Earthquakes : Claude Prépetit tries to reassure...

Following several earthquakes in recent weeks and in front of the concern of the population, geologist Claude Prépetit, Director General of the Bureau of Mines and Energy, wanting to be reassuring he affirmed that the number of earthquakes has not increased in Haiti contrary to some perceptions, saying that "It is rather the seismic monitoring network has become more reliable."

See also :

https://www.haitilibre.com/article-23292-haiti-flash-2-seismes-en-haiti.html

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-23223-haiti-flash-new-earthquake-in-haiti.html

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-23212-haiti-flash-earthquake-off-les-cayes.html

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-23068-haiti-flash-earthquake-in-the-north-west.html

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-23037-haiti-flash-seismic-shock-at-the-border.html

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-22979-haiti-flash-quake-in-petit-goave.html

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-22096-haiti-security-new-earthquake-of-3-88-in-the-department-of-nippes.html

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-22015-haiti-security-an-unknown-seismic-fault-under-the-central-plateau.html

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-21992-haiti-flash-earthquake-of-43-in-the-central-plateau.html

Clerks announce an unlimited strike

In a document sent to the Ministry of Justice, the clerks notify the Minister Heidi Fortuné, the slogan of unlimited strike of clerks until their demands are met from Monday, January 22, 2018. Clerks who had already mobilized in 2017 regret that no agreement was signed despite several talks. They demand better working conditions, the payment of salary arrears of 2012, a wage adjustment, debit cards, vouchers and insurance cards...

Jovenel Moïse at the Cuban Embassy

This week President Jovenel Moïse went to the Embassy of Cuba on Wednesday, January 17, 2018, to participate in the celebration of the 59th anniversary of the triumph of the Cuban Revolution "My presence reaffirmed the unity and solidarity between our peoples and our governments," he said.

IDB financing for waste management ?

On Friday, a meeting was held at the Town Hall with the communities of Cap, of Quartier Morin and Limonade on the preparation of a financing protocol with the consultants of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) on waste management and some water.

Senator Fethière seeks the Presidency of the Defense Commission

Unsurprisingly, North Senator Jean-Marie Ralph Féthière is seeking the position of Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on "Defense and the Haitian Army" saying "We all know that without peace and public safety, no lasting progress can be made in the economic and social life of the Nation. The security must accompany if not precede an environment conducive to economic and social development in our country. Our vision is that of a professional army, able to defend the territory, at all levels."

Inauguration of a restaurant within the FAES

Thursday, the General Directorate of Economic and Social Assistance Fund (FAES), inaugurated a restaurant within the institution to allow employees to have at least one hot dish during office hours. The Director General Charles Ernest Chatelier and the members of his cabinet gave the example by tasting a dish while congratulating the cooks for the quality of the food. This initiative was greeted by employees who believe that the 25 gourdes claimed per meal are a godsend. They hope, among other things, that this restaurant will continue for the good of all.

HL/ HaitiLibre