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  • World Cup Preparation : List of senior Grenadiers called up (Tunisia/Iceland)

    World Cup Preparation : List of senior Grenadiers called up (Tunisia/Iceland)

    In a significant development for Caribbean football, Haiti’s national team coach Sébastien Migné has revealed his 25-player selection for upcoming international friendlies against Tunisia and Iceland. The matches, scheduled for March 28 and 31, 2026, at Toronto’s BMO Field, mark the Grenadiers’ first gathering since their historic qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

    The squad introduction, delivered during a digital press conference on March 17, 2026, features three debutants: Wilson Isidor from English club Sunderland, Delentz Pierre of FC Tulsa in the United States, and Woodensky Pierre from Haiti’s domestic Violette AC. These selections demonstrate Migné’s strategy of blending established overseas professionals with emerging domestic talent.

    The comprehensive roster includes experienced players such as goalkeeper Johnny Placide (SC Bastia, France), defender Carlens Arcus (Angers SCO, France), and attacker Duckens Nazon (Esteghlal FC, Iran). The selection represents Haiti’s global football diaspora with players competing in eleven different countries across Europe, North America, and South America.

    These preparatory matches serve as crucial building blocks for Haiti’s World Cup campaign, providing opportunities for tactical refinement and team cohesion against quality international opposition. The encounter against Tunisia offers particular significance as both nations prepare for North America’s premier football tournament.

    Ticket availability for the Haiti versus Tunisia match has been announced through official Canadian ticketing platforms, with the Canadian venue providing neutral ground for these international contests.

  • Justice : Haiti’s human rights expert, William G. O’Neill, is alarmed (video)

    Justice : Haiti’s human rights expert, William G. O’Neill, is alarmed (video)

    United Nations Special Representative William G. O’Neill has issued a grave assessment of Haiti’s deteriorating human rights situation following an extensive fact-finding mission. The expert documented widespread suffering among vulnerable populations, with gang violence triggering unprecedented internal displacement affecting approximately 1.4 million citizens.

    The investigation revealed catastrophic living conditions in makeshift settlements, where displaced families struggle without access to basic necessities including clean water, sanitation, healthcare, and education. A particularly disturbing finding concerns the rampant sexual violence occurring within these temporary camps, creating environments where daily survival remains the primary concern for inhabitants.

    O’Neill highlighted the plight of thousands trapped in gang-controlled territories, where youth face constant threat and systemic stigmatization from both security forces and the general population. This creates an impossible situation where young Haitians remain caught between violence and suspicion based solely on their geographic location.

    The report expressed serious concerns about security operations, including drone deployments resulting in civilian casualties. While acknowledging public support for the newly established Gang Suppression Force, O’Neill emphasized the critical need for transparency regarding its mandate and composition to build essential public trust.

    Beyond security measures, the assessment calls for urgent investment in violence prevention and rehabilitation programs, particularly noting the Prime Minister’s commitment to initiatives targeting former gang members. The expert specifically recommended creating a Haitian Youth Corps to provide constructive alternatives through education, employment opportunities, and community rebuilding initiatives.

    The mission documented severe institutional failures within Haiti’s justice system, with prison conditions described as inhuman and degrading. O’Neill observed extreme overcrowding, unsanitary conditions, and the inappropriate co-detention of adults and children in facilities at Port-au-Prince and Cap-Haïtien.

    Despite these challenges, the report acknowledged promising developments including the establishment of the Pôle Judiciaire to combat corruption and human rights violations. O’Neill called for strengthened international support, including enforcement of UN Security Council arms embargoes and targeted sanctions against those responsible for corruption and abuses.

    The expert concluded by recognizing the extraordinary courage of Haitian human rights defenders, journalists, and community leaders who continue working tirelessly amid the crisis, urging the international community not to abandon them during this critical juncture.

  • U-17 WC Morocco 2026 Qualifications : Our Grenadières defeated by Puerto-Rico [3-1] (video)

    U-17 WC Morocco 2026 Qualifications : Our Grenadières defeated by Puerto-Rico [3-1] (video)

    In a critical qualifying match for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026, Haiti’s young national team, known as the Grenadières, suffered a significant 3-1 setback against Puerto Rico. The match, played at the Costa Rican Football Federation’s Field No. 1 in Alajuela, Costa Rica, has complicated Haiti’s path to the global tournament.

    The Puerto Rican squad, nicknamed the ‘Coqui Warriors,’ established control late in the first half. Striker Mia Colon broke the deadlock in the 43rd minute, slotting home the opening goal. The momentum continued for Puerto Rico just before halftime when Colon was fouled inside the penalty area, resulting in a spot-kick. Giselle Falcon calmly converted the penalty in the 45th minute, doubling the lead.

