of understanding. Varenne emphasized the substantial gains the partnership has already delivered: between 2024 and 2026, seven full contingents of Haitian military personnel have completed training courses in Martinique, laying an early foundation for professionalizing Haiti’s armed forces (known locally as FAd’H).

    Beyond ongoing basic training, the conversation turned to pressing gaps in the FAd’H’s operational capacity, specifically the need for purpose-built equipment and materials tailored to Haiti’s unique on-the-ground security challenges. By the end of the discussion, officials from both sides had identified multiple categories of equipment that match the force’s stated requirements, opening a path for future support deliveries.

    A centerpiece announcement from the meeting came from Defense Minister Andrésol, who laid out the Haitian government’s ambitious long-term goal: to train 15,000 new and existing FAd’H soldiers over the next five years. This target aligns with the country’s broader national vision to grow and strengthen the institutional capacity of its armed forces, at a time when Haiti faces persistent domestic security instability.

    Senior officer development and advanced education also occupied a key spot on the meeting’s agenda. The two sides explored new opportunities to offer academic scholarships to high-ranking Haitian military officers, enabling them to access specialized, top-tier training in France. Specifically, officers poised to take on increased senior leadership responsibilities — including those promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel — would be eligible for advanced courses covering military education, national strategy, and defense industry management.

    Andrésol further outlined Haiti’s specific request to send selected FAd’H senior leaders to enroll in the Master 2 program “Industrial Strategies and Public Defense Policies” (SIPPD), hosted by University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne. The program is run in partnership with the French Ministry of the Armed Forces through the Directorate General of Armaments (DGA), making it a well-aligned fit for Haiti’s goal of building senior defense leadership capacity.

    The meeting marks another step forward in the deepening security partnership between France and Haiti, as the Caribbean nation works to rebuild and professionalize its military after decades of institutional restructuring.

  • CFU Challenge 2026 (U-14) : The Grenadiers lose 1-0 against the Huracáns Azul of Puerto Rico (video)

    CFU Challenge 2026 (U-14) : The Grenadiers lose 1-0 against the Huracáns Azul of Puerto Rico (video)

    The 2026 Caribbean Football Union (CFU) U-14 Boys Challenge continued on August 19, with a Group B Tier I clash between host nation Haiti’s young national side, the Grenadiers, and Puerto Rico’s Huracán Azul selection held at the Cap Cana Sports City complex. Despite a narrow 1-0 defeat for Haiti at full time, the result did not alter the group standings, leaving the Grenadiers atop Group B and confirmed their spot in the tournament’s upcoming semi-final round.

    With Haiti’s semi-final qualification already secured ahead of this final group stage fixture, head coach Jean Marc Alexandre made the strategic decision to field a heavily rotated starting lineup. The choice was designed to give every member of the tournament squad valuable competitive minutes, while resting key players who had featured heavily in earlier qualifying matches and alleviating unnecessary pressure ahead of the knockout stage.

    The rotated starting lineup for Haiti featured Alexandre S. Gedviergeson (Vapor Académie, Haiti) in goal, captain Cédric Claremond (Les Rouleurs FC, Haiti), Kendy Dolbrun (Flamengo FC, Haiti), Ronelson Pelé Janvier (Les Rouleurs FC, Haiti), Jerry Petit-Homme (FC Toro, Haiti), Kyle Fontaine (EF Condor, Haiti), Desmond Boisrond (New York Red Bulls, USA), Wood-James Bernard (EFAT, Haiti), Jean Baptiste Garrison (New York City FC, USA), Jean Messi Jay (CEFOG, Haiti), and Adrian Hogarth (Fort Lauderdale United FC, USA).

    The only goal of the match came in the 60th minute, when Puerto Rico’s Sebastian Bennett found the back of the net to secure the 1-0 win for Huracán Azul.

    Following the conclusion of Group B Tier I play, Haiti holds the top position with three matches played, two wins, one loss, zero draws, a +5 goal difference (nine goals scored, four conceded), and six total points. As the only team to advance from the group, all other Group B sides have been eliminated from the 2026 CFU Challenge.

    Haiti’s next fixture is the semi-final match against the Dominican Republic’s Los Quisqueyanos, scheduled for August 21, 2026, with the official kickoff time yet to be announced. The tournament will conclude on August 23, with both the third-place match and the Tier I Grand Final set to be played on that day.