Haiti – News : Zapping…
02/04/2023 10:43:13
Customs: Record revenue
The General Administration of Customs (AGD) in March collected nearly 11.8 billion gourdes. This brings the 2 quarter of the 2022-2023 fiscal year to 29.3 billion gourdes, an increase of 63% compared to the first quarter.
Arrest of a member of the “Kraze Barrière” gang:
The police of the South-East department arrested Laguerre Harrison (29 years old) member of the “Kraze Baryè” gang. He was hiding in the department to receive treatment after being shot during exchanges of fire with the police.
Access Haiti: Technical difficulties
“We inform you that our LTE network is currently experiencing difficulties. Our technical teams are working tirelessly to solve the problem as soon as possible. We realize this may cause you inconvenience, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience. We ask for your patience and understanding as we work to restore service. […] said Saturday, April 1 a little before noon the company Access Haiti.
UNESCO: The cassava intangible cultural heritage of humanity?
The cassava is the subject of an official application to UNESCO on the list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity. The candidacy, in addition to Haiti, was submitted jointly with four other countries: Cuba, Honduras, the Dominican Republic and Venezuela. The file will be assessed in December 2024.
IT donations from the UN for the processing of prison information:
On the funds of “UN Peacebuilding”, the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and UN Women Haiti, jointly proceeded to the official handover of a data center equipped with a server to improve the processing of prison information from 18 detention centers across the country. They made donations of materials and equipment to the National Coordination of Women’s Affairs of the National Police of Haiti (PNH) to improve the functioning of the Coordination in the prevention and awareness of gender violence within the police institution .
HL/ HaitiLibre