    Haiti’s captain, Miya Larco, provided a momentary spark of hope for her team. Merely a minute after conceding the second goal, Larco unleashed a powerful right-footed strike from outside the box, finding the net and cutting the deficit to 2-1 before the break.

    Despite a resilient effort in the second half, the Grenadières could not find an equalizer. Puerto Rico sealed their victory in the 67th minute when Michaela Poidomani scored, restoring a two-goal cushion and securing all three points for her team.

    Head Coach Frenoy Baptiste made several tactical substitutions in the second half, bringing on players like Krystel Châtelain and Adjani Kamanzi-Mondestin to alter the game’s dynamics, but the changes were unable to reverse the outcome.

    This result places immense pressure on the Haitian team. With only the group winner and the two best second-place finishers across three groups advancing from the CONCACAF qualifiers, Haiti now sits at the bottom of Group B with zero points from one match. Their upcoming fixture against a dominant United States team, which demolished Bermuda 18-0, is now a must-win encounter. The Grenadières’ final group match will be against Bermuda on March 22.

  • North/Northeast : Tour of the Secretary of State for Territorial Communities

    North/Northeast : Tour of the Secretary of State for Territorial Communities

    In a significant move to strengthen local governance, Haitian Secretary of State for Territorial Communities Ms. Sharina Lochard initiated an extensive consultation tour across Haiti’s North and Northeast departments on March 13, 2026. The high-level delegation, comprising Director of Local Authorities Mallew Étienne and Delegations Coordinator Ms. Elvire Jean François, embarked on this critical mission to identify pressing local needs and develop actionable solutions through collaborative governance.

    The tour’s primary objective involves establishing a comprehensive program of realistic, flagship actions to be implemented jointly by central government authorities and local administrations. This initiative specifically targets addressing the urgent and specific requirements of local populations through enhanced coordination between national and municipal levels.

    During the initial phase, the delegation participated in Special Technical Council meetings in both departments, with Minister of Public Works Engineer Joseph Almathe Pierre-Louis contributing to discussions about the political, social, and economic situations. These councils focused on three core government priorities: security enhancement, economic recovery strategies, and election preparations.

    Secretary Lochard emphasized the necessity of strengthened technical partnerships between departmental delegates, deputy delegates, and various ministry directors—particularly those from the Haitian National Police and decentralized state agencies. She specifically called for collaborative efforts to tackle structural challenges and promote sustainable development initiatives.

    Additionally, the Secretary conducted separate working sessions with Mayors, Councilors of Communal Section Administrations (CASEC), and Communal Section Administrations (ASEC) in both departments. These meetings, held at Cap-Haïtien City Hall and the Northeast Departmental Delegation in Fort-Liberté, focused on evaluating communal section operations, enhancing local coordination mechanisms, and identifying municipal priorities.

    The findings from this initial consultation phase will be formally submitted to the Minister of the Interior for review and subsequent presentation to the Council of Ministers, marking a structured approach to addressing Haiti’s local governance challenges.

  • Elections : Exchange between the CEP and the private business sector

    Elections : Exchange between the CEP and the private business sector

    In a significant move toward political stabilization, Haiti’s Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) convened with prominent private sector representatives on March 16, 2026, in Pétion-ville. The high-level dialogue brought together industry leaders from multiple chambers of commerce including the Association of Industries of Haiti (ADIH), American Chamber of Commerce in Haiti (AMCHAM), Franco-Haitian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CFHCI), Haitian-Canadian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIHC), and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the West (CCIO).

    CEP President Jacques Desrosiers, accompanied by Councilor Yves Marie Edouard, inaugurated the proceedings with a call for patriotic collaboration, emphasizing that successful elections constitute the fundamental pathway to reestablishing governmental legitimacy and constitutional normalcy. “Within democratic frameworks, elections represent the paramount mechanism for achieving legitimate authority,” Desrosiers asserted during his opening address.

    The council outlined critical prerequisites for conducting credible elections, highlighting two fundamental requirements: establishing adequate security conditions and securing necessary financial resources for electoral operations. Technical presentations detailed innovative aspects of the electoral process introduced through the December 1, 2025 Electoral Decree, including implementation timelines and voter registration procedures.

    Business representatives raised substantive concerns regarding accountability mechanisms for former public officials, implications of international sanctions on candidate eligibility, citizen participation barriers, and operational aspects of implementing national identification cards. CEP leadership, including Executive Director Jean Roger Philippe Augustin and departmental directors, provided comprehensive responses to these inquiries.

    The concluding session reinforced the council’s commitment to maintaining transparent dialogue with national stakeholders. Desrosiers characterized these engagements as essential building blocks for establishing mutual trust and ensuring an inclusive, transparent electoral process that meets international democratic standards.

  • Brazil : 118 Haitians on a charter flight found with fake visas

    Brazil : 118 Haitians on a charter flight found with fake visas

    Brazilian authorities have implemented an immediate suspension of all charter flights from Haiti following a significant immigration fraud incident at Viracopos International Airport. The decisive action came after federal police discovered 118 out of 120 Haitian passengers aboard a charter flight possessed counterfeit humanitarian visas upon arrival on March 12, 2026.

    The aircraft, which originated from Haiti, landed at the airport southwest of Campinas in São Paulo State, triggering an extensive investigation into suspected migrant smuggling operations. The passengers were detained for over 55 hours within the terminal’s restricted area while authorities conducted individual case reviews.

    Despite the documentation irregularities, Brazilian officials subsequently released the Haitian migrants to begin formal status regularization procedures, including potential refugee status applications. The federal police have simultaneously launched an investigation targeting the criminal networks responsible for document falsification and organizing illicit migration journeys.

    According to official statements, Viracopos Airport typically processes approximately three weekly charter flights from Haiti, transporting nearly 600 passengers. Most immigrants arrive with valid documentation, making such widespread fraud cases relatively uncommon.

    The temporary flight suspension will remain effective indefinitely while authorities conduct necessary investigations, strengthen immigration control protocols, and ensure strict compliance with national immigration legislation. Brazilian officials have advised prospective travelers between Haiti and Brazil to consult relevant authorities before finalizing any travel arrangements during this period of heightened scrutiny.

  • Football : Towards strengthened collaboration between the MJSAC and the FHF

    Football : Towards strengthened collaboration between the MJSAC and the FHF

    In a significant development for Haitian football, Minister of Youth, Sports and Civic Action Pythagore Dumas convened with Haitian Football Federation (FHF) leadership on March 13, 2026, marking the beginning of a strengthened institutional collaboration. The high-level meeting at FHF headquarters established frameworks for enhanced cooperation between governmental sports authorities and the nation’s football governing body.

    Minister Dumas, accompanied by his Chief of Staff Innocent Joseph and Sports Centers Coordinator Jean Roland Dartiguenave, engaged in substantive discussions with FHF Normalization Committee member Gally Amazan and Secretary General Patrick Massenat. The dialogue centered on comprehensive support mechanisms for Haiti’s national football programs across all competitive levels.

    The government formally committed to optimizing preparation for the senior men’s squad’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Minister Dumas conveying Prime Minister Fils-Aimé’s ambition for the Grenadiers to surpass group stage expectations. “Our collective aspiration extends beyond preliminary round participation—we envision a profound World Cup journey potentially culminating in final stage contention,” Dumas declared.

    Operational enhancements include establishing a dedicated communication channel for streamlined coordination between the Ministry and FHF, ensuring responsive support for all national teams. The government additionally pledged to facilitate the under-17 team’s month-long training camp in Brazil ahead of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026.

    The Federation disclosed FIFA’s advancement of the FIFA Arena initiative, which will establish four children’s football pitches across selected Haitian departments. This global project promotes equitable sporting access through construction of over 1,000 mini-pitches worldwide, with location identification proceedings currently underway.

    Minister Dumas concluded by emphasizing the government’s ongoing commitment to restoring national security, recognizing this as fundamental to enabling future home matches for Haitian national teams on domestic soil.

  • Politic : Strengthening consumer protection

    Politic : Strengthening consumer protection

    In commemoration of World Consumer Rights Day on March 15, Haitian Commerce and Industry Minister James Monazar has announced comprehensive measures to strengthen consumer protection frameworks and market oversight mechanisms. The observance, themed ‘Safe Products, Confident Consumers,’ served as a platform to highlight critical gaps in product safety and labeling practices throughout Haiti’s national market.

    The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MCI) identified concerning patterns of non-compliant products circulating in Haitian markets, including items lacking proper labeling, origin identification, and clear expiration dates. Minister Monazar characterized consumer protection as both a public health imperative and an economic development priority, emphasizing that market transparency directly impacts national wellbeing.

    A cornerstone of the enhanced protection framework is the March 11, 2020 Decree, which establishes legal requirements for product safety, service quality, fair business practices, and consumer rights enforcement. The legislation specifically mandates that suppliers guarantee product quality and safety, with particular emphasis on foodstuffs and essential commodities.

    Operational improvements include the swearing-in of new inspection personnel, deployment of technical training programs, modernization of inspection tools through digital solutions, and establishment of a quality control laboratory. These measures aim to strengthen market surveillance capabilities and enhance citizen protection mechanisms.

    The initiative gained urgency following a recent study by the Directorate of Quality Control and Consumer Protection (DCQPC) that identified significant quality deficiencies in commercially distributed treated water within the Port-au-Prince metropolitan area. In response, the Ministry engaged suppliers in corrective discussions and convened an inter-institutional workshop that produced a joint circular establishing stringent water quality and compliance standards.

    While affirming that primary responsibility for product safety rests with suppliers and economic operators, the government reiterated its commitment to implementing robust regulatory frameworks. The Ministry urged citizens to report market irregularities while calling on merchants, distributors and manufacturers to strictly adhere to applicable laws and regulations.

    Minister Monazar concluded that ‘consumer protection constitutes a fundamental pillar of both healthy economies and equitable societies,’ emphasizing that informed consumers, responsible businesses, and committed public institutions collectively foster markets built on trust, quality and transparency.

  • Canapé-Vert : Exceptional popular and medical success of mobile clinics

    Canapé-Vert : Exceptional popular and medical success of mobile clinics

    In a significant public health achievement, Haiti’s mobile medical initiative has delivered exceptional results during a two-day healthcare event in Canapé-Vert. Organized by the Ministry of Health with support from Port-au-Prince City Hall, the mobile clinics marked International Women’s Day by providing comprehensive free medical services to thousands of residents.

    The healthcare drive witnessed an overwhelming response with 2,200 individuals, predominantly women and girls from the municipality, receiving vital medical attention. This substantial participation underscores both the critical need for accessible healthcare services and growing public confidence in Haiti’s health system infrastructure.

    The medical services encompassed a wide spectrum of care including general consultations, pediatric services, gynecological examinations, breast cancer screenings, psychological support, laboratory diagnostics, and pharmaceutical distribution through a community pharmacy. Specialized care was extended to vulnerable groups, with 15 pregnant women receiving prenatal consultations and children suffering from malnutrition obtaining necessary treatment.

    A dedicated team of 70 healthcare professionals and support staff demonstrated remarkable resilience in addressing logistical challenges while maintaining high standards of medical care. The initiative successfully referred two patients with complications to specialized medical facilities for advanced treatment.

    Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé emphasized the government’s commitment to healthcare accessibility, stating: ‘Providing quality care to Haitian women represents an investment in our nation’s future. These mobile clinics demonstrate our administration’s determination to reach vulnerable populations with dignified and effective healthcare solutions.’

    Dr. Sinal Bertrand, who played a pivotal role in the initiative, praised both the medical teams and the community’s response: ‘The overwhelming turnout of thousands of women seeking care brings both immense satisfaction and profound responsibility. Each consultation and medical interaction reinforces our commitment to strengthening Haiti’s healthcare infrastructure.’

    Building upon this success, the Ministry of Health plans to expand collaboration with local authorities to establish regular mobile clinic services in highly vulnerable regions, ensuring sustainable implementation of this community-focused healthcare model across Haiti.

  • Politic : The Minister of Education engages in dialogue with unions

    Politic : The Minister of Education engages in dialogue with unions

    In a significant move toward educational reform, Haiti’s newly appointed Minister of National Education, Vijonet Dénéro, has initiated substantive dialogues with teacher unions, marking a pivotal shift in governmental approach toward educator concerns. The inaugural meeting convened on March 13, 2026, brought together over fifty representatives from various teachers’ and administrative staff unions, focusing primarily on the critical issue of salary parity between primary and secondary educators.

    Minister Dénéro emphasized the necessity of collaborative engagement, stating, ‘We cannot satisfy teachers if we do not listen to them. The same applies to all other employees of the Ministry.’ This philosophy underscores the administration’s commitment to addressing longstanding grievances through structured dialogue rather than bureaucratic imposition.

    The discussions centered on implementing the January 2025 ‘Commitment Protocol’—a previously signed but partially executed agreement covering teacher status regularization, OFATMA insurance coverage, debit card disbursement systems, school canteen operations, and reactivation of the Joint Commission on Social Dialogue. Notably, the Minister established a special committee comprising officials from Human Resources, Administrative Affairs, Departmental Directorates Coordination, and ministerial office staff. This task force is mandated to resolve urgent personnel issues within 15-22 days, including:
    – Teachers appointed but never deployed
    – Actively working teachers lacking official appointments
    – Appointed educators experiencing payroll delays

    The initiative aligns with the government’s broader roadmap while acknowledging budgetary constraints, aiming to progressively address demands through sustained partnership with union platforms.