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How Much Does Petroleum Product Transport Really Cost?

How Much Does Petroleum Product Transport Really Cost?

If the Association of Petroleum Professionals (APPE) wrote to Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé to alert him about the widespread insecurity that directly threatens the continuity of essential economic activities in the country, Le Nouvelliste was able to speak with actors in the petroleum sector to assess the cost of the control exerted by armed gangs over all the transport routes entering and leaving Port-au-Prince.

Cap-Haïtien: Emergency and Surgical Services Set for Relaunch at Justinien Hospital

Cap-Haïtien: Emergency and Surgical Services Set for Relaunch at Justinien Hospital

A glimmer of hope shines at Justinien University Hospital (HUJ) in Cap-Haïtien.

Daughter of Former Haitian Prime Minister Smarck Michel Becomes Canada’s Health Minister After Winning Parliamentary Seat

Daughter of Former Haitian Prime Minister Smarck Michel Becomes Canada’s Health Minister After Winning Parliamentary Seat

After her election as the federal deputy for the Papineau riding in the province of Quebec, Marjorie Michel, daughter of former Prime Minister Smarck Michel, was appointed Minister of Health of Canada.

Warning Issued Over Imminent Paralysis of the Petroleum Sector

Warning Issued Over Imminent Paralysis of the Petroleum Sector

The Association of Petroleum Professionals (APPE), through a letter, alerted Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé about the "imminent risk of a complete paralysis of the petroleum sector" and the Haitian economy due to the "widespread surge in insecurity," Le Nouvelliste learned on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

$143 Million Mobilized for Haiti's 2025 Projects Through IDB Partnership

$143 Million Mobilized for Haiti's 2025 Projects Through IDB Partnership

At the eighth edition of the "Tuesdays of the Nation" initiative, held on May 13, 2025, the Minister of Economy and Finance, Alfred Fils Metellus, presented the main outcomes of the official visit of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) President, Ilan Goldfajn, to northern Haiti.

300 Million Gourdes Allocated for Flag Day and University Day Celebrations

300 Million Gourdes Allocated for Flag Day and University Day Celebrations

The Government of the Republic intends to celebrate the Flag Day on May 18, 2025, across the entire national territory.

UNIFA Reignites Demands for Haiti’s Independence Ransom Compensation

UNIFA Reignites Demands for Haiti’s Independence Ransom Compensation

On Monday, May 12, the University of the Dr. Aristide Foundation (UNIFA) launched a week of scientific reflection on a theme rich with history and relevance: "Restitution and Reparation, 200 Years Later." Students showed great enthusiasm, asking pertinent questions on this pressing topic. The speaker of the day, Patrick Pierre-Louis, the head of the Bar Association of Port-au-Prince, captivated the audience with the strength of his arguments. "The demand for restitution is unavoidable," he stated.

Dominican Republic and Kenya Partner to Provide Medical Support to MSS

Dominican Republic and Kenya Partner to Provide Medical Support to MSS

Kenyan Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi is in the Dominican Republic this week.

Dr. Nadia Phaïmyr Jean-Charles’ Murder Marks Another Blow to Haiti’s Healthcare System

Dr. Nadia Phaïmyr Jean-Charles’ Murder Marks Another Blow to Haiti’s Healthcare System

Dr. Nadia Phaïmyr Jean-Charles was murdered in her private residence in Delmas 75 during the night of May 10 to 11, 2025. Her entire life was a profound testimony to professionalism and civic commitment. Her death, beyond being a tragedy, is a significant loss for the health system.

Where Does the Steering Committee Stand with the Proposed New Constitution?

Where Does the Steering Committee Stand with the Proposed New Constitution?

The referendum on the new Constitution was supposed to take place at the beginning of this May. That will not happen. While the Steering Committee responsible for working on the new Constitution has not officially addressed the population, two members of this structure spoke with Le Nouvelliste on Monday. Their statements to the newspaper suggest that there is tension within the Committee, which is not conducive to a calm environment for producing a universally accepted outcome.