New appointments

Mr. David Bazile, former Secretary of State was installed Thursday as Director of the National Commission for Fight against Drugs (CONALD) to replace Mr. Edward Junior Camille. That same day, Klauss Héberwein, former advisor (Technology) of the Head of State was installed as Director of Funds of Economic and Social Assistance (FAES) in place of Josépha Gauthier.

Haiti celebrated at Bordeaux (France)

Two after the earthquake in Haiti, the Library of Grand Parc (Bordeaux France - 34 rue Pierre Trébod Tel.: 05 56 50 28 35) offers an insight into Haiti, its literary and artistic creation, a recognition of the Haitian society, elying on its diversity and cultural richness original. The library invites you to meet the writer Lyonel Trouillot of Haiti, to discuss the situation in Haiti, and its dependence on humanitarian. In addition, an exhibition will showcase contemporary artists from Jacmel network. Meeting with Lyonel Trouillot (Saturday, June 2, 2012) - Exhibition of Haitian art today, the painter of the network of Jacmel (2 to 30 June) - Haïti debout, malgré tout [documentary] (June 12) - Haïti 2012, sortir de la dépendance humanitaire (June 30).

Close of registration for the baccalaureate

Réginald Paul, the Minister of Education announces that the operations of registration of candidates for the baccalaureate exams will end this Sunday, June 3, 2012.

First graduates in heavy machinery

5 young Haitians constitute the first promotion, after a three-week training provided by engineers and technicians of the Japanese Engineering Company (JAPENGCOY) received their diplomas. This project aims to give Haiti qualified technicians in the context of the country's reconstruction. In addition to instruction relating to the use of heavy machinery, beneficiaries have basic theoretical training in maintenance. After training August 24, 2012, 24 students will receive from the Haitian government a license type E.

Haitian victims of arbitrary in neighboring republic...

Twenty-two community associations being part of the Coalition of Haitian migrants in the Dominican Republic, reported this week that Haitian nationals were victims of arbitrary acts by the immigration authorities. These associations have complained to the Ambassador, Fritz Cinéas, requiring more protection measures. Given this situation, Ambassador Cinéas promised to intervene firmly, with the Dominican authorities concerned in an attempt to solve this difficult problem.

Emmanuel Ménard elected to the Steering Committee of RFN

Emmanuel Ménard, Director General of the National Library of Haiti, was elected on Tuesday (May 29), member of the Steering Committee during the General Assembly of the Francophone Digital Network (RFN) held in Rabat (Morocco).

